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R7 873+ Cheap flights to Seoul

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Apr 26 — May 31
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Flights to Seoul in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Seoul
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Seoul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 March 2026.

Fri 24/49:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 1/517:50
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/3R13 155
Fri 8/59:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 15/517:50
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R13 172
Wed 13/521:10
JNB
-
ICN
2 stops41h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 26/517:50
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R13 394
Fri 24/49:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 8/517:50
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R13 428
Wed 29/719:50
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop31h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 11/816:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop32h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 27/3R13 513
Wed 8/49:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 17/417:50
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R13 530
Wed 29/49:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/517:50
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/3R13 633
Mon 1/619:50
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop31h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 7/623:50
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop25h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/3R13 973
Sun 7/69:50
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sun 14/617:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/3R14 042

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Find the latest flights to Seoul in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 27 March 2026.

Return from

R13 155

One-way from

R7 873

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 587
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 24/4-1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Seoul
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Seoul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R48 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R164 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

14:55-17:05

1 stop19h 10m

Incheon Intl

Sun 12/4

0:15-8:50

1 stop39h 35m

R14 399
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

14:45-18:05

1 stop20h 20m

Incheon Intl

Sat 30/5

0:15-16:10

1 stop22h 55m

R16 836

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

19:50-22:20

1 stop19h 30m

Incheon Intl

Tue 14/7

23:00-18:35

2 stops26h 35m

R17 876

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

19:50-9:50

1 stop31h 00m

Incheon Intl

Sun 7/6

23:00-18:35

2 stops26h 35m

R18 080

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

16:50-17:05

2 stops41h 15m

Incheon Intl

Mon 3/8

1:20-14:20

2 stops44h 00m

R18 677

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

14:45-18:05

1 stop20h 20m

Incheon Intl

Fri 8/5

8:00-8:50

2 stops31h 50m

R18 745

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

14:45-18:05

1 stop20h 20m

Incheon Intl

Fri 8/5

0:15-10:35

3 stops41h 20m

R19 648

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

15:05-17:05

3 stops43h 00m

Incheon Intl

Sat 11/4

1:20-15:50

1 stop21h 30m

R20 364

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

20:55-18:05

1 stop38h 10m

Incheon Intl

Tue 28/4

13:40-15:50

2 stops33h 10m

R20 483
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

19:50-7:45

1 stop28h 55m

R9 049

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Best time to book a flight to Seoul

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Seoul

When is the best time to book a flight to Seoul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Seoul. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Seoul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Seoul?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Seoul takes 18 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Seoul from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Seoul?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Seoul are Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R11 321
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R13 347
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R13 890
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R13 504

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Seoul?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Seoul are Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Seoul by month

Plan your trip to Seoul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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

Temperature in Seoul by month

Plan your trip to Seoul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seoul, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Seoul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seoul. 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 Seoul. Reviews last updated 27 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways to South Korea by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 231 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 732 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 430 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
981 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

FAQs about flying to Seoul

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Seoul if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Seoul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Seoul?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Seoul.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Seoul?

    Seoul Gimpo Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Seoul. One-way flights to Seoul Gimpo Intl typically cost R1 664, while return flights cost around R3 952.

  • How much is a return flight to Seoul?

    A return flight to Seoul will typically cost around R3 952, however they can be found for as little as R3 952.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Seoul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Seoul, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Incheon Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Incheon Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Incheon Intl?

    Yes. Incheon Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Darakhyu Incheon Airport Terminal 2 Capsule Hotel by Walkerhill is the closest property to Incheon Intl (0,0 km away from Incheon Intl).

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