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Flights from Johannesburg to Seoul

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Cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Seoul

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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1 GBP = 1807.48 KRW
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Last checked on Tue 10/11
Distance: 7,760 mi
Johannesburg airports
O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 0 mi
Seoul airports
Incheon International Airport (ICN)How far from city centre: 35 mi

Book your Johannesburg to Seoul flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Johannesburg to Seoul (South Korea) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £422, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Johannesburg to Seoul takes roughly 17 h and 20 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Johannesburg–Seoul route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
  • Arrival airport: Incheon International Airport (ICN)

The weather in Seoul

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Seoul, temperatures average around 29ºC in the warmest months and roughly -4ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 30ºC
  • Lows: down to -6ºC
  • Hottest month: August
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: January
  • Wettest month: July

Tips for cheaper flights from Johannesburg to Seoul

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Johannesburg to Seoul:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Seoul. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to Seoul

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Johannesburg to Seoul?
When you fly from Johannesburg to Seoul the average price is £734. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Seoul at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Seoul is 422 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Seoul?
The most popular months to book a flight from Johannesburg to Seoul are June, March and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Johannesburg to Seoul?
The best time of the year to go to Seoul when flying from Johannesburg depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, January is the top 1º month to fly to Seoul from Johannesburg in terms of searches from our customer, followed by September and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, June and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Johannesburg - Seoul.
How long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to Seoul?
The total flight time between Johannesburg and Seoul is of around 25 h and 20 m on average, considering an average distance of 7,760.38 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Seoul compared to Johannesburg?
While in Johannesburg temperatures can reach an average of 20º ºC in summer, Seoul can experience temperatures up to 25º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 0º ºC in Seoul, compared to the 11º ºC average in Johannesburg.

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