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Book Cheap South Korea Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to South Korea that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to South Korea

Tue, 27 Jan - Tue, 17 Mar
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18:50 - 20:15CHC-ICN
29h 25m2 stops
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21:30 - 23:05ICN-CHC
21h 35m2 stops
$1,120Jetstar
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Fri, 6 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
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22:10 - 13:50AKL-ICN
19h 40m1 stop
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12:20 - 09:40ICN-AKL
17h 20m1 stop
$1,171Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 9 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 21:50AKL-ICN
27h 40m1 stop
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14:50 - 16:15ICN-AKL
21h 25m1 stop
$1,196China Southern
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Mon, 16 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 15:15AKL-ICN
21h 05m1 stop
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16:15 - 16:15ICN-AKL
20h 00m1 stop
$1,198China Southern
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Mon, 2 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
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14:55 - 13:55AKL-ICN
27h 00m1 stop
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15:00 - 13:25ICN-AKL
18h 25m1 stop
$1,319Cathay Pacific
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Wed, 19 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
China Eastern Logo
22:45 - 11:15AKL-ICN
16h 30m1 stop
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18:25 - 16:35ICN-AKL
18h 10m1 stop
$1,335China Eastern
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Fri, 21 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov
China Eastern Logo
11:40 - 11:55AKL-ICN
28h 15m2 stops
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12:20 - 19:30ICN-AKL
27h 10m2 stops
$1,339China Eastern
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Thu, 12 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
China Airlines Logo
20:50 - 11:20AKL-ICN
18h 30m2 stops
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20:15 - 19:10ICN-AKL
18h 55m2 stops
$1,360China Airlines
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Thu, 12 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
China Airlines Logo
20:50 - 11:20AKL-ICN
18h 30m2 stops
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20:15 - 19:10ICN-AKL
18h 55m2 stops
$1,363China Airlines
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Tue, 3 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:10 - 13:55AKL-ICN
31h 45m1 stop
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15:10 - 12:40ICN-AKL
17h 30m1 stop
$1,397Cathay Pacific
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to South Korea

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to South Korea to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to South Korea?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to South Korea from New Zealand found in the last 72 hours was to Incheon Intl Airport, at $1,371 return. The most popular route is Auckland (AKL) to Incheon Intl Airport (ICN) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,371.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to South Korea?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New Zealand to South Korea, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New Zealand to South Korea is May, when tickets cost $1,148 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,256 and $1,854 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Zealand to South Korea?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to South Korea, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from New Zealand to South Korea, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in South Korea?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in South Korea is Incheon Intl Airport (ICN), with an average flight price of $1,271.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$452
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (48% more expensive on average)
Flight from Auckland to Seoul Incheon Airport

FAQs - booking South Korea flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Zealand to South Korea?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Zealand to South Korea.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Zealand to South Korea?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New Zealand to South Korea is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Zealand to South Korea?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from New Zealand to South Korea with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Zealand to South Korea?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from New Zealand to South Korea up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to South Korea?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to South Korea is Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as $1,663. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, when return prices are $2,035 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Korea?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South Korea is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost $531 on average. Morning departures are around 241% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Korea is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,812.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Korea

  • Looking for cheap airfare to South Korea? 25% of our users found return tickets to South Korea for the following prices or less: From Auckland $1,268
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest South Korea flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to South Korea

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Zealand to South Korea? 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 1160 reviews
8.1Food
8.5Boarding
8.7Crew
8.3Comfort
8.2Entertainment
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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

10.0 ExcellentVivian, Nov 2025SEA - ICN
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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!

I normally love Korean Air, but this trip was not great. We boarded the plan and were settling into our seats. My son and I use these leg swings and we used it on the trip over to Cambodia, but on the way back the flight attendant very rudely told us we could not use it and that it was against regulations. I asked to see the regulation, but never saw it. The food on this trip was horrible as well, Even my son's kids meal was disgusting so we didn't eat anything on the flight. Thankfully we brought snacks. Entertainment - what happened to the games?

This was an amazing flight. The crew was great. The service was great. The food provided was great.

I was unable to select decent seats, and so I was stuck in the middle seat because it was selected for me

Korean air has a little bit more seating space than Asiana air.

There was a lot of partial tv shows but not enough to last the flight. The food was incredible! The crew were so helpful and patient. Lots more space than what I usually get on an international flight. Very comfortable!

Hour late but understandable under the conditions. Taoyuan airport could have clearer signs language wise and more staff to help direct people.

Delayed. Not a full flight and whole rows left open with the paid seating. Food was ok. My beef meal only had one cube of beef the rest carrot cubes. Entertainment on personal device but didn’t know about it until the flight was almost done.

The flat bed full lying position is not comfortable at all, this could be improved, it is at an awkward position which i dont have the same issues with other airlines business class.

The flight was uneventful and the crew was kind and professional. Really appreciate the option to order a vegan meal for the flight!

I love my Delta crew, they were so welcoming and helpful.

I absolutely loved my flight from Taipei to LAX. I was originally assigned to a different seat, however one of the stewardess noticed I was uncomfortable in my seat. She offered to move me to a more comfortable setting. Although she didn’t have to do what she did, I am more than grateful and thankful for her doing so. My longer flight felt much more comfortable, just by her taking notice. I really appreciate her.

Sat next to a woman who had her period. Blood was on her seat and on the arm rest between us. I ended up having period blood on my jacket and shoes. Very gross!

Better organization of boarding procedures. Terrible leadership guiding people to gates.

They need to improve on how the plane lands cause it was not smooth at all.

Been flying with China Airline over years many times. Good experience with them, no issues.

2nd major delay due to maintenance issues. 1st delay missed my connecting flight.

It was great, but my bag was not loaded onto the connecting flight. I'm currently getting it resolved. If this isn't a problem, everything else was excellent.

Very clean ,flight attendants very professional,nice , Boarding was very easy

The aircraft was massive (A-380) and became crowded with 400+ passengers on board.

The plane hasnt left im stuck in seatle still my flight has been grounded for almost 5 hours

My luggage didn’t arrive with my flight. Flight was delayed by nearly 2 hours while we sat on the plane and I almost missed my connecting flight and subsequently missed the last train from the airport so it took me another 2 hours to get to my destination after arriving, Crew skipped me several times when offering beverages, and I couldn’t get their attention at times because they wouldn’t even make eye contact with me. They didn’t give me a form for disembarking so I had to go to the back of the line after waiting an eternity for immigration. Paid for on flight wi- fi that didn’t work for most of the flight.

Love flying Asiana. Been using it for over a decade now.

I had a bad experience coming from America to Thailand. On my connecting flight my check in suitcase was not put on the departing aircraft, I received my suitcase 24 hours after arriving in Bangkok and when I open my luggage my hand swelled up. The next morning when I put on an outfit from my suitcase my face swelled up and became numb. My entire vacation was ruined it seems that some kind of chemical was sprayed into suitcase and ruined my clothes and got me sick. The staff at my hotel called the airline and spoke to someone and they told me to file a complaint and gave my a website to do so. I did not file a complaint I felt like it would have fell on death ears. I had to throw away my brand new vacation clothes and suitcase and I had the worst vacation ever due to this happening to me.

The staff was courteous and the flight was very smooth. It was so nice to see the captain greeting the passengers at the end of the flights.

The beefsteak on the lunch menu was excellent! I usually do not eat airplane food. I loved it.

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

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

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

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

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

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

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

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

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

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