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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

Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Sep 13
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8:35 am - 9:35 pmDTW-ICN
24h 00m1 stop
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12:45 pm - 7:17 pmICN-DTW
19h 32m1 stop
Sun, Aug 24 - Mon, Sep 29
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8:35 am - 9:35 pmDTW-ICN
24h 00m1 stop
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7:15 am - 7:17 pmICN-DTW
25h 02m2 stops
Fri, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 25
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4:05 pm - 3:30 pmDTW-ICN
34h 25m1 stop
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5:25 pm - 12:24 amICN-DTW
19h 59m1 stop
$1,139American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 18 - Mon, Nov 3
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5:26 am - 3:30 pmDTW-ICN
21h 04m1 stop
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6:50 pm - 12:16 amICN-DTW
19h 26m1 stop
$1,143American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 23 - Wed, Oct 1
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8:35 pm - 4:05 pmDTW-ICN
54h 30m2 stops
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6:00 pm - 3:27 pmICN-DTW
34h 27m2 stops
$1,160Air Canada
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Mon, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 21
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8:05 pm - 9:05 amDTW-ICN
23h 00m1 stop
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10:45 am - 6:10 pmICN-DTW
45h 25m1 stop
$1,183Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Oct 18 - Tue, Nov 4
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8:35 pm - 4:05 pmDTW-ICN
30h 30m2 stops
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6:50 pm - 9:51 amICN-DTW
29h 01m2 stops
$1,187Air Canada
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Sun, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 6:20 pmDTW-ICN
32h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:10 am - 6:10 pmICN-DTW
32h 00m1 stop
$1,203Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 14
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12:30 pm - 4:25 pmDTW-ICN
14h 55mnonstop
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10:15 am - 10:15 amICN-DTW
13h 00mnonstop
$1,282Delta
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Sat, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 20
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12:05 pm - 4:30 pmDTW-ICN
15h 25mnonstop
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9:35 am - 8:40 amICN-DTW
13h 05mnonstop
$1,283Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Seoul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Delta

Delta One Suites feature sliding doors for privacy on select A350 and A330-900neo aircraft.


Delta offers free messaging on international flights with Wi-Fi, but browsing requires a package.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
Korean Air

Prestige Class offers direct aisle access and high privacy partitions on select aircraft.


Enjoy a multi-course dinner and on-demand snacks in Prestige Class on long-haul flights.

Read more about Korean Airby Robert Schrader
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DTW

For early departures, consider staying at an airport hotel offering parking deals and shuttle service to DTW.

Read more about DTWby Ramsey Qubein
ICN

Use the AREX Express train for a quick 40-minute ride from ICN to Seoul Station, avoiding costly taxis.

Read more about ICNby Robert Schrader
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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.

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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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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?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seoul.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seoul cost $1,278 and was between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Incheon Intl Airport (ICN). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $1,278.

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 Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday 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 September, where tickets cost $1,281 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,726 and $2,198 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 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $1,618 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 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$396
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
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 $396 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?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and Seoul.

  • 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 $2,532 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 $1,584 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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 $788 or less one-way and $1,568 or less round-trip.

Top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Seoul

 
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Korean AirOverall score based on 1088 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.1Food
8.5Boarding
8.3Comfort
8.7Crew
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Korean air has a little bit more seating space than Asiana air.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2025CRK - ICN
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Korean air has a little bit more seating space than Asiana air.

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

Unfortunately, there has been a boarding and departure delay. However, as usual, the flight arrived earlier than the scheduled. There has been a turbulence in-between, it’s unavoidable. I couldn’t complain them.

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

The delay in Korea was a pain and set us back a day. I have to give big props to Korean Air for setting up a hotel with dinner and transportation to and from the hotel. I also needed assistance with a wheelchair and they did an outstanding job.

The food on this flight from NRT to ICN was average. The staff were very friendly, but the flight took about 60 minutes longer than it should have because the pilot was only flying at 330mph instead of 500-550. Not sure what the reason is for that, but it meant for a much longer flight.

Flight delayed going to Korea. No free WiFi. Other than that everything else is were good. I would love to fly with Korea airline again

Food choice could be better, plus the crew can walk around and offer snacks and drinks. Also the air-conditioning onboard blows high speed, and very cold makes the trip uncomfortable.

long flights are difficult but the crew and amenities made it a very good experience

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

Great flight! Only complaint I had was that I didn’t get breakfast that morning because I don’t eat eggs for breakfast.. I ate an energy bar I bought in the airport which I had never done before. Otherwise, another great Delta flight!

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

My flight was 6 pm 6/6. Every hour they delayed it again - air condition issues then no pilot then the crew had worked too many hours and cancelled the flight at 11 pm. Sent customers to NJ a 45 minutes uber ride to a hotel. Had to be back by 5 am for a 7 am flight and again no pilot etc with another three hours of delays.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

The check in and bag drop off for Sky Priority members is slow. The Clear security was also slow - a TSA issue.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

Good overall flight. Excellent crew. Food options could be improved.

It was one of my worst flight ever. First they were changing the gate for at least 4 times, changing from gate D7 to D12 to D44. Considering the size of the Miami Airport, we are talking about long distance and the train at the airport was not working. Then the flight was delayed around one hour. Then finally we boarded into the plane and when everybody was seated, there was an announcement that there is an issue with one of the tire of the plane, so we all had to get out of the plane with our belongings, to replace the tire. So we had around 2.5-hour delay

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

The plane was probably full boarding was easy. We were able to check our carry-on luggage for free. It was a return flight through Philly to LA. Never saw a stewardess do a demonstration of emergency Procedures. I think my flight was pretty full

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious.

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious. this return flight not as tasty, but filling.

The flight was 2 hour delayed, otherwise everything was excellent. The delay was due to the hourly limit requirement so given that as a reason, I'm happy with the flight!

Weather delay for 2.5 hours followed by half hour crew delay, did not have ginger ale, uncomfortable seats

Flight was full, and would have preferred an aisle seat, but due to getting a late ticket ,the seat I had was adequate. The flight crew were very help full and hard working. Food and drink were excellent for the 11hr flight. Overall I was pleased with flight, and would recommend British Airways again.

So awful Unreliable Unfriendly Bad Mad Mean Smelly Hot Late Overbooked Understaffed Expensive Cramped Narcs If they were a fruit they’d be rotten durian

Flight was delayed but the real issue is how long we sat after boarding. Space very limited for an overnight flight and seatbacks didn’t recline so it was almost impossible to sleep.

The staff made sure I was comfortable, moved me to a better seat with more leg room

Easy boarding and comfortable seating were plusses. Enjoyed the experience and good service from the captain and crew. Many thanks...!

Somehow, my booking was under my preferred name instead of my legal name so they almost didn’t let me board the plane at LAX. This problem should have been notified to me when I was still in Toronto.

Great overall. Quick boarding, attentive staff - great experience in premium class.

When arriving over 2 hours early to check k in at Charlotte airport I was told I would have to check my carry on ? Apparently the flight was full and may not be room. I was not given a choice and the agent was quite unpleasant about it. I am a senior amd was not comfortable me having to worry about my bag being lost vut it didn’t seem to bother him. There were lots and lots of people of all ages in line when we boarded with carryons and most larger than mine .the rest of my journey was pleasant vut this was totally unacceptable.

The layover was 6 PLUS hours and we were only given a $15.00 voucher. We missed our first activity in Quebec due to the delay.

Miserable staff as it was a late/delayed flight and crew wasn’t in the best spirits. Completely understood as neither was most of the passengers. Still unacceptable l.

Or the greatest and it ended up picking us up from Chicago to Toronto not sure who was tesponsible for the 4 hr delay. United should have been properly prepared for a scheduled flight from Austin to Chicago and they were not.

It was a short flight, and no entertainment. That was not a problem for us, but there is no option for "not applicable". There was a bit of turbulence, so there was no food service.

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