Flying from Seattle to Seoul: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Seattle to Seoul. Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Seattle Lake Union SPB Airport (LKE) are the main airports in Seattle.
Step off your plane in Seoul at Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
Jump on a direct Seattle to Seoul flight and you'll be flying for an average of 11 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9, which is 17 hours ahead of Seattle.
The busiest route for flights from Seattle to Seoul is Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Incheon International Airport (ICN). There are 24 services that connect these two airports each week.
For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your Seattle to Seoul flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Seoul
Score cheap Seattle to Seoul flights by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time for picking up a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Seattle to Seoul is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' Seattle to Seoul flights.
Flying from Seattle
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Seattle to Seoul, you can leave from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Fly from SEA to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in one seamless journey.
There's a good selection of airlines that offer direct Seattle to Seoul plane tickets out of SEA. Take off with any of these:
We make it easy to find a Seattle to Seoul flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Seattle to Seoul? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Seattle / Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SEA make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Arriving in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Incheon International Airport (ICN) is approximately 48 kilometres from central Seoul. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 1 hour 5 minutes.
It usually takes 50 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Seoul. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Incheon International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and explore beyond Seoul's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Incheon International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
After your flight from Seattle to Seoul has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Seoul is approximately 18 kilometres from Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
Public transport will get you there in around 35 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to GMP. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Seattle to Seoul:
GOGO Rent a Car, Gogo Rental Car Seoul and Hi Rent A Car make collecting a Gimpo International Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride one week before your arrival at GMP can get you a lower rate.
Best time to go to Seoul
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Seattle to Seoul. August is the busiest month to travel to Seoul. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in March.
Lock in a Seattle to Seoul ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Seoul to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Seattle to Seoul in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Seoul
Start your Seoul trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Seoul, browse our range of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are must-visits when exploring Seoul.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many places in South Korea waiting to be explored once you've seen Seoul. Around 338 kilometres to the southeast, top sights here include Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Oryukdo Skywalk.
Incheon is another sought-after destination in South Korea and is around 27 kilometres southwest of Seoul. No journey is complete without a visit to Songdo Central Park, Songdo Hanok Village and Wolmi Theme Park.