Find Cheap Flights from Seoul to Cape Town (SEL - CPT)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Seoul to Cape Town and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$870	Ethiopian 1 stop 21 hr Mon, May 4 — Tue, May 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Seoul to Cape Town is currently $870
Cheapest one-way flight	$777	Turkish Airlines 1 stop 44 hr Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Seoul to Cape Town is currently $777
Last-minute weekend getaway	$964	Ethiopian 1 stop 20 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Seoul to Cape Town is currently $964
Cheapest business class flights	$3,424	Etihad, South African 2 stops 27 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Sun, Jul 19	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Seoul to Cape Town is currently $3,424

Fastest flight	19 hr 40 min	The fastest flight with stops from Seoul to Cape Town takes 19 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Cape Town is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically October.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $770–1,600
October Most expensive	Typical prices: $990–1,500

Popular airlines from Seoul to Cape Town

Singapore Airlines

Typical price: $1,500–1,850

21 weekly connecting flights

ICN - CPT Every day
Lufthansa

from $1,776

Typical price: $1,700–3,250

17 weekly connecting flights

ICN - CPT Every day
Emirates

from $1,341

Typical price: $1,200–2,100

13 weekly connecting flights

ICN - CPT Every day
Ethiopian

from $870

Typical price: $860–1,650

12 weekly connecting flights

ICN - CPT Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Turkish Airlines

from $1,548

Typical price: $1,500–3,300

11 weekly connecting flights

ICN - CPT Every day
KLM

from $1,653

Typical price: $1,600–3,000

10 weekly connecting flights

ICN - CPT Every day

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

Popular airports near Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Seoul to Cape Town

The cheapest flights from Seoul to Cape Town are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $770 to $1,600.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Seoul to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian from $870. The cheapest one-way flight was with Turkish Airlines from $777.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Seoul to Cape Town is $1,776, flying from Jun 19 to Jul 4.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Seoul to Cape Town is $1,341, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Seoul to Cape Town is $870, flying from May 4 to May 19.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Seoul to Cape Town is $1,548, flying from Jun 26 to Jul 11.
The cheapest KLM flight from Seoul to Cape Town is $1,653, flying from May 4 to May 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Seoul to Cape Town starts at $870 from Mon, May 4 to Tue, May 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $777 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.

19 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Seoul to Cape Town.

Most visitors arrive Dec–Apr, during the warm and dry summer months. Winter (Jul–Aug) tends to be chilly and wet. Local events include the Minstrel Carnival (Jan), Gay Pride Parade (Feb), International Jazz Festival (Apr) and Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts (Nov–Apr).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Seoul to Cape Town.
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 Seoul to Cape Town 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 Seoul to Cape Town.

In terms of flights, Singapore Airlines is the most popular. Singapore Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Seoul to Cape Town are:

Lufthansa offers 17 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
Emirates offers 13 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
Ethiopian offers 12 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
Turkish Airlines offers 11 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
KLM offers 10 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Seoul and Cape Town.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Seoul to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian from $870. The cheapest one-way flight was with Turkish Airlines from $777.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Seoul to Cape Town is $1,776, flying from Jun 19 to Jul 4.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Seoul to Cape Town is $1,341, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Seoul to Cape Town is $870, flying from May 4 to May 19.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Seoul to Cape Town is $1,548, flying from Jun 26 to Jul 11.
The cheapest KLM flight from Seoul to Cape Town is $1,653, flying from May 4 to May 18.

No airline flies direct from Seoul to Cape Town.

There are 21 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Seoul to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 Lufthansa connecting flights from Seoul to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 Emirates connecting flights from Seoul to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 Ethiopian connecting flights from Seoul to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 11 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Seoul to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 KLM connecting flights from Seoul to Cape Town 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 Seoul and Cape Town at price $964 is offered by Ethiopian from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Seoul to Cape Town.

There are 21 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Seoul to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 Lufthansa connecting flights from Seoul to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 Emirates connecting flights from Seoul to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 Ethiopian connecting flights from Seoul to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 11 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Seoul to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 KLM connecting flights from Seoul to Cape Town 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 Seoul to Cape Town.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Seoul to Cape Town, 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 Seoul and Cape Town start at $3,424 from Fri, Jul 3 to Sun, Jul 19 with Etihad, South African.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Seoul and Cape Town start at $870 from Mon, May 4 to Tue, May 19.

To book business class trips from Seoul to Cape Town, 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 Seoul and Cape Town starts at $964 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Seoul and Cape Town at price $964 is offered by Ethiopian from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Seoul to Cape Town, 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.