Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Seoul

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to Seoul and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $911
Etihad 1 stop 18 hr Sat, Jul 18 — Sun, Aug 2
The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Seoul is currently $911
Cheapest one-way flight $589
Singapore Airlines 1 stop 29 hr Sat, Jul 11
The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg to Seoul is currently $589
Last-minute weekend getaway $999
Qatar Airways 1 stop 22 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Johannesburg to Seoul is currently $999
Cheapest business class flights $2,729
Kenya Airways, THAI 2 stops 31 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Sat, Jun 20
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Seoul is currently $2,729
Fastest flight 18 hr The fastest flight with stops from Johannesburg to Seoul takes 18 hr
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Seoul is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
March
Cheapest
Typical prices: $800–1,200
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,000–1,250

Popular airlines from Johannesburg to Seoul

  • Cathay Pacific
    from $1,476
    Typical price: $1,100–1,850
    30 weekly connecting flights
    JNB - ICN Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
  • Singapore Airlines
    from $1,062
    Typical price: $870–1,800
    26 weekly connecting flights
    JNB - ICN Every day
  • Emirates
    from $1,330
    Typical price: $1,250–1,950
    21 weekly connecting flights
    JNB - ICN Every day
  • Ethiopian
    from $1,148
    Typical price: $910–1,800
    20 weekly connecting flights
    JNB - ICN Every day
  • Qatar Airways
    from $996
    Typical price: $1,100–2,000
    15 weekly connecting flights
    JNB - ICN Every day
  • Lufthansa
    from $1,641
    Typical price: $1,450–2,700
    15 weekly connecting flights
    JNB - ICN Every day

Popular airports near Johannesburg

  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
    Johannesburg South Africa 14 mi
  • Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
    Johannesburg South Africa 51 min 19 mi
  • Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG)
    Polokwane South Africa 3 hr 32 min 185 mi

Popular airports near Seoul

  • Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
    Seoul South Korea 11 mi
  • Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
    Cheongju-si South Korea 63 mi
  • Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
    Gwangju South Korea 167 mi
  • Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE)
    Daegu South Korea 147 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to Seoul

The cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Seoul are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $800 to $1,200.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Seoul recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad from $911. The cheapest one-way flight was with Singapore Airlines from $589.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Johannesburg to Seoul is $1,476, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
  • The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Johannesburg to Seoul is $1,062, flying from Jun 15 to Jun 29.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Johannesburg to Seoul is $1,330, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Johannesburg to Seoul is $1,148, flying from May 21 to Jun 4.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Johannesburg to Seoul is $996, flying from Jul 23 to Aug 7.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Johannesburg to Seoul is $1,641, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 23.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Seoul starts at $911 from Sat, Jul 18 to Sun, Aug 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $589 and departs on Sat, Jul 11.
18 hr is the shortest flight time from Johannesburg to Seoul.
Some common times to visit Seoul are Mar–May (cherry blossom season) and Sep–Nov, when the weather is most temperate. Summers (Jun–Aug) are hot and humid, while winters (Dec–Feb) are cold and dry. Major local events include the Lotus Lantern Festival (May) and the Hi Seoul Festival, a seasonal cultural festival held 4 times a year.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Johannesburg to Seoul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Johannesburg to Seoul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Johannesburg to Seoul.

In terms of flights, Cathay Pacific is the most popular. Cathay Pacific offers 30 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Seoul are:
  • Singapore Airlines offers 26 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) .
  • Emirates offers 21 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) .
  • Ethiopian offers 20 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) .
  • Qatar Airways offers 15 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) .
  • Lufthansa offers 15 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Johannesburg and Seoul.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Seoul recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad from $911. The cheapest one-way flight was with Singapore Airlines from $589.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Johannesburg to Seoul is $1,476, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
  • The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Johannesburg to Seoul is $1,062, flying from Jun 15 to Jun 29.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Johannesburg to Seoul is $1,330, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Johannesburg to Seoul is $1,148, flying from May 21 to Jun 4.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Johannesburg to Seoul is $996, flying from Jul 23 to Aug 7.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Johannesburg to Seoul is $1,641, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 23.
No airline flies direct from Johannesburg to Seoul.
  • There are 30 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Johannesburg to Seoul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 26 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Johannesburg to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Emirates connecting flights from Johannesburg to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 Ethiopian connecting flights from Johannesburg to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Johannesburg to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Lufthansa connecting flights from Johannesburg to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and Seoul at price $999 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
No airline flies direct from Johannesburg to Seoul.
  • There are 30 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Johannesburg to Seoul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 26 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Johannesburg to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Emirates connecting flights from Johannesburg to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 Ethiopian connecting flights from Johannesburg to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Johannesburg to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Lufthansa connecting flights from Johannesburg to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Seoul.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Johannesburg to Seoul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Seoul start at $2,729 from Fri, Jun 5 to Sat, Jun 20 with Kenya Airways, THAI.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Seoul start at $911 from Sat, Jul 18 to Sun, Aug 2.
To book business class trips from Johannesburg to Seoul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Johannesburg and Seoul starts at $999 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Qatar Airways.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and Seoul at price $999 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Seoul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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