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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Seoul from R11 651

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SEL
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Seoul are usually found in November or May, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Seoul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Seoul (SEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 103

One-way from

R11 651

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R17 476
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 13/3-19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Seoul
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Seoul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R8 801 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 075 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Seoul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Seoul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Fri 3/1010:40CPT - ICN
2 stops40h 10mSingapore Airlines
Tue 14/1023:50ICN - CPT
2 stops40h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R17 734
Thu 13/313:50CPT - ICN
1 stop18h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 19/30:05ICN - CPT
1 stop21h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R18 103
Thu 13/36:05CPT - ICN
2 stops28h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 19/30:20ICN - CPT
1 stop41h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R18 379
Thu 13/315:55CPT - ICN
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/312:55ICN - CPT
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R20 407
Tue 15/418:05CPT - ICN
2 stops32h 50mLufthansa
Fri 23/511:40ICN - CPT
2 stops52h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2R20 573
Thu 13/313:40CPT - ICN
1 stop20h 10mEmirates
Thu 20/323:40ICN - CPT
1 stop24h 05mEmirates
Deal found 20/2R21 384
Tue 30/914:30CPT - ICN
3 stops33h 25mKenya Airways
Fri 10/1018:05ICN - CPT
2 stops25h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R35 524
Sat 29/1110:40CPT - ICN
3 stops28h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 13/1211:05ICN - CPT
2 stops30h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 20/2R40 372

Find flights from Cape Town to Seoul within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Seoul 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 21 February 2025.

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Cape Town

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Seoul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

13:50-15:20

1 stop18h 30m

Incheon Intl

Wed 19/3

0:05-14:30

1 stop21h 25m

R18 103

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

6:05-17:15

2 stops28h 10m

Incheon Intl

Wed 19/3

0:20-10:40

1 stop41h 20m

R18 379

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

15:55-9:25

2 stops34h 30m

Incheon Intl

Thu 20/3

12:55-10:55

1 stop29h 00m

R20 407

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/4

18:05-9:55

2 stops32h 50m

Incheon Intl

Fri 23/5

11:40-9:30

2 stops52h 50m

R20 573

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

13:40-16:50

1 stop20h 10m

Incheon Intl

Thu 20/3

23:40-16:45

1 stop24h 05m

R21 384

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/4

10:40-22:20

2 stops28h 40m

Incheon Intl

Wed 21/5

11:20-9:25

2 stops29h 05m

R22 177

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

10:55-22:10

3 stops28h 15m

Incheon Intl

Thu 20/3

11:05-17:25

2 stops37h 20m

R44 981

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/4

13:50-16:00

1 stop19h 10m

R11 651

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/4

6:05-16:35

3 stops27h 30m

R13 494

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/4

16:35-17:05

3 stops41h 30m

R19 098

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Seoul

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Seoul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Seoul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Seoul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Seoul. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Seoul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Seoul?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Seoul (average of R830). Flying from Cape Town to Seoul 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 CPT to SEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Seoul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to Seoul in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 inches 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 21 February 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 297 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Malaysia Airlines
7,4
Good
263 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
775 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Seoul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Seoul?

    Located just 15,6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Seoul from Cape Town. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Seoul should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Seoul from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Seoul round-trip?

    Currently priced at R18 103, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Cape Town to Seoul and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R18 379 and R20 573, respectively. These flights start at 1% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Seoul one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R11 651. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and XiamenAir, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to Seoul for a low price.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Seoul?

    Cape Town to Seoul flights have a stopover in Addis Ababa most often. Doha sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Cape Town to Seoul. Johannesburg comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Cape Town to Seoul flights.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Johannesburg?

    Most Johannesburg visitors opt to spend their time at Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium. Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium can be visited by travelling about 25,0 km, 20,1 km, and 21,6 km respectively from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Those on a stopover in Johannesburg in need of a car hire can book one at Johannesburg OR Tambo for about R480.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Seoul flights?

    Cape Town to Seoul flights have a stopover in Dubai the least frequently. Singapore follows Dubai in terms of the least common stopover location on Cape Town to Seoul flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Seoul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Seoul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Seoul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Seoul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Seoul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Seoul 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 Cape Town to Seoul?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Seoul (average of R830). Flying from Cape Town to Seoul 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Cape Town to Seoul

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Seoul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 816AverageR15 560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 304AverageR19 049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 336AverageR17 184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR17 401AverageR19 039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 045AverageR22 614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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