Travelling 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 Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are the main airports in Seattle.
Touch down in Seoul at Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
Take a direct Seattle to Seoul flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 11 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9, which is 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
With 20 weekly flights between the two airports, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the most popular route. Board the first flight from Seattle to Seoul with Korean Air at 11:00. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the last flight from SEA to ICN is with Asiana Airlines at 14:30.
To ensure you make it on your Seattle to Seoul flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Seoul
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Schedule your trip for August. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on plane tickets from Seattle to Seoul. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Take off from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on a nonstop flight from Seattle to Seoul. From SEA, you can land directly at Incheon International Airport (ICN).
Top airlines that offer direct Seattle to Seoul plane tickets from SEA include:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Seattle to Seoul flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 18 kilometres from central Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Seattle to Seoul or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
81.27% of flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of SEA.
Arriving in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Central Seoul is approximately 48 kilometres from Incheon International Airport (ICN). How long it takes to drive there will vary depending on time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long 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:
Grab an Incheon International Airport rental car and explore Seoul and beyond with your own wheels. WECAR, Hi Rent A Car and Alamo are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Incheon International Airport about four weeks ahead of your Seattle to Seoul flight.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Central Seoul is approximately 16 kilometres from Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Step off your flight from Seattle to Seoul and then keep an eye out for any airport signs that'll help you reach the city centre.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Seattle to Seoul, settle in at a hotel close to GMP. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
GOGO Rent a Car, Gogo Rental Car Seoul and Hi Rent A Car make picking up a Gimpo International Airport rental car simple. These reliable suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Booking your ride one week ahead of your arrival at GMP will help you save.
Best time to go to Seoul
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Seattle to Seoul. July is the busiest month for a trip to Seoul. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
When booking your Seattle to Seoul tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Seattle to Seoul in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
More about Seoul
Start your Seoul trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Seattle to Seoul, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Seoul itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to N Seoul Tower.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of South Korea you should also see. About 322 kilometres south-east of Seoul, a visit to Busan will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple.
If you want to check out another great destination in South Korea, head for Incheon, about 56 kilometres west of Seoul. Lawn Square of Incheon International Airport, Yeongjong Sky City No.23 Park and 스카이72 GC 바다코스 are among the biggest draws.
