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Cheap flights to South Korea from $509

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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — ICN
1 May — 8 May1
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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 120,477 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,737

Return from

$933

One-way from

$509
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Auckland Intl to Seoul
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to South Korea

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Cheap flights to South Korea in April & May 2024

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These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to South Korea in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
Cheap flights to Incheon
Mon 20/521:00AKL - ICN
1 stop21h 20mChina Eastern
Sat 25/512:40ICN - AKL
2 stops26h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$943
Tue 28/521:25AKL - ICN
1 stop27h 20mChina Southern
Sun 23/610:45ICN - AKL
1 stop25h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 25/4$952
Mon 20/510:40AKL - ICN
3 stops31h 55mChina Eastern
Sat 25/508:55ICN - AKL
1 stop27h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$957
Mon 20/510:40AKL - ICN
3 stops31h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 17/614:15ICN - AKL
2 stops22h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$963
Thu 30/521:00AKL - ICN
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/611:25ICN - AKL
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$967
Mon 20/510:40AKL - ICN
3 stops31h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 17/608:55ICN - AKL
1 stop27h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$968
Mon 6/521:00AKL - ICN
1 stop23h 25mChina Eastern
Sun 12/512:40ICN - AKL
1 stop17h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$970
Sun 26/521:00AKL - ICN
2 stops41h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 2/616:20ICN - AKL
1 stop20h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$977
Thu 30/521:00AKL - ICN
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/616:45ICN - AKL
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$980
Mon 20/521:00AKL - ICN
1 stop21h 20mChina Eastern
Sat 25/512:40ICN - AKL
2 stops26h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$943
Tue 28/521:25AKL - ICN
1 stop27h 20mChina Southern
Sun 23/610:45ICN - AKL
1 stop25h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 25/4$952
Mon 20/510:40AKL - ICN
3 stops31h 55mChina Eastern
Sat 25/508:55ICN - AKL
1 stop27h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$957
Mon 20/510:40AKL - ICN
3 stops31h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 17/614:15ICN - AKL
2 stops22h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$963
Thu 30/521:00AKL - ICN
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/611:25ICN - AKL
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$967
Mon 20/510:40AKL - ICN
3 stops31h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 17/608:55ICN - AKL
1 stop27h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$968
Mon 6/521:00AKL - ICN
1 stop23h 25mChina Eastern
Sun 12/512:40ICN - AKL
1 stop17h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$970
Sun 26/521:00AKL - ICN
2 stops41h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 2/616:20ICN - AKL
1 stop20h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$977
Thu 30/521:00AKL - ICN
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/616:45ICN - AKL
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$980

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 120,477 searches and data were last updated on 26 April 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to South Korea in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Thu 13/619:30AKL - ICN
1 stop29h 15mAir China
Mon 24/610:25ICN - AKL
1 stop28h 05mAir China
Deal found 25/4$933
Sun 9/619:30AKL - ICN
1 stop29h 15mAir China
Sat 22/610:25ICN - AKL
1 stop28h 05mAir China
Deal found 25/4$938
Mon 20/521:00AKL - ICN
1 stop21h 20mChina Eastern
Sat 25/512:40ICN - AKL
2 stops26h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$943
Sun 9/621:45AKL - ICN
2 stops25h 55mChina Eastern
Sat 22/608:30ICN - AKL
2 stops28h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$947
Tue 28/521:25AKL - ICN
1 stop27h 20mChina Southern
Sun 23/610:45ICN - AKL
1 stop25h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 25/4$952
Mon 20/510:40AKL - ICN
3 stops31h 55mChina Eastern
Sat 25/508:55ICN - AKL
1 stop27h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$957

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 120,477 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights travelling to South Korea at this time. Those seeking round-trip flights to South Korea should utilize the search form at the top of the page.
Fri 31/521:00AKL - ICN
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$509
Fri 31/521:00AKL - ICN
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$509

Direct flights to South Korea

Thu 13/610:55AKL - ICN
Nonstop12h 25mKorean Air
Mon 24/617:55ICN - AKL
Nonstop11h 40mKorean Air
Deal found 25/4$1,770
Thu 13/610:55AKL - ICN
Nonstop12h 25mKorean Air
Fri 5/717:55ICN - AKL
Nonstop11h 40mKorean Air
Deal found 25/4$1,863
Tue 9/710:55AKL - ICN
Nonstop12h 25mKorean Air
Mon 5/817:55ICN - AKL
Nonstop11h 40mKorean Air
Deal found 26/4$1,942
Sat 15/610:55AKL - ICN
Nonstop12h 25mKorean Air
Wed 26/617:55ICN - AKL
Nonstop11h 40mKorean Air
Deal found 25/4$2,261
Sat 11/510:55AKL - ICN
Nonstop12h 25mKorean Air
Fri 17/517:55ICN - AKL
Nonstop11h 40mKorean Air
Deal found 25/4$2,388
Sat 4/510:55AKL - ICN
Nonstop12h 25mKorean Air
Fri 17/517:55ICN - AKL
Nonstop11h 40mKorean Air
Deal found 24/4$2,519
Sat 4/510:55AKL - ICN
Nonstop12h 25mKorean Air
Wed 15/517:55ICN - AKL
Nonstop11h 40mKorean Air
Deal found 24/4$2,643
Sat 4/510:55AKL - ICN
Nonstop12h 25mKorean Air
Mon 20/517:55ICN - AKL
Nonstop11h 40mKorean Air
Deal found 24/4$2,768
Thu 2/510:55AKL - ICN
Nonstop12h 25mKorean Air
Fri 24/517:55ICN - AKL
Nonstop11h 40mKorean Air
Deal found 25/4$2,857

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 $509 while a return flight costs $1,092. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to South Korea (average of $429). Flying to South Korea in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,060). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,528

February

$1,624

March

$1,412

April

$721

May

$1,101

June

$1,301

July

$1,390

August

$1,248

September

$1,533

October

$1,438

November

$1,523

December

$1,782

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.

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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 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights to South Korea is 34 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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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 26 April 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Air China, China Eastern and China Southern to South Korea have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very Good
1,188 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

8.5
Very Good
1,188 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,188 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

8.5
Very Good
948 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,188 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

8.3
Very Good
961 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,188 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

7.8
Good
1,133 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,188 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

7.5
Good
403 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,188 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

  • How long is the flight to South Korea?

    Those who are travelling from New Zealand to South Korea will find that the shortest of the flights is 11h and 55m. The longest of the flights from Auckland will have several stopovers and it is 31h and 20m long. Those who are going to be travelling out of Christchurch will find that the shortest flight is 14h 55m long, while the longest flight is 38h 45m long. Many factors will cause the flight times to increase or decrease. This includes the time for takeoffs and landings, as well as the number of stopovers and the length of those stopovers.

  • Which cities offer direct flights to Korea?

    You will find that there are some options for travelling to Korean nonstop. When you are coming out of Auckland and through Korean Air Lines, you can find a direct flight. You can also find Korea flight deals from Auckland that just have a single stop. While there are not any nonstop flights for you if you are flying out of Christchurch, you will find that there are many one-stop flights. Some of the airlines with stopovers include China Southern Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Air China Limited, Air New Zealand and Korea Airlines. Air New Zealand, for example, has a stopover in Auckland where the travellers will then board a Korean Air Lines flight for the rest of the journey.

  • What is the best way to travel around Korea?

    Those who need to travel to various areas of the country quickly may want to consider the domestic flights offered through Fly Asian and through Korean Air. You might also want to consider renting a vehicle to get around South Korea. The roads tend to be quite good, but some of the largest cities will have traffic congestion. Hiring taxies within the city and even renting bikes in the city can help people to get around easily. Korail offers train travel around the major destinations in the country.

  • What are some things to do in Korea?

    You will find that there is plenty to do in South Korea and everyone can find fun activities and sights to see. Seoul features plenty of nightlife, as well as temples and historical sites of interest. Visitors can tour the palaces, visit Dongdaemun Market or Namdaemun Market, visit Seoul Grand Park, and more. In October, visitors might want to see the Jinju Lantern Festival. The Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival occurs each spring. If you want to experience the great outdoors, you might want to consider a hike in Seoraksan National Park, which is the home of the highest mountain in the country.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Korea?

    New Zealanders who are travelling to South Korea will need to have a passport, but they will not need to have a visa if they are staying as a tourist for up to 90 days. Travellers who are staying longer will find that they will need to have a visa, as will those who are travelling to stay and work in the country rather than just visiting for a vacation.

  • 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, Jetstar 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 $60, while return flights cost around $169.

  • How much is a return flight to South Korea?

    A return flight to South Korea will typically cost around $168, however they can be found for as little as $139.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Korea, Auckland offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Incheon Intl Airport have rental cars?

    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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