What is the cheapest month to fly to South Korea?

May is currently the cheapest month to fly to South Korea . At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Korea.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Korea?

Incheon Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Korea. One-way flights to Incheon Intl typically cost $86, while return flights cost around $294.

How much is a return flight to South Korea?

A return flight to South Korea will typically cost around $236, however they can be found for as little as $169.

Where does the fastest flight to South Korea depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to South Korea, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 0 minutes).

Does Incheon Intl have rental cars?

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 km away from Incheon Intl).

$1,355+ Flights to South Korea

Flights to South Korea in 2025

Return from	$939
One-way from	$411
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,372
Good round-trip deal	$1,475 or less
Good one-way deal	$770 or less

Jetstar
14/5-20/5
2 total stops
32h 15m total
Auckland to Seoul

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17h 00m total
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Wed 14/506:15AKL - ICN

1 stop17h 00mJetstar

Tue 20/521:35ICN - AKL

1 stop15h 15mJetstar

Deal found 20/3$939

Wed 21/506:15AKL - ICN

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 29/516:45ICN - AKL

1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/3$961

Mon 19/510:40AKL - ICN

3 stops37h 25mChina Eastern

Mon 26/512:55ICN - AKL

1 stop23h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/3$1,012

Tue 14/1022:25AKL - ICN

2 stops41h 20mChina Southern

Tue 11/1114:50ICN - AKL

1 stop21h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 20/3$1,057

Sat 14/619:30AKL - ICN

2 stops18h 45mChina Airlines

Fri 20/620:35ICN - AKL

2 stops18h 25mChina Airlines

Deal found 20/3$1,202

Tue 30/901:25AKL - ICN

1 stop33h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 4/1111:05ICN - AKL

1 stop21h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 20/3$1,339

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Wed 14/506:15AKL - ICN

1 stop17h 00mJetstar

Tue 20/521:35ICN - AKL

1 stop15h 15mJetstar

Deal found 20/3$939

Wed 21/506:15AKL - ICN

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 29/516:45ICN - AKL

1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/3$961

Mon 19/510:40AKL - ICN

3 stops37h 25mChina Eastern

Mon 26/512:55ICN - AKL

1 stop23h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/3$1,012

Tue 6/521:25AKL - ICN

2 stops41h 50mChina Southern

Sat 24/515:15ICN - AKL

1 stop21h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 21/3$1,182

Sat 14/619:30AKL - ICN

2 stops18h 45mChina Airlines

Fri 20/620:35ICN - AKL

2 stops18h 25mChina Airlines

Deal found 20/3$1,202

Tue 25/314:55AKL - ICN

1 stop25h 50mCathay Pacific

Fri 9/515:10ICN - AKL

1 stop17h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 19/3$1,362

Thu 1/513:00AKL - ICN

1 stop20h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 30/611:00ICN - AKL

1 stop32h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 21/3$1,452

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Thu 27/311:20AKL - ICN

Nonstop12h 00mAir New Zealand

Sat 29/321:10ICN - AKL

Nonstop11h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/3$1,634

Tue 25/311:45AKL - ICN

Nonstop12h 00mKorean Air

Fri 9/518:00ICN - AKL

Nonstop11h 35mKorean Air

Deal found 19/3$1,775

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Sat 22/311:20AKL - ICN

Nonstop12h 00mAir New Zealand

Sat 29/321:10ICN - AKL

Nonstop11h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/3$1,577

Tue 25/314:55AKL - ICN

1 stop25h 50mCathay Pacific

Fri 9/515:10ICN - AKL

1 stop17h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 19/3$1,362

Tue 25/322:00AKL - GMP

1 stop25h 50mChina Eastern

Tue 1/412:00GMP - AKL

1 stop24h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 19/3$1,614

Tue 25/311:45AKL - ICN

Nonstop12h 00mKorean Air

Fri 9/518:00ICN - AKL

Nonstop11h 35mKorean Air

Deal found 19/3$1,775

Wed 26/314:55AKL - ICN

1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/414:30ICN - AKL

1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/3$1,149

Wed 26/322:00AKL - GMP

1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/419:40GMP - AKL

2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/3$1,596

Tue 1/407:00AKL - ICN

2 stops41h 15mJetstar

Sat 12/421:35ICN - AKL

1 stop15h 15mJetstar

Deal found 21/3$1,421

Mon 7/410:40AKL - ICN

2 stops31h 40mChina Eastern

Tue 13/516:35ICN - AKL

2 stops22h 55mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/3$1,513

Mon 21/400:25AKL - ICN

1 stop33h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 21/1016:20ICN - AKL

1 stop40h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 20/3$1,782

Tue 22/406:00AKL - ICN

1 stop17h 25mQantas Airways

Wed 14/510:10ICN - AKL

2 stops25h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/3$1,811

Thu 24/419:30AKL - ICN

2 stops27h 05mChina Airlines

Thu 13/1112:25ICN - AKL

2 stops26h 45mChina Airlines

Deal found 20/3$1,270

Thu 24/421:25AKL - ICN

2 stops48h 25mChina Southern

Tue 22/710:20ICN - AKL

1 stop26h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 20/3$1,494

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AucklandIncheon

AKL - ICN

AKLICN

Auckland Intl

Wed 14/5

06:15-20:15

1 stop17h 00m

Incheon Intl

Tue 20/5

21:35-15:50

1 stop15h 15m

$939

AucklandIncheon

AKL - ICN

AKLICN

Auckland Intl

Wed 21/5

06:15-20:15

1 stop17h 00m

Incheon Intl

Thu 29/5

16:45-15:35

1 stop19h 50m

$961

AucklandIncheon

AKL - ICN

AKLICN

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/5

10:40-21:05

3 stops37h 25m

Incheon Intl

Mon 26/5

12:55-15:45

1 stop23h 50m

$1,012

AucklandIncheon

AKL - ICN

AKLICN

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/8

21:25-21:50

1 stop27h 25m

Incheon Intl

Tue 9/9

10:20-15:35

1 stop26h 15m

$1,084

AucklandIncheon

AKL - ICN

AKLICN

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/6

19:30-11:15

2 stops18h 45m

Incheon Intl

Fri 20/6

20:35-18:00

2 stops18h 25m

$1,202

AucklandIncheon

AKL - ICN

AKLICN

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/5

13:25-19:05

1 stop32h 40m

Incheon Intl

Wed 5/11

15:00-13:25

1 stop18h 25m

$1,402

AucklandSeoul

AKL - GMP

AKLGMP

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/9

20:50-21:30

2 stops27h 40m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 22/10

13:25-19:05

2 stops25h 40m

$1,416

AucklandIncheon

AKL - ICN

AKLICN

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/5

13:00-06:50

1 stop20h 50m

Incheon Intl

Mon 30/6

11:00-22:50

1 stop32h 50m

$1,452

AucklandSeoul

AKL - GMP

AKLGMP

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/5

21:00-19:50

1 stop25h 50m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 21/5

12:00-15:45

1 stop24h 45m

$1,515

AucklandIncheon

AKL - ICN

AKLICN

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/6

19:30-11:35

1 stop19h 05m

Incheon Intl

Sat 12/7

17:50-17:30

1 stop20h 40m

$1,626

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How long is the flight to South Korea?

On average, a flight from Auckland to South Korea takes 22 hours 30 minutes. Flights to South Korea from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Korea?

Users looking for the lowest fares to South Korea should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Korea?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to South Korea are Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Air New Zealand.

Qantas Airways

From $921

United Airlines

From $1,166

Air New Zealand

From $1,090

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Korea?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to South Korea are Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and United Airlines.

Rainfall in South Korea by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Korea ranges from 20.0 - 260.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit South Korea when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in South Korea 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?

The most popular places in South Korea to fly to are Seoul, Incheon, Busan and Jeju City.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Korea

See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, ANA and China Airlines to South Korea have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,170 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,170 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,170 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

ANA

8.3

Very Good

826 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,170 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

China Airlines

8.2

Very Good

723 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,170 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

453 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,170 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Hainan Airlines

7.8

Good

31 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,170 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

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, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Korea.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Korea?
Incheon Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Korea. One-way flights to Incheon Intl typically cost $86, while return flights cost around $294.
How much is a return flight to South Korea?
A return flight to South Korea will typically cost around $236, however they can be found for as little as $169.
Where does the fastest flight to South Korea depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to South Korea, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 0 minutes).
Does Incheon Intl have rental cars?
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 km away from Incheon Intl).

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How long is the flight to South Korea?

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Korea?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to South Korea. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Korea?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Korea?

Rainfall in South Korea by month

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Temperature in South Korea by month

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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 21 March 2025.

The most popular places in South Korea to fly to are Seoul, Incheon, Busan and Jeju City.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Korea

See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, ANA and China Airlines to South Korea have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to South Korea

Can I find cheaper flights to South Korea if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to South Korea?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Korea?

How much is a return flight to South Korea?

Where does the fastest flight to South Korea depart from?

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