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R8 272+ Cheap flights to South Korea

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Flights to South Korea in 2024

Find the latest flights to South Korea in 2024, 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 22 December 2024.

Return from

R15 299

One-way from

R8 272

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 941
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/2-3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Seoul
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 9/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to South Korea
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Cheapest flights to South Korea
Explore the most affordable flight options available to South Korea. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 22 December 2024.

Thu 26/1219:05JNB - ICN
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/117:50ICN - JNB
2 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12R19 142
Wed 25/1210:00JNB - ICN
1 stop18h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 5/117:55ICN - JNB
2 stops68h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/12R22 363
Thu 26/1219:50JNB - ICN
2 stops27h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 21/10:20ICN - JNB
1 stop40h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/12R26 279
Wed 25/1223:00JNB - ICN
1 stop33h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 4/10:30ICN - JNB
2 stops40h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/12R28 786
Mon 23/1219:35JNB - ICN
2 stops32h 40mLufthansa
Fri 3/112:55ICN - JNB
1 stop27h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 21/12R29 170
Mon 23/1219:40JNB - ICN
2 stops62h 15mAir France
Fri 3/112:15ICN - JNB
2 stops64h 45mAir France
Deal found 21/12R34 679

Find flights to South Korea within your budget

Locate flights to South Korea that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 22 December 2024.

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JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/2

8:50-17:15

1 stop25h 25m

Incheon Intl

Mon 3/3

0:20-15:35

1 stop22h 15m

R15 299

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/2

8:50-17:15

1 stop25h 25m

Incheon Intl

Tue 11/2

17:55-8:35

1 stop21h 40m

R15 830

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/2

9:55-11:15

1 stop18h 20m

Incheon Intl

Tue 4/3

17:55-8:35

1 stop21h 40m

R15 848

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/1

8:20-15:45

1 stop24h 25m

Incheon Intl

Sun 19/1

0:30-20:00

1 stop26h 30m

R16 470

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/2

10:10-16:35

2 stops23h 25m

Incheon Intl

Tue 4/3

13:10-7:40

2 stops25h 30m

R16 598

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/2

19:35-10:50

1 stop32h 15m

Incheon Intl

Fri 7/3

12:55-9:30

1 stop27h 35m

R16 909

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/2

13:45-7:25

1 stop34h 40m

Incheon Intl

Tue 4/3

8:50-6:10

1 stop28h 20m

R17 166

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/2

19:05-18:20

1 stop40h 15m

Incheon Intl

Mon 24/2

10:45-10:55

1 stop31h 10m

R17 422

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

1:15-6:40

2 stops46h 25m

Incheon Intl

Fri 7/3

17:20-16:00

2 stops29h 40m

R29 738

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

19:50-15:35

1 stop36h 45m

R8 272

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Best time to book a flight to South Korea

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Travel insights for flights to South Korea

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to South Korea including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to South Korea?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to South Korea takes 25 hours 57 minutes. Flights to South Korea from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Korea?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to South Korea. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to South Korea should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Korea?

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

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R647

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R874

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R808

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

From R798

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Korea?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to South Korea are Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific.

Rainfall in South Korea by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Korea ranges from 20.0 - 260.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit South Korea when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in South Korea by month

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

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).

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 22 December 2024.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 398 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 398 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 398 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 331 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 398 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 789 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 398 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 208 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 398 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 900 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 398 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to South Korea 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 South Korea on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to South Korea?

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

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Korea?

    Seoul Gimpo Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Korea. One-way flights to Seoul Gimpo Intl typically cost R536, while return flights cost around R3 323.

  • How much is a return flight to South Korea?

    A return flight to South Korea will typically cost around R189, however they can be found for as little as R182.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South Korea depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Korea, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 20 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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