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$461+ Cheap flights from Seoul (SEL) to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEL — CPT
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Seoul to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seoul (SEL) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,059
(Singapore Airlines)

One-way from

$461
(Trip.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,251
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Cheapest flights from Seoul to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seoul to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/158:50 amICN - CPT
2 stops31h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sat 11/2210:40 amCPT - ICN
2 stops37h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/30$758
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1412:20 amICN - CPT
2 stops26h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 11/2212:35 pmCPT - ICN
1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/30$1,017
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1511:55 pmICN - CPT
1 stop42h 40mEmirates
Tue 4/221:05 pmCPT - ICN
1 stop20h 55mEmirates
Deal found 1/29$1,116
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1511:50 pmICN - CPT
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/2210:40 amCPT - ICN
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$1,135
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1510:45 amICN - CPT
1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sat 11/225:15 pmCPT - ICN
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,253
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/141:05 amICN - CPT
1 stop20h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 4/221:50 pmCPT - ICN
1 stop19h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/29$1,612
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1412:10 amICN - CPT
3 stops40h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 11/2212:35 pmCPT - ICN
2 stops34h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 1/30$2,295
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2511:05 pmICN - CPT
1 stop29h 25mKLM
Wed 3/58:05 amCPT - ICN
1 stop25h 50mKLM
Deal found 1/30$2,844
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/156:15 pmICN - CPT
3 stops53h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/228:00 pmCPT - ICN
2 stops38h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$10,449

Find flights from Seoul to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Seoul to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Sat 7/19

11:20 am-9:25 am

2 stops29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/26

10:40 am-7:45 am

2 stops38h 05m

$1,059

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Tue 4/15

11:55 pm-11:35 am

1 stop42h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/22

1:05 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$1,116

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Tue 4/15

11:50 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/22

10:40 am-3:35 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$1,135

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Fri 7/18

1:20 am-2:35 pm

2 stops44h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/26

1:00 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$1,227

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Tue 4/15

10:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop32h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/22

4:35 pm-9:20 am

1 stop33h 45m

$1,587

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Mon 4/14

1:05 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/22

1:50 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$1,612

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Tue 2/25

11:05 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/5

8:05 am-4:55 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$2,844

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Sat 7/19

11:00 am-9:25 am

3 stops29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/26

10:40 am-10:30 pm

3 stops28h 50m

$3,173

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Tue 4/15

6:15 pm-5:10 pm

3 stops53h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/22

8:00 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops38h 45m

$10,449

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Sun 2/16

12:20 am-9:50 pm

2 stops28h 30m

$461

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Compare providers for flights from Seoul to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Seoul to Cape Town in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Seoul-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Seoul-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Seoul-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Seoul-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Seoul-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Seoul to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Seoul to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seoul to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seoul to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Seoul to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,317 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,335 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,718 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,913 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Seoul to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Seoul?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Seoul to Cape Town. 2 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from Seoul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Seoul to Cape Town Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Seoul per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Seoul to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,059, Singapore Airlines will fly you from Seoul to Cape Town and back. In addition to Singapore Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Emirates and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,116 and $1,227, respectively. You may be able to fly from Seoul to Cape Town for 14% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Seoul to Cape Town one-way?

    $700 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Emirates and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from $745 and $4,005, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Seoul to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Seoul to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Seoul to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Seoul to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Seoul to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seoul to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seoul to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seoul to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Seoul to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Seoul to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Seoul to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$991Average$1,264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,040Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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