How long is the flight from Seoul to South Africa?

On average, it takes 18h 50m 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 15m.

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Seoul according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 27% 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.

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

Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating 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 July 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.

R8 401 Cheap Flights from Seoul to South Africa in 2026

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9:00 - 19:20

ICN

JNB

41h 20m

1 stop

20:25 - 22:20

JNB

ICN

18h 55m

1 stop

R11 550Singapore Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 20

11:05 - 19:20

ICN

JNB

39h 15m

1 stop

13:45 - 9:50

JNB

ICN

37h 05m

1 stop

R12 378Singapore Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 24

23:50 - 19:20

ICN

JNB

26h 30m

1 stop

20:25 - 22:20

JNB

ICN

18h 55m

1 stop

R12 925Singapore Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5

0:20 - 13:25

ICN

JNB

20h 05m

1 stop

14:30 - 16:00

JNB

ICN

18h 30m

1 stop

R13 522Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 22

0:20 - 13:00

ICN

CPT

19h 40m

1 stop

13:50 - 16:00

CPT

ICN

19h 10m

1 stop

R13 671Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 10

22:20 - 17:10

ICN

DUR

25h 50m

1 stop

19:10 - 16:50

DUR

ICN

38h 40m

1 stop

R21 260Emirates

Wed, Dec 30 - Mon, Jan 4

22:45 - 16:35

ICN

DUR

24h 50m

1 stop

18:40 - 17:00

DUR

ICN

39h 20m

1 stop

R22 685Emirates

Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 17

14:25 - 7:40

GMP

JNB

24h 15m

2 stops

10:10 - 20:10

JNB

GMP

27h 00m

2 stops

R27 259Air China

Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Sep 9

14:25 - 7:40

GMP

JNB

48h 15m

2 stops

10:10 - 13:05

JNB

GMP

43h 55m

2 stops

R27 540Air China

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 9

12:00 - 8:20

GMP

JNB

27h 20m

2 stops

9:45 - 19:50

JNB

GMP

27h 05m

2 stops

R28 369China Eastern

Sun, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 10

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Singapore Airlines flights from Seoul to South Africa

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Singapore Airlines

Oct 15

ICN9:00Incheon Intl

41h 20m

1 stop

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 20

JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 55m

1 stop

ICN22:20Incheon Intl

R11 550

Singapore Airlines

Oct 15

ICN11:05Incheon Intl

39h 15m

1 stop

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 24

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 05m

1 stop

ICN9:50Incheon Intl

R12 378

Singapore Airlines

Sept 1

ICN23:50Incheon Intl

26h 30m

1 stop

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 5

JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 55m

1 stop

ICN22:20Incheon Intl

R12 925

Ethiopian Air flights from Seoul to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Sept 6

ICN0:20Incheon Intl

20h 05m

1 stop

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 22

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 30m

1 stop

ICN16:00Incheon Intl

R13 522

Ethiopian Air

Sept 2

ICN0:20Incheon Intl

19h 40m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Sept 10

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

19h 10m

1 stop

ICN16:00Incheon Intl

R13 671

Ethiopian Air

Aug 23

ICN0:20Incheon Intl

20h 05m

1 stop

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 9

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 40m

1 stop

ICN16:00Incheon Intl

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IncheonJohannesburg

ICN - JNB

ICNJNB

Incheon Intl

Thu 15/10

9:00-19:20

1 stop41h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

20:25-22:20

1 stop18h 55m

R11 550

IncheonJohannesburg

ICN - JNB

ICNJNB

Incheon Intl

Thu 15/10

11:05-19:20

1 stop39h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/10

13:45-9:50

1 stop37h 05m

R12 378

IncheonJohannesburg

ICN - JNB

ICNJNB

Incheon Intl

Tue 1/9

23:50-19:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

20:25-22:20

1 stop18h 55m

R12 925

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IncheonJohannesburg

ICN - JNB

ICNJNB

Incheon Intl

Sun 6/9

0:20-13:25

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

14:30-16:00

1 stop18h 30m

R13 522

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Wed 2/9

0:20-13:00

1 stop19h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

13:50-16:00

1 stop19h 10m

R13 671

IncheonDurban

ICN - DUR

ICNDUR

Incheon Intl

Wed 30/12

22:20-17:10

1 stop25h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 4/1

19:10-16:50

1 stop38h 40m

R21 260

IncheonDurban

ICN - DUR

ICNDUR

Incheon Intl

Mon 14/9

22:45-16:35

1 stop24h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 17/9

18:40-17:00

1 stop39h 20m

R22 685

SeoulJohannesburg

GMP - JNB

GMPJNB

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sun 23/8

14:25-7:40

2 stops24h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

10:10-20:10

2 stops27h 00m

R27 259

SeoulJohannesburg

GMP - JNB

GMPJNB

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Mon 24/8

14:25-7:40

2 stops48h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

10:10-13:05

2 stops43h 55m

R27 540

SeoulJohannesburg

GMP - JNB

GMPJNB

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sun 4/10

12:00-8:20

2 stops27h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

9:45-19:50

2 stops27h 05m

R28 369

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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 November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R14 532, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in November, then you should wait until March to fly from Seoul, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R14 781.

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 R16 771 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 234 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a Seoul to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	18h 50m
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The fastest flight from Seoul to South Africa takes 18h 50m

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 July 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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Air China	PriceFrom R10 395	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 156 reviews	Search Air China flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R10 711	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 578 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R11 162	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 009 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom R11 312	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 229 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R11 324	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 486 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R13 906	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 425 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R14 554	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 634 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R16 337	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 747 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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