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Cheap Flights to South Korea

Plan to visit a colorful land of myriad hues with cheap flights to South Korea. Enjoying vacation in a magnificent destination with its rich history, culture, religious heritage, music and dance, and year-round festivals is a sheer delight and a dream-come-true for most tourists. Get best discounts with our cheap flights finder for your South Korea trip, where diverse landscapes, ancient palaces, temples, and a fascinating blend of the ancient and modern are ready to keep you spellbound for a long time.

Flying to South Korea

Airport

Incheon International Airport

Airport Code

ICN

High Season

June to August

Low Season

December to March

Cheapest Month to Fly

November

Most Expensive Month to Fly

June

Best Time to Fly

April-May & September-October

Cheapest Day to fly

Tuesday

Most Expensive Day to fly

Monday

Cheapest Time of Day to fly

Noon

Most Expensive Time of Day to fly

Evening

Time Zone

Korean Standard Time (GMT +9)

Top Cities to Visit in South Korea

You will find almost everything in South Korea needed for a perfect vacation be it a rich history, amazing food, wonderful culture and friendly people. Planning to travel from the United States? Then fly in business class to enjoy the comforts of a long-haul travel. Here are some of the top cities for you to visit in South Korea.

Seoul: Your visit to South Korea will most likely begin and end in the country’s largest city and capital Seoul. This historic city traces its roots to 18 BC. The city is ready to delight you with its harmonious mix of the old and the new. Take flights to Seoul to see and enjoy dazzling bright lights, futuristic glass-and-steel skyscrapers, modern culture, excellent cuisnes, temples, ancient palaces, and traditional street markets. It’s no wonder that Seoul remains one of the most visited places in the country.

Busan: Plan a visit to South Korea’s second largest city Busan. Its expansive coastline is lined with gorgeous beaches and resorts. The city also has lots of history and culture to offer. Do remember to visit European-style hillside village of Gamecheon, and the Beomeosa Temple whenever in Busan. This popular tourist destination is sure to attract you with its forested mountains, seafood restaurants, numerous hot springs, plenty of outdoor activities, and beautiful scenery.

Jeonju: The historic city of Jeonju was formerly the spiritual capital of the Joseon Dynasty. You can take a 90-minute train ride from Seoul to reach this iconic city, where you will find many ancient temples, shrines, historical sites, and hanok village with its ancient and old homes providing a glimpse of the life in ancient Korea. See the rich local history and culture by paying a visit to the Jeonju National Museum.

Incheon: South Korea’s third largest city Incheon is historic and great to explore. Situated 40 km from Seoul, it was in Incheon that American soldiers landed at the huge port in 1950 during the Korean War for recapturing South Korea’s capital. The major attractions here include the bustling Chinatown, Bupyeong and Jeondeungsa.

Daegu: Visiting South Korea’s fourth largest city Daegu will provide a youthful feel with its sizeable student population. This welcoming and friendly city is ready to attract you with its art museums, old churches and temples, traditional food and lively nightlife scenes.

Best Time to Visit South Korea

The spring and autumn seasons are the best times to plan a group travel to enjoy great outdoors and sightseeing. Tourists avoid visiting South Korea during the rainy season starting in June. The unbearably hot and humid summer season also keeps away tourists. Take advantage of our senior citizen flight deals to enjoy hot springs in the country during winters. Skiing enthusiasts can also be seen visiting during the winters. However, if you aren’t planning these activities then avoid traveling in the winters, which is bitterly cold due to Siberian winds.

Airlines to South Korea

Korean Air: Top routes served by Korea Air from South Korea include Houston (IAH), Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW) and Honolulu (HNL)

Asiana Airlines: Top routes served by Asiana Airlines from South Korea include Honolulu (HNL), Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK), San Francisco (SFO) and Seattle (SEA)

Delta Airlines: Top routes served by Delta Airlines from South Korea include Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), New York (JFK), Washington (IAD) and Detroit (DTW)

Alaska Airlines: Top routes served by Alaskan Airlines from South Korea include Seattle (SEA), Los Angeles (LAX), Portland (PDX), San Francisco (SFO) and San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines: Top routes served by American Airlines from South Korea include Dallas (DFW), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD), Philadelphia (PHL) and Miami (MIA)

United Airlines: Top routes served by United Airlines from South Korea include San Francisco (SFO), Newark (EWR), Seattle (SEA), Orlando (MCO) and Minneapolis (MSP)

South Korea Travel Facts

  • South Korea is seven times smaller than Texas and slightly smaller than Pennsylvania. The country is also roughly the size of Portugal or England
  • About 70% of the land in South Korea is covered by mountains and hills in this primarily mountainous country
  • South Korea has an extensive coastline extending to 1,500 miles or about 2,413 kilometers
  • South Korea is situated on the ‘Ring of Fire’ with frequent volcanic eruptions and earthquakes
  • Seoul is the largest city and capital of South Korea. A quarter of the country’s population reside in Seoul, located by the Han River
  • The 320-mile-long Nakdong River is South Korea’s longest river passing through the cities of Daegu and Busan in the country’s southeastern part
  • Emulate Koreans by bowing to show respect upon introduction to strangers. Be extremely gracious to the elderly, and take off your shoes before entering homes
  • Koreans take national pride rather strictly. Avoid mentioning about past wars and don’t indulge in any political conversations

Please note: *All Fares displayed above are quoted in USD and inclusive of base fare, taxes, and all fees. Additional baggage fees may apply as per the airline policies. *Above fares were last found on Dec 21, 2024 and are subject to change & cannot be guaranteed at the time of booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Incheon International Airport (ICN) in South Korea’s capital Seoul is the main gateway to the country. Currently, 66 airlines are being operated out of ICN offering nonstop flights to 94 cities worldwide. The airport handles 10 domestic flights and 1,156 international flights every week. The other airport in Seoul, Gimpo International Airport (GMP) mostly handles domestic flights and few international flights from Japan.

Searching for the best online travel agent to book cheap tickets to South Korea from the United States? It’s important for you to consider flight time between the two destinations. Shortest nonstop flight between Seoul and New York will take roughly 14 hours 30 minutes, while when flying nonstop from Los Angeles it will take approximately 13 hours 30 minutes. However, some multi-stop flights from USA to South Korea may take as long as 37 hours, depending on the stopover length and number of stopovers.

Getting best airfare is always possible when you consider booking flights to South Korea at least 53 days in advance before proposed departure date, on average. Your travel will be expensive when booking a fortnight or so closer to scheduled departure date.

You can make South Korea flights reservations from USA through eight airlines currently offering nonstop services between the two destinations. These major airlines include United Airlines, Korean Air, Delta Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Asiana Airlines. You can take connecting flights to domestic destinations through Jin Air.

South Korea roundtrip flights are available for travel nonstop from major U.S. cities such as Houston, Honolulu, Denver, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Washington DC, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas and New York.

After arriving at Seoul’s Incheon International Airport, you can take buses to reach the city center. However, if you plan to visit other cities in South Korea then you can do so by taking one way flights through domestic airlines to connect to different cities. Buses are also available directly from the airport to various cities. Alternatively, you can consider taking a train operated by Korail. Buses are however the cheapest mode of transportation to get around in the capital Seoul. They are available at an interval of 30 minutes and are the best and inexpensive option to visit major attractions. Rental cars and taxis are also available, but they will be expensive.

U.S. citizens require a valid passport to visit South Korea. They are also allowed visa-free entry to the Republic of Korea for up to 90 days. For staying beyond 90 days, you will however need a visa to stay in the country.

You will experience four distinct seasons in South Korea. The weather condition in summer is humid and sweltering during August. Rainy season starts in June. The winter season is extremely cold. Spring and fall seasons are the perfect time to fly to South Korea. This is great time for sightseeing and enjoying great outdoors.