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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town Airport to Seoul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 1.016 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Seoul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Seoul flights are currently cheapest in May.

Alternative Cape Town to Seoul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Cape Town to Seoul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Cape Town to Seoul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
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Cheapest month to flyFebruary

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Seoul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Seoul: Gimpo International and Incheon International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Seoul is 751 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cape Town to Seoul. But we found flights with one or more stops from 751 €.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Cape Town to Seoul.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Seoul is usually February.
If you're flying from Cape Town Airport, the cheapest airport near Seoul is Incheon International – which is 47.9 km away from the centre of Seoul. We've found flights into this airport from 751 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Seoul on Saturday, 20 February 2027.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cape Town Airport and Seoul. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Seoul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Seoul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In June, the average temperature is usually around 20°C. August is typically the warmest month in Seoul, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is July.
Currently, Singapore Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Seoul.

Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Seoul: what you need to know

  • Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town. Following the UTC+9 timezone, Seoul is seven hours ahead of Cape Town.

  • Allow plenty of time to make your CPT to Seoul flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as January, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from CPT to Seoul. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these airports:

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB)

    • Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • The journey from central Cape Town to CPT takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Seoul? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near CPT:

  • Cape Town International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from CPT land at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Seoul

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Seoul flight is 485 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 751 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from CPT to Seoul if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.

  • Scoring cheap tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Seoul is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to access the best prices across each month and score an awesome deal.

  • Picking up a cheap flight from CPT to Seoul couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Save on your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Seoul with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Seoul

Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

  • The distance from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It'll take around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.

  • If you have a late flight from Cape Town International Airport to Seoul, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ICN:

  • To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Seoul Incheon International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from CPT to Seoul.

Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

  • Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is around 16 kilometres from central Seoul. Following your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Seoul, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

  • The trip will take about 35 minutes on public transport.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to GMP. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your CPT to Seoul flight:

  • Score the best price by securing your ride from GMP one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Seoul

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Seoul. January is the busiest month to travel to Seoul. If you like a quieter vibe, go in December.

  • Before booking a Cape Town International Airport to Seoul plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPT to Seoul in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).

More about Seoul

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Seoul right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Seoul:

  • All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower are must-visits when exploring Seoul.

Explore more of South Korea

  • You've done Seoul, now it's time to explore other parts of South Korea. Journey about 322 kilometres southeast to Busan to tick off its leading sights. From Gamcheon Culture Village to Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge, your itinerary will be busy.

  • If you're eager to discover another corner of South Korea, consider Daegu, roughly 241 kilometres southeast of Seoul. Alive Aquarium Daegu, Nature Park and Seonsa Historical Park are among its highlights.

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