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Today’s best flight deals from Seoul to Busan

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Seoul to Busan

July 21 - July 22

Cheapest
Best

GMP - Busan

$74

$13

Round trip

July 20 - July 22

GMP - Busan

$74

$63

Round trip

July 20 - July 21

GMP - Busan

$74

$63

Round trip

September 16 - September 19

GMP - Busan

$76

$64

Round trip

July 20 - July 23

GMP - Busan

$74

$65

Round trip

July 12 - July 15

Earliest

GMP - Busan

$75

$65

Round trip

July 22 - July 24

GMP - Busan

$74

$65

Round trip

July 21 - July 24

GMP - Busan

$74

$65

Round trip

July 20 - July 24

GMP - Busan

$74

$65

Round trip

August 24 - August 26

GMP - Busan

$87

$65

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Seoul to Busan

The distance between Seoul and Busan is 327 km, making this a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between the two cities.
For those seeking cheap flights from Seoul to Busan, fares typically range from $40–$56, with a median of $48. Right now, prices are near the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly lower prices can be challenging.
If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Busan, the data shows that March is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $36. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $39, followed by August at a median of $40.
When flying from Seoul to Busan, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 95.4% of recent fares being direct flights from Seoul to Busan. This means you are very likely to find a convenient non-stop option for your trip.
A typical journey from Seoul to Busan, including any connections, takes approximately 1h 5m. Since most itineraries are direct, this duration largely reflects the actual flight time between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Busan

Regular price: $58 - $147

Prices for flights from Seoul to Busan are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Seoul to Busan is 58 USD to 147 USD. The current lowest deal is 13 USD on Kayak for travel from Jul 21-Jul 22.

now $13

Low $58

High $147

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Busan

The cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Busan is March, with a median price of 36 USD. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of 390 USD. Prices are generally lower from March to September.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $36

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $390

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Direct flights from Seoul to Busan

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Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Busan

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

GMP - Busan

Seoul (GMP) - Busan (PUS)

$186

$87

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

GMP - Busan

T'way Air

Seoul (GMP) - Busan (PUS)

T'way Air

$97

$88

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

GMP - Busan

Seoul (GMP) - Busan (PUS)

$182

$143

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

GMP - Busan

T'way Air

Seoul (GMP) - Busan (PUS)

T'way Air

$85

$78

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

GMP - Busan

T'way Air

Seoul (GMP) - Busan (PUS)

T'way Air

$93

$79

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

GMP - Busan

T'way Air

Seoul (GMP) - Busan (PUS)

T'way Air

$87

$79

One-way

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

1 night

Jun 18 - Jun 19

$186  →  $87

53%

1 night

Jul 21 - Jul 22

$74  →  $13

82%

4 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 22

$182  →  $143

22%

2 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 26

$87  →  $65

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Busan

Seoul - Busan route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Seoul to Busan are near the typical level, with a median price of $48.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Busan, with a median price of $36.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 5m

The typical direct flight duration from Seoul to Busan is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

95.4% of deals are direct flights

Most flights on this route are direct, with 95.4% of deals being non-stop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Korean Air offers direct flights

Korean Air is one airline that offers direct flights from Seoul to Busan.

🎯 Booking tip

Good deals are frequent for this route

Good deals for flights from Seoul to Busan are frequent, appearing more than once a day.

Seoul main airports to depart from

Gimpo International (GMP)

Cheapest

Gimpo International Airport is a convenient and often more affordable option for flights from Seoul to Busan.

📍 ~15 km from Seoul city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$13

Incheon International (ICN)

Incheon International Airport offers a wider range of flight options for your journey from Seoul to Busan.

📍 ~50 km from Seoul city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$164

Busan main airports to arrive at

Gimhae International (PUS)

Cheapest

Gimhae International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Seoul to Busan.

📍 ~12 km from Busan city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$13

Airports nearby Busan used as alternative

Daegu International (TAE)

Daegu International Airport is a useful alternative, offering significant flight volume and excellent connectivity to Busan.

📍 ~70 km from destination city (reachable by KTX high-speed rail and express buses)

💸 Flights from ~$115

Ulsan (USN)

Cheapest

Ulsan Airport is a geographically close and very convenient domestic alternative for travel within South Korea.

📍 ~30 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$11

Cheongju International (CJJ)

Cheongju International Airport is a major regional hub for central South Korea, often with competitive pricing.

📍 ~200 km from destination city (requires a significant cross-country journey)

💸 Flights from ~$115

Fukuoka (FUK)

Fukuoka Airport is a major international hub with extensive global connectivity, accessible from Busan by ferry or flight.

📍 ~180 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed ferry or short flight)

💸 Flights from ~$117

Gwangju (KWJ)

Gwangju Airport provides additional domestic and limited regional international options for the southwestern region.

📍 ~220 km from destination city (long travel distance from Busan)

💸 Flights from ~$87

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Jun 30

Busan, South Korea

81% AI deal score

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$347

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Busan, South Korea

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$1,055

$347

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Busan, South Korea

78% AI deal score

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Busan, South Korea

78% AI deal score

$1,016

$381

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Busan, South Korea

78% AI deal score

$1,030

$381

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Busan, South Korea

78% AI deal score

$994

$381

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Oct 15

Busan, South Korea

78% AI deal score

$1,173

$463

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Busan, South Korea

78% AI deal score

$1,242

$463

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Oct 07

Busan, South Korea

78% AI deal score

$1,165

$466

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Sep 29

Busan, South Korea

78% AI deal score

$1,156

$466

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Oct 10

Busan, South Korea

78% AI deal score

$1,195

$480

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Aug 27

Busan, South Korea

78% AI deal score

$1,160

$485

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Busan, South Korea

78% AI deal score

$1,246

$655

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Jun 30

Busan, South Korea

77% AI deal score

$971

$388

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Busan, South Korea

77% AI deal score

$1,008

$413

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Oct 01

Busan, South Korea

77% AI deal score

$1,102

$463

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Busan, South Korea

77% AI deal score

$1,147

$463

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Oct 07

Busan, South Korea

77% AI deal score

$1,109

$463

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Sep 29

Busan, South Korea

77% AI deal score

$1,139

$463

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Sep 21

Busan, South Korea

77% AI deal score

$1,148

$466

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Oct 01

Busan, South Korea

77% AI deal score

$1,137

$466

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Oct 10

Busan, South Korea

77% AI deal score

$1,133

$477

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Busan, South Korea

77% AI deal score

$1,155

$480

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Oct 19

Busan, South Korea

77% AI deal score

$1,191

$655

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Jun 30

Busan, South Korea

76% AI deal score

$971

$410

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Aug 27

Busan, South Korea

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$1,074

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Busan, South Korea

76% AI deal score

$1,070

$477

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Busan, South Korea

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$1,148

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Busan

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Seoul to Busan is typically 14-27 days before departure. Flights booked within this period have an average price of $53. Booking last-minute, within 0-6 days of departure, tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $98. Even booking 7-13 days out shows a lower average price of $54, indicating that planning a few weeks ahead can lead to savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Seoul to Busan is considered to be $40 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $48. Fares around $56 represent the 75th percentile of prices observed. Travelers aiming for the lower end of the price spectrum should target fares at or below the $40 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Seoul to Busan are March, April, and August. March typically sees a median price of $36, while April and August have median prices of $39 and $40, respectively. The annual median price for this route is $48. While August is listed as both a cheap and the most expensive month, this suggests price variability within the month, with some periods offering lower fares.