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?

Incheon Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Korea. One-way flights to Incheon Intl typically cost £8, while return flights cost around £10.

How much is a return flight to South Korea?

A return flight to South Korea will typically cost around £201, however they can be found for as little as £104.

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 20 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).

£248+ Cheap Flights to South Korea

Flights to South Korea in 2026

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest

Best

Direct

Last-minute

One-way

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 17 September 2026.

Tue 29/911:35 -

1 stop16h 00m

Sun 11/1017:50 -

1 stop29h 10m

Deal found 16/9£471

Thu 26/1121:30 -

1 stop29h 55m

Thu 17/1213:30 -

1 stop37h 25m

Deal found 15/9£475

Thu 12/1121:30 -

1 stop29h 55m

Thu 10/1213:30 -

1 stop37h 25m

Deal found 14/9£476

Sun 25/1021:30 -

1 stop29h 55m

Wed 4/1113:30 -

1 stop37h 25m

Deal found 16/9£479

Sun 18/1021:00 -

1 stop31h 25m

Wed 11/1113:30 -

1 stop37h 25m

Deal found 15/9£480

Sun 25/1021:30 -

1 stop29h 55m

Thu 19/1113:30 -

1 stop37h 25m

Deal found 13/9£480

Best flights to South Korea
Discover carefully curated flight deals to South Korea that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2026.

Sun 27/922:00 -

1 stop29h 00m

Mon 12/1020:50 -

1 stop26h 10m

Deal found 15/9£485

Wed 25/1110:30 -

1 stop21h 20m

Sun 6/1217:50 -

1 stop21h 40m

Deal found 17/9£533

Fri 27/1107:40 -

1 stop18h 35m

Sun 6/1212:55 -

2 stops28h 10m

Deal found 12/9£559

Tue 16/221:05 -

2 stops36h 55m

Fri 5/323:45 -

2 stops42h 10m

Deal found 15/9£575

Tue 17/1110:05 -

1 stop23h 15m

Sat 21/1110:40 -

1 stop38h 50m

Deal found 15/9£642

Thu 3/1207:45 -

2 stops18h 30m

Mon 7/1213:20 -

2 stops37h 00m

Deal found 15/9£709

Tue 13/1012:35 -

1 stop16h 30m

Fri 23/1014:25 -

1 stop24h 10m

Deal found 12/9£730

Mon 23/1117:40 -

Nonstop12h 30m

Fri 27/1109:40 -

Nonstop14h 55m

Deal found 16/9£784

Sun 20/909:00 -

1 stop26h 05m

Thu 8/1008:00 -

2 stops30h 40m

Deal found 15/9£834

Mon 30/1111:00 -

1 stop34h 10m

Thu 3/1210:35 -

1 stop29h 40m

Deal found 14/9£840

Wed 28/1020:15 -

1 stop36h 55m

Wed 4/1122:20 -

1 stop28h 35m

Deal found 13/9£900

Sat 21/1111:00 -

2 stops25h 55m

Sat 5/1219:55 -

2 stops27h 30m

Deal found 12/9£547

Wed 25/1121:00 -

1 stop29h 35m

Sun 6/1217:50 -

1 stop32h 40m

Deal found 17/9£562

Sun 20/909:10 -

1 stop17h 30m

Tue 6/1012:05 -

1 stop26h 20m

Deal found 15/9£1,141

Thu 4/209:30 -

2 stops16h 45m

Mon 15/212:55 -

2 stops28h 10m

Deal found 16/9£576

Thu 3/1210:20 -

1 stop23h 40m

Mon 7/1223:45 -

2 stops30h 50m

Deal found 15/9£594

Thu 1/1011:35 -

1 stop16h 00m

Sat 10/1017:50 -

1 stop29h 10m

Deal found 13/9£564

Sat 21/1110:55 -

1 stop37h 00m

Sat 5/1210:40 -

1 stop38h 40m

Deal found 12/9£659

Sat 28/1117:30 -

2 stops40h 30m

Thu 21/123:45 -

2 stops42h 50m

Deal found 14/9£599

Thu 15/1007:00 -

2 stops21h 55m

Sun 25/1013:10 -

2 stops34h 15m

Deal found 12/9£584

Thu 3/1210:30 -

2 stops19h 25m

Mon 7/1208:55 -

1 stop30h 35m

Deal found 15/9£651

Mon 30/1117:05 -

1 stop14h 50m

Wed 30/1223:05 -

1 stop18h 05m

Deal found 16/9£720

Wed 21/1012:35 -

1 stop16h 30m

Thu 19/1114:25 -

1 stop24h 55m

Deal found 16/9£730

Mon 30/1110:05 -

1 stop23h 15m

Fri 11/1200:05 -

1 stop18h 05m

Deal found 15/9£687

Thu 3/1209:50 -

2 stops16h 25m

Mon 7/1212:55 -

1 stop29h 20m

Deal found 15/9£698

Sat 31/1011:30 -

2 stops25h 40m

Tue 10/1119:55 -

2 stops27h 30m

Deal found 14/9£590

Tue 13/1016:35 -

Nonstop12h 45m

Fri 23/1007:50 -

Nonstop14h 30m

Deal found 12/9£788

Mon 23/1115:35 -

2 stops18h 25m

Fri 27/1123:45 -

2 stops25h 40m

Deal found 16/9£677

Sun 29/1117:20 -

1 stop16h 00m

Fri 11/1200:05 -

1 stop18h 50m

Deal found 15/9£692

Mon 12/1012:35 -

1 stop16h 30m

Wed 21/1014:25 -

1 stop24h 10m

Deal found 13/9£774

Find flights to South Korea

One-wayReturn

Explore South Korea

Flights to Seoul

Flights to Busan

Flights to Jeju City

Find flight deals to South Korea

Return from	£475
One-way from	£238
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£622
Good round-trip deal	£810 or less
Good one-way deal	£545 or less

China Southern
26/11-17/12
2 total stops
67h 20m total
London to Seoul

Search Deals

6/1-31/12
2 total stops
40h 00m total
London to South Korea

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£91 potential increase over avg. return price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).

Search Deals

Average for return flights in September 2026

Search Deals

Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to South Korea.

Search Deals

Price to beat on a one-way flight from London to South Korea.

Search Deals

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonIncheon

SEN London Southend - ICN Incheon Intl

SENICN

London Southend

Mon 16/11

07:20-13:15

3 stops44h 55m

Incheon Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£267

LondonIncheon

SEN London Southend - ICN Incheon Intl

SENICN

London Southend

Mon 16/11

07:20-13:15

3 stops44h 55m

Incheon Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£267

LondonBusan

LTN London Luton - PUS Busan Gimhae

LTNPUS

London Luton

Tue 1/12

15:05-19:55

3 stops43h 50m

Busan Gimhae

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£325

LondonSeoul

LGW London Gatwick - GMP Seoul Gimpo Intl

LGWGMP

London Gatwick

Sun 27/9

22:00-11:00

1 stop29h 00m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Mon 12/10

20:50-15:00

1 stop26h 10m

£485

LondonBusan

LGW London Gatwick - PUS Busan Gimhae

LGWPUS

London Gatwick

Wed 25/11

10:30-16:50

1 stop21h 20m

Busan Gimhae

Sun 6/12

17:50-06:30

1 stop21h 40m

£533

LondonIncheon

LTN London Luton - ICN Incheon Intl

LTNICN

London Luton

Sat 21/11

11:00-21:55

2 stops25h 55m

Incheon Intl

Sat 5/12

19:55-14:25

2 stops27h 30m

£547

LondonIncheon

LHR London Heathrow - ICN Incheon Intl

LHRICN

London Heathrow

Fri 27/11

07:40-11:15

1 stop18h 35m

Incheon Intl

Sun 6/12

12:55-08:05

2 stops28h 10m

£559

LondonBusan

LHR London Heathrow - PUS Busan Gimhae

LHRPUS

London Heathrow

Wed 25/11

21:00-11:35

1 stop29h 35m

Busan Gimhae

Sun 6/12

17:50-17:30

1 stop32h 40m

£562

LondonBusan

LGW London Gatwick - PUS Busan Gimhae

LGWPUS

London Gatwick

Thu 1/10

11:35-11:35

1 stop16h 00m

Busan Gimhae

Sat 10/10

17:50-15:00

1 stop29h 10m

£564

LondonIncheon

LHR London Heathrow - ICN Incheon Intl

LHRICN

London Heathrow

Tue 16/2

21:05-19:00

2 stops36h 55m

Incheon Intl

Fri 5/3

23:45-08:55

2 stops42h 10m

£575

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 15/9

Showing 1-10 of 33 resultsSorted by cheapest first

Best time to book a flight to South Korea

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Korea with our price prediction graph.

LHR-GMP

LGW-GMP

LHR-ICN

LGW-ICN

LGW-PUS

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to South Korea

LON-KR0

LHR-GMP

LGW-GMP

LHR-ICN

LGW-ICN

How long is the flight to South Korea?

On average, a flight from London to South Korea takes 17 hours 40 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.

Weekly flight availability to South Korea

The most flights from London to South Korea are scheduled on a Wednesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Korea?

The most popular airlines flying from London to South Korea are Virgin Atlantic, Asiana Airlines and Korean Air.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Korea?

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

Rainfall in South Korea 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

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?

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to South Korea. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

The most popular places in South Korea to fly to are Seoul, Incheon, Jeju City and Busan.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Korea

See what other customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines,Air China, andVirgin Atlantic to South Korea have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Asiana Airlines

8.1

Very Good

562 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Asiana Airlines

8.1

Very Good

562 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.1

Very Good

562 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Air China

7.5

Good

166 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.1

Very Good

562 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

694 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.1

Very Good

562 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

China Eastern

7.3

Good

240 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.1

Very Good

562 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

8,229 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.1

Very Good

562 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

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?
Incheon Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Korea. One-way flights to Incheon Intl typically cost £8, while return flights cost around £10.
How much is a return flight to South Korea?
A return flight to South Korea will typically cost around £201, however they can be found for as little as £104.
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 20 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).

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Top South Korea destinations

Popular regions

Popular flights

Fly from South Korea

Popular South Korea flight routes

Complete your trip

Popular destinations

Popular routes

Flights by cabin class

Direct flights to Asia

Other countries

Airlines

Find flights to South Korea cities and airports

Flights to Incheon Intl

Flights to Busan

Flights to Cheongju

Flights to Daegu

Flights to Gimpo Intl

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to South Korea?

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights to South Korea. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to South Korea?

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals to South Korea for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Can Cheapflights find flights to South Korea with no change fees?

Certainly. Search results for flights to South Korea shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to South Korea become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights to South Korea on Cheapflights with our Price Alerts feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

£248+ Cheap flights to South Korea

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Flights to South Korea in 2026

Cheapest flights to South KoreaExplore the most affordable flight options available to South Korea. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 September 2026.

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 17 September 2026.

Best flights to South KoreaDiscover carefully curated flight deals to South Korea that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2026.

Discover carefully curated flight deals to South Korea that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2026.

Direct flights to South KoreaExplore direct flight options to South Korea based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 September 2026.

Explore direct flight options to South Korea based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 September 2026.

Last-minute flights to South KoreaDiscover last-minute flight deals to South Korea. Data last updated 17 September 2026 and is based on user searches.

Discover last-minute flight deals to South Korea. Data last updated 17 September 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights to South KoreaSearch for one-way flight options to South Korea. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2026.

Search for one-way flight options to South Korea. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2026.

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 17 September 2026

Explore South Korea

Find flight deals to South Korea

Return from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Good round-trip deal

Good one-way deal

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights to South Korea that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight to South Korea

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Korea with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

How long is the flight to South Korea?

On average, a flight from London to South Korea takes 17 hours 40 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.

Weekly flight availability to South Korea

The most flights from London to South Korea are scheduled on a Wednesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Korea?

The most popular airlines flying from London to South Korea are Virgin Atlantic, Asiana Airlines and Korean Air.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Korea?

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

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.

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

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to South Korea. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 17 September 2026.

The most popular places in South Korea to fly to are Seoul, Incheon, Jeju City and Busan.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Korea

See what other customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines,Air China, andVirgin Atlantic to South Korea have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to South Korea

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

What is the best airline to fly to South Korea?

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

How much is a return flight to South Korea?

Where does the fastest flight to South Korea depart from?

Does Incheon Intl have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Incheon Intl?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Find flights to South Korea cities and airports

Select your preferred flight destination in South Korea from the list below.

Popular places in South Korea

Not sure where to visit in South Korea? Start by selecting one of the most popular places in South Korea below to filter down your possible destination.

Popular flight searches

Check out other popular destinations found by fellow travellers in 2026

Fly from these popular South Korea cities

These are the most popular flight origins in South Korea at this time.

Popular South Korea flight routes

Browse through the most popular flight routes to South Korea at this time.

Complete your trip

Complete your trip to South Korea by booking a hire car and/or hotel room.

Browse our most popular destinations

Most traveled routes by our users

Search flights to South Korea by cabin class

Find flights to South Korea, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

Direct flights to Asia

Book a non-stop flight to one of these other cities located in Asia.

Other countries in Asia

Check out other countries to fly to within Asia.

Fly your favourite airline to South Korea

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 17 September 2026.

Best flights to South Korea
Discover carefully curated flight deals to South Korea that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2026.

Direct flights to South Korea
Explore direct flight options to South Korea based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 September 2026.

Last-minute flights to South Korea
Discover last-minute flight deals to South Korea. Data last updated 17 September 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights to South Korea
Search for one-way flight options to South Korea. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2026.