What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to South Korea one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Singapore Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R8 419. Users have also found prices from R9 432 and R10 722 on Ethiopian Air and Cathay Pacific, respectively.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 12% by booking at least 44 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from South Africa to South Korea within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R16 396.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to South Korea?

February can be a great time to fly to South Korea from South Africa with a flight ticket averaging about R16 788. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as R12 988. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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.

R19 640+ Flights from South Africa to South Korea

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to South Korea

Round-trip from	R14 959
One-way from	R8 419
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 494

Qatar Airways
29/4-22/5
2 total stops
47h 45m total
South Africa to South Korea

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Singapore Airlines
26/8
1 total stop
25h 35m total
South Africa to South Korea

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R5 569 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 997 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 30 March 2025.

Tue 29/48:10JNB - ICN

1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways

Thu 22/51:20ICN - JNB

1 stop21h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/3R14 959

Tue 29/48:10JNB - ICN

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/61:35ICN - JNB

1 stop37h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/3R15 015

Mon 28/49:50JNB - ICN

1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways

Wed 21/51:35ICN - JNB

1 stop37h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/3R15 143

Thu 17/48:20JNB - ICN

1 stop24h 40mEthiopian Air

Wed 28/51:05ICN - JNB

1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/3R15 880

Mon 21/410:10JNB - ICN

2 stops42h 25mAir China

Thu 22/510:50ICN - JNB

2 stops27h 50mAir China

Deal found 29/3R16 065

Fri 25/419:50JNB - ICN

1 stop31h 00mSingapore Airlines

Thu 22/523:50ICN - JNB

1 stop25h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/3R16 267

Thu 19/613:45JNB - PUS

1 stop33h 35mSingapore Airlines

Sun 10/87:40PUS - JNB

1 stop41h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/3R16 525

Thu 24/411:20JNB - ICN

1 stop26h 50mCathay Pacific

Thu 22/510:10ICN - JNB

1 stop28h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/3R16 783

Mon 14/410:10JNB - PUS

2 stops42h 35mAir China

Sun 20/412:45PUS - JNB

2 stops25h 55mAir China

Deal found 28/3R18 754

Thu 10/413:50CPT - ICN

1 stop19h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 13/41:05ICN - CPT

1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/3R18 791

Thu 10/411:20JNB - PUS

2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 16/419:55PUS - JNB

2 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3R20 136

Tue 6/515:20CPT - ICN

2 stops42h 45mQatar Airways

Wed 28/511:00ICN - CPT

2 stops54h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/3R20 578

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Tue 29/48:10JNB - ICN

1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways

Thu 22/51:20ICN - JNB

1 stop21h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/3R14 959

Tue 29/48:10JNB - ICN

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/61:35ICN - JNB

1 stop37h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/3R15 015

Mon 28/49:50JNB - ICN

1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways

Wed 21/51:35ICN - JNB

1 stop37h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/3R15 143

Thu 17/48:20JNB - ICN

1 stop24h 40mEthiopian Air

Wed 28/51:05ICN - JNB

1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/3R15 880

Mon 21/410:10JNB - ICN

2 stops42h 25mAir China

Thu 22/510:50ICN - JNB

2 stops27h 50mAir China

Deal found 29/3R16 065

Fri 25/419:50JNB - ICN

1 stop31h 00mSingapore Airlines

Thu 22/523:50ICN - JNB

1 stop25h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/3R16 267

Thu 24/411:20JNB - ICN

1 stop26h 50mCathay Pacific

Thu 22/510:10ICN - JNB

1 stop28h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/3R16 783

Mon 14/419:10JNB - ICN

1 stop38h 50mEmirates

Mon 21/422:45ICN - JNB

1 stop29h 05mEmirates

Deal found 29/3R21 389

Thu 19/613:45JNB - PUS

1 stop33h 35mSingapore Airlines

Sun 10/87:40PUS - JNB

1 stop41h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/3R16 525

Mon 14/410:10JNB - PUS

2 stops42h 35mAir China

Sun 20/412:45PUS - JNB

2 stops25h 55mAir China

Deal found 28/3R18 754

Thu 10/413:50CPT - ICN

1 stop19h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 13/41:05ICN - CPT

1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/3R18 791

Thu 10/411:20JNB - PUS

2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 16/419:55PUS - JNB

2 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3R20 136

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Mon 7/49:50JNB - ICN

1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways

Thu 17/417:45ICN - JNB

1 stop21h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/3R15 715

Mon 7/410:10JNB - ICN

2 stops23h 25mAir China

Thu 17/413:05ICN - JNB

2 stops25h 35mAir China

Deal found 29/3R16 949

Mon 7/49:50JNB - ICN

2 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 16/41:35ICN - JNB

1 stop37h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/3R17 502

Tue 8/419:50JNB - PUS

1 stop27h 30mSingapore Airlines

Tue 15/47:40PUS - JNB

1 stop41h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/3R20 523

Tue 8/411:20JNB - PUS

1 stop19h 15mCathay Pacific

Mon 14/47:45PUS - JNB

1 stop30h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/3R21 094

Tue 8/411:20JNB - PUS

1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 13/418:05PUS - JNB

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3R21 684

Tue 8/416:10JNB - ICN

3 stops41h 50mEmirates

Mon 14/422:45ICN - JNB

2 stops40h 25mEmirates

Deal found 29/3R157 146

Wed 9/419:50JNB - ICN

1 stop31h 00mSingapore Airlines

Mon 14/416:45ICN - JNB

1 stop32h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/3R17 465

Wed 9/422:50JNB - ICN

1 stop34h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 13/41:05ICN - JNB

1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/3R20 394

Wed 9/48:10JNB - ICN

2 stops40h 00mQatar Airways

Mon 14/41:20ICN - JNB

2 stops47h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/3R30 582

Wed 9/420:40JNB - ICN

2 stops27h 30mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 15/411:00ICN - JNB

3 stops33h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 29/3R41 746

Thu 10/413:50CPT - ICN

1 stop19h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 13/41:05ICN - CPT

1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/3R18 791

One-way flights from South Africa to South Korea
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to South Korea. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 30 March 2025.

Tue 26/813:45JNB - ICN

1 stop25h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/3R8 419

Sat 3/514:30JNB - ICN

1 stop18h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/3R9 432

Sat 10/520:25JNB - ICN

2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/3R9 893

Sat 10/511:20JNB - ICN

1 stop19h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/3R10 722

Tue 13/513:00CPT - ICN

2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/3R11 035

Tue 13/513:50CPT - ICN

1 stop19h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/3R11 440

Fri 18/410:10JNB - ICN

2 stops23h 25mAir China

Deal found 30/3R11 864

Sat 3/513:55JNB - ICN

2 stops39h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/3R13 522

Sat 10/514:30JNB - ICN

3 stops33h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 29/3R25 368

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JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

8:10-17:05

1 stop25h 55m

Incheon Intl

Thu 22/5

1:20-16:10

1 stop21h 50m

R14 959

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

8:10-17:05

1 stop25h 55m

Incheon Intl

Wed 25/6

1:35-8:20

1 stop37h 45m

R15 015

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/4

9:50-10:45

1 stop17h 55m

Incheon Intl

Wed 21/5

1:35-8:20

1 stop37h 45m

R15 143

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/4

8:20-16:00

1 stop24h 40m

Incheon Intl

Wed 28/5

1:05-13:05

1 stop19h 00m

R15 880

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/4

10:10-11:35

2 stops42h 25m

Incheon Intl

Thu 22/5

10:50-7:40

2 stops27h 50m

R16 065

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/4

19:50-9:50

1 stop31h 00m

Incheon Intl

Thu 22/5

23:50-18:35

1 stop25h 45m

R16 267

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

11:20-21:10

1 stop26h 50m

Incheon Intl

Thu 22/5

10:10-7:40

1 stop28h 30m

R16 783

JohannesburgBusan

JNB - PUS

JNBPUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/6

13:45-6:20

1 stop33h 35m

Busan Gimhae

Sun 10/8

7:40-6:10

1 stop29h 30m

R17 170

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/4

13:50-16:00

1 stop19h 10m

Incheon Intl

Sun 13/4

1:05-13:45

1 stop19h 40m

R18 791

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/5

15:20-17:05

2 stops42h 45m

Incheon Intl

Wed 28/5

11:00-10:50

2 stops54h 50m

R20 578

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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 R830). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 028). 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.

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.

Rainfall in South Korea by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Korea ranges from 20.0 - 260.0 inches 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

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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to South Korea, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 285 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 192 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Cathay Pacific

7,5

Good

841 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 539 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 181 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to South Korea one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Singapore Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R8 419. Users have also found prices from R9 432 and R10 722 on Ethiopian Air and Cathay Pacific, 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 R830). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 028). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR11 511	AverageR16 321	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR14 241	AverageR16 590	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR14 847	AverageR17 184	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 901	AverageR17 971	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR15 774	AverageR18 265	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air China	CheapestR16 051	AverageR18 679	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR16 326	AverageR17 529	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR20 898	AverageR23 484	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR21 466	AverageR26 272	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights

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