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R8 326+ Cheap flights to Seoul

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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 11 June 2025.

Return from

R14 703

One-way from

R8 326

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R15 925
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 31/8-14/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Seoul
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 6/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Seoul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R14 732 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 435 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in June 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 11 June 2025.

Sun 31/89:50JNB - ICN
1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways
Tue 14/1018:30ICN - JNB
1 stop20h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/6R14 703
Wed 5/1119:50JNB - ICN
1 stop38h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 18/110:20ICN - JNB
1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/6R14 862
Sun 14/913:45JNB - ICN
1 stop42h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sun 21/916:45ICN - JNB
1 stop32h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/6R15 110
Thu 30/1019:50JNB - ICN
1 stop38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/110:50ICN - JNB
1 stop38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6R15 128
Thu 26/614:30JNB - ICN
1 stop18h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 2/70:35ICN - JNB
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/6R15 925
Thu 27/1119:10JNB - ICN
1 stop40h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sun 28/120:10ICN - JNB
1 stop41h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/6R17 466
Thu 24/711:20JNB - ICN
1 stop24h 45mCathay Pacific
Thu 31/720:05ICN - JNB
1 stop18h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/6R17 980
Wed 23/710:10JNB - ICN
2 stops28h 35mAir China
Wed 30/717:50ICN - JNB
2 stops44h 50mAir China
Deal found 8/6R18 440
Sun 8/619:00JNB - ICN
1 stop31h 55mLufthansa
Thu 19/612:25ICN - JNB
1 stop27h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 8/6R18 741
Mon 30/622:20JNB - ICN
1 stop37h 30mEmirates
Mon 7/723:55ICN - JNB
1 stop41h 20mEmirates
Deal found 8/6R21 097

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/8

9:50-10:45

1 stop17h 55m

Incheon Intl

Tue 14/10

18:30-8:20

1 stop20h 50m

R14 703

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

19:50-17:15

1 stop38h 25m

Incheon Intl

Tue 18/11

0:20-15:35

1 stop22h 15m

R14 862

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

13:45-15:35

1 stop42h 50m

Incheon Intl

Sun 21/9

16:45-18:35

1 stop32h 50m

R15 110

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

19:50-17:15

1 stop38h 25m

Incheon Intl

Mon 24/11

0:50-8:35

1 stop38h 45m

R15 128

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/6

8:20-16:00

1 stop24h 40m

Incheon Intl

Thu 17/7

0:35-13:05

1 stop19h 30m

R15 890

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

19:10-18:20

1 stop40h 10m

Incheon Intl

Sun 28/12

0:10-10:50

1 stop41h 40m

R17 466

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

11:20-19:05

1 stop24h 45m

Incheon Intl

Thu 31/7

20:05-7:40

1 stop18h 35m

R17 980

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

10:10-16:35

2 stops23h 25m

Incheon Intl

Wed 29/10

17:50-7:40

2 stops44h 50m

R18 901

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/6

13:25-18:50

1 stop22h 25m

Incheon Intl

Fri 18/7

23:55-20:50

1 stop27h 55m

R23 737

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/8

19:50-15:35

1 stop36h 45m

R8 326

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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 9 June 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 17 hours 55 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Seoul?

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

Users looking for the lowest fares to Seoul 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Seoul?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Seoul are Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways and Qatar 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 11 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to Seoul, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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.

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 R747, while return flights cost around R1 487.

  • How much is a return flight to Seoul?

    A return flight to Seoul will typically cost around R330, however they can be found for as little as R307.

  • 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 (17 hours 55 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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