Flying from Washington DC to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN): What you need to know
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is Washington DC's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) taking off from here.
Seoul is 14 hours ahead of Washington DC. Seoul Incheon International Airport is located in Seoul, which follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Washington DC to ICN.
April is a busy month for travelling. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Fourth of July, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Washington DC to ICN that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DCA and ICN include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
DCA is about 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Washington DC to Seoul Incheon International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:
Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can book a direct Washington DC to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) plane ticket with departures from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Work out whether leaving from IAD works best for your plans.
Board your direct flight from Washington DC to ICN with Korean Air. This is one of the top airlines that operates this route out of IAD.
Korean Air attracts the most bookings on the IAD to ICN route.
Korean Air is the most punctual carrier operating flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Seoul Incheon International Airport.
Break up your flight from Washington DC to Seoul Incheon International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and ICN include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
You can get to IAD from the centre of Washington DC in approximately 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Washington DC to ICN flight? Kick back in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
74% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
You can reserve a plane ticket from Washington DC to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) with a stop or two leaving from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI). These are some of the most popular stopovers between BWI and ICN:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
BWI is roughly 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 40 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Seoul Incheon International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Baltimore Washington International Airport and head to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance rating of BWI is 77%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights from this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Have a late flight from Washington DC to Seoul Incheon International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near ICN and be in snooze mode sooner:
Travel at your own pace with a Seoul Incheon International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and discover more of Seoul and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Seoul Incheon International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Central Seoul is around 48 kilometres from Seoul Incheon International Airport and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Currently, 433 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Seoul Incheon International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 893 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Washington DC to ICN, book your plane ticket six months before your departure date.
November is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Washington DC to Seoul Incheon International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
September is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), while February is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Seoul based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Washington DC to ICN plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Seoul Incheon International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Seoul
After booking your flight from Washington DC to Seoul Incheon International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Seoul:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are major attractions which should be on any good Seoul itinerary.
Explore more of South Korea
You've done Seoul, now it's time to explore more of South Korea. Journey around 257 kilometres southeast to Daegu to tick off its top attractions. From Modern Art Statue to Jung-gu District and Alive Aquarium Daegu, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 153 kilometres southeast of Seoul, Daejeon is another favourite stop in South Korea. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to National Science Museum, Temi Park and Yuseong Hot Springs.