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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town to Seoul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Seoul.674 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Nov, returning Mon, 17 Nov.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Mon, 17 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 674 €, select.
Seoul.705 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Jan, returning Tue, 17 Feb.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 28 Jan, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Tue, 17 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 705 €, select.
Seoul.725 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Feb, returning Wed, 25 Feb.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 12 Feb, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 725 €, select.
Seoul.734 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Sep, returning Sun, 26 Oct.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 28 Sep, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Sun, 26 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 734 €, select.
Seoul.734 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Sep, returning Sun, 14 Sep.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 734 €, select.
Seoul.781 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Nov, returning Thu, 4 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 27 Nov, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 781 €, select.
Seoul.802 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Jun, returning Mon, 9 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 802 €, select.
Seoul.813 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Dec, returning Wed, 24 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Wed, 24 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 813 €, select.

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 November.
Jun
from 802 €
Jul
from 1.097 €
Aug
from 977 €
Sep
from 734 €
Oct
from 931 €
Nov
from 674 €
Dec
from 813 €
Jan
from 968 €
Feb
from 725 €
Mar
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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.
Cheapest flight found674 €
Cheapest month to flyNovember

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 674 €. 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 674 €.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from Cape Town to Seoul.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Seoul is usually June 2025.
If you're flying from Cape Town Airport, the cheapest airport near Seoul is Incheon International – which is 47.8 km away from the centre of Seoul. We've found flights into this airport from 674 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Seoul on Thursday, 6 November 2025.
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. Based in the UTC+9 timezone, Seoul is seven hours ahead of Cape Town.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your CPT to Seoul flight.

  • If you're heading away during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tick a new city off your list. When searching for plane tickets from CPT to Seoul, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

    • Hamad International Airport (DOH)

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • To reach CPT from central Cape Town, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. It's roughly 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Searching for a hotel near CPT? If you've booked an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Seoul, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:

  • Cape Town International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.65% of flights that take off from CPT reach their destination without delay.

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

  • 458 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Seoul flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 674 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • To find cheap flights from CPT to Seoul, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.

  • Landing cheap tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Seoul is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest fares throughout the month and walk away with an incredible deal.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from CPT to Seoul by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Seoul.

Airports in Seoul

Incheon International Airport (ICN)

  • Incheon International Airport (ICN) is about 48 kilometres from central Seoul. How long it takes to get there will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Consider staying in a hotel close to ICN if you're coming in on a late flight from Cape Town International Airport to Seoul. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • Grab an Incheon International Airport rental car and explore Seoul and beyond with your own wheels. WECAR, Hi Rent A Car and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.

  • Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Incheon International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from CPT to Seoul.

Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

  • Central Seoul is around 16 kilometres from Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Step off your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Seoul and then keep an eye out for any airport signs that'll help you reach the city centre.

  • You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.

  • There are some great places to call home for the night near GMP. Kick back and get cosy after your CPT to Seoul flight at any of these perfectly located options:

  • The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Gimpo International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from GOGO Rent a Car, Gogo Rental Car Seoul or Hi Rent A Car and get going in the blink of an eye.

  • Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from GMP one week ahead of time often means lower prices and a greater selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Seoul

  • Travel to Seoul during high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Cape Town International Airport to Seoul in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.

  • Book a Cape Town International Airport to Seoul plane ticket with a departure in August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from CPT to Seoul in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.

More about Seoul

Explore more of South Korea

  • You've visited Seoul, now it's time to discover other parts of South Korea. Travel around 322 kilometres south-east to Busan to tick off its leading sights. From Haeundae Beach to Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 241 kilometres south-east of Seoul, Daegu is another favourite stop in South Korea. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Duryu Park People's Garden, E-World and Apsan Park.

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