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£242+ Cheap flights to South Korea

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— ICN
12 Sep — 19 Sep1
1 adult
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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 13 August 2026.

Wed 2/912:35 -
1 stop15h 10m
Wed 9/912:45 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 11/8£470
Tue 10/1110:30 -
1 stop21h 20m
Sat 28/1117:50 -
1 stop29h 10m
Deal found 9/8£484
Sat 26/922:00 -
1 stop29h 35m
Tue 1/1212:35 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 11/8£490
Sun 29/1111:35 -
1 stop15h 10m
Sun 6/1212:45 -
1 stop26h 35m
Deal found 8/8£502
Wed 2/922:00 -
1 stop29h 35m
Wed 9/918:50 -
2 stops32h 20m
Deal found 11/8£504
Fri 27/1117:00 -
1 stop33h 35m
Sun 6/1217:50 -
1 stop29h 10m
Deal found 8/8£519

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Browse one-way and return flights deals to South Korea on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 13 August 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 13 August 2026.

Return from

£523

One-way from

£242

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£728

Good round-trip deal

£801 or less

Good one-way deal

£558 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 27/8-10/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 10m total
  • London to Seoul
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8/9
  • 8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 25m total
  • London to South Korea
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£91 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in August 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonBusan

LGW London Gatwick - PUS Busan Gimhae

LGWPUS

London Gatwick

Wed 2/9

12:35-11:45

1 stop15h 10m

Busan Gimhae

Wed 9/9

12:45-06:35

1 stop25h 50m

£470

LondonBusan

LGW London Gatwick - PUS Busan Gimhae

LGWPUS

London Gatwick

Tue 10/11

10:30-16:50

1 stop21h 20m

Busan Gimhae

Sat 28/11

17:50-14:00

1 stop29h 10m

£484

LondonBusan

LGW London Gatwick - PUS Busan Gimhae

LGWPUS

London Gatwick

Tue 10/11

10:30-16:50

1 stop21h 20m

Busan Gimhae

Sat 21/11

12:35-06:30

1 stop26h 55m

£484

LondonBusan

LGW London Gatwick - PUS Busan Gimhae

LGWPUS

London Gatwick

Tue 10/11

10:30-19:50

2 stops24h 20m

Busan Gimhae

Sat 21/11

17:50-06:30

1 stop21h 40m

£556

LondonBusan

LGW London Gatwick - PUS Busan Gimhae

LGWPUS

London Gatwick

Fri 2/10

11:35-19:55

2 stops24h 20m

Busan Gimhae

Sun 18/10

09:00-06:40

2 stops29h 40m

£573

LondonBusan

LGW London Gatwick - PUS Busan Gimhae

LGWPUS

London Gatwick

Fri 18/9

18:00-11:35

1 stop33h 35m

Busan Gimhae

Fri 2/10

12:35-15:00

1 stop34h 25m

£583

LondonIncheon

SEN London Southend - ICN Incheon Intl

SENICN

London Southend

Mon 21/9

07:50-11:35

2 stops19h 45m

Incheon Intl

Sun 11/10

18:25-10:30

2 stops24h 05m

£589

LondonIncheon

LTN London Luton - ICN Incheon Intl

LTNICN

London Luton

Wed 14/10

19:55-05:55

2 stops26h 00m

Incheon Intl

Sun 18/10

15:30-14:35

2 stops31h 05m

£594

LondonSeoul

LGW London Gatwick - GMP Seoul Gimpo Intl

LGWGMP

London Gatwick

Mon 26/10

11:35-13:05

1 stop16h 30m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sun 8/11

14:25-06:20

1 stop24h 55m

£620

LondonSeoul

LGW London Gatwick - GMP Seoul Gimpo Intl

LGWGMP

London Gatwick

Mon 2/11

11:35-13:05

1 stop16h 30m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sun 8/11

14:25-06:20

1 stop24h 55m

£620

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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 16 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 Tuesday, 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.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £552
Asiana Airlines
Asiana Airlines
From £588
Air China
Air China
From £342
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £410

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Korea?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to South Korea are China Eastern, Qatar Airways 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.

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?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to South Korea in the last few years. This data was updated on 13 August 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 13 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines,Virgin Atlantic, andAir China 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
556 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

8.0

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
556 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very Good
556 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

8.0

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
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very Good
556 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

8.0

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
7.4
Good
160 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very Good
556 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

8.0

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
232 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very Good
556 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

8.0

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
8,182 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very Good
556 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

8.0

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?

    Busan Gimhae is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Korea. One-way flights to Busan Gimhae typically cost £8, while return flights cost around £50.

  • How much is a return flight to South Korea?

    A return flight to South Korea will typically cost around £186, however they can be found for as little as £114.

  • 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).

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