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Wed, Jul 22
Washington, D.C. IADSeoul ICN
£352
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Fri, Jul 24
Washington, D.C. IADSeoul ICN
£352
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Wed, Jul 22
Washington, D.C. DCASeoul ICN
£416
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Mon, Jul 20
Washington, D.C. IADSeoul ICN
£531
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Wed, Jul 22
Washington, D.C. IADSeoul ICN
£531
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Washington, D.C. IADSeoul ICN
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Fri, Jul 24 – Mon, Jul 27
Washington, D.C. IADSeoul ICN
£1,005
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Fri, Jul 24 – Wed, Jul 29
Washington, D.C. IADSeoul ICN
£1,140
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Mon, Jul 20 – Fri, Jul 24
Washington, D.C. IADSeoul ICN
£1,145
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Fri, Jul 24 – Tue, Jul 28
Washington, D.C. IADSeoul ICN
£1,181
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Washington, D.C. IADSeoul ICN
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Washington, D.C. IADSeoul ICN
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How much do flights to Seoul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£352

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,169

Cheapest round-trip

£1,005

Average round-trip

£1,360

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Seoul airports to the city center

Fastest options: AREX Express Train (ICN), KTX (ICN). Best value: AREX All-Stop Train, airport limousine buses.

Seoul is served by two airports offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Incheon International Airport (ICN) lies 52 km west of central Seoul and handles most international flights. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is located 18 km west of the city center and primarily serves domestic routes along with some regional international flights. Transport options include express trains, metro lines, airport limousine buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Seoul?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

43 min

₩9,500; non-stop express service

every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to Seoul Station

58-66 min

₩4,150 – ₩4,750; varies by destination station

every 6–12 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

60-90 min

₩15,000 – ₩18,000; varies by route and destination

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to hotels

50-80 min

₩65,000 – ₩100,000; metered; toll fees extra

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

How to get from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Seoul?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-35 min

₩1,400 – ₩1,650; T-money card fare

every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)

quick and affordable

20-25 min

₩1,450 – ₩1,850; all-stop service only

every 6–12 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to KTX

30-60 min

₩7,000 – ₩9,000; varies by route

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Gangnam area

25-50 min

₩25,000 – ₩40,000; metered fare

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

Notes:

  • Prices in KRW (₩9,500 ≈ $7 USD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • T-money transportation cards are accepted on AREX All-Stop trains, Seoul Metro, and buses with discounted fares.
  • AREX Express Train requires a separate ticket and does not accept T-money cards.
  • Taxi fares are metered; expressway tolls are charged separately. Traffic can significantly affect journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Seoul

Depart from
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
Incheon International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
11185 km
Worth visiting
Changdeokgung Palace Complex, South Korea - N Seoul Tower - Songdo

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Seoul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Korean Air
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Korean Air
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Korean Air
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Korean Air
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Seoul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Korean AirKALKEYes
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
Asiana AirlinesAAROZYes
Air CanadaACAACYes
United AirlinesUALUANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Seoul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January1°C-5°C
February4°C-2°C
March11°C2°C
April17°C7°C
May22°C12°C
June27°C18°C
July29°C22°C
August29°C22°C
September26°C17°C
October19°C11°C
November11°C4°C
December2°C-3°C
Hottest Month
29°C
August
Coldest month
-5°C
January
Sunny days
292
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
17%
33°C24°C
18 Jul
86%
28°C23°C
Sunday
12 Jul
36%
36°C25°C
19 Jul
77%
33°C23°C
Monday
13 Jul
17%
36°C27°C
20 Jul
36%
34°C25°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
57%
33°C27°C
21 Jul
35°C26°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
89%
29°C24°C
22 Jul
34°C26°C
Thursday
16 Jul
64%
32°C24°C
23 Jul
36°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
35°C24°C
24 Jul
34°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Seoul. Book your trip to arrive at Incheon International, or Gimpo International. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Seoul is 11185 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Korean Air, Alaska Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Air Canada, and United Airlines. Washington, D.C. and Seoul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Seoul, consider visiting Changdeokgung Palace Complex, South Korea, N Seoul Tower, and Songdo.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Washington, D.C. to Seoul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Washington, D.C. and Seoul takes around 15 hours.
What is the flight distance between Washington, D.C. and Seoul?
The flight distance between Washington, D.C. and Seoul is 11185 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Washington, D.C. and Seoul?
Several carriers operate flights between Washington, D.C. and Seoul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Korean Air.
What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.
What are the most popular routes to and from Seoul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Seoul and London, Tokyo, Osaka, Bangkok, Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei, Los Angeles, Manchester, Jeju City, Shanghai, San Francisco, Okinawa Island, Fukuoka, Busan, Sapporo, Sydney, Bali, Cebu.
Which airports are there in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Trenton–Mercer, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional, Lancaster.
What airports are near Seoul?
The main airport in Seoul is Incheon International. It is also served by Daegu International, Cheongju International, Gunsan, Yangyang International, Wonju, Pyongyang International.
Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and Seoul?
Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Seoul with Korean Air, Alaska Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Air Canada, United Airlines.
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