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Cheapest round-trip
$922
Typical prices: $1,391-$1,800
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Wed 9/9Tue 9/29
DTW - ICN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,537
Typical prices: $1,391-$1,800
Delta
Thu 9/3Thu 9/10
DTW - ICN • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Seoul (DTW-SEL)

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

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 29
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6:10 pm - 6:45 pm
DTW
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ICN
35h 35m
1 stop
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8:45 pm - 4:40 pm
ICN
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DTW
32h 55m
1 stop
$922WestJet
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 29
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6:10 pm - 6:45 pm
DTW
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ICN
35h 35m
1 stop
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8:45 pm - 4:40 pm
ICN
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DTW
32h 55m
1 stop
$925WestJet
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 9
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6:10 pm - 6:45 pm
DTW
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ICN
35h 35m
1 stop
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7:15 pm - 4:55 am
ICN
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DTW
22h 40m
2 stops
$926Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 25
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6:00 am - 3:45 pm
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ICN
20h 45m
1 stop
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6:50 pm - 11:38 pm
ICN
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DTW
17h 48m
1 stop
$1,263American Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8
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9:10 pm - 4:25 pm
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ICN
29h 15m
2 stops
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6:50 pm - 11:52 pm
ICN
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DTW
19h 02m
1 stop
$1,267American Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 25
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9:24 pm - 3:45 pm
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ICN
29h 21m
2 stops
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6:50 pm - 11:38 pm
ICN
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DTW
17h 48m
1 stop
$1,267American Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10
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12:25 pm - 4:25 pm
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ICN
15h 00mnonstop
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10:15 am - 10:15 am
ICN
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DTW
13h 00mnonstop
$1,537Delta
Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16
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12:25 pm - 4:25 pm
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ICN
15h 00mnonstop
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10:15 am - 10:15 am
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DTW
13h 00mnonstop
$1,537Delta
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Oct 26
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6:20 am - 2:10 pm
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ICN
18h 50m
1 stop
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9:35 am - 9:26 am
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DTW
12h 51mnonstop
$1,820Korean Air
Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30
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8:25 am - 3:55 pm
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ICN
18h 30m
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10:15 am - 10:15 am
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$1,845Korean Air
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Seoul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seoul departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Seoul from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually cost between $1,765 and $2,379 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $922 on WestJet (Sep 9-Sep 29).

What is the cheapest Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seoul flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seoul costs $1,281 on the route between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Incheon Intl Airport (ICN). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Seoul on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Detroit to Seoul. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seoul?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seoul is February, where tickets cost $1,279 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,837 and $1,767 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,736 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seoul, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Seoul

 
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July

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$404
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Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Seoul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Seoul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Seoul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seoul?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seoul was $404 for a one-way ticket and $922 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Detroit and on arrival in Seoul.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Seoul?

    When flying out of Detroit you will be using Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. You will be landing at one of these airports: Seoul Gimpo Intl or Incheon Intl.

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

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Seoul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Seoul?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Seoul, Delta or Air Canada?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Seoul are Delta and Air Canada. With an average price for the route of $1,692 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. Air Canada is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,317 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit 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 Detroit to Seoul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Seoul from Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seoul

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $855 or less one-way and $1,638 or less round-trip.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Detroit to Seoul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Seoul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Korean AirOverall score based on 1221 reviews
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8.3Comfort
8.7Crew
8.5Boarding
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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 2025
SEA - 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.

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

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!

Stingy on the drinks - 15 hour direct flight and could barely get attention for some water

Not many people, so you can lay down on two seats

I like it when the plane have waited for passengers like us who are trying to catch the plane. Detroit was my mom's port of entry we spent too much time looking for our luggages at baggage claim which no problem. But then the problem occur after the immigration when the homeland security agents forgot to give us our passports which it took so long to find them and I was very anxious because we might not be able to catch our flights but luckily the plane to knoxville still sitting there and waiting for us. Praise the Lord for everything.

Due to technical difficulties the flight was delayed but we were kept informed and still made it on time to our connecting flight Crew was very attentive and helpful

Staff is friendly and helpful but flight was delayed by one hour from Detroit, making for tight window in Toronto to clear Canada Customs and pass through security screening in order to get to connecting flight on time.

Chaotic boarding at these gates, multiple gates squeezed in at the very end of a concourse, behind a restaurant. Agents gave up on boarding by individual zones. Flight itself was uneventful, which is all we hope for any more.

Weather in Atlanta necessitated an hour's hold on the tarmac before we could leave Detroit. The plane was packed, and I expected some surliness. But no! The crew was fantastic (jovial even!), responsive to people's needs, and kept us informed. Consequently, the passengers took the delay in stride, and what could have been an ugly situation turned out to be no more than a minor inconvenience. The crew were the stars here.

The flight was mostly smooth and direct (although it was 2 hours late). The glow of the flight attendant’s phone was annoying as I tried to sleep on this midnight flight.

Everything about this flight was good except for the very end when I reached my destination. Everyone from the tune to the wheelchair escorts were great with the case were great but I miss you with people at the check in this at the very end. I need help from the chicken desk because I forgot my pillow on the plane The female worker at the chicken desk said that they found my pillow and she was going to retrieve it for me. She left a 30 minutes without any update and her so she saw me walking back and forth waiting for her and they didn't even bother calling her or radioing her for any updates. They were busy because they were behind schedule and they were overwhelmed but thanks because at least glanced me and try to give me an update just a quick radio check or phone call. I don't care about the pillow but if you tell me to wait, I waited for at least half an hour before I said something and I just left because they wouldn't bother talking to me so I could, so everything's going in the review. I took pictures of the two men that were left working at the check-in counter. The totally ignored me despite the signals I've been giving them. I don't see any offers in the kayak review to add pictures or screenshots so I'm going to post another review I don't know their name but I'm pretty sure Delta will find other names when they see the review. Google with pictures. There was another guy at the chicken counter bring an orange workers vest who finally left after telling me that the girl that was retrieving my pillow is working the gates now. That would have been if they just told me that's what happened. But I had no update. Make me wait for nothing. Thank you Delta airlines!

Crew was real good, flight was smooth and came in early.

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

Free & relatively fast Wi-Fi. Would've liked a wider drink selection.

Smooth flight. Left on time, and got in 15 minutes early. Onboard video was great

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

The passenger in front of of me reclined their seat back all the way the entire flight. Their headrest was in my face the entire flight! I barely had room for the little plastic cup of water to fit on my tray table; can you make the seats and space between the rows any smaller??? You can’t even get up to use the restroom! Worst flight I’ve had in a very long time!

I was on a small regional flight from Detroit to Philadelphia. When we landed the outside cruise needed to turn something off with the engine, which took quite a long time. Then, when they allowed us to get off the plane it was outside. They took their time, unloading all the luggage and waited till they unloaded all the luggage before they brought it over to us. It was 9 o’clock at night freezing cold out, and there was no proactive hustle to try to get people their luggage. It was really one of the worst experiences I think I’ve ever had with American until a manager came over. I don’t think they were going to even consider pulling the luggage over to the people that had been waiting outside for at least 10 minutes in the freezing cold.

It was a good trip. Flight Attendants were friendly and responsive.

They should have allowed for extra time to de-ice the plane before boarding passengers. This delayed us about 10-15 mins after we boarded. Overall experience was fine. Crew was friendly and on top of everything. We didn’t have any issues during the flight.

The trip was very smooth and they provided great customer service

Everything was excellent. I loved my flight Thank you so much 😊

It was on time, which is always a good thing. There wasn’t any food hence my okay rating.

It was a crazy day with a lot of delays and gate changes. Not a huge fan of the Charlotte hub at all.

We have been delayed and postponed 2days and nights…and still do not have our flight until tomorrow..

American Airlines is awful!! Will never fly with them again. Connection flight left early leaving 22 people in Charlotte with no way to get to Key West for 24 hours. Would not provide hotel or any other accommodations. Bags were delayed two days.

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