How long is the flight from South Africa to South Korea?

The average flight duration from South Africa to South Korea depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Johannesburg to Incheon Intl Airport is 17h 55m on average, while flying from Cape Town to Incheon Intl Airport is 20h 50m on average. Incheon Intl Airport is the most popular airport in South Korea.

Which airlines fly to South Korea?

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Korea from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Korea. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to South Korea on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Singapore Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to South Korea

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

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

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

As of July 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to South Korea.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to South Korea.

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

The required travel and health documents for your South Korea trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Korea. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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9:45 - 10:50

JNB

ICN

18h 05m

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18:20 - 8:15

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20h 55m

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R13 531Etihad Airways

Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 16

9:50 - 21:55

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ICN

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R13 662Etihad Airways

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7

9:45 - 10:50

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ICN

18h 05m

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18:20 - 8:15

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20h 55m

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R13 826Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 11

9:45 - 10:50

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ICN

18h 05m

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18:20 - 8:15

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20h 55m

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R13 843Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 11

12:35 - 17:15

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21h 40m

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24h 05m

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R14 269Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 24

16:35 - 8:35

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R14 876Turkish Airlines

Mon, Jul 20 - Wed, Aug 5

17:20 - 18:20

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Tue, Dec 15 - Fri, Jan 15

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R15 483Qatar Airways

Fri, Jul 10 - Thu, Aug 13

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R15 663Singapore Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

18:50 - 16:50

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12:35 - 8:45

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51h 10m

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R199 011China Eastern

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18

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Jul 20

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

33h 00m

1 stop

ICN8:35Incheon Intl

Aug 5

ICN10:15Incheon Intl

32h 35m

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Dec 15

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

42h 00m

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Jan 15

ICN10:35Incheon Intl

43h 25m

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CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R14 909

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Nov 9

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

32h 35m

1 stop

ICN8:55Incheon Intl

Nov 16

ICN0:05Incheon Intl

43h 00m

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CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

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Aug 18

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 30m

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ICN12:40Incheon Intl

Aug 25

ICN20:05Incheon Intl

18h 40m

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JNB7:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 581

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Jul 31

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 30m

1 stop

ICN12:40Incheon Intl

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ICN20:05Incheon Intl

18h 50m

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JNB7:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 811

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Jul 31

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 55m

1 stop

ICN14:05Incheon Intl

Aug 29

ICN8:00Incheon Intl

30h 55m

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JNB7:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 876

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12:35-17:15

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Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/7

13:15-17:05

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Busan Gimhae

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Korea?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to South Korea from South Africa, with most prices found around R7 741. If you aren’t able to travel to South Korea during the month of February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R9 873.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Korea from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Korea for around R14 920 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Korea from South Africa for as low as R13 121 on momondo.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to South Korea?
Prices for flights from South Africa to South Korea are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to South Korea?
As of July 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to South Korea.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to South Korea?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to South Korea.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Korea?
The required travel and health documents for your South Korea trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Korea. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R10 036	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 008 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R11 318	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 557 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R12 777	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 471 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 814	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 738 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom R13 055	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 226 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	PriceFrom R13 828	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 157 reviews	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R15 086	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 401 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R16 678	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 605 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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Flights from South Africa to South Korea with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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