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Cheap flights to South Korea from $299

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CMH — ICN
22 May — 29 May1
1 adult
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Flights to South Korea in 2024

Find the latest flights to South Korea in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 536,630 searches and data was last updated on 17 May 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$964

Return from

$570

One-way from

$299
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Seoul
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to South Korea

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Browse one-way and return flights deals to South Korea on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 17 May 2024
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Cheap flights to South Korea in May & June 2024

Search the best deals to popular South Korea cities recently found by Cheapflights users
Check out some of the flights available from low prices to South Korea in May and June 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Cheap flights to Incheon
Sun 2/609:45SYD - ICN
1 stop21h 45mAirAsia X
Tue 25/607:45ICN - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAirAsia X
Deal found 15/5$570
Mon 27/509:45SYD - ICN
1 stop21h 45mAirAsia X
Tue 4/607:45ICN - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAirAsia X
Deal found 15/5$578
Tue 21/521:15SYD - ICN
1 stop22h 45mAirAsia X
Sat 25/507:45ICN - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAirAsia X
Deal found 16/5$579
Thu 23/521:15SYD - ICN
1 stop22h 45mAirAsia X
Mon 27/520:20ICN - SYD
1 stop22h 40mAirAsia X
Deal found 16/5$581
Mon 3/609:45SYD - ICN
1 stop21h 45mAirAsia X
Mon 15/722:20ICN - SYD
1 stop20h 40mAirAsia X
Deal found 16/5$588
Fri 14/609:45SYD - ICN
1 stop21h 45mAirAsia X
Wed 10/707:45ICN - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAirAsia X
Deal found 16/5$590
Mon 17/609:45SYD - ICN
1 stop21h 45mAirAsia X
Mon 15/722:20ICN - SYD
1 stop20h 40mAirAsia X
Deal found 16/5$591
Tue 21/521:15SYD - ICN
1 stop22h 45mAirAsia X
Fri 7/620:20ICN - SYD
1 stop22h 40mAirAsia X
Deal found 16/5$594
Mon 27/509:45SYD - ICN
1 stop21h 45mAirAsia X
Sat 1/607:45ICN - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAirAsia X
Deal found 16/5$596
Sun 2/609:45SYD - ICN
1 stop21h 45mAirAsia X
Tue 25/607:45ICN - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAirAsia X
Deal found 15/5$570
Mon 27/509:45SYD - ICN
1 stop21h 45mAirAsia X
Tue 4/607:45ICN - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAirAsia X
Deal found 15/5$578
Tue 21/521:15SYD - ICN
1 stop22h 45mAirAsia X
Sat 25/507:45ICN - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAirAsia X
Deal found 16/5$579
Thu 23/521:15SYD - ICN
1 stop22h 45mAirAsia X
Mon 27/520:20ICN - SYD
1 stop22h 40mAirAsia X
Deal found 16/5$581
Mon 3/609:45SYD - ICN
1 stop21h 45mAirAsia X
Mon 15/722:20ICN - SYD
1 stop20h 40mAirAsia X
Deal found 16/5$588
Fri 14/609:45SYD - ICN
1 stop21h 45mAirAsia X
Wed 10/707:45ICN - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAirAsia X
Deal found 16/5$590
Mon 17/609:45SYD - ICN
1 stop21h 45mAirAsia X
Mon 15/722:20ICN - SYD
1 stop20h 40mAirAsia X
Deal found 16/5$591
Tue 21/521:15SYD - ICN
1 stop22h 45mAirAsia X
Fri 7/620:20ICN - SYD
1 stop22h 40mAirAsia X
Deal found 16/5$594
Mon 27/509:45SYD - ICN
1 stop21h 45mAirAsia X
Sat 1/607:45ICN - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAirAsia X
Deal found 16/5$596
Cheap flights to Jeju City
Fri 31/521:50SYD - CJU
1 stop33h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 4/607:55CJU - SYD
1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/5$1,994
Fri 31/511:00SYD - CJU
1 stop26h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 4/613:40CJU - SYD
2 stops41h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5$2,208
Fri 31/508:55SYD - CJU
2 stops28h 35mChina Eastern
Tue 4/619:10CJU - SYD
2 stops35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5$2,428

South Korea 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for South Korea in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 536,630 searches and data were last updated on 17 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to South Korea in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sun 2/609:45SYD - ICN
1 stop21h 45mAirAsia X
Tue 25/607:45ICN - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAirAsia X
Deal found 15/5$570
Mon 27/509:45SYD - ICN
1 stop21h 45mAirAsia X
Tue 4/607:45ICN - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAirAsia X
Deal found 15/5$578
Tue 21/521:15SYD - ICN
1 stop22h 45mAirAsia X
Sat 25/507:45ICN - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAirAsia X
Deal found 16/5$579
Thu 23/521:15SYD - ICN
1 stop22h 45mAirAsia X
Mon 27/520:20ICN - SYD
1 stop22h 40mAirAsia X
Deal found 16/5$581
Mon 3/609:45SYD - ICN
1 stop21h 45mAirAsia X
Mon 15/722:20ICN - SYD
1 stop20h 40mAirAsia X
Deal found 16/5$588
Fri 14/609:45SYD - ICN
1 stop21h 45mAirAsia X
Wed 10/707:45ICN - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAirAsia X
Deal found 16/5$590

One-way flights to South Korea

Explore one-way flight options to South Korea for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 536,630 searches and data was last updated on 17 May 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to South Korea, check out these fares. If you're in need of a round-trip flight to South Korea instead, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Wed 12/610:45SYD - ICN
Nonstop10h 30mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$299
Wed 12/610:45SYD - ICN
Nonstop10h 30mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$299
Thu 4/721:15SYD - CJU
3 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$500

Direct flights to South Korea

Wed 5/610:45SYD - ICN
Nonstop10h 30mJetstar
Mon 24/621:50ICN - SYD
Nonstop10h 15mJetstar
Deal found 15/5$724
Tue 4/611:40SYD - ICN
Nonstop10h 50mT'way Air
Wed 19/622:10ICN - SYD
Nonstop10h 30mT'way Air
Deal found 16/5$751
Sun 26/510:45SYD - ICN
Nonstop10h 30mJetstar
Mon 3/621:50ICN - SYD
Nonstop10h 15mJetstar
Deal found 15/5$757
Thu 30/511:40SYD - ICN
Nonstop10h 50mT'way Air
Mon 3/622:10ICN - SYD
Nonstop10h 30mT'way Air
Deal found 16/5$765
Thu 6/611:40SYD - ICN
Nonstop10h 50mT'way Air
Mon 10/622:10ICN - SYD
Nonstop10h 30mT'way Air
Deal found 16/5$775
Thu 6/611:40SYD - ICN
Nonstop10h 50mT'way Air
Fri 21/622:10ICN - SYD
Nonstop10h 30mT'way Air
Deal found 16/5$783
Tue 4/611:40SYD - ICN
Nonstop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/621:50ICN - SYD
Nonstop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$784
Tue 28/511:40SYD - ICN
Nonstop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/621:50ICN - SYD
Nonstop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$817
Wed 5/610:45SYD - ICN
Nonstop10h 30mJetstar
Fri 21/621:50ICN - SYD
Nonstop10h 15mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$828

Find flights to South Korea within your budget

Locate flights to South Korea that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 536,630 searches and data was last updated on 17 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$570 - $748

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Sydney Kingsford SmithIncheon Intl

SYD - ICN

SYDICN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/6

1 stop21h 45m

Incheon Intl

Tue 25/6

1 stop23h 10m

$570

Sydney Kingsford SmithIncheon Intl

SYD - ICN

SYDICN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/8

1 stop21h 45m

Incheon Intl

Fri 30/8

1 stop18h 05m

$597

Sydney Kingsford SmithIncheon Intl

SYD - ICN

SYDICN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/10

1 stop27h 05m

Incheon Intl

Mon 28/10

1 stop24h 25m

$627

Sydney Kingsford SmithIncheon Intl

SYD - ICN

SYDICN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/8

1 stop26h 05m

Incheon Intl

Tue 20/8

1 stop18h 50m

$671

Sydney Kingsford SmithIncheon Intl

SYD - ICN

SYDICN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/11

2 stops24h 55m

Incheon Intl

Sat 23/11

1 stop26h 25m

$694

Sydney Kingsford SmithIncheon Intl

SYD - ICN

SYDICN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/6

Nonstop10h 30m

Incheon Intl

Mon 24/6

Nonstop10h 15m

$724

Sydney Kingsford SmithIncheon Intl

SYD - ICN

SYDICN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/5

3 stops26h 55m

Incheon Intl

Sat 1/6

1 stop18h 45m

$748

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Deals found on 15/5

Average price of flights to South Korea by month

Plan your trip to South Korea by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to South Korea is currently $366 while a return flight costs $662. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to South Korea (average of $557). Flying to South Korea in December will prove the most costly (average of $899). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,102

February

$947

March

$894

April

$880

May

$834

June

$910

July

$991

August

$926

September

$1,079

October

$973

November

$967

December

$1,346

Temperature and rainfall in South Korea by month

Plan your trip to South Korea by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SEL

Temperature

2 - 25 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Korea, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to South Korea?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to South Korea. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to South Korea, you should look to book at least 9 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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Reviews of airlines servicing South Korea

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Korea. 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 South Korea. Reviews last updated 17 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing South Korea, such as Jetstar, AirAsia X and Scoot. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very Good
921 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.5
Very Good
921 reviews
8.5
Very Good
921 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.3
Very Good
1,472 reviews
8.5
Very Good
921 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

7.8
Good
1,084 reviews
8.5
Very Good
921 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

7.7
Good
290 reviews
8.5
Very Good
921 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

7.2
Good
507 reviews
8.5
Very Good
921 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

South Korea climate

Seoul’s four seasons are extreme to say the least. Winter kicks off the year in a blustery, long freeze that coats the city in ice and snow. The air is dry, and temperatures are unforgiving, so if you book flights to Seoul during the cold spell between December and February, be sure to pack layers – and lots of them. Spring warms up a bit, happily welcoming the sun and leaving behind the freezing temperatures. Summer sun scorches the sidewalks (and skin, so bring SPF!) and temperatures can rise up over 35 degrees. Autumn boasts bright foliage and more tolerable temperatures, and has long been known as the prettiest time to travel to Seoul.

Getting around South Korea

Taxis are pretty much the way to go when you travel to Seoul, even though some drivers seem to be roller coaster operators. Regular taxis are easy for short trips around the city, especially because they are cheaper than the bus, and if you’re travelling with a few other people, it makes sense. Deluxe taxis (mobeom) are black with a yellow stripe. Very few drivers speak English, but there are easy-to-use interpretations services that help you connect with them. The system works by speaking to an interpreter through a phone in English, who then talks to the driver in Korean. 

Subways are fast and cheap as well, as are buses. Most of them run from very early in the morning to midnight, and some even later. Route maps are available in English, although drivers mostly speak Korean.

  • What is good to know if travelling to South Korea?

    Where should I go in Seoul? Bosingak: This part of town on Jongno (Bell Street) is famous because it was the city’s main hub during the Joseon period. Here, a modern version of the city bell is rung every New Year, fulfilling the same tradition since 1468. If you were to travel to Seoul back then, you’d hear the bell often during the day. It used to ring 28 times at night to signal the city-wide curfew, and 33 times in the day (starting at 4 a.m.) to represent the 33 heavens of Buddhism. Fortunately, it now just rings once a year, and people all over the city can sleep a little longer. Children’s Grand Park: If you’re visiting Seoul with the kids, then there’s no better place to take them than the Children’s Grand Park. Grab a free map at the entrance, and stroll all along the beautiful paths lined with flower beds and fountains. As you enter the zoo part of the park, you and your kids will be able to get close to lions, tigers, elephants and bears. A glass house with a botanical garden inside is filled with bold colours, rare breeds, and delicate flowers that make perfect photos. On one end, cacti reach almost to the ceiling, and throughout the rest, a tropical jungle and bonsai trees give way to the small folk museum upstairs. Pucca Funny Love: Within minutes of stepping off your flight, you’ll see her. She’s been called the “biggest success story in the Korean character industry.” Donned in a red dress and spiked black pig tails, the young cartoon character, 10-year-old Pucca Funny Love, seems to be plastered all over the country, selling fast food, boosting promotions on billboards, and finding a home on bumper stickers. Books, DVDs, and episodes of her “funny love story” with 12-year old cartoon ninja, Garu, seem to sell like hotcakes. She’s even making her way into fashion by bridging with United Colours of Benetton to make a line for tweens. Her fame is said to be mounting like that of Hello Kitty and Mickey Mouse, and with her foot in the door all over Asia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany, she is destined for fame. National Museum of Korea: History tells the tale of a place, so when you travel to Seoul, make sure that you spend some quality time in the National Museum of Korea. The modern building, splashed everywhere with gleaming marble, uses natural light to show off some of Korea’s most treasured ancient artefacts. It took almost eight years to construct, but the building stands as a beautiful tribute to the country’s foundation. Art from Korea, Japan, China, and Southeast Asia are displayed within context of each other, so you can absorb the magnitude of how art exists within the continent. The reflecting pool at its entrance, the 800-seat Yong Dragon theatre, and the incredible Buddhist pagodas are all part of the glamorous serenity that you experience here.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to South Korea if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Korea on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to South Korea?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Scoot is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Korea.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Korea?

    Jeju City Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Korea. One-way flights to Jeju City Airport typically cost $38, while return flights cost around $89.

  • How much is a return flight to South Korea?

    A return flight to South Korea will typically cost around $139, however they can be found for as little as $103.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South Korea depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Korea, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Incheon Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Incheon Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Incheon Intl Airport?

    Yes. Incheon Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Darakhyu Incheon Airport Terminal 2 Capsule Hotel by Walkerhill is the closest property to Incheon Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Incheon Intl Airport).

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