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August 19 - August 27

Cheapest

CIT - Seoul

$556

$607

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July 14 - July 21

Earliest

CIT - Seoul

$486

$611

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October 15 - October 23

Best

CIT - Seoul

$544

$614

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October 16 - October 19

Best

CIT - Seoul

$558

$615

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October 21 - October 24

Best

CIT - Seoul

$557

$615

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October 9 - October 19

Best

CIT - Seoul

$529

$615

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October 19 - October 23

Best

CIT - Seoul

$557

$616

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October 19 - October 24

Best

CIT - Seoul

$555

$616

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September 11 - September 17

Best

CIT - Seoul

$527

$622

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October 22 - October 24

CIT - Seoul

$539

$634

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Insights for flights from Shymkent to Seoul

Fares for cheap flights from Shymkent to Seoul are typically $414–$514, with a median of $452. Right now, fares are near the typical level. Only about 7% of recent fares are classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a significant discount can be challenging for this route. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shymkent to Seoul? The most affordable months to fly are typically September, with a median fare of $322, and October, with a median of $323. August also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $352. These months present the best opportunities for travelers seeking lower prices.

Most itineraries for flights from Shymkent to Seoul connect at least once. Only about 9.3% of recent fares are for direct flights from Shymkent to Seoul. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, travelers can expect a typical journey with 2 stopovers.

A typical journey from Shymkent to Seoul takes approximately 15h 10m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route, as most flights involve at least one stopover to reach the destination.

The distance between Shymkent and Seoul is approximately 4798 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul route. This considerable distance typically necessitates longer travel times and often involves connecting flights to reach the destination.

How much is a round trip from Shymkent to Seoul

Regular price: $461 - $1,210

Prices for flights from Shymkent to Seoul are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 461 USD and 1210 USD. The current lowest deal is 582 USD with Air Astana, for travel from Oct 12-Oct 20.

now $582

Low $461

High $1,210

The cheapest time to fly from Shymkent to Seoul

The cheapest month to fly from CIT to SEL is September, with a median price of $322. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $2116. Generally, prices are lower from March to October.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $322

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,116

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Direct flights from Shymkent to Seoul

Nantucket Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shymkent to Seoul

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CIT - Seoul

Shymkent (CIT) - Seoul (ICN)

Nantucket Airlines

$605

$760

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CIT - Seoul

Shymkent (CIT) - Seoul (ICN)

Air Astana

$618

$966

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

CIT - Seoul

Shymkent (CIT) - Seoul (ICN)

Nantucket Airlines

$534

$661

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

CIT - Seoul

Shymkent (CIT) - Seoul (ICN)

Nantucket Airlines

$667

$661

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

CIT - Seoul

Shymkent (CIT) - Seoul (ICN)

Nantucket Airlines

$580

$716

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CIT - Seoul

Shymkent (CIT) - Seoul (ICN)

Nantucket Airlines

$533

$661

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shymkent to Seoul

2 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 23

$667 → $661

8 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 27

$556 → $607

3 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 19

$558 → $615

10%

3 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 24

$557 → $615

10%

Popular Airports to fly from Shymkent to Seoul

Shymkent - Seoul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares are near the typical level, with 7% of deals historically considered good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

September is cheapest at $322

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $322.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 15h 10m to Seoul

Flights from Shymkent to Seoul typically take 15 hours and 10 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Nantucket Airlines offers direct flights

Nantucket Airlines has offered direct flights from Shymkent to Seoul historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, about 0.7 times per day.

Shymkent main airports to depart from

Shymkent International (CIT)

Cheapest

Shymkent International Airport is a good option for flights from Shymkent to Seoul.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$582

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Incheon International Airport is a good option for flights from Shymkent to Seoul, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$582

Gimpo International (GMP)

Gimpo International Airport provides another arrival option for travelers flying from Shymkent to Seoul.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$652

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Cheongju International (CJJ)

Cheongju International Airport is a practical alternative for Seoul due to its proximity and international status.

📍 ~110 km from Seoul (reachable by express bus and rail services)

💸 Flights from ~$778

Gimhae International (PUS)

Cheapest

Gimhae International Airport is a major international gateway and a reliable alternative for flights to the region.

📍 ~320 km from Seoul (reachable by KTX high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$538

Daegu International (TAE)

Daegu International Airport offers a good selection of international regional flights and efficient terminal processing.

📍 ~240 km from Seoul (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$764

Wonju (WJU)

Wonju Airport is geographically the closest candidate airport to Seoul for specific domestic connections.

📍 ~90 km from Seoul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$833

Gwangju (KWJ)

Gwangju Airport is a major regional airport, an alternative for domestic travel if Seoul airports are at capacity.

📍 ~270 km from Seoul (reachable by KTX high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$727

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seoul

67% AI deal score

$8,945

From CIT

Elite

Dec 12

Seoul, South Korea

67% AI deal score

$8,981

From CIT

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Nov 18

Seoul, South Korea

67% AI deal score

$9,626

From CIT

Elite

Nov 14

Seoul, South Korea

67% AI deal score

$9,804

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

Historically, the best time to book flights from Shymkent to Seoul is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight was around $465. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw a slightly higher average price of $487. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out generally resulted in higher prices, averaging $657.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Shymkent to Seoul was considered to be $414 or less. The median price for this route was $452. Prices typically ranged up to $514 for the higher end of the market in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Shymkent to Seoul are September and October, with median prices of $322 and $323 respectively. August also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $352. The annual median price for this route was $452, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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