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Cheapest round-trip
$215
Typical prices: $277-$374
Hainan Airlines
Thu 11/22Wed 11/28
CAN - ICN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$297
Typical prices: $296-$397
China Southern
Fri 1/12Mon 1/15
CAN - ICN • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with China Southern, Asiana Airlines and Korean Air. Average duration is 3h 19m
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Cheapest • 25% average savings
Most popular
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 12 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 12% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $216 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 59m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Guangzhou to Seoul (CAN-SEL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Guangzhou to Seoul

Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 28
Hainan Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 8:15 pmCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-ICN Incheon Intl
22h 15m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
Hainan Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 11:50 amICN  Incheon Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
15h 30m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
$215Hainan Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 11
XiamenAir Logo
6:20 pm - 7:00 pmCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-ICN Incheon Intl
23h 40m1 stop Fuzhou
XiamenAir Logo
8:35 pm - 11:55 amICN  Incheon Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
16h 20m1 stop Fuzhou
$220XiamenAir
Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30
China Eastern Logo
6:55 am - 6:55 pmCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-ICN Incheon Intl
11h 00m1 stop Xi'an Xianyang
China Eastern Logo
8:30 am - 4:50 pmICN  Incheon Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
9h 20m1 stop Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
$224China Eastern
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30
China Eastern Logo
11:20 am - 10:45 pmCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-ICN Incheon Intl
10h 25m1 stop Kunming Changshui
China Eastern Logo
7:25 am - 5:00 pmICN  Incheon Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
10h 35m1 stop Kunming Changshui
$224China Eastern
Thu, Dec 17 - Thu, Dec 24
Air China Logo
9:30 am - 9:55 pmCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-ICN Incheon Intl
11h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
7:30 pm - 11:25 amICN  Incheon Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
16h 55m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
$246Air China
Thu, Dec 24 - Sun, Dec 27
Air China Logo
9:00 pm - 12:55 pmCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-ICN Incheon Intl
14h 55m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
Air China Logo
7:30 pm - 11:00 pmICN  Incheon Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
28h 30m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
$257Air China
Tue, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 15
China Southern Logo
10:55 am - 3:15 pmCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-ICN Incheon Intl
3h 20mnonstop
China Southern Logo
4:15 pm - 7:15 pmICN  Incheon Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
4h 00mnonstop
$297China Southern
Tue, Jan 19 - Wed, Jan 20
China Southern Logo
10:55 am - 3:15 pmCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-ICN Incheon Intl
3h 20mnonstop
China Southern Logo
4:15 pm - 7:15 pmICN  Incheon Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
4h 00mnonstop
$297China Southern
Wed, Apr 28 - Tue, May 4
Asiana Airlines Logo
1:15 am - 5:45 amCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-ICN Incheon Intl
3h 30mnonstop
Asiana Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 11:15 amICN  Incheon Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
3h 45mnonstop
$331Asiana Airlines
Fri, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 20
Asiana Airlines Logo
1:15 am - 5:45 amCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-ICN Incheon Intl
3h 30mnonstop
Asiana Airlines Logo
9:10 pm - 12:05 amICN  Incheon Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
3h 55mnonstop
$331Asiana Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Guangzhou to Seoul flights

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

Round-trip flights from Guangzhou to Seoul typically range from $277 to $374. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $215, on Hainan Airlines.

What is the cheapest Guangzhou to Seoul flight route?

Guangzhou (CAN) to Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport (GMP) is the cheapest Guangzhou to Seoul route, averaging $187 round-trip. Other Guangzhou to Seoul routes average $314, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Guangzhou to Seoul?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Guangzhou to Seoul. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Seoul?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Seoul at $277 round-trip.
•April ($397) and February ($387) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 43% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Guangzhou to Seoul the cheapest?

Flights from Guangzhou to Seoul are cheapest 12 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 28% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Guangzhou to Seoul

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

Robert Schrader

Expert on Korean Air

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.

Key details for Guangzhou to Seoul flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$113
Beat the crowds with an average 40% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 49% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Guangzhou to Incheon Intl Airport

When to book flights from Guangzhou to Seoul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Guangzhou to Seoul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Guangzhou to Seoul flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Guangzhou to Seoul?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Guangzhou to Seoul:

    • Earliest: departs at 1:15 am and lands at 4:34 am
    • Latest: departs at 5:30 pm and lands at 8:49 pm.

    The flight takes about 3h 19m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Guangzhou to Seoul?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Guangzhou to Seoul:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Guangzhou to Seoul?

    A nonstop flight from Guangzhou to Seoul takes 3h 19m, covering 1,269 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Guangzhou to Seoul?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Guangzhou to Seoul flight?

    Round-trip flights from Guangzhou to Seoul range from $277 to $374, with an average of $314 over the past 12 months. Anything below $277 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Guangzhou to Seoul flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $314 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Guangzhou to Seoul?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $216 round-trip via Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG), compared to $334 for nonstop.

  • How are flight departures from Guangzhou to Seoul spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Guangzhou to Seoul flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 16%.

  • How are flight prices from Guangzhou to Seoul looking right now?

    One-way fares from Guangzhou to Seoul are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $142, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available in Seoul?

    Since Seoul is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
    Near Incheon Intl Airport (ICN) — daily rates averaging $47:

    • WECAR
    • Wheego
    • Yesaway
    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

    Near Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport (GMP) — daily rates averaging $51:

    • Wheego
    • Yesaway
    • Hi Rent
    • Europcar
    • Cartago Rent A Car

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Guangzhou to Seoul?

    Flights from Guangzhou to Seoul usually depart from Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and may arrive at several airports in Seoul area, including Seoul Gimpo Intl (GMP) and Incheon Intl (ICN).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Guangzhou to Seoul pass through?

    One-stop flights from Guangzhou to Seoul most commonly connect through:

    • Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Jinan (TNA) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) - 14% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Guangzhou to Seoul?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Guangzhou to Seoul. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $294 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $332, a difference of $38.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Guangzhou to Seoul?

    3 airlines operate flights between Guangzhou and Seoul. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • China Southern
    • Asiana Airlines
    • Korean Air

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Guangzhou to Seoul?

    Flying via Jeju City (CJU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 59m, compared with 7h 42m via Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA) and 8h 05m via Beijing Capital (PEK).

  • What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Seoul?

    Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Guangzhou (Korean Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Seoul?

    Some of the most popular sights in Seoul are Dongdaemun Market and COEX Convention and Exhibition Center. These are among the most viewed places in Seoul on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Guangzhou to Seoul flights?

    Among airlines operating Guangzhou to Seoul flights:

    • Asiana Airlines: offers free seat selection
    • China Southern: offers free seat selection
    • Sichuan Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Guangzhou to Seoul flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Asiana Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • China Southern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Korean Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Guangzhou to Seoul flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $294, about $38 less than Monday fares (11% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 12 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 28% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Guangzhou to Seoul trip for March. Fares historically average $277 round-trip in that month - typically $120 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport (NKG) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $216 round-trip on this route - about $119 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, hotels close to the airport you're flying into can be a convenient option.

    Near Incheon Intl Airport

    • Grand Hyatt Incheon
    • Hotel Ora Incheon
    • Hotel Hu Incheon Airport

    Near Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport

    • Inter City Seoul
    • Hotel M Felice
    • The First Stay Hotel

More options for your flight from Guangzhou to Seoul

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