Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Busan from £504

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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26
Johannesburg JNBBusan PUS
£504
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Tue, Jul 28
Johannesburg JNBBusan PUS
£506
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1 stop
Mon, Jul 27
Johannesburg JNBBusan PUS
£506
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 25
Johannesburg JNBBusan PUS
£512
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1 stop
Sat, Jul 25
Johannesburg JNBBusan PUS
£518
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 25
Johannesburg JNBBusan PUS
£525
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Sat, Jul 25 – Thu, Jul 30
Johannesburg JNBBusan PUS
£999
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Sat, Jul 25 – Thu, Jul 30
Johannesburg JNBBusan PUS
£1,022
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 25 – Thu, Jul 30
Johannesburg JNBBusan PUS
£1,035
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 30 – Wed, Aug 5
Johannesburg JNBBusan PUS
£1,140
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Mon, Jul 27 – Fri, Jul 31
Johannesburg JNBBusan PUS
£1,142
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Thu, Jul 30 – Tue, Aug 4
Johannesburg JNBBusan PUS
£1,152
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How much do flights to Busan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£504

Cheapest round-trip

£999

Average round-trip

£1,114

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Emirates

Getting from Busan airport to the city center

Fastest options: Busan Metro Line 3 and airport limousine buses. Best value: city buses and metro.

Busan is served by Gimhae International Airport (PUS), located approximately 20 km west of the city center. The airport offers convenient airport transfers to city center destinations including Seomyeon, Haeundae, and Busan Station. Transport options include the Busan Metro Light Rail, airport limousine buses, city buses, taxis, and ride-hailing services. Journey times typically range from 30 minutes to over an hour depending on your destination and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

35-45 min

₩1,500 – ₩1,800; ₩1,500–1,800 (~$1–1.50 USD); requires transfer at Daejeo

every 6–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Seomyeon

50-70 min

₩7,000; ₩7,000 (~$5.50 USD)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Haeundae Beach

40-55 min

₩6,000; ₩6,000 (~$4.50 USD)

every 15–25 min (traffic dependent)

KTX train connections

45-60 min

₩1,800; ₩1,800 (~$1.40 USD); T-money card accepted

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

30-50 min

₩25,000 – ₩40,000; ₩25,000–40,000 (~$19–30 USD); metered fare

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-50 min

₩25,000 – ₩45,000; ₩25,000–45,000 (~$19–35 USD); varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-50 min

₩60,000 – ₩100,000; ₩60,000–100,000 (~$45–75 USD); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

Notes:

  • Prices in KRW; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • T-money transportation cards are accepted on metro and city buses and offer transfer discounts.
  • The Busan Metro Light Rail connects to Line 2 at Sasang and Line 3 at Daejeo for transfers to central Busan.
  • Taxi fares are metered; late-night surcharges (20%) apply between 00:00 and 04:00.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Busan

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Gimhae International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Geoje Island - Yeong Island

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Busan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Air BusanABLBXYes
Jeju AirJJA7CNo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Busan

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January6°C1°C
February8°C2°C
March12°C6°C
April16°C10°C
May20°C14°C
June23°C18°C
July26°C22°C
August28°C24°C
September25°C21°C
October20°C15°C
November15°C9°C
December8°C3°C
Hottest Month
28°C
August
Coldest month
1°C
January
Sunny days
300
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
19 Jul
68%
28°C24°C
26 Jul
29°C25°C
Monday
20 Jul
27%
29°C25°C
27 Jul
29°C25°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
20%
29°C24°C
28 Jul
30°C25°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
11%
29°C24°C
29 Jul
31°C26°C
Thursday
23 Jul
30°C24°C
30 Jul
30°C26°C
Friday
24 Jul
30°C25°C
31 Jul
29°C25°C
Saturday
25 Jul
13%
29°C25°C
1 Aug
29°C24°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Busan. The most popular airlines for this route are Emirates, Air Busan, Jeju Air, Fly Safair, and Qatar Airways. Johannesburg and Busan have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Busan, consider visiting Geoje Island, and Yeong Island.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
What are the most popular routes to and from Busan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Busan and Seoul, Tokyo, Jeju City, Osaka, Fukuoka, London, Bangkok, Manila, Okinawa Island, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Cebu, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Perth, Denpasar, New Delhi, Hanoi.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
What airports are near Busan?
The main airport in Busan is Gimhae International. It is also served by Gimhae International, Cheongju International, Daegu International, Gwangju, Ulsan, Yeosu, Gunsan, Pohang, Sacheon.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Busan?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Busan with Emirates, Air Busan, Jeju Air, Fly Safair, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Busan?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Busan, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Johannesburg and Busan?
Traveling between Johannesburg and Busan, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Busan?
There are a number of airports in and around Busan. The main one is Gimhae International and other nearby airports include Gimhae International, Cheongju International, Daegu International, Gwangju, Ulsan, Yeosu, Gunsan, Pohang, Sacheon.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Busan depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Busan arrive?
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What time do flights between Johannesburg and Busan arrive?

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