What is the cheapest airline that flies from Seoul to South Africa?

Singapore Airlines, Air China, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Seoul to South Africa

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Seoul according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from Seoul to South Africa?

On average, it takes 18h 40m to fly from Seoul to South Africa if you fly out of Incheon (the most popular airport in Seoul) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Seoul and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 26h 40m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Seoul to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Seoul to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Seoul to South Africa?

There are 8 operators available for flights from Seoul to South Africa as of April 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Seoul to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Seoul to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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16:45 - 19:20

ICN

JNB

33h 35m

1 stop

20:25 - 15:30

JNB

ICN

36h 05m

1 stop

R11 614Singapore Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Aug 31

16:45 - 19:20

ICN

JNB

33h 35m

1 stop

20:25 - 22:20

JNB

ICN

18h 55m

1 stop

R11 648Singapore Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Aug 31

14:25 - 7:40

GMP

JNB

24h 15m

2 stops

10:10 - 13:05

JNB

GMP

43h 55m

2 stops

R13 447Air China

Thu, Jun 18 - Wed, Jun 24

14:25 - 7:40

GMP

JNB

24h 15m

2 stops

10:10 - 13:05

JNB

GMP

43h 55m

2 stops

R13 531Air China

Sun, Jun 28 - Wed, Jul 1

0:20 - 13:00

ICN

CPT

19h 40m

1 stop

13:50 - 16:00

CPT

ICN

19h 10m

1 stop

R15 080Ethiopian Air

Thu, May 14 - Thu, May 21

0:20 - 13:45

ICN

CPT

20h 25m

1 stop

13:50 - 16:00

CPT

ICN

19h 10m

1 stop

R15 464Ethiopian Air

Mon, May 11 - Thu, May 28

15:15 - 10:40

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DUR

26h 25m

2 stops

7:00 - 16:35

DUR

ICN

26h 35m

3 stops

R17 563Multiple Airlines

Thu, May 21 - Wed, Jun 3

17:45 - 10:40

ICN

DUR

23h 55m

2 stops

7:00 - 16:35

DUR

ICN

26h 35m

3 stops

R17 780Multiple Airlines

Thu, May 21 - Wed, Jun 3

23:55 - 16:35

ICN

DUR

23h 40m

1 stop

18:40 - 17:00

DUR

ICN

39h 20m

1 stop

R20 496Emirates

Thu, May 21 - Wed, Jun 3

23:55 - 16:35

ICN

DUR

23h 40m

1 stop

18:40 - 17:00

DUR

ICN

39h 20m

1 stop

R20 946Emirates

Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 27

Air China flights from Seoul to South Africa

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Air China

Jun 18

GMP14:25Seoul Gimpo Intl

24h 15m

2 stops

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 24

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 55m

2 stops

GMP13:05Seoul Gimpo Intl

R13 447

Air China

Jun 25

ICN10:50Incheon Intl

27h 50m

2 stops

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 1

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 25m

2 stops

ICN11:35Incheon Intl

R13 497

Air China

Jun 28

ICN10:50Incheon Intl

27h 50m

2 stops

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 1

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 50m

2 stops

ICN22:00Incheon Intl

R13 514

China Eastern flights from Seoul to South Africa

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China Eastern

Jun 13

GMP20:50Seoul Gimpo Intl

42h 30m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 27

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 10m

2 stops

GMP11:00Seoul Gimpo Intl

R18 996

China Eastern

Aug 7

GMP20:50Seoul Gimpo Intl

42h 30m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 29

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 40m

2 stops

GMP21:30Seoul Gimpo Intl

R24 662

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Tue 25/8

16:45-19:20

1 stop33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

20:25-15:30

1 stop36h 05m

R11 614

IncheonJohannesburg

ICN - JNB

ICNJNB

Incheon Intl

Tue 25/8

16:45-19:20

1 stop33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

20:25-22:20

1 stop18h 55m

R11 648

SeoulJohannesburg

GMP - JNB

GMPJNB

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Thu 18/6

14:25-7:40

2 stops24h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

10:10-13:05

2 stops43h 55m

R13 447

SeoulJohannesburg

GMP - JNB

GMPJNB

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sun 28/6

14:25-7:40

2 stops24h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

10:10-13:05

2 stops43h 55m

R13 531

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IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Thu 14/5

0:20-13:00

1 stop19h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

13:50-16:00

1 stop19h 10m

R15 080

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Mon 11/5

0:20-13:45

1 stop20h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

13:50-16:00

1 stop19h 10m

R15 464

IncheonDurban

ICN - DUR

ICNDUR

Incheon Intl

Thu 21/5

15:15-10:40

2 stops26h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 3/6

7:00-16:35

3 stops26h 35m

R17 563

IncheonDurban

ICN - DUR

ICNDUR

Incheon Intl

Thu 21/5

17:45-10:40

2 stops23h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 3/6

7:00-16:35

3 stops26h 35m

R17 780

IncheonDurban

ICN - DUR

ICNDUR

Incheon Intl

Thu 21/5

23:55-16:35

1 stop23h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 3/6

18:40-17:00

1 stop39h 20m

R20 496

IncheonDurban

ICN - DUR

ICNDUR

Incheon Intl

Mon 24/8

23:55-16:35

1 stop23h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 27/8

18:40-17:00

1 stop39h 20m

R20 946

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Seoul to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Seoul is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R4 183, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until March to fly from Seoul, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R7 665.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Seoul when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R15 347 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Seoul for as low as R14 314 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a Seoul to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	18h 40m
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The fastest flight from Seoul to South Africa takes 18h 40m

There are no direct flights from Seoul to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Seoul to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Seoul to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Seoul to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Seoul to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Seoul to South Africa?
There are 8 operators available for flights from Seoul to South Africa as of April 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Seoul to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Seoul to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Seoul to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R10 595	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 505 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom R10 687	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 148 reviews	Search Air China flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R11 245	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 434 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom R11 375	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 209 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R11 432	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 003 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R13 454	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 310 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R14 635	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 568 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R15 139	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 724 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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