Cheap flights from South Africa to South Korea from R7 619

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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ICN
Feb 5 — Feb 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 6 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 178

One-way from

R7 619

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 568
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 24/3-31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 25m total
  • South Africa to South Korea
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 30m total
  • South Africa to South Korea
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R3 712 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 730 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 6 January 2026.

Tue 24/319:55JNB - ICN
1 stop30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Tue 31/311:05ICN - JNB
1 stop38h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/1R13 178
Mon 16/219:55JNB - ICN
1 stop19h 05mSingapore Airlines
Fri 20/223:15ICN - JNB
1 stop37h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/1R13 228
Sun 1/213:40JNB - ICN
1 stop25h 20mSingapore Airlines
Fri 20/216:55ICN - JNB
1 stop32h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/1R13 440
Thu 11/613:45JNB - ICN
1 stop18h 45mSingapore Airlines
Thu 25/623:50ICN - JNB
1 stop25h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1R13 571
Tue 14/419:50JNB - ICN
1 stop36h 40mSingapore Airlines
Wed 10/69:00ICN - JNB
1 stop28h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/1R13 669
Wed 4/319:55JNB - ICN
1 stop28h 30mSingapore Airlines
Wed 11/316:55ICN - JNB
1 stop20h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/1R13 734
Tue 13/18:20JNB - ICN
1 stop24h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 28/10:05ICN - JNB
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1R13 816
Thu 15/114:30JNB - ICN
1 stop18h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 21/10:05ICN - JNB
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/1R13 849
Wed 21/120:30JNB - ICN
1 stop31h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 27/10:20ICN - JNB
1 stop22h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/1R13 865
Thu 12/213:40JNB - ICN
1 stop19h 00mSingapore Airlines
Fri 20/212:35ICN - JNB
1 stop37h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1R14 029
Tue 13/113:50CPT - ICN
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/223:40ICN - CPT
1 stop21h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/1R14 634
Tue 13/113:50CPT - ICN
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 30/10:05ICN - CPT
1 stop21h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/1R14 797

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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 6 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to South Korea that are best for you.

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South Africa

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South Korea

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

19:55-9:50

1 stop30h 55m

Incheon Intl

Tue 31/3

11:05-18:35

1 stop38h 30m

R13 178

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

19:55-22:00

1 stop19h 05m

Incheon Intl

Fri 20/2

23:15-6:10

1 stop37h 55m

R13 228

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

13:45-15:30

1 stop18h 45m

Incheon Intl

Thu 25/6

23:50-18:35

1 stop25h 45m

R13 571

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

13:40-22:00

1 stop25h 20m

Incheon Intl

Fri 20/2

16:55-18:35

1 stop32h 40m

R13 653

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:55-7:25

1 stop28h 30m

Incheon Intl

Wed 11/3

16:55-6:10

1 stop20h 15m

R13 734

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

13:40-15:40

1 stop19h 00m

Incheon Intl

Fri 20/2

12:35-18:35

1 stop37h 00m

R14 029

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

19:05-18:20

1 stop40h 15m

Incheon Intl

Wed 28/1

10:45-10:50

1 stop31h 05m

R14 552

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

8:20-15:20

1 stop24h 00m

Incheon Intl

Thu 26/2

17:50-8:20

1 stop21h 30m

R14 748

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

8:20-15:20

1 stop24h 00m

Incheon Intl

Sat 4/4

0:35-13:05

1 stop19h 30m

R14 928

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

14:30-15:20

1 stop17h 50m

Incheon Intl

Fri 3/4

0:35-13:05

1 stop19h 30m

R15 042

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 186). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 685). 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.

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 6 January 2026.
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.

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to South Korea. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from South Africa to South Korea?

    Airlines like Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Cathay Pacific fly from South Africa to South Korea in about 19h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 40m. There are 12551 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 069. Users have also found prices from R7 229 and R7 859 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to South Korea (average of R10 186). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 685). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 199AverageR15 792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China EasternCheapestR13 015AverageR14 260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 267AverageR16 314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 381AverageR14 827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 535AverageR16 701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 029AverageR15 746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR15 079AverageR18 328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR15 288AverageR17 758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 698AverageR19 831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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