$399+ Cheap flights to South Korea

South Korea has four distinct seasons; spring and fall are ideal for visiting, while a rainy season begins in June and ends in a humid, sweltering summer in August. Winters are extremely cold.

Spring and autumn are marvelous seasons to visit. The rainy season begins in June, and the rest of the summer is unbearably hot and humid. Siberian winds can make the winter numbingly cold, so unless you’re coming for the skiing or hot springs, it’s better to avoid the winters.

Buses specifically routed to many cities throughout Korea leave from directly outside of Incheon International Airport. Visitors can also choose to fly or take the train between cities; Korail is the major train company. Buses are an excellent way to get around and between each major city. Renting cars isn’t preferable, particularly in Seoul, as the traffic is intense and the driving habits of South Koreans aren’t always the safest or most predictable. Taxis are fairly convenient but can also be a bit pricey.

Proper attention should be paid to being gracious and courteous in the Korean way. Koreans bow to show respect upon introduction, take their shoes off when entering the homes of others, and show extreme graciousness to the elderly. You should be prepared to do the same. And it’s probably best to avoid any political conversations or mention of past wars. Koreans have a strong sense of national pride and may take offense to anything they sense might be a slight encroachment on that, so err on the side of caution and stick to sunnier conversation topics. There are lots of other ins and outs regarding etiquette in Korea, so read up before you go.

Yes, flights with layovers 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.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Korea.

Jeju City is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Korea. One-way flights to Jeju City typically cost $8, while round-trip flights cost around $23.

A round-trip flight to South Korea will typically cost around $997, however they can be found for as little as $70.

For those looking to save time traveling to South Korea, Honolulu offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 50 minutes).

If being close to Namdaemun Market is important to you, you’ll want to land at Incheon Intl Airport.

Yes. Those touching down at Incheon Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

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).