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✈️ Cheap flights to South Korea
Compare fares to South Korea from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Incheon Intl (ICN). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in South Korea
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICN | Incheon Intl | Seoul | Main |
| GMP | Seoul Gimpo Intl | Seoul | Main |
| CJJ | Cheongju Intl/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) | Cheongju | Main |
| YNY | Yangyang Intl | Gonghang-ro | Main |
| TAE | Daegu Intl | Daegu | Main |
| MWX | Muan Intl | Muan (Piseo-ri) | Main |
| PUS | Gimhae Intl | Busan | Main |
| CJU | Jeju Intl | Jeju City | Main |
| WJU | Wonju / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) | Wonju | Regional |
| KUV | Gunsan / Gunsan Air Base | Gunsan | Regional |
…and 5 more airports.
Most travellers arrive at Incheon International Airport near Seoul, with further international flights to Gimpo, Busan's Gimhae and Jeju; ferries also link Busan with Japan.
📅 Best time to fly to South Korea
Best: April to May and September to November – mild, sunny weather, cherry blossoms in spring and brilliant foliage in autumn.
Cheaper shoulder season: March and early June – cooler or warmer edges of the best seasons, with fewer crowds.
Avoid: Late June to August – the hot, humid monsoon season (jangma) brings heavy rain; January can be bitterly cold.
Weather by month in Seoul
- 2°Jan☀️
- 5°Feb☀️
- 11°Mar⛅
- 18°Apr⛅
- 24°May⛅
- 28°Jun🌧
- 29°Jul🌧
- 30°Aug🌧
- 26°Sep🌧
- 20°Oct⛅
- 12°Nov⛅
- 4°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to South Korea
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Seoul | 8,860 km | 11 h 20 min | |
| New York → Seoul | 11,088 km | 14 h 00 min | |
| Los Angeles → Seoul | 9,625 km | 12 h 15 min | |
| Chicago → Seoul | 10,519 km | 13 h 20 min | |
| Miami → Seoul | 12,446 km | 15 h 40 min | |
| San Francisco → Seoul | 9,084 km | 11 h 35 min | |
| Toronto → Seoul | 10,616 km | 13 h 25 min | |
| Paris → Seoul | 8,927 km | 11 h 25 min | |
| Frankfurt → Seoul | 8,543 km | 11 h 00 min | |
| Dubai → Seoul | 6,729 km | 8 h 45 min | |
| Delhi → Seoul | 4,652 km | 6 h 15 min | |
| Mumbai → Seoul | 5,547 km | 7 h 20 min | |
| Singapore → Seoul | 4,626 km | 6 h 15 min | |
| Sydney → Seoul | 8,343 km | 10 h 45 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in South Korea
- Seoul – Royal palaces, hanok alleys, futuristic design and non-stop food and nightlife in one dynamic capital.
- Busan – Korea's second city combines beaches, hillside villages, seafood markets and seaside temples.
- Gyeongju – The former Silla capital is packed with UNESCO-listed temples, tombs and relics.
- Jeju Island – Lava tubes, waterfalls, coastal trails and Hallasan make Jeju Korea's favourite getaway.
- Seoraksan National Park – Jagged granite peaks, waterfalls and blazing autumn colours near the east coast.
- Jeonju – A traditional hanok village and the birthplace of bibimbap, with a renowned food culture.
💡 Flight hacks
Flights hackCheck nearby airports
Flying into a secondary airport an hour away can cut the fare by a third; add the bus or train cost before you book.
Planning hackTravel in shoulder season
The weeks just before or after peak season bring lower prices, fewer crowds and usually good weather.
Flights to South Korea: questions
What is the main airport in South Korea?
The main international airport is Incheon Intl (ICN) in Seoul. Other airports with scheduled flights include Seoul (GMP), Cheongju (CJJ), Gonghang-ro (YNY).
How long is the flight from London to South Korea?
A nonstop flight from London to Seoul covers about 8,860 km and takes around 11 h 20 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to South Korea?
April to May and September to November – mild, sunny weather, cherry blossoms in spring and brilliant foliage in autumn.
When is the cheapest time to fly to South Korea?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: March and early June – cooler or warmer edges of the best seasons, with fewer crowds.
Do I need a visa to fly to South Korea?
It depends on your passport. See our South Korea visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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