Travelling from Seattle to Seoul: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Seattle. Explore your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE) when booking your flight from Seattle to Seoul.
Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are Seoul's major entry points.
11 hours 53 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Seattle to Seoul. Based in the UTC+9 timezone, Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
With 54 weekly flights between the two airports, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from Seattle to Seoul with Delta Air Lines at 10:20. If you're keen to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from SEA to ICN is with Asiana Airlines at 14:20.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Seattle to Seoul.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you hold a passport from United States, you will need an ETA to visit South Korea. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Seattle to Seoul for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
You can catch a direct flight from Seattle to Seoul departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Begin your journey at SEA and end it at Incheon International Airport (ICN).
At SEA, there's a range of airlines offering direct flights from Seattle to Seoul, including:
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for flights from Seattle to Seoul leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Located around 23 kilometres from central Seattle, SEA can be reached in approximately 18 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 54 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Seoul or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Seattle to Seoul. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Seoul:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
With public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in about 23 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 11 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Seattle to Seoul? Kick back in a hotel near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport before your break officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Arriving in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Central Seoul is approximately 48 kilometres from Incheon International Airport (ICN). Journey times by car rental or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research before you go.
It typically takes 1 hour and 44 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Seattle to Seoul. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
If you're staying in Seoul's centre (or just can't wait to start exploring), the city is around 16 kilometres from Gimpo International Airport (GMP). See if you can spot any information desks to get directions after disembarking your flight from Seattle to Seoul.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable hotels where you can rest ahead of your adventure near GMP. Unwind after your flight from Seattle to Seoul at any of these well-located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Seoul
Rs119,246 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Seoul. A return flight starts from Rs207,104. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Seattle to Seoul if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
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Best time to go to Seoul
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Seattle to Seoul. July is the busiest month for a trip to Seoul. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Seattle to Seoul for August if you'd like to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Seoul to range from 19ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Seoul in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC on average.
More about Seoul
Start your Seoul trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Seoul, check out our selection of hotels including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are attractions you won't want to skip in Seoul.
Complete your Seoul trip with a car rental
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