Find Cheap Flights from Seoul to Johannesburg (SEL - JNB)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$949	Ethiopian 1 stop 21 hr Mon, May 4 — Tue, May 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Seoul to Johannesburg is currently $949
Cheapest one-way flight	$558	Ethiopian 1 stop 21 hr Mon, May 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Seoul to Johannesburg is currently $558
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,043	Ethiopian 1 stop 21 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Seoul to Johannesburg is currently $1,043
Cheapest business class flights	$3,608	Ethiopian 1 stop 21 hr Sat, May 23 — Fri, Jun 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Seoul to Johannesburg is currently $3,608

Fastest flight	18 hr 10 min	The fastest flight with stops from Seoul to Johannesburg takes 18 hr 10 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 Johannesburg is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $670–900
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $770–1,200

Popular airlines from Seoul to Johannesburg

Cathay Pacific

from $1,274

Typical price: $840–1,550

27 weekly connecting flights

ICN - JNB Every day
Singapore Airlines

Typical price: $1,300–1,850

25 weekly connecting flights

ICN - JNB Every day
Emirates

from $1,177

Typical price: $1,000–1,700

21 weekly connecting flights

ICN - JNB Every day
Lufthansa

from $1,270

Typical price: $1,500–2,900

21 weekly connecting flights

ICN - JNB Every day
Ethiopian

from $949

Typical price: $720–1,400

19 weekly connecting flights

ICN - JNB Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Air China

18 weekly connecting flights

GMP, ICN - JNB Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun

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 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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Seoul to Johannesburg

The cheapest flights from Seoul to Johannesburg are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $670 to $900.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Seoul to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian from $949. The cheapest one-way flight was with Ethiopian from $558.

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

The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Seoul to Johannesburg is $1,274, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 7.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Seoul to Johannesburg is $1,177, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Seoul to Johannesburg is $1,270, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Seoul to Johannesburg is $949, flying from May 4 to May 19.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Seoul to Johannesburg starts at $949 from Mon, May 4 to Tue, May 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $558 and departs on Mon, May 4.

18 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Seoul to Johannesburg.

Johannesburg is a year-round destination, with hot summers (Nov–Mar) and mild, drier winters (May–Sep). Most visitors arrive Mar–May and Oct–Dec. Local events include the Rand Show consumer exhibition (Mar–Apr), the Joy of Jazz festival (Sep) and the Joburg Carnival (New Year's Eve).

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

In terms of flights, Cathay Pacific is the most popular. Cathay Pacific offers 27 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

Other popular airlines flying from Seoul to Johannesburg are:

Singapore Airlines offers 25 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
Emirates offers 21 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
Lufthansa offers 21 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
Ethiopian offers 19 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
Air China offers 18 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) , Incheon International Airport (ICN) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Seoul to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian from $949. The cheapest one-way flight was with Ethiopian from $558.

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

The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Seoul to Johannesburg is $1,274, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 7.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Seoul to Johannesburg is $1,177, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Seoul to Johannesburg is $1,270, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Seoul to Johannesburg is $949, flying from May 4 to May 19.

No airline flies direct from Seoul to Johannesburg.

There are 27 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Seoul to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 25 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Seoul to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Emirates connecting flights from Seoul to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Lufthansa connecting flights from Seoul to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 Ethiopian connecting flights from Seoul to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 18 Air China connecting flights from Seoul to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Seoul and Johannesburg at price $1,043 is offered by Ethiopian from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Seoul to Johannesburg.

There are 27 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Seoul to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 25 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Seoul to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Emirates connecting flights from Seoul to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Lufthansa connecting flights from Seoul to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 Ethiopian connecting flights from Seoul to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 18 Air China connecting flights from Seoul to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Seoul to Johannesburg.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Seoul to Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg start at $3,608 from Sat, May 23 to Fri, Jun 5 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Seoul and Johannesburg start at $949 from Mon, May 4 to Tue, May 19.

To book business class trips from Seoul to Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg starts at $1,043 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Seoul and Johannesburg at price $1,043 is offered by Ethiopian from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

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