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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$879
Typical prices: $340-$871
WestJet
Sun 8/30Mon 9/14
SEA - ICN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$971
Typical prices: $840-$1,074
Korean Air
Thu 10/1Sat 10/17
SEA - ICN • Non-stop
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Korean Air includes checked bags on long-haul fares from Seattle to Seoul.
Asiana Economy Smartium adds legroom; some 777s use roomier 9-seat rows.
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Cheapest • Avg $844 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 15h 10m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Seattle to Seoul (SEA-SEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Seattle to Seoul 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 round-trip flight deals from Seattle to Seoul

Sun, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 14
WestJet Logo
7:00 am - 6:45 pm
SEA
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ICN
19h 45m
1 stop
WestJet Logo
8:45 pm - 7:35 am
ICN
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SEA
26h 50m
2 stops
$879WestJet
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Oct 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:18 am - 9:40 pm
SEA
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ICN
22h 22m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 8:16 am
ICN
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SEA
29h 01m
1 stop
$880Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 6:45 pm
SEA
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ICN
16h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 8:05 pm
ICN
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SEA
28h 45m
1 stop
$881Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Fri, Oct 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 9:40 pm
SEA
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ICN
21h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 9:09 am
ICN
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SEA
29h 54m
1 stop
$882Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 9
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:25 pm - 10:25 pm
SEA
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ICN
18h 00m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
6:40 am - 10:20 am
ICN
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SEA
19h 40m
1 stop
$883Cathay Pacific
Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 15
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:25 pm - 12:25 am
SEA
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ICN
20h 00m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
6:40 am - 10:20 am
ICN
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SEA
19h 40m
1 stop
$888Cathay Pacific
Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 14
Japan Airlines Logo
1:15 pm - 10:40 am
SEA
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GMP
29h 25m
1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:35 am
GMP
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SEA
18h 35m
1 stop
$1,155Japan Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
Japan Airlines Logo
1:15 pm - 10:40 am
SEA
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GMP
29h 25m
1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 3:58 pm
GMP
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SEA
23h 58m
2 stops
$1,170Japan Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 31
EVA Air Logo
1:30 am - 6:10 pm
SEA
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GMP
24h 40m
1 stop
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1:50 pm - 6:30 pm
GMP
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SEA
20h 40m
1 stop
$1,184EVA Air
Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 26
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12:30 am - 12:50 pm
SEA
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GMP
20h 20m
1 stop
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1:50 pm - 7:40 pm
GMP
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SEA
21h 50m
1 stop
$1,222EVA Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Seattle to Seoul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Seattle to Seoul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Seattle to Seoul?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Seattle to Seoul departing in August.

What is the cheapest Seattle to Seoul flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Seattle to Seoul costs $755 on the route between Seattle (SEA) and Incheon Intl Airport (ICN). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seattle to Seoul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Seattle to Seoul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Seattle to Seoul, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Seoul back to Seattle, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Seoul?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to Seoul, 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 Seattle to Seoul is January, where tickets cost $333 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $6,931 and $2,334 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Seattle to Seoul?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,182, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Seattle to Seoul?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to Seoul, 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 the flight from Seattle to Seoul, you should book around 9 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Seattle to Seoul

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Korean Air and ICN

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

John Walton

John Walton

Expert on Asiana Airlines

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SEA

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$363
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Seattle to Seoul Incheon Airport

When to book flights from Seattle to Seoul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seattle to Seoul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Seattle to Seoul: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Seattle to Seoul 
AngelitaFlew with Korean Air
SEA
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ICN
Mar 2026
Get an earliest flight as possible because of less traffic
AvikFlew with Delta
SEA
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ICN
Dec 2025
Pack food I guess , especially if traveling with little Kids
lizFlew with Asiana Airlines
SEA
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ICN
May 2024
Do try to snooze on long haul flights, bring a good book to read, choose an aisle seat.

FAQs for booking flights from Seattle to Seoul

  • Will I need a visa to travel from Seattle to Seoul?

    U.S. citizens traveling from Seattle to Seoul for tourism or business purposes can enter South Korea without a visa for up to 90 days. This is valid as long as the purpose of the visit is not to engage in paid work or long-term employment. Visa requirements can change over time, so it is essential to verify the current visa policy before traveling.

  • What are some good ways to get to downtown Seoul from Incheon International Airport?

    One choice would be to take the bus offered by Seoul Bus, which makes the trip in around 1h 14min, with buses leaving every hour or so. There is also a train operated by AREX that makes this trip in about 1 hour, with trains leaving every 15 minutes or so.

  • Which airport should I choose for my flight to Seoul?

    Incheon International Airport is by far the larger of the two airports and serves as a hub for over 80 airlines that are both domestic and international. If you do plan on traveling somewhere else in Korea after your flight to Seoul, Gimpo International Airport can make a much better choice since this airport focuses heavily on domestic travel to places like Busan, Daegu, and Jeju Island.

  • What are some of the amenities at Seattle Tacoma International Airport for passengers with limited mobility?

    Some features this airport offers include visual paging boards and assistive listening devices for individuals with hearing impairments. The airport features accessible restrooms equipped with spacious stalls, grab bars, and accessible sinks. There are tactile maps and wayfinding signage with braille that are available throughout the airport to assist passengers with visual impairments in navigating the terminals.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Seattle to Seoul?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seattle to Seoul was $363 for a one-way ticket and $879 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Seattle and Seoul?

    Yes

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Seattle to Seoul?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Seattle to Seoul flight route: Japan Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Asiana Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Seattle to Seoul?

    The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Seattle to Seoul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Seattle to Seoul?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Seattle and Seoul, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Seattle to Seoul?

    There are nonstop flights from Seattle to Seoul on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Seattle to Seoul, Korean Air or Asiana Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Seattle to Seoul are Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. With an average price for the route of $903 and an overall rating of 8.4, Korean Air is the most popular choice. Asiana Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $870 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Seattle to Seoul?

    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 Seattle to Seoul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Seattle to Seoul?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Seattle to Seoul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Seoul with an airline and back to Seattle with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Seattle to Seoul?

    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 to Seoul from Seattle up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Seattle to Seoul

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $486 or less one-way and $898 or less round-trip.
  • If you plan on taking one of the nonstop flights offered by Delta Airlines between Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Incheon International Airport (ICN), there is a Delta Sky Club Lounge in Terminal A of Seattle Tacoma International Airport.
  • When flying on Delta Airlines to Seoul in first class, you get priority check-in and security clearance on the ground in Seattle as well as priority boarding. In the air, you get gourmet meals, large and comfortable seats, a dedicated flight attendant, and an entertainment system at your seat.
  • If you want a great way to get from the center of Seattle to Seattle Tacoma International Airport, consider the buses offered by King County Metro that make this trip in roughly 45 minutes. Sound Transit also offers its 1-Line that makes the trip in about 33 minutes.
  • Kids from 5 to 11 years old traveling alone on Korean Air will have a dedicated staff member that will assist them during every step of their trip. They will also have a dedicated crew member that will look after them on the flight and, on long flights such as this, the airline offers their Flying Mom service.
  • Turkish Airlines makes a good choice for a sustainable airline on this route. They continuously invest in modern and fuel-efficient aircraft, such as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350. They have implemented renewable energy projects to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. They have also participated in carbon offset programs, supporting projects that reduce or offset CO2 emissions.

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