R9 631+ Cheap flights to Seoul

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 19/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SEL
Oct 25 — Nov 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to Seoul in 2025

Find the latest flights to Seoul in 2025, 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 25 September 2025.

Return from

R13 711

One-way from

R9 631

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R15 855
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 28/10-3/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Seoul
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 19/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Seoul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R11 231 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 864 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in September 2025

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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 25 September 2025.

Tue 28/109:50JNB - ICN
2 stops27h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 3/1112:55ICN - JNB
2 stops50h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/9R13 711
Wed 5/119:50JNB - ICN
2 stops44h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 28/114:30ICN - JNB
2 stops48h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 23/9R13 850
Tue 28/109:50JNB - ICN
2 stops27h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 2/1116:20ICN - JNB
2 stops47h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/9R13 971
Tue 23/129:50JNB - ICN
1 stop29h 05mEtihad Airways
Tue 30/1217:50ICN - JNB
1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/9R14 299
Wed 5/1119:55JNB - ICN
1 stop30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Wed 28/116:55ICN - JNB
1 stop20h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/9R14 437
Tue 11/118:20JNB - ICN
1 stop24h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 19/110:05ICN - JNB
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/9R14 507
Tue 28/109:50JNB - ICN
1 stop29h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 3/1123:45ICN - JNB
1 stop39h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/9R14 662
Sat 8/119:50JNB - ICN
1 stop29h 05mEtihad Airways
Fri 21/1117:50ICN - JNB
1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/9R14 956
Tue 11/119:50JNB - ICN
2 stops24h 35mChina Eastern
Thu 20/1116:10ICN - JNB
2 stops47h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 23/9R14 973
Tue 23/129:50JNB - ICN
2 stops24h 35mChina Eastern
Tue 30/128:55ICN - JNB
2 stops30h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/9R15 025
Sat 8/1113:45JNB - ICN
1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways
Thu 20/110:20ICN - JNB
1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/9R15 043
Thu 27/1114:30JNB - ICN
1 stop18h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 28/120:05ICN - JNB
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/9R15 319

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

19:55-9:50

1 stop30h 55m

Incheon Intl

Wed 28/1

16:55-6:10

1 stop20h 15m

R14 437

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

13:45-17:15

1 stop20h 30m

Incheon Intl

Thu 20/11

0:20-15:15

1 stop21h 55m

R15 043

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/12

9:50-10:45

1 stop17h 55m

Incheon Intl

Fri 9/1

23:45-8:20

1 stop39h 35m

R15 319

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 319

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

13:45-17:15

1 stop20h 30m

Incheon Intl

Fri 14/11

0:20-15:35

1 stop22h 15m

R16 616

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

8:20-15:45

1 stop24h 25m

Incheon Intl

Thu 20/11

13:10-7:40

2 stops25h 30m

R17 100

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

8:20-15:45

1 stop24h 25m

Incheon Intl

Thu 13/11

0:05-3:55

1 stop34h 50m

R17 636

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/12

8:20-15:45

1 stop24h 25m

Incheon Intl

Sat 3/1

17:50-7:40

2 stops44h 50m

R18 483

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

10:25-1:35

3 stops32h 10m

Incheon Intl

Fri 21/11

11:20-8:40

3 stops28h 20m

R18 864

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

23:00-15:45

1 stop33h 45m

Incheon Intl

Sun 28/12

0:05-13:05

1 stop20h 00m

R18 881

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 23/9

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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 19 September 2025.

Booking 57 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 19 hours 5 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Seoul?

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

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 25 September 2025.
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.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

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?

    Incheon Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Seoul. One-way flights to Incheon Intl typically cost R1 850, while return flights cost around R4 419.

  • How much is a return flight to Seoul?

    A return flight to Seoul will typically cost around R285, however they can be found for as little as R256.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Seoul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Seoul, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 10 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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