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Cheapest return flight
R12 843
Typical prices: R13 875-R18 535
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Sat 17/11Sat 24/11
JNB - ICN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R7 807
Typical prices: R8 409-R12 950
Qatar Airways
Sat 3/2
CPT - ICN • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights to Seoul

 
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Recent return flight deals to Seoul

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 21:55Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Incheon Incheon Intl
29h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
18:00 - 8:25Incheon  Incheon Intl-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R12 843Etihad Airways
1 day ago
Tue, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 2
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 21:55Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Incheon Incheon Intl
29h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
18:00 - 8:25Incheon  Incheon Intl-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R12 925Etihad Airways
23 hours ago
Thu, Nov 19 - Tue, Dec 1
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 18:10Cape Town  Cape Town Intl-Incheon Incheon Intl
22h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
0:20 - 17:25Incheon  Incheon Intl-Cape Town Cape Town Intl
24h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R13 942Qatar Airways
2 days ago
Mon, Nov 23 - Sat, Dec 5
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 17:15Cape Town  Cape Town Intl-Incheon Incheon Intl
21h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
0:20 - 17:25Incheon  Incheon Intl-Cape Town Cape Town Intl
24h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R13 942Qatar Airways
3+ days ago
Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, Aug 18
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 15:40Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Incheon Incheon Intl
43h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:05 - 6:10Incheon  Incheon Intl-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi
R15 074Singapore Airlines
3+ days ago
Fri, Dec 18 - Fri, Dec 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 15:45Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Incheon Incheon Intl
18h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:00 - 8:25Incheon  Incheon Intl-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R15 254Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2
Air China Logo
10:10 - 13:55Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Incheon Incheon Intl
20h 45m1 stop Shenzhen
Air China Logo
14:55 - 7:40Incheon  Incheon Intl-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 45m1 stop Shenzhen
R15 451Air China
3+ days ago
Tue, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 12
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 15:40Cape Town  Cape Town Intl-Incheon Incheon Intl
22h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:55 - 9:25Incheon  Incheon Intl-Cape Town Cape Town Intl
23h 30m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 353Singapore Airlines
3+ days ago
Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 1:30Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Incheon Incheon Intl
28h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Hong Kong Intl
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6:45 - 8:40Incheon  Incheon Intl-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 55m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R16 911Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Wed, Dec 16 - Fri, Jan 15
Air China Logo
10:10 - 17:15Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Incheon Incheon Intl
24h 05m1 stop Shenzhen
Air China Logo
14:55 - 7:40Incheon  Incheon Intl-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 45m1 stop Shenzhen
R17 124Air China
3+ days ago
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Seoul

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Seoul?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Seoul is the cheapest route at R12 843 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Seoul?

On average, a return flight from South Africa to Seoul costs R15 684, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg average R15 073, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R16 356.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Seoul?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Seoul at R15 270 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Thursday is the most expensive at R16 960.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Seoul?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to Seoul with an average price of R14 089 return.
•December (R17 173) and June (R16 451) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Seoul?

Evening flights to Seoul are the cheapest at R14 499 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at R16 501.

What is a good deal for flights to Seoul?

Flights under R13 875 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Seoul at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johannesburg R13 633.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Seoul?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Seoul is Incheon Intl (ICN), with an average flight price of R15 672.

When are flights to Seoul the cheapest?

Flights to Seoul are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 13% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Seoul

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R7 807
Beat the crowds with an average 35% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 28% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Cape Town to Incheon Intl Airport

When to book flights to Seoul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Seoul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Seoul, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Seoul is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Seoul is around R13 875 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which airports serve Seoul?

    Flights to Seoul arrive at: Seoul Gimpo Intl (GMP) and Incheon Intl (ICN).

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Seoul?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Seoul are from Johannesburg, starting at R12 843 return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Seoul?

    Last-minute fares to Seoul (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 8% higher than the average return fare of R15 684.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Seoul?

    Emirates operates the most flights from South Africa to Seoul at 0 per week, while Etihad Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Seoul. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airports serve Seoul and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Seoul can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Seoul Gimpo Intl (GMP) and Incheon Intl (ICN). Nearby alternatives within 80,5 km of Seoul include Seoul Gimpo Intl (GMP). This airport is not in Seoul itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

Your guide to booking Seoul flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Seoul, book around 21 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 13% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Seoul, a good return fare is around R13 875. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Seoul in February. Return fares historically average R14 089, making February the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to R2 001 on a return flight. Afternoon flights to Seoul average R14 499 compared to R16 501 for midday flights.
  • Once you arrive in Seoul, a great place to start is COEX Convention and Exhibition Center. It is popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Seoul

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Seoul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1632 reviews
8,0Comfort
8,3Boarding
8,1Entertainment
8,6Crew
7,8Food
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Singapore Airlines has set the bar for the other airlines at a very high level. Outstanding service from start to finish.

10,0 ExcellentWilliam, Oct 2026
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Singapore Airlines has set the bar for the other airlines at a very high level. Outstanding service from start to finish.

Fast and efficient flight. Wifi worked well. Food selection could have been better

Food was served to different people at different times and it wasn't clear why. The crew apologized for the wait. But it felt odd and inconsistent. They could use charging ports on each of the seats. Mine didn't have any. Also, they could've offered more snacks. It was a 12+ hour flight and no snacks were ever offered. Everything else was OK.

I was in a middle seat where I felt a bit too cramped otherwise the trip was good

The usual excellent experience with Singapore Airlines. The airplane was on time and actually early to Haneda Airport. The onboarding experience was pleasant with no delays, perhaps owing to the fact that the flight was not full. Nevertheless, the air crew were their usual outstanding standards in serving the passengers.

Flight was delayed by baggage loading onto the plane. This was attributed to "inclement weather" (some moderate rain) which could be said to be beyond the airline's control, but the problematic part was that the plane was boarded and doors shut so that passengers sat in a cramped plane with rising temperature (full flight) for an hour. The airline was aware of the status of baggage loading, they could have deferred boarding to keep passengers comfortable.

We flew business class. It was excellent. For a 6’4” individual, the seats were slightly uncomfortable for sleeping. But this is only comparison to other business class seats. Otherwise, the crew was incredibly attentive, And the service was impeccable.

Great to have actual hot tastey meal on a flight. Well done

Left hr late & arrived 1hr late luggage was slow to be offloaded! The flight crew & food were good! Movie selection was ok!

Cleanliness Help for boarding and sitting Food should have been better

Boarding was good and efficient, however since this was a late flight I spent most of the time sleeping so can't express any further opinions

Cathay has always been great. Even allowed some leniency on my baggage weight. I believe they are also on the more leg room side of airlines.

Overall pretty good experience. It would be nice to have caught the attendants even they were flying down the aisle with snacks, and if they could cater to multiple dietary restrictions (bland and no lactose. The customer service chat is a bad experience), but otherwise no complaints.

Great. Efficient boarding process with the face recognition. Plenty of cabin space for luggage.

Was a nice experience, crews were nice and accommodating. My only complain is the super tight leg room for the economy class.

No proper procedures or announcements for boarding. Not even water was served on flight. Could not check in on line. This option was not available .

I like the paper menu with lists of food, so that I don’t need worry about to pick up the food I don’t like, because crews are busy to do food service, mostly not enough food information they can tell. Well, one of the lady was not friendly at all, I asked three times my daughter wants a cup noodle during the flight, she gave me the reason is they have half an hour for serving food three times. There are more than 200 people on the flight, it takes them more than hour and half to do food serving, think about it, how long we can get food, around two hours. I don’t like she gave a stupid reason other than to make a cup noodle right away. Unfriendly and lazy.

Wanted different plane design with an additional bathroom at the back of the plane.

Halal food options could have been better the first meal portion sizes were very small the second breakfast meal the fish and couscous was very dry and disappointing I enjoyed the Hong Kong t lot I enjoyed the midnight stuck a lot the Hong Kong tea we had for breakfast was very good

Average flight for which I paid too much for on a last minute purchase.

Movie options were quite limited in terms of the new releases The boarding in Goa was was too cumbersome with multiple security checks and passport checks. Seems like we are trying to create redundant processes with no valuable gains. A lot of waste in the system and it’s really frustrating for us customers.

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

It never happened. Me flight from Doha to São Paulo was lated and the time of waiting for the luggage arrives when we arrived in São Paulo was about 1 hour and half. So it took a lot of time just waiting the luggage of flight that was already late, consequently we lost the flight to Recife with Latam Airlines and had to go to the Qatar office to arrange another flight to us to Recife, that one with Azul Airlines. It was more 4 hours waiting to this other flight to knows that this other flight was delayed too, total of 5 hours more at the airport to waiting to go home :/

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Everything was top notch. Only issue was the delay, but Qatar worked diligently to get me on the next flight. They were kind to walk me to their lounge in Doha to make sure I ate, slept and showered.

Crew members service are at its best Seating area is very compact, could be better

The flight was not on time in taking off and landing and it resulted in me missing the connection which qatar airways didn't take responsibility for and blamed it on me using manipulated flight landing and take off information. I will never fly qatar again

Excellent service and very comfortable business class for a long journey. Carry on bags in business class weight limits

Boarding staff at lahore airport corporate well. Thanks to that guy.

From Chennai to abu dabhi Abudabhi to Chicago Both flights are good , good service too

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

From the start of my vacation at Logan Airport, Boston it was chaotic. I'm praying my flight home is better .I'm grateful that we landed safe

More leg space than other flights, but felt like *maybe* narrower seats?

My baggage was not boarded and is still missing. I was only carring one piece of luggage and that is misplaced now I am stuck at mumbai without luggage. I had an onward journey from here

Same problem place in the middle so small Im 1,85 m so not good 👍

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

I WOULD ADVISE NOT TO BOOK YOUR FLIGHT ON KAYAK. THEY SHOW BETTER FARES AND AFTER I BOOKED MINE, I FIND OUT THAT IT DID NOT INCLUDE LUGGAGE. i HAD TO PAY $800 TO CHECK IN MY BAGS.

Etihad broke my suitcase Also over charged me for luggage

Good. Our connecting flight was over an hour late but the airline held the flight to IAD for us and the other connecting passengers.

The following is a review for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, DC with a connection at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and refueling landing at Rome, Italy. The flight was provided by Ethiopian Airlines. There were two of us: me and my wife on this flight. Everything was on time. Enough legroom between the seats, I was able to stretch my legs and sleep for at least some time during the 14 hour second flight (19 hours in total for both flights). Very decent meals that included two lunches and one breakfast on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington and one lunch on the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. The lunch choices were beef, chicken and fish, I think the vegetarian option was available as well, accompanied with beans. The breakfast was a choice between egg and pancake, accompanied with a fruit salad. The egg breakfast was awesome, it came with a scrambled egg and a sausage. However, my wife mentioned unusual taste of the pancake breakfast meal, by all means those were not pancakes. What wasn't good: Externally initiated commercials on the infosystem screens, you couldn't turn the screen off. These commercials were accompanied by loud and annoying music, transmitted through the entire cabin. Obviously, there was no escape from this music as well. Additional moment: on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC, we landed at Rome for refueling. This was totally fine and it was in the flight itinerary. But, the flight attendant asked me to straighten the seat while we were at the steady position during the refueling. I can't rationalize this order except that some people just like to be a boss of some kind. Keeping the light lit in the economy cabin while keeping it dimmed in the first class also didn't improve my and my wife's feelings. Overall, the services were very good and the flight, despite its longevity, went on very smoothly.

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Again, entertainment system didn't work. 50% of aircraft don't seem to have a functional entertainment system and the crew is absolutely uninterested in fixing. They just say Addis needs to fix it. Well, Addis had better get off it's butt and fix their aircraft.

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

I've never been served three bread courses in a single meal before. Was really impressed by the novelty of that.

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