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

Airlines like Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Cathay Pacific fly from South Africa to South Korea in about 28h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 50m. 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 R7 177. Users have also found prices from R7 209 and R7 716 on Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Air, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Korea ranges from 27.0 - 253.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 253.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit South Korea when rainfall is around 27.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Korea, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to South Korea as you normally would.

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.

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Find flight deals from South Africa to South Korea

Round-trip from	R13 489
One-way from	R7 738
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R14 732

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to South Korea (average of R13 892). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 123). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to South Korea?

Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to South Korea. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Korea

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 589 reviews

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2,0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 589 reviews

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8,2

Very Good

1 589 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 653 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 589 reviews

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2,0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 725 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

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1 589 reviews

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2,0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Etihad Airways

7,3

Good

1 529 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

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2,0

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Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

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1 034 reviews

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1 589 reviews

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2,0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to South Korea?
Airlines like Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Cathay Pacific fly from South Africa to South Korea in about 28h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 50m. 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 R7 177. Users have also found prices from R7 209 and R7 716 on Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Air, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to South Korea (average of R13 892). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 123). 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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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR9 864	AverageR16 946	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR11 157	AverageR15 018	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 571	AverageR14 304	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 654	AverageR15 904	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
China Eastern	CheapestR13 026	AverageR13 613	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	CheapestR13 620	AverageR17 175	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR14 187	AverageR17 071	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR14 290	AverageR15 885	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 576	AverageR18 266	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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