Cheap flights to Seoul

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A journey to the capital of South Korea begins with arrival at one of the two main airports: the modern Incheon International Airport, located 50 kilometers from the metropolis, or Gimpo International Airport, which is closer to the center. An extensive route network connects the city with dozens of regions, ensuring reliable connections with key transport hubs in Asia and the world. The highest number of weekly flights is operated from Jeju City (1,671 flights), Tokyo (892 flights), and Osaka (771 flights). A significant volume of passenger traffic also comes from Shanghai and Busan, making the city accessible from almost anywhere in East Asia.

In total, 128 airlines operate scheduled flights to Seoul, offering travelers a wide range of fares and flight options. A leading role in the market is played by national carriers Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, as well as the popular low-cost carrier Jeju Air. Before your trip, we recommend reviewing current information on how to get to your destination and planning your route. Below on the page, departure city cards with a convenient search form are provided to help you select the optimal flight option for your required dates.

Recent deals to Seoul

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$ 20

Jeju City — Seoul

07:5009:05
16 Sep 2026
1 h 15 m
Direct flight
TW
$ 36

Busan — Seoul

06:3507:40
17 Sep 2026
1 h 5 m
Direct flight
TW
TW
$ 46

Gwangju — Seoul

16:3510:00
16 Sep 2026
17 h 25 m
1 stop
TW
7C
$ 47

Daegu — Seoul

19:3009:30
15 Sep 2026
14 h
1 stop
BX
RS
$ 57

Ulsan — Seoul

17:5009:10
15 Sep 2026
15 h 20 m
1 stop
7C
$ 59

Tagbilaran — Seoul

02:1507:50
23 Sep 2026
4 h 35 m
Direct flight
7C
$ 63

Kaohsiung — Seoul

13:0016:55
19 Sep 2026
2 h 55 m
Direct flight
TW
$ 74

Kalibo — Seoul

13:0018:20
18 Sep 2026
4 h 20 m
Direct flight
7C
$ 74

Mabalacat — Seoul

00:2005:20
24 Sep 2026
4 h
Direct flight
7C
$ 75

Saipan — Seoul

03:0506:50
14 Sep 2026
4 h 45 m
Direct flight
MM
$ 77

Osaka — Seoul

18:1520:10
24 Sep 2026
1 h 55 m
Direct flight
7C
$ 78

Manila — Seoul

23:2004:30
23 Sep 2026
4 h 10 m
Direct flight

When is the best time to book a flight to Seoul?

The price of a flight to Seoul changes depending on how far ahead you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, book around 30 days before departure, when the average ticket costs about $635. Fares also tend to climb as the departure date gets closer.

Flight insights to Seoul

Data-driven trends for direct flights to Seoul — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.

Most frequent departure cities

The most frequent direct routes to Seoul come from Jeju City, Tokyo and Osaka. Jeju City leads with around 1671 flights a week.

Top departure countries

Most direct flights to Seoul depart from Japan, Korea, Republic Of and China. Japan alone accounts for about 23% of all direct routes.

  • Japanavg $93
  • Korea, Republic Ofavg $23
  • Chinaavg $102
  • Vietnamavg $89
  • Taiwan, Republic of Chinaavg $74

Direct routes & fares

Popular non-stop routes to Seoul range from Jeju City at $20 to Tokyo at $92 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.

Cheapest departure cities

The cheapest places to fly to Seoul from right now are Jeju City from $20, Busan from $25 and Kaohsiung from $63.

Longest direct flights

The longest direct flight to Seoul is from Atlanta at about 15h 12m, followed by New York City (14h 42m) and Toronto (14h 7m).

Popular departure cities to Seoul

Jeju CityKorea, Republic Of
Jeju City
1671 flights/weekFrom $ 20
TokyoJapan
Tokyo
892 flights/weekFrom $ 92
OsakaJapan
Osaka
771 flights/weekFrom $ 77
ShanghaiChina
Shanghai
512 flights/weekFrom $ 89
BusanKorea, Republic Of
Busan
458 flights/weekFrom $ 25
FukuokaJapan
Fukuoka
431 flights/weekFrom $ 94
Hong KongHong Kong
Hong Kong
409 flights/weekFrom $ 115
TaipeiTaiwan, Republic of China
Taipei
377 flights/weekFrom $ 80
BangkokThailand
Bangkok
326 flights/weekFrom $ 122
QingdaoChina
Qingdao
321 flights/weekFrom $ 91
BeijingChina
Beijing
280 flights/weekFrom $ 108
Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam
Ho Chi Minh City
226 flights/weekFrom $ 93
Da NangVietnam
Da Nang
223 flights/weekFrom $ 85
SingaporeSingapore
Singapore
210 flights/weekFrom $ 163
HanoiVietnam
Hanoi
187 flights/weekFrom $ 94
NagoyaJapan
Nagoya
181 flights/weekFrom $ 73
UlaanbaatarMongolia
Ulaanbaatar
168 flights/weekCheck price
Nha TrangVietnam
Nha Trang
158 flights/weekFrom $ 85
ManilaPhilippines
Manila
156 flights/weekFrom $ 78
SapporoJapan
Sapporo
135 flights/weekFrom $ 112
OkinawaJapan
Okinawa
118 flights/weekFrom $ 95
Cebu CityPhilippines
Cebu City
118 flights/weekFrom $ 86
Kuala LumpurMalaysia
Kuala Lumpur
113 flights/weekFrom $ 135
DenpasarIndonesia
Denpasar
110 flights/weekFrom $ 207
GuangzhouChina
Guangzhou
104 flights/weekFrom $ 124
DalianChina
Dalian
102 flights/weekFrom $ 108
Los AngelesUnited States
Los Angeles
100 flights/weekFrom $ 404
YanjiChina
Yanji
95 flights/weekFrom $ 87
SeattleUnited States
Seattle
93 flights/weekFrom $ 422
Phu QuocVietnam
Phu Quoc
90 flights/weekFrom $ 89
ShenzhenChina
Shenzhen
89 flights/weekFrom $ 121
HagatnaGuam
Hagatna
88 flights/weekFrom $ 129
JakartaIndonesia
Jakarta
85 flights/weekFrom $ 129
New York CityUnited States
New York City
83 flights/weekFrom $ 501
KaohsiungTaiwan, Republic of China
Kaohsiung
83 flights/weekFrom $ 63
TashkentUzbekistan
Tashkent
78 flights/weekFrom $ 266
San FranciscoUnited States
San Francisco
76 flights/weekFrom $ 323
TianjinChina
Tianjin
75 flights/weekFrom $ 100
ShenyangChina
Shenyang
75 flights/weekFrom $ 108
JinanChina
Jinan
74 flights/weekFrom $ 95
Kota KinabaluMalaysia
Kota Kinabalu
74 flights/weekFrom $ 102
MacauMacau
Macau
74 flights/weekFrom $ 106
YantaiChina
Yantai
72 flights/weekFrom $ 85
ParisFrance
Paris
67 flights/weekFrom $ 368
VancouverCanada
Vancouver
65 flights/weekFrom $ 279
KagoshimaJapan
Kagoshima
59 flights/weekFrom $ 107
AtlantaUnited States
Atlanta
57 flights/weekFrom $ 526
LondonUnited Kingdom
London
57 flights/weekFrom $ 352
NanjingChina
Nanjing
55 flights/weekFrom $ 106
TaichungTaiwan, Republic of China
Taichung
55 flights/weekFrom $ 80
HangzhouChina
Hangzhou
54 flights/weekFrom $ 108
SydneyAustralia
Sydney
50 flights/weekFrom $ 260
HarbinChina
Harbin
49 flights/weekFrom $ 108
VientianeLao, People's Dem. Rep.
Vientiane
49 flights/weekFrom $ 84
ChangchunChina
Changchun
47 flights/weekFrom $ 103
WeihaiChina
Weihai
46 flights/weekFrom $ 84
ChengduChina
Chengdu
45 flights/weekFrom $ 108
IstanbulTurkey
Istanbul
45 flights/weekFrom $ 358
TorontoCanada
Toronto
44 flights/weekFrom $ 442
Frankfurt am MainGermany
Frankfurt am Main
43 flights/weekFrom $ 354

Frequently asked questions

From how many cities can you fly to Seoul?
Currently, direct air service to Seoul is available from many destinations worldwide. The list of the most popular and busiest routes includes 15 cities that provide the main flow of travelers to the South Korean capital.
Which cities have the most frequent flights to Seoul?
The most popular destination is Jeju City, with 1,671 flights per week. Among international routes, the leaders are Tokyo (892 flights), Osaka (771 flights), Shanghai (512 flights), and Busan (458 flights).
How many airlines operate flights to Seoul?
There are 128 airlines operating flights to Seoul. The largest carriers by flight volume are Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and Jeju Air, which offer the most extensive route networks.
Which airports receive flights to Seoul?
Travelers are served by two main airports: Incheon International Airport (ICN), located 50 km from the center, and Gimpo International Airport (GMP), located 17 km from the city. Incheon handles most international flights, while Gimpo focuses on domestic and short-haul destinations.
How to find cheap tickets to Seoul?
To find the best deals, it is recommended to consider flight options from low-cost carriers such as T'way Air or Eastar Jet. It is also worth checking tickets in advance and monitoring special offers from major airlines that operate hundreds of flights weekly.

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