Are direct flights from Johannesburg to Seoul always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more connections can sometimes be significantly cheaper, depending on the route and airline.

Can flexible travel dates help on Johannesburg to Seoul flights?

Yes, having flexible travel dates can often be a key factor in finding more affordable flights. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same week. Flying during off-peak days or seasons may result in lower fares.

What extra costs should I check before booking Johannesburg to Seoul flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines, especially budget carriers, may charge separately for these amenities. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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2027-02-06 – 2027-02-13
JNB - Seoul
93% AI deal score
$988
$723
Round trip
2027-01-18 – 2027-01-27
JNB - Seoul
93% AI deal score
$1,050
$737
Round trip
2026-11-23 – 2026-11-30
JNB - Seoul
92% AI deal score
$1,044
$760
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2026-11-10 – 2026-11-30
JNB - Seoul
92% AI deal score
$1,008
$763
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2026-10-27 – 2026-11-03
JNB - Seoul
94% AI deal score
$1,228
$763
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2026-11-13 – 2026-11-24
JNB - Seoul
92% AI deal score
$1,015
$764
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2027-03-07 – 2027-03-14
JNB - Seoul
92% AI deal score
$1,023
$764
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2027-03-01 – 2027-03-15
JNB - Seoul
92% AI deal score
$1,021
$764
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2026-11-04 – 2026-11-11
JNB - Seoul
92% AI deal score
$1,034
$765
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2027-01-12 – 2027-01-19
JNB - Seoul
93% AI deal score
$1,070
$767
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Johannesburg to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Seoul

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Seoul, fares typically range from $867 to $1605, with a median price of $973. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 50% of recent fares observed were classified as a good price, indicating a moderate chance of finding a favorable deal.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Seoul? The data indicates that February is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $645. Following closely, January offers a median fare of $769, and March presents a median of $859. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Seoul takes approximately 37h 10m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, reflecting the significant distance between the two cities. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting, the total travel time accounts for these layovers.

The distance between Johannesburg and Seoul is approximately 12,420 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul international route. This substantial distance necessitates a longer travel duration, often involving multiple connections. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find flights.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Seoul

Regular price: $909 - $2,168

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Seoul are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Seoul is between $909 and $2168. The current lowest deal is $727 with Etihad Airways for travel from Feb 6-Feb 13.

now $727

Low $909

High $2,168

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Seoul

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Seoul is February, with a median price of $645. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $1892. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $645

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,892

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Seoul

Etihad Airways

Ethiopian Airlines

Cathay Pacific

Singapore Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Seoul

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Seoul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Seoul (ICN)

Cathay Pacific

$1,325

$1,056

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Seoul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Seoul (ICN)

Cathay Pacific

$1,264

$1,070

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Seoul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Seoul (ICN)

Cathay Pacific

$1,241

$1,133

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Seoul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Seoul (ICN)

Qatar Airways

$1,259

$1,318

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Seoul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Seoul (ICN)

Emirates Airlines

$1,253

$1,324

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Seoul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Seoul (ICN)

Cathay Pacific

$1,325

$1,085

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Seoul

8 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 27

$1,198 → $762

36%

30 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 31

$1,373 → $945

31%

15 nights

Oct 19 - Nov 3

$1,176 → $762

35%

24 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 31

$1,392 → $980

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Seoul

Johannesburg - Seoul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Seoul are below the typical level at $727.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $645

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Seoul.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 37h 10m

Flights from Johannesburg to Seoul typically involve connecting, with a median duration of 37h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are frequent

Connecting flights are frequent, with 50% of recent fares considered a good price.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers deals on this route

Etihad Airways has offered deals on this route, including a recent fare of $727.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Historically, deals on flights from Johannesburg to Seoul appear frequently.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary departure airport for flights from Johannesburg to Seoul.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$726

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Incheon International Airport is a good choice for flights from Johannesburg to Seoul.

📍 ~48 km from Seoul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$724

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Cheongju International (CJJ)

Cheongju International is a useful alternative, being the closest international airport to Seoul outside the capital region.

📍 ~110 km from Seoul (reachable by bus or rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1,210

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seoul

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Best Elite deals to Seoul

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From JNB

Elite

Dec 17

Seoul, South Korea

94% AI deal score

$5,011

$3,024

Save $1,987

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 12

Seoul, South Korea

93% AI deal score

$4,491

$3,040

Save $1,451

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 26

Seoul, South Korea

93% AI deal score

$5,374

$3,278

Save $2,096

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 12

Seoul, South Korea

92% AI deal score

$4,525

$3,093

Save $1,432

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 02

Seoul, South Korea

91% AI deal score

$4,443

$3,249

Save $1,194

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 02

Seoul, South Korea

91% AI deal score

$4,496

$3,249

Save $1,247

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 12

Seoul, South Korea

91% AI deal score

$4,501

$3,249

Save $1,252

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 12

Seoul, South Korea

91% AI deal score

$4,546

$3,270

Save $1,276

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 11

Seoul, South Korea

91% AI deal score

$4,500

$3,270

Save $1,230

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 15

Seoul, South Korea

91% AI deal score

$5,011

$3,610

Save $1,401

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Oct 26

Seoul, South Korea

90% AI deal score

$4,794

$3,595

Save $1,199

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 14

Seoul, South Korea

90% AI deal score

$4,549

$3,614

Save $935

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices from various airlines and online travel agencies can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you monitor fare changes and book when prices drop.

Booking in advance, often several months before your intended departure, can sometimes lead to lower fares. However, prices can fluctuate, so it's advisable to monitor trends. Avoiding peak travel seasons may also help in securing more economical tickets.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover alternative flight options or better prices. While it might involve additional ground transportation, the potential savings on airfare can make it worthwhile. Always consider the total cost and travel time.

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Johannesburg to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Seoul

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Seoul

Regular price: $909 - $2,168

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Seoul are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Seoul is between $909 and $2168. The current lowest deal is $727 with Etihad Airways for travel from Feb 6-Feb 13.

now $727

Low $909

High $2,168

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Seoul

February

Cheapest

Flights from $645

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,892

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Seoul

Etihad Airways

Ethiopian Airlines

Cathay Pacific

Singapore Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Seoul

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Seoul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Seoul (ICN)

Cathay Pacific

$1,325

$1,056

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Seoul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Seoul (ICN)

Cathay Pacific

$1,264

$1,070

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Seoul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Seoul (ICN)

Cathay Pacific

$1,241

$1,133

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Seoul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Seoul (ICN)

Qatar Airways

$1,259

$1,318

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Seoul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Seoul (ICN)

Emirates Airlines

$1,253

$1,324

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Seoul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Seoul (ICN)

Cathay Pacific

$1,325

$1,085

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Seoul

8 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 27

$1,198 → $762

36%

30 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 31

$1,373 → $945

31%

15 nights

Oct 19 - Nov 3

$1,176 → $762

35%

24 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 31

$1,392 → $980

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Seoul

Johannesburg - Seoul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Seoul are below the typical level at $727.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $645

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Seoul.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 37h 10m

Flights from Johannesburg to Seoul typically involve connecting, with a median duration of 37h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are frequent

Connecting flights are frequent, with 50% of recent fares considered a good price.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers deals on this route

Etihad Airways has offered deals on this route, including a recent fare of $727.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Historically, deals on flights from Johannesburg to Seoul appear frequently.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary departure airport for flights from Johannesburg to Seoul.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$726

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Incheon International Airport is a good choice for flights from Johannesburg to Seoul.

📍 ~48 km from Seoul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$724

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Cheongju International (CJJ)

Cheongju International is a useful alternative, being the closest international airport to Seoul outside the capital region.

Seoul, South Korea

90% AI deal score

$4,549

$3,614

Save $935

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Seoul

Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to Seoul

Johannesburg to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Seoul

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Seoul

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Seoul

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Seoul

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Seoul

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Seoul

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Seoul

Johannesburg - Seoul route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $645

Connecting flights average 37h 10m

Connecting flights are frequent

Etihad Airways offers deals on this route

Deals appear frequently on this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seoul

Best Elite deals to Seoul

Dec 17

Nov 12

Dec 26

Nov 12

Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 12

Nov 12

Nov 11

Dec 15

Oct 26

Nov 14

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Seoul?

When should I book flights from Johannesburg to Seoul?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Johannesburg to Seoul?

Are direct flights from Johannesburg to Seoul always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Johannesburg to Seoul flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Johannesburg to Seoul flights?

Related routes

More routes from Johannesburg

Flights to Seoul from other cities

Johannesburg to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Seoul

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Seoul

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Seoul

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Seoul

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Seoul

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Seoul

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Seoul

Johannesburg - Seoul route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $645

Connecting flights average 37h 10m

Connecting flights are frequent

Etihad Airways offers deals on this route

Deals appear frequently on this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seoul

Best Elite deals to Seoul

Dec 17

Nov 12

Dec 26

Nov 12

Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 12

Nov 12

Nov 11

Dec 15

Oct 26

Nov 14

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Seoul?

When should I book flights from Johannesburg to Seoul?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Johannesburg to Seoul?