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£293+ Cheap flights to South Korea

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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 28 April 2026.

Fri 18/918:00
LGW
-
GMP
1 stop33h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 25/1112:00
GMP
-
LGW
1 stop27h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/4£469
Mon 14/912:35
LGW
-
GMP
1 stop16h 30m
Air China
Mon 12/1014:25
GMP
-
LGW
1 stop24h 10m
Air China
Deal found 25/4£473
Mon 7/922:40
LHR
-
GMP
1 stop30h 25m
Air China
Wed 14/1014:25
GMP
-
LHR
1 stop35h 15m
Air China
Deal found 27/4£476
Tue 22/912:35
LGW
-
GMP
1 stop16h 30m
Air China
Mon 12/1014:25
GMP
-
LGW
1 stop24h 10m
Air China
Deal found 26/4£492
Tue 13/1022:00
LHR
-
ICN
1 stop30h 55m
Air China
Tue 20/1013:05
ICN
-
LHR
1 stop15h 20m
Air China
Deal found 25/4£502
Fri 18/918:00
LGW
-
GMP
1 stop17h 50m
China Eastern
Tue 24/1112:00
GMP
-
LGW
1 stop35h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/4£504

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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 28 April 2026.

Return from

£469

One-way from

£293

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£608

Good round-trip deal

£811 or less

Good one-way deal

£448 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 18/9-25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 30m total
  • London to Seoul
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13/6
  • 13/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 35m 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

LondonSeoul

LGW - GMP

LGWGMP

London Gatwick

Fri 18/9

18:00-19:50

1 stop17h 50m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Tue 24/11

12:00-14:00

1 stop35h 00m

£504

LondonSeoul

LGW - GMP

LGWGMP

London Gatwick

Thu 14/5

11:35-19:50

1 stop24h 15m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Tue 19/5

12:00-15:00

1 stop35h 00m

£538

LondonIncheon

LHR - ICN

LHRICN

London Heathrow

Mon 15/6

06:55-09:55

1 stop19h 00m

Incheon Intl

Tue 30/6

11:40-22:40

1 stop19h 00m

£574

LondonIncheon

LTN - ICN

LTNICN

London Luton

Sun 7/6

08:00-21:50

2 stops29h 50m

Incheon Intl

Sun 14/6

10:05-12:05

2 stops34h 00m

£598

LondonSeoul

LGW - GMP

LGWGMP

London Gatwick

Mon 14/9

18:00-19:50

1 stop17h 50m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 25/11

12:00-06:30

1 stop27h 30m

£603

LondonSeoul

LGW - GMP

LGWGMP

London Gatwick

Wed 16/9

11:35-19:50

1 stop24h 15m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 25/11

12:00-06:30

1 stop27h 30m

£603

LondonIncheon

LGW - ICN

LGWICN

London Gatwick

Mon 14/9

18:00-17:25

1 stop15h 25m

Incheon Intl

Wed 25/11

14:20-06:30

2 stops25h 10m

£609

LondonIncheon

LGW - ICN

LGWICN

London Gatwick

Wed 16/9

11:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

Incheon Intl

Mon 23/11

11:55-14:00

2 stops59h 05m

£644

LondonIncheon

LHR - ICN

LHRICN

London Heathrow

Mon 11/5

19:50-18:35

2 stops38h 45m

Incheon Intl

Wed 7/10

23:35-16:25

2 stops24h 50m

£648

LondonIncheon

LGW - ICN

LGWICN

London Gatwick

Thu 8/10

08:10-17:05

1 stop24h 55m

Incheon Intl

Wed 21/10

01:20-13:25

1 stop20h 05m

£656

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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

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 17 hours 39 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.

Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus
From £433
British Airways
British Airways
From £208
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £534
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £510

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Korea?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to South Korea are American Airlines, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic.

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 28 April 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 28 April 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
522 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

ICN - PEK

Food was better and a smaller business class made the experience more personal.
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very Good
522 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very Good
522 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

ICN - PEK

Food was better and a smaller business class made the experience more personal.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
688 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very Good
522 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

ICN - PEK

Food was better and a smaller business class made the experience more personal.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
209 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very Good
522 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

ICN - PEK

Food was better and a smaller business class made the experience more personal.
Air China
7.3
Good
148 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very Good
522 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

ICN - PEK

Food was better and a smaller business class made the experience more personal.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,956 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very Good
522 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

ICN - PEK

Food was better and a smaller business class made the experience more personal.

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 £195, however they can be found for as little as £120.

  • 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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