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$413 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Seoul

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Cheapest round-trip
$861
Overall average: $1,393
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/3Tue 3/10
DTW - ICN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,198
Typical prices: $1,247-$1,355
Delta
Mon 2/16Mon 2/23
DTW - ICN • Non-stop
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Delta offers free messaging on international flights.
Consider an airport hotel for early DTW departures.
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Turkish Airlines
Cheapest • from $883 (round-trip)
Korean Air
Best reviews • 8.4 score
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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

Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
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6:14 pm - 4:20 pm
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ICN
32h 06m
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9:20 pm - 4:40 am
ICN
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DTW
44h 20m
2 stops
$861Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 10
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5:09 am - 5:40 am
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ICN
34h 31m
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9:20 pm - 4:40 am
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44h 20m
2 stops
$869Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 10
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5:09 am - 5:40 am
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ICN
34h 31m
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9:20 pm - 4:40 am
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DTW
44h 20m
2 stops
$870Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 9
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8:05 pm - 6:20 pm
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ICN
32h 15m
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12:10 am - 7:10 pm
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32h 00m
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$883Turkish Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
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8:05 pm - 9:05 am
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ICN
23h 00m
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12:10 am - 7:10 pm
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DTW
32h 00m
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$901Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, May 12
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8:50 pm - 5:40 pm
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31h 50m
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11:20 pm - 6:45 pm
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32h 25m
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$905Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Sun, Mar 1
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8:05 pm - 6:20 pm
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ICN
32h 15m
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12:10 am - 6:10 pm
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32h 00m
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$922Turkish Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
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2:11 pm - 10:55 am
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30h 44m
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7:40 pm - 12:32 pm
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29h 52m
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$1,212Japan Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, May 12
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8:24 am - 10:45 am
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37h 21m
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7:55 am - 11:20 pm
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28h 25m
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$1,218Japan Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 11
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31h 26m
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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.

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 $1,198 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, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Detroit to Seoul. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays 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 January, where tickets cost $1,279 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,949 and $1,883 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 $1,368 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% 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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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$413
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit to Seoul Incheon Airport

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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seoul was $402 for a one-way ticket and $861 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Seoul?

    Only Air Canada offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Seoul flight route.

  • 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, Star Alliance, 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, Korean Air or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Seoul are Korean Air and Delta. With an average price for the route of $2,321 and an overall rating of 8.4, Korean Air is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,603 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 $955 or less one-way and $1,441 or less round-trip.

Reviews of the top 5 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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8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1188 reviews
8.5Boarding
8.3Comfort
8.7Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.1Food
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Never had a flight delay issue with Korean Air, that's why I always go with this airline.

10.0 ExcellentOmer, Nov 2025
MNL - ICN
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Never had a flight delay issue with Korean Air, that's why I always go with this airline.

Flight crew were very attentive and made this trip a pleasure. Plus the fact that this our first time flying business class.

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

The flight was comfortable and uneventful, which is what I desire

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

My flight out of Baton Rouge to Atlanta was delayed by a half hour. This got us into Atlanta airport 30 minutes late. I ran through the airport to get to my connecting flight. As I approached the boarding gate, I saw the boarding door was still open and a passenger was being checked in. But when I got to the gate, the boarding agent told me they had already given away my seat and there were no empty seats on that flight. So I had to take a later flight. That has never happened to me before. Very frustrating.

Connection through Atlanta was difficult. Mechanical issue on plane caused a two hour delay. New gate was a mile away.

No WiFi. Comfort plus should have alcohol provided, crew only offered water or tea. Who the heck wants tea?

The flight was delayed and oversold. I volunteered to give up my seat for compensation. Thinking I could get a good night's sleep instead of arriving home at 2 am. It took over an hour to get the new reservation confirmed, three different gate attendants, and two red coats. It took even longer to confirm the overnight hotel, and when I arrived, the line was 45 minutes long, with two people checking in, and at least 15 people slowly, very slowly—no food except frozen convenience food, no coupon for food from airlines. Slept, headed back to the airport, and that flight had an equipment change and a gate change just as they were about to board. It took an additional hour to board as they cleaned the plane from storage.

My, Syed Zawar Hussein Shirazi frequently flyer membership number was not included on my boarding pass from O’Hare to Istanbul despite my reminder to the attendant at check in. Further she forgot to give me my boarding pass form Istanbul to Lahore and she needs to improve her customer service, please 🙏

Everything about that day was great I was happy with how things went as a first time traveling with the airline thank you for all that you’ve doing by taking us there to our various destinations thanks.

They oversold the tickets by one which was my ticket so I didn’t have a ticket till last second

Not good. I was supposed to be in Mint but got in economy class

Service was slow and checked bag was off last evening when flying business

Turkish Airline canceled our tickets in the very last minute, with our luggage and everything else, all prepared and good to go. It’s clear that they sold the tickets for better money to someone else. Bad, Bad, Bad business!!!

Awful seating. Bad food. Staff only have one bottle of water and no cans.

it was like a banya -so hot... They did provide a great experience with special food. one toilet broke midflight In general it was a peaceful and relaxing flight - for business class it was good.

Chicago to Istanbul was a much better experience than I expected since I’m more accustomed to Qatar Airways business class. The business lounge in the Istanbul airport was amazing - loved the lockers and phone charging stations, and the bathroom was a spa experience in itself. The onward leg from Istanbul to Karachi was utterly disappointing. Terrible plane, and I felt like I was in economy - the seats don’t come near to lying flat and the food was mediocre. What a sad downgrade - it isn’t as though the ticket on that leg was cheaper. So, on that front, there’s no contest with Qatar airways.

Second leg of Turkish Airline with Indigo is disaster for following reason. 1) You have to carry your cabin bags through ladder to boeing 777 because it was parked somewhere in parking lot and was not given a gate to board passengers and this seems to be people traveling to and fro from those flights and is not issue with flight itself. 2) I choose non vegetarian food on Turkish portal way ahead of checkin to entire trip, However the Indigo flight gave me random veg food saying they code veg food code from Turkish. 3) Indigo did not served any alcoholic beverages stating some weird reason which is non nonsensical. 4)Indigo have TV screens in front of you but it displays nothing except "Welcome Onboard" with annoying white black ground in dark flight. This is the most stupidest and annoying part because you are held hostage for 7 hours and only thing you could do is stare back at white screen which does not have entertainment package or even flight tracker. Such a shame.

The plane was experiencing problems with the HVAC system, it was very cold in the front of the plane and very hot in the back.

My flight to London from Philadelphia was cancelled due to weather.

The attendants were kind and helpful. A sugar-free drink would have been very welcome.

Pilot navigated severe weather/snow storm with skill. Described his intentions clearly

one crew said "he" didn't serve double alcohol drinks for travelers in exit rows. crew on prior flight did. Is this a AA rule, and the prior crew was being nice? Also, I think we deserve more than a 25% refund for losing first class seats when rescheduling a flight due to weather

It was a little concerning to hear the ground crew arguing with the flight crew over baggage space. Instead of taking them and checking them, they started checking for space in the first class cabin moving items around like the flight crew didn't know what they were doing. I was embarrassed for them.

2 hour delay due to equipment failure. No updates via the app and airport screens (which continued to show a departure time in the past). AA eventually switched planes and the new plane was not catered or cleaned correctly.

I booked an aisle seat and was given a middle. At 6'4" 230lbs, it is not ideal to fly in the middle row for myself and passengers.

Trip delayed for 2 hours because of rain. We boarded and have to get down the flight and reboard again.

The aircraft had several problems - from excess fuel to non operational ac. Two hours of delay in Chicago could have been avoided with proper planning and aircraft maintenance.

The plane was delayed substantially due to a mechanical problem, that being said, the airline was very fair with providing a meal coupon for us. I would rather arrive late on a mechanically sound plane than the alternative. The food served in the plane was just awful, however and I recommend a new catering company.

I waiting for 2 hrs to retrieve my luggage. Didn't get home till 3am.

The flight left late and I didn’t get a glass of bubbly upon boarding (which I’m used to when booking business class on other flights), but otherwise it was a pleasant flight with lovely, helpful crew members and I enjoyed my meal.

Flight cancellations, delays, mass confusion and disorganization! That’s Air Canada for you, nothing new. I would have chosen a different airline if it were an option, and Air Canada continues to prove they don’t care about their customers.

everything was fine. but paying for 1 piece of check-in luggage and denying passengers to board with carry-on luggage which by air line's standards does not fit is not acceptable. when one travels for a longer time one needs to have some essentials

Couldn't fit knees, only 1 toilet working, didn't get anything to drink cause the stewards were not able to get to us

Flight was canceled for a reason they knew hours before but did not mention. Next the gate chnage from 37 to 38 at least 10 times. Ridiculous.

The flight from SFO to YVR was delayed and my bag did not make it to my next flight from YVR to SYD. It took almost 3 days after I landed to get my bag and when I got it, it was filled with dust

Our biggest complaint about Air Canada is that if you don’t like your seat during check-in, there’s a fee to move elsewhere. On our flight from YUL to FFL, we were charged to change seats—just regular seats. What’s maddening is that the plane wasn’t even full; there were even a few people sleeping in the middle row sections (entire rows, completely empty), using them as beds. In my opinion, charging passengers for seat changes is a cash grab by Air Canada. They are definitely not the airline they were back in the day. I suppose they need to gouge the consumer now that they pay their attendants while on ground. One out of 10.

Nothing specific. Cabin temperature was too high for some reason.

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