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£287+ 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 19/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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2 Jun — 9 Jun1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 3 May 2026.

Tue 15/912:35
LGW
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GMP
1 stop16h 30m
Air China
Thu 15/1014:25
GMP
-
LGW
1 stop24h 10m
Air China
Deal found 30/4£470
Sun 20/912:35
LGW
-
GMP
1 stop16h 30m
Air China
Fri 9/1014:25
GMP
-
LGW
1 stop24h 10m
Air China
Deal found 29/4£490
Thu 17/912:35
LGW
-
GMP
1 stop16h 30m
Air China
Sat 17/1014:25
GMP
-
LGW
1 stop24h 10m
Air China
Deal found 30/4£490
Tue 22/920:20
LGW
-
GMP
1 stop32h 45m
Air China
Sat 10/1014:25
GMP
-
LGW
1 stop24h 10m
Air China
Deal found 2/5£493
Sat 19/912:35
LGW
-
GMP
1 stop16h 30m
Air China
Sat 10/1014:25
GMP
-
LGW
1 stop24h 10m
Air China
Deal found 28/4£506
Tue 6/1009:45
LHR
-
ICN
1 stop40h 55m
Air India
Tue 1/1212:05
ICN
-
LHR
1 stop32h 25m
Air India
Deal found 28/4£508

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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 3 May 2026.

Return from

£470

One-way from

£287

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£571

Good round-trip deal

£854 or less

Good one-way deal

£478 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 15/9-15/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • London to Seoul
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19/9
  • 19/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 50m total
  • London to South Korea
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£106 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonIncheon

LHR - ICN

LHRICN

London Heathrow

Sun 20/9

22:05-14:15

1 stop32h 10m

Incheon Intl

Sun 25/10

14:55-19:10

1 stop37h 15m

£560

LondonIncheon

LHR - ICN

LHRICN

London Heathrow

Mon 19/10

22:05-16:45

1 stop34h 40m

Incheon Intl

Tue 27/10

16:45-19:10

1 stop35h 25m

£591

LondonSeoul

LGW - GMP

LGWGMP

London Gatwick

Mon 28/9

18:00-11:00

1 stop33h 00m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sat 17/10

20:50-15:00

1 stop26h 10m

£603

LondonIncheon

LGW - ICN

LGWICN

London Gatwick

Thu 28/5

11:35-17:25

1 stop21h 50m

Incheon Intl

Sat 25/7

15:50-06:40

2 stops46h 50m

£607

LondonIncheon

LGW - ICN

LGWICN

London Gatwick

Thu 14/5

18:00-17:25

1 stop15h 25m

Incheon Intl

Mon 25/5

11:55-06:40

2 stops50h 45m

£609

LondonIncheon

LGW - ICN

LGWICN

London Gatwick

Sun 17/5

11:35-15:10

1 stop19h 35m

Incheon Intl

Wed 20/5

14:15-06:40

2 stops24h 25m

£633

LondonIncheon

SEN - ICN

SENICN

London Southend

Tue 19/5

06:30-15:10

2 stops24h 40m

Incheon Intl

Tue 26/5

08:55-07:55

2 stops31h 00m

£658

LondonSeoul

LHR - GMP

LHRGMP

London Heathrow

Mon 25/5

21:20-11:00

1 stop29h 40m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Mon 1/6

20:50-18:40

1 stop29h 50m

£664

LondonIncheon

SEN - ICN

SENICN

London Southend

Sat 16/5

16:50-11:55

2 stops35h 05m

Incheon Intl

Tue 26/5

08:55-07:55

2 stops31h 00m

£666

LondonIncheon

LTN - ICN

LTNICN

London Luton

Wed 17/6

07:15-17:40

2 stops26h 25m

Incheon Intl

Wed 24/6

23:20-14:25

2 stops23h 05m

£668

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Best time to book a flight to South Korea

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to South Korea

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.

How long is the flight to South Korea?

On average, a flight from London to South Korea takes 18 hours 29 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 Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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

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

Air China
Air China
From £340
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £391
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £559
Asiana Airlines
Asiana Airlines
From £556

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 Air China.

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 3 May 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 3 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines,Virgin Atlantic, 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.
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very Good
528 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

NRT - ICN

More restrooms in business it’s a large section with 2 only
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very Good
528 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very Good
528 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

NRT - ICN

More restrooms in business it’s a large section with 2 only
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
688 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very Good
528 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

NRT - ICN

More restrooms in business it’s a large section with 2 only
China Eastern
7.3
Good
209 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very Good
528 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

NRT - ICN

More restrooms in business it’s a large section with 2 only
Air China
7.3
Good
148 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very Good
528 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

NRT - ICN

More restrooms in business it’s a large section with 2 only
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,965 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very Good
528 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

NRT - ICN

More restrooms in business it’s a large section with 2 only

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?

    Seoul Gimpo Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Korea. One-way flights to Seoul Gimpo Intl typically cost £13, while return flights cost around £38.

  • How much is a return flight to South Korea?

    A return flight to South Korea will typically cost around £351, however they can be found for as little as £126.

  • 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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