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 South Korea according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 35% 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 South Korea to South Africa?

On average, it takes 20h 25m to fly from South Korea to South Africa if you fly out of Incheon (the most popular airport in South Korea) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Busan and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 24h 35m.

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

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

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

Prices for flights from South Korea to South Africa refresh daily.

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

There are 8 operators available for flights from South Korea to South Africa as of May 2026.

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

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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16:45 - 19:20

ICN

JNB

33h 35m

1 stop

20:25 - 22:20

JNB

ICN

18h 55m

1 stop

R12 708Singapore Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Aug 31

11:05 - 19:20

ICN

JNB

39h 15m

1 stop

20:25 - 22:20

JNB

ICN

18h 55m

1 stop

R12 773Singapore Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 11

0:20 - 13:00

ICN

CPT

19h 40m

1 stop

13:50 - 16:00

CPT

ICN

19h 10m

1 stop

R14 130Ethiopian Air

Sun, Jun 7 - Thu, Jun 18

0:20 - 13:00

ICN

CPT

19h 40m

1 stop

14:35 - 16:00

CPT

ICN

18h 25m

1 stop

R14 850Ethiopian Air

Sun, Jun 7 - Fri, Jun 12

7:30 - 7:55

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JNB

31h 25m

1 stop

11:10 - 6:30

JNB

CJU

36h 20m

1 stop

R16 551Cathay Pacific

Wed, Jun 10 - Sun, Jun 14

7:30 - 7:55

CJU

JNB

31h 25m

1 stop

11:10 - 6:30

JNB

CJU

36h 20m

1 stop

R16 764Cathay Pacific

Wed, Jun 10 - Sun, Jun 14

23:55 - 16:35

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DUR

23h 40m

1 stop

18:40 - 17:00

DUR

ICN

39h 20m

1 stop

R22 700Emirates

Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 26

22:45 - 16:35

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DUR

24h 50m

1 stop

7:00 - 17:00

DUR

ICN

27h 00m

2 stops

R23 158Emirates

Mon, Jul 27 - Fri, Aug 14

14:25 - 7:40

GMP

JNB

24h 15m

2 stops

10:10 - 13:05

JNB

GMP

43h 55m

2 stops

R26 380Air China

Sun, Nov 22 - Wed, Dec 16

15:00 - 7:40

GMP

JNB

23h 40m

2 stops

10:10 - 13:05

JNB

GMP

43h 55m

2 stops

R26 527Air China

Sun, Jun 28 - Wed, Jul 1

Cathay Pacific flights from South Korea to South Africa

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Cathay Pacific

Jun 10

CJU7:30Jeju City

31h 25m

1 stop

JNB7:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 14

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 20m

1 stop

CJU6:30Jeju City

R16 551

Cathay Pacific

Jun 10

CJU7:30Jeju City

31h 25m

1 stop

JNB7:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 14

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 20m

1 stop

CJU6:30Jeju City

R16 764

Cathay Pacific

Jun 10

CJU7:30Jeju City

31h 25m

1 stop

JNB7:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 14

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 20m

1 stop

CJU6:30Jeju City

R17 238

Ethiopian Air flights from South Korea to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Jun 7

ICN0:20Incheon Intl

19h 40m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Jun 18

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

19h 10m

1 stop

ICN16:00Incheon Intl

R14 130

Ethiopian Air

May 29

ICN0:20Incheon Intl

19h 40m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Jun 3

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

19h 10m

1 stop

ICN16:00Incheon Intl

R14 245

Ethiopian Air

Jun 7

ICN0:20Incheon Intl

19h 40m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Jun 12

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

18h 25m

1 stop

ICN16:00Incheon Intl

R14 850

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Tue 25/8

16:45-19:20

1 stop33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

20:25-22:20

1 stop18h 55m

R12 708

IncheonJohannesburg

ICN - JNB

ICNJNB

Incheon Intl

Sun 6/9

11:05-19:20

1 stop39h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

20:25-22:20

1 stop18h 55m

R12 773

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Sun 7/6

0:20-13:00

1 stop19h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

13:50-16:00

1 stop19h 10m

R14 130

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IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Sun 7/6

0:20-13:00

1 stop19h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/6

14:35-16:00

1 stop18h 25m

R14 850

Jeju CityJohannesburg

CJU - JNB

CJUJNB

Jeju City

Wed 10/6

7:30-7:55

1 stop31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

11:10-6:30

1 stop36h 20m

R16 551

Jeju CityJohannesburg

CJU - JNB

CJUJNB

Jeju City

Wed 10/6

7:30-7:55

1 stop31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

11:10-6:30

1 stop36h 20m

R16 764

IncheonDurban

ICN - DUR

ICNDUR

Incheon Intl

Wed 5/8

23:55-16:35

1 stop23h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 26/8

18:40-17:00

1 stop39h 20m

R22 700

IncheonDurban

ICN - DUR

ICNDUR

Incheon Intl

Mon 27/7

22:45-16:35

1 stop24h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 14/8

7:00-17:00

2 stops27h 00m

R23 158

SeoulJohannesburg

GMP - JNB

GMPJNB

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sun 22/11

14:25-7:40

2 stops24h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/12

10:10-13:05

2 stops43h 55m

R26 380

SeoulJohannesburg

GMP - JNB

GMPJNB

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sun 28/6

15:00-7:40

2 stops23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

10:10-13:05

2 stops43h 55m

R26 527

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from South Korea is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R4 105, 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 South Korea, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R7 523.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from South Korea when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R15 983 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 South Korea for as low as R14 049 on momondo.

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

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The fastest flight from South Korea to South Africa takes 20h 25m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Korea to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Korea to South Africa?
Prices for flights from South Korea to South Africa refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Korea to South Africa?
There are 8 operators available for flights from South Korea to South Africa as of May 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Korea 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 South Korea to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Korea to South Africa

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Air China	PriceFrom R10 489	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 152 reviews	Search Air China flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R10 794	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 523 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R11 037	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 445 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom R11 164	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 218 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R11 220	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 003 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R13 248	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 346 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R14 364	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 569 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R14 858	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 726 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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