Question 1

Are there nonstop flights to South Korea?

Accepted Answer

There are several nonstop flights to South Korea from US cities like Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, Honolulu, Chicago, New York and other major cities, but only if you’re traveling to Seoul. Flying to other areas in Korea from the US will involve at least one stop, with common layover points including Seoul, Taipei and Hong Kong.

Question 2

Is a visa necessary to visit South Korea?

Accepted Answer

United States citizens can visit South Korea for up to 90 days without a visa; however, you must present a passport that’s valid for the entire duration of your stay when you arrive in South Korea.

Question 3

Where should I fly into South Korea to be convenient to Japan?

Accepted Answer

If you’ll be traveling on to Japan after spending time in South Korea, flying to Busan will set you up for a convenient onward flight. Busan is located on the southern coast of South Korea and is located only 519 mi away from Japan. Flights between Busan and Fukuoka are generally less than 1h long and operate via Air Busan, Korean Air and Jeju Air.

Question 4

Which Seoul airport should I fly into?

Accepted Answer

There are two large airports in Seoul: Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) and Gimpo Airport (GMP). Incheon is a little further away from Seoul than Gimpo, but you’re unlikely to find a flight from the United States that arrives in Gimpo, often making it the only choice unless you’re making a stop between the US and South Korea.

Question 5

Which nearby cities are accessible to visitors arriving at the Gimpo International Airport (GMP) in South Korea?

Accepted Answer

Travelers are able to explore a few additional sites close to GMP Airport. You can take a taxi, hire a car, or take public transit from the GMP Airport to the adjacent cities of Bucheon, Gwangmyeong, Goyang, and Incheon. Each of the aforementioned cities' central business districts are fewer than 19 miles from GMP.

Question 6

If I want to be close to sporting events in South Korea, which airport should I use as my arrival point?

Accepted Answer

When visiting South Korea, American sports enthusiasts should think about flying into Gimhae International Airport (PUS). Busan Asiad Main Stadium, Gudeok Stadium, and Sajik Baseball Stadium are stadiums close to PUS that hosts international and domestic sporting events, particularly on weekends.

Question 7

Are there any specific services or rules for bringing pets on the flight to KR0 from USO?

Accepted Answer

Yes. When traveling to South Korea on the USO-KR0 route, passengers do not need to worry about the security of their dogs. The majority of US airports, like Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and JFK, that provide USA-South Korea flights permit visitors to enter the airport with their pets.

Question 8

Which airport in the northwest of the United States has the most visitors going to South Korea?

Accepted Answer

The majority of Americans traveling from the country's northwest to South Korea prefer to fly through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Unfortunately, there are currently no direct flights connecting SEA with KR0. Passengers can only take indirect flights.

Question 9

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to South Korea?

Accepted Answer

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 the United States to South Korea. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/South-Korea-KR0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United States to South Korea?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to South Korea is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/South-Korea-KR0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United States to South Korea?

Accepted Answer

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 from the United States to South Korea with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/South-Korea-KR0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United States to South Korea?

Accepted Answer

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 from the United States to South Korea up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/South-Korea-KR0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

Which airlines fly most frequently to South Korea?

Accepted Answer

United States and South Korea are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Korean Air (163 flights per week), Delta (146 flights per week), and Asiana Airlines (78 flights per week).

Question 14

How many airports are there in South Korea?

Accepted Answer

There are 13 airports in South Korea. The busiest airport is Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN), with 55% of all flights arriving there.

Question 15

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in South Korea?

Accepted Answer

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in South Korea is Incheon Intl Airport (ICN), with an average flight price of $506.

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly to South Korea?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to South Korea is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $529. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where round-trip prices are $734 on average.

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Korea?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to South Korea is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $833 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Korea is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $912.

Question 18

What is the cheapest flight to South Korea?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to South Korea from the United States found in the last 72 hours was to Incheon Intl Airport, at $449 round-trip. The most popular route is Atlanta (ATL) to Incheon Intl Airport (ICN) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $449.

Question 19

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to South Korea?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to South Korea is February, when tickets cost $1,093 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,664 and $1,642 respectively.

Question 20

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to South Korea?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from the United States to South Korea, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Question 21

How many cities have direct flights to South Korea?

Accepted Answer

From the United States, there are direct flights to South Korea from 14 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Los Angeles, with 186 direct flights each week.

Question 22

How many direct flights to South Korea are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 101 direct flights from within United States to South Korea every day. Most flights (50%) depart in the morning.

Question 23

How many direct flights to South Korea are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 703 direct flights from within United States to South Korea. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 24

How long is the flight to South Korea?

Accepted Answer

An average nonstop flight from the United States to South Korea takes 17h 37m, covering a distance of 6558 miles. The shortest route is Honolulu (HNL) to Incheon Intl Airport (ICN) with an average flight time of 9h 40m.

Question 25

How many long-haul flights are there to South Korea each week?

Accepted Answer

There are not any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to South Korea. Instead, there are 703 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Los Angeles.

Question 26

What are the most popular destinations in South Korea?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Seoul (100% of total searches to South Korea). The next most popular destination is Busan (0%).

Question 27

How much is a flight to South Korea?

Accepted Answer

A flight to South Korea costs $715 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $229 for the route Honolulu (HNL) to Incheon Intl Airport (ICN). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Los Angeles to Seoul which costs $752 on average, and San Francisco to Seoul, which costs $762 on average.

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