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CMH — SEL
Apr 24 — May 11
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Flights to Seoul in 2024

Find the latest flights to Seoul in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 626 070 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R18 382

Return from

R15 808

One-way from

R9 134
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Johannesburg to Seoul
One-way flight from Johannesburg to Seoul

Average price of flights to Seoul by month

Plan your trip to Seoul by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Seoul is currently R0 while a return flight costs R0. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Seoul (average of R807). Flying to Seoul in August will prove the most costly (average of R1 027). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R16 761

February

R15 922

March

R15 388

April

R17 543

May

R17 600

June

R19 259

July

R18 935

August

R19 583

September

R17 524

October

R17 772

November

R16 780

December

R18 878

Temperature and rainfall in Seoul by month

Plan your trip to Seoul 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 Seoul, 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 Seoul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Seoul. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Seoul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Seoul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Seoul. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Seoul should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Seoul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seoul. 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 Seoul. Reviews last updated 19 April 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Seoul, see what other customers have to say about Ethiopian Air, Cathay Pacific and Air China. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,3
Very Good
1 491 reviews

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8,3
Very Good
1 491 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 491 reviews

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8,1
Very Good
4 085 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 491 reviews

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7,9
Good
1 641 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 491 reviews

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7,8
Good
1 143 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 491 reviews

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7,7
Good
4 499 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 491 reviews

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

  • What does ICN mean?

    This is defined as Incheon Intl Airport (ICN). Codes like ICN are often used to just call airports uniquely. Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport (GMP) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Seoul 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 Seoul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Seoul?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Seoul.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Seoul?

    Incheon Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Seoul. One-way flights to Incheon Intl Airport typically cost R2 250, while return flights cost around R3 507.

  • How much is a return flight to Seoul?

    A return flight to Seoul will typically cost around R244, however they can be found for as little as R184.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Seoul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Seoul, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (18 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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