£265+ Cheap flights to South Korea

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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9 Mar — 16 Mar1
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Flights to South Korea in 2026

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Cheapest flights to South Korea
Explore the most affordable flight options available to South Korea. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 7 February 2026.

Sat 14/320:20
LGW
-
ICN
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/316:15
ICN
-
LGW
1 stop30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2£370
Tue 10/320:20
LGW
-
ICN
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/312:55
ICN
-
LGW
1 stop34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2£373
Sat 14/320:20
LGW
-
ICN
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/318:25
ICN
-
LGW
1 stop28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2£375
Sat 14/320:20
LGW
-
ICN
1 stop16h 25m
China Southern
Sun 29/316:45
ICN
-
LGW
1 stop22h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 5/2£378
Sat 14/320:20
LGW
-
ICN
1 stop16h 25m
China Southern
Fri 27/322:45
ICN
-
LGW
1 stop27h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 5/2£381
Tue 10/320:20
LGW
-
ICN
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/316:20
ICN
-
LGW
1 stop30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2£382

Find flights to South Korea

Browse one-way and return flights deals to South Korea on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 7 February 2026
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Find the latest flights to South Korea in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 7 February 2026.

Return from

£370

One-way from

£265

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£506

Good round-trip deal

£614 or less

Good one-way deal

£428 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 14/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 20m total
  • London to Seoul
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 55m total
  • London to South Korea
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£115 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to South Korea.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London to South Korea.

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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 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 7 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to South Korea that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonBusan

LHR - PUS

LHRPUS

London Heathrow

Sat 25/4

22:40-11:45

1 stop29h 05m

Busan Gimhae

Fri 8/5

12:45-20:25

1 stop15h 40m

£441

LondonIncheon

LGW - ICN

LGWICN

London Gatwick

Tue 3/3

20:20-21:45

1 stop16h 25m

Incheon Intl

Thu 12/3

18:25-06:30

1 stop21h 05m

£445

LondonSeoul

LGW - GMP

LGWGMP

London Gatwick

Thu 28/5

12:35-13:05

1 stop16h 30m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sun 7/6

14:25-06:45

1 stop24h 20m

£446

LondonSeoul

LGW - GMP

LGWGMP

London Gatwick

Mon 8/6

12:35-13:05

1 stop16h 30m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sun 14/6

14:25-06:45

1 stop24h 20m

£447

LondonBusan

LHR - PUS

LHRPUS

London Heathrow

Tue 10/3

20:25-11:45

1 stop30h 20m

Busan Gimhae

Fri 27/3

12:45-15:55

1 stop36h 10m

£456

LondonSeoul

LGW - GMP

LGWGMP

London Gatwick

Thu 28/5

12:35-13:05

1 stop16h 30m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 10/6

14:25-06:35

1 stop24h 10m

£465

LondonIncheon

LHR - ICN

LHRICN

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

19:20-10:45

1 stop30h 25m

Incheon Intl

Mon 30/3

01:35-07:00

1 stop37h 25m

£468

LondonBusan

LHR - PUS

LHRPUS

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

17:40-11:45

1 stop33h 05m

Busan Gimhae

Tue 10/3

12:45-15:55

1 stop36h 10m

£473

LondonIncheon

LTN - ICN

LTNICN

London Luton

Tue 3/3

20:50-21:45

3 stops39h 55m

Incheon Intl

Tue 17/3

11:00-21:05

1 stop19h 05m

£473

LondonIncheon

LGW - ICN

LGWICN

London Gatwick

Wed 11/3

10:30-15:50

2 stops20h 20m

Incheon Intl

Sun 15/3

16:40-06:30

2 stops22h 50m

£500

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Best time to book a flight to South Korea

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Everything you need to know about your flight to South Korea

How long is the flight to South Korea?

On average, a flight from London to South Korea takes 18 hours 37 minutes. Flights to South Korea from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Korea?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to South Korea. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to South Korea should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to South Korea

The most flights from London to South Korea are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Korea?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to South Korea are China Eastern, Turkish Airlines and China Southern.

Rainfall in South Korea by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Korea ranges from 27.0 - 253.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 253.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit South Korea when rainfall is around 27.0 mm.

Temperature in South Korea by month

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

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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in South Korea?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to South Korea in the last few years. This data was updated on 7 February 2026.
The most popular places in South Korea to fly to are Seoul, Incheon, Jeju City and Busan.

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 7 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern to South Korea have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.

FAQs about flying to South Korea

  • 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, China Eastern 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 is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Korea. One-way flights to Jeju City typically cost £23, while return flights cost around £52.

  • How much is a return flight to South Korea?

    A return flight to South Korea will typically cost around £720, however they can be found for as little as £52.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Korea, London offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Incheon Intl have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Incheon Intl?

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

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