Cheap flights from South Africa to South Korea from R8 311

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ICN
Dec 2 — Dec 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to South Korea
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to South Korea. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 November 2025.

Thu 20/1114:30JNB - ICN
1 stop18h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 26/110:05ICN - JNB
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/10R14 111
Mon 3/119:50JNB - ICN
1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways
Mon 10/1123:45ICN - JNB
1 stop39h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 31/10R14 301
Thu 20/119:50JNB - ICN
1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways
Thu 27/1117:50ICN - JNB
1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 31/10R14 388
Sun 9/118:20JNB - ICN
1 stop24h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 15/110:05ICN - JNB
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/11R14 475
Mon 3/1120:20JNB - ICN
1 stop37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1115:40ICN - JNB
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10R14 613
Thu 27/1114:30JNB - ICN
1 stop18h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 28/120:05ICN - JNB
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/10R15 444
Tue 9/129:50JNB - ICN
1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways
Fri 20/223:45ICN - JNB
1 stop39h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/11R15 479
Mon 1/129:50JNB - ICN
1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways
Sun 14/1223:45ICN - JNB
1 stop39h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 31/10R15 704
Thu 20/1114:30JNB - ICN
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1115:40ICN - JNB
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10R15 877
Mon 1/1213:45JNB - ICN
1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 13/120:20ICN - JNB
1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/10R16 119
Mon 24/1117:15CPT - ICN
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/120:10ICN - CPT
1 stop42h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/10R16 812
Mon 1/1219:00CPT - ICN
1 stop39h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 30/120:20ICN - CPT
1 stop41h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/10R17 193

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to South Korea

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to South Korea flight deals. Data was last updated 2 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 609

One-way from

R8 311

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 630
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 25/2-4/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 20m total
  • South Africa to South Korea
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 55m total
  • South Africa to South Korea
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R7 127 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 106 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to South Korea that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 2 November 2025.
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JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

13:40-15:40

1 stop19h 00m

Incheon Intl

Fri 20/2

12:35-18:35

1 stop37h 00m

R13 973

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

14:30-15:45

1 stop18h 15m

Incheon Intl

Sun 28/12

0:05-13:05

1 stop20h 00m

R15 444

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/12

9:50-10:45

1 stop17h 55m

Incheon Intl

Fri 20/2

23:45-8:20

1 stop39h 35m

R15 479

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

19:10-18:20

1 stop40h 10m

Incheon Intl

Thu 19/2

0:10-10:50

1 stop41h 40m

R16 552

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

13:45-17:15

1 stop20h 30m

Incheon Intl

Wed 4/3

17:50-7:40

2 stops44h 50m

R16 812

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/12

19:10-18:20

1 stop40h 10m

Incheon Intl

Thu 19/2

0:10-10:50

1 stop41h 40m

R16 951

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/12

14:30-15:45

1 stop18h 15m

Incheon Intl

Sun 21/12

0:05-20:10

1 stop27h 05m

R17 574

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/11

17:15-9:05

1 stop32h 50m

Incheon Intl

Sun 7/12

0:10-11:50

1 stop42h 40m

R17 747

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/12

14:30-15:45

1 stop18h 15m

Incheon Intl

Fri 20/2

23:40-13:05

1 stop20h 25m

R17 816

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

14:35-15:45

1 stop18h 10m

Incheon Intl

Sun 7/12

0:05-13:45

1 stop20h 40m

R18 526

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to South Korea

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to South Korea

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to South Korea?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to South Korea (average of R10 839). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 284). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to KR?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to South Korea. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from South Africa to South Korea at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to South Korea?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to South Korea. Price data was last updated on 3 November 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to South Korea flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Korea

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Korea. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Korea. Reviews last updated 2 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways from South Africa to South Korea. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from South Africa to South Korea?

    Airlines like Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and Etihad Airways fly from South Africa to South Korea in about 17h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 05m. There are 12411 km between South Africa and South Korea. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to South Korea one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R8 917. Users have also found prices from R9 055 and R9 765 on Ethiopian Air and Singapore Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to South Korea that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to South Korea flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to South Korea?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to South Korea.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to South Korea?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to South Korea by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to South Korea?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to South Korea (average of R10 839). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 284). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from South Africa to South Korea

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to South Korea. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 2 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 818AverageR16 631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China EasternCheapestR13 543AverageR15 157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 837AverageR15 720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 032AverageR17 175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 446AverageR17 601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 856AverageR16 203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air ChinaCheapestR15 339AverageR18 652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR15 968AverageR19 415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 682AverageR21 239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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