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Cheapest return flight
$1,191
Typical prices: $1,468-$2,114
China Southern
Mon 5/3Mon 12/3
CHC - ICN • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$1,505
Typical prices: $1,696-$2,169
Korean Air
Sun 18/11Sun 25/11
AKL - ICN • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Korean Air. Average duration is 11h 58m
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to Seoul

 
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Recent return flight deals to Seoul

Fri, 5 Mar - Fri, 12 Mar
China Southern Logo
22:30 - 15:15Christchurch  Christchurch-Incheon Incheon Intl
20h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
15:15 - 17:20Incheon  Incheon Intl-Christchurch Christchurch
22h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,191China Southern
1 day ago
Fri, 5 Mar - Fri, 12 Mar
China Southern Logo
22:30 - 16:30Christchurch  Christchurch-Incheon Incheon Intl
22h 00m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Dalian
China Southern Logo
15:15 - 17:20Incheon  Incheon Intl-Christchurch Christchurch
22h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,204China Southern
1 day ago
Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Jetstar Logo
09:10 - 20:15Christchurch  Christchurch-Incheon Incheon Intl
15h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
Jetstar Logo
21:50 - 17:40Incheon  Incheon Intl-Christchurch Christchurch
15h 50m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,261Jetstar
3+ days ago
Sat, 30 Jan - Fri, 19 Feb
Jetstar Logo
09:10 - 20:15Christchurch  Christchurch-Incheon Incheon Intl
15h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
Jetstar Logo
21:50 - 17:40Incheon  Incheon Intl-Christchurch Christchurch
15h 50m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,304Jetstar
3+ days ago
Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:20 - 00:40Christchurch  Christchurch-Incheon Incheon Intl
38h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:35 - 00:10Incheon  Incheon Intl-Christchurch Christchurch
24h 35m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Melbourne
$1,400Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Tue, 19 Jan - Tue, 16 Feb
Air China Logo
20:30 - 13:05Auckland  Auckland Intl-Seoul Seoul Gimpo Intl
20h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
14:25 - 17:35Seoul  Seoul Gimpo Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
23h 10m1 stop Beijing Capital
$1,411Air China
3+ days ago
Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:05 - 18:35Christchurch  Christchurch-Incheon Incheon Intl
40h 30m2 stops Melbourne Hong Kong Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:00 - 00:10Incheon  Incheon Intl-Christchurch Christchurch
29h 10m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Melbourne
$1,420Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Tue, 16 Mar - Sun, 4 Apr
Cathay Pacific Logo
08:25 - 18:35Auckland  Auckland Intl-Incheon Incheon Intl
38h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
08:00 - 11:50Incheon  Incheon Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
24h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$1,488Cathay Pacific
15 hours ago
Wed, 17 Mar - Wed, 7 Apr
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:10 - 13:50Auckland  Auckland Intl-Incheon Incheon Intl
31h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
08:00 - 11:50Incheon  Incheon Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
24h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$1,488Cathay Pacific
15 hours ago
Sun, 1 Nov - Fri, 6 Nov
Air China Logo
20:30 - 15:10Auckland  Auckland Intl-Incheon Incheon Intl
22h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
14:00 - 17:35Incheon  Incheon Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
23h 35m2 stops Chongqing Jiangbei Intl Beijing Capital
$1,495Air China
3+ days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Seoul

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Seoul?

Christchurch to Seoul is the cheapest route at $1,191 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Auckland to Seoul is the most popular connection with return deals from $1,411.

How much is a flight to Seoul?

On average, a return flight from New Zealand to Seoul costs $1,753, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Christchurch average $1,718, while Auckland runs a bit higher at $1,739.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Seoul?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Seoul at $1,739 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $1,879.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Seoul?

•May is the cheapest month to fly to Seoul with an average price of $1,584 return.
•December ($2,427) and January ($1,918) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Seoul?

Evening flights to Seoul are the cheapest at $1,604 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $1,800.

What is a good deal for flights to Seoul?

Flights under $1,468 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Seoul at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Auckland $1,453.

When are flights to Seoul the cheapest?

Flights to Seoul are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 21% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Seoul

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$546
Beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 27% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Auckland to Incheon Intl Airport

When to book flights to Seoul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Seoul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Seoul, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Seoul is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Seoul is around $1,468 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which airports serve Seoul?

    Flights to Seoul arrive at: Seoul Gimpo Intl (GMP) and Incheon Intl (ICN).

  • How long is a direct flight to Seoul?

    Direct flights to Seoul are available from Auckland, with a flight time of about 11h 55m.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Seoul?

    Last-minute fares to Seoul (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 13% higher than the average return fare of $1,753.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Seoul?

    Korean Air operates the most flights from New Zealand to Seoul at 7 per week, and for this route Korean Air is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Seoul. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How many flights serve Seoul?

    Seoul receives 1 flights per day and 7 per week from across the world. Auckland has the most flights to Seoul with 7 weekly flights.

  • Which airports serve Seoul and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Seoul can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Seoul Gimpo Intl (GMP) and Incheon Intl (ICN). Nearby alternatives within 80.5 km of Seoul include Seoul Gimpo Intl (GMP). This airport is not in Seoul itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

Your guide to booking Seoul flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Seoul, book around 22 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 21% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Seoul, a good return fare is around $1,468. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Seoul in May. Return fares historically average $1,584, making May the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to $196 on a return flight. Afternoon flights to Seoul average $1,604 compared to $1,800 for midday flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Seoul, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Korean Air includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Seoul

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Seoul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1217 reviews
8.7Crew
8.5Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.3Comfort
8.1Food
Airline reviews

Excellent. All well and accommodating. Clean and very good food. Peaceful travel experience

10.0 ExcellentBernadette, Jun 2026
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Excellent. All well and accommodating. Clean and very good food. Peaceful travel experience

The food wasn't to good but the crews were great, clean plan clean bathrooms always

Always on time and flight crew were great. Boarding in Manila was a bit chaotic and disorganized compared to Incheon.

Never had a flight delay issue with Korean Air, that's why I always go with this airline.

Flight crew were very attentive and made this trip a pleasure. Plus the fact that this our first time flying business class.

The boarding process was efficient and quick. The seats were comfortable. The food was good. The service was excellent. We had a lovely flight from Seattle on Korean air

Flight crew was fantastic. The aircraft was meticulously cleaned at all times. The crew was continuously checking to see if the passengers were ok.

Korean are so racist and when I ask question or directions they totally ignore me and say racist. Also they give me an rude attitude.

It was good, I liked the self-serve snacks but it was a little difficult to get the alcohol, which is understandable since I wouldn't want kids sneaking it.

Friendly flight attendants and gate agents. Very clean plane and food was good!

Food and some of crew members' service have room to improve

Waited a long time at JFK to board with no information being readily available.Left about 45 minutes late and it was 2:45 AM in JFK.Nothing todo. Second deck of the Airbus is more comfortable or seems that way because there is less people. Food was OK. The food on secondleg was better as we had ordered it before hand. We thought we had did that on the long first leg but we were told we did not. Cabin crew was generally nice. There are people who lean back when eating as they wait for food to be delivered and know no one will check -- drag. TV selection was awful movies OK. Comfortable all in all.

Not enough seat cushion. Butt was hurting especially on long flight. Not enough movie selection. Entertainment was outdated. Coffee served was cold. Other than that flight was good.

I was very surprised that a meal was given on such a relatively short flight. the meal was FANTASTIC. The crew were also very attentive to our specific needs and we would be happy to fly and recommend your airline to our friends.

Humm, I should have known that the seat I peaked on my flight from Inchon to Manila was designed for a toddler or very small person.

The staff hold my luggage to steel and exchange my stub, i was very disappointed.

Kayak along with airfare assay are attempting to steal my money. Charges are being pressed.

Customer service and attention to details. The food was good.

Felt like the oldest plane in Asiana Fleet. Screen was 5-6in only and no charging at all. Movie selection wasn't great.

I’d have rated Asiana good except an unfortunate incident in which I felt one of your employee didn’t really help us. During the first leg of the trip, the flight from LAX to ICN, I left my backpack on the plane. When I realized, I reported to one of your employee who promised me that it’d be taken care of, that my backpack will be there at HCM city. When we arrived there, HCM people had no idea and my backpack was still at Incheon airport who denied any knowledge whatsoever. I was left in the cold and felt helpless. I was very disappointed. I’d like someone to look into this and let me know.

It was good. Just a very long stay over in China to get the second leg to London

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

Never got the wheelchair service when my parents arrived at LA . My mom was 74 , also my dad was 84 years old, both don’t speak English. I double checked with the front desk at Phoenix airport, making sure that they will be taking care of.

Flight canceled, but they didn't notify me. They arranged a nearby hotel and 4 meals for me to stay for 24 hours before I could board.

We bought the business class tickets. The check-in staff and onboard crew were excellent, providing commendable service throughout. However, it was disappointing to find that China Southern Airlines does not have a lounge at SFO. Instead, passengers were provided with a $35 per person food voucher, which fell short of expectations. Furthermore, the quality of the onboard food left much to be desired, marking a significant decline compared to our previous flight experience in 2019, prior to the pandemic.

No good but was short flight. Both of our China Southern flights were on time. No surprises.

The food was perfect. The boarding process is a bit long. Given the late boarding time, I felt very tired by the time I was seated.

Traveling with the Chinese airlines , their service superior to the US Airlines , they are much more friendly and the seats are comfortable , In the past I flew with United , now ,United Airline will become history for me .

Broken business class seat which could not convert into a bed and had to switch to a narrower aisle seat to sleep

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

You’re in the three parts of my life, the China Eastern air crew remembered and wish me happy birthday. I was given pastries on two different occasions and a complementary drink. The stew is wish me happy birthday and gave me a birthday card. Everything was first class. Thank you.

Couldn’t fly since they wouldn’t issue a boarding ticket. Something to do with not taking the departing flight since it was cancelled due to weather. No notice or anything about the trip being invalid. The app made it seem like I was all good for it. Never trusting travel agency

2 hours delay on the 1st plane out of the day!!!!!

Great. Seats are a little cramped with only a very small recline. Service was great. Food was fine.

The flights got us to our destination. The seats on the planes were uncomfortable.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

The flight ticket were not reimbursed on Jan 22nd from Auckland to Wellington. Very Very dissatisfied.Please reimburse the ticket of my onward travel.

I was treated poorly in Dunedin by check in crew, then my bag was lost in Auckland. Never again.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

Captains address to passengers was excellent. Knee room in seating was very uncomfortable.

On time and well-priced... For a short flight, what more do you need?

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