What percentage of Seoul to Beijing flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 64.4% of flights from Seoul to Beijing have historically been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates that a significant majority of routes on this path offer the convenience of a non-stop journey.

What's the flight time from Seoul to Beijing?

A direct flight from Seoul to Beijing typically takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 903 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to approximately 8 hours and 20 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for Seoul to Beijing flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Seoul to Beijing are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and good opportunities arise regularly across the trailing quarter. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to capture these frequent deals as they become available.

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Seoul to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Beijing

A typical journey from Seoul to Beijing takes about 2h 10m, including connections. For itineraries that involve a stopover, the median connecting flight time extends to 8h 50m. This route is considered a short-haul journey, covering a distance of 903 kilometers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Seoul to Beijing, prices typically range from $177–$292, with a median of $221. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly discounted tickets can be challenging. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Beijing is typically in January, with a median fare of $134. February also offers lower prices, with a median of $141, followed by September at a median of $153. These months present the most favorable pricing for this route.

When flying from Seoul to Beijing, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest connect once. Approximately 64.4% of recent fares were for direct flights from Seoul to Beijing. For those itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Beijing

Regular price: $119 - $276

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

The regular price range for this route is between $119 and $276. The current lowest deal is $188 with China Southern Airlines for travel from Sep 3-Sep 10.

now $188

Low $119

High $276

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Beijing

The cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Beijing is March, with a median price of $163. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $432. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $163

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $432

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Direct flights from Seoul to Beijing

Air China

China Southern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Beijing

Tue, Aug 25

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ICN - Beijing

Seoul (ICN) - Beijing (PKX)

Xiamen Airlines

$439

$289

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Beijing

Seoul (ICN) - Beijing (PKX)

Xiamen Airlines

$360

$292

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

GMP - Beijing

Seoul (GMP) - Beijing (PKX)

China Southern Airlines

$471

$327

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Beijing

Seoul (ICN) - Beijing (PKX)

Xiamen Airlines

$426

$331

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Beijing

Seoul (ICN) - Beijing (PEK)

Shandong Airlines

$433

$315

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

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ICN - Beijing

Seoul (ICN) - Beijing (PKX)

China Southern Airlines

$435

$335

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 1 - Sep 2

$379 → $226

40%

1 night

Sep 3 - Sep 4

$375 → $230

39%

3 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 4

$376 → $249

34%

7 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 9

$316 → $192

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Beijing

Seoul - Beijing route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Seoul to Beijing are near the typical level of $221.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $134.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 10m

Direct flights from Seoul to Beijing typically take 2 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights available from 2 airlines

64.4% of recent fares are direct, with Air China and China Southern Airlines offering routes.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines offers deals

China Southern Airlines recently offered a direct flight for $188 from Sep 3-Sep 10.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Seoul to Beijing appear frequently, with many options available.

Seoul main airports to depart from

Gimpo International (GMP)

Cheapest

Gimpo International Airport offers a convenient option for flights from Seoul to Beijing.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$205

Incheon International (ICN)

Incheon International Airport is another choice for flights from Seoul to Beijing.

📍 ~48 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$211

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Cheapest

Beijing Daxing International Airport offers a budget-friendly option for flights from Seoul to Beijing.

📍 ~50 km from Beijing city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$245

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Tianjin Binhai International (TSN)

Tianjin Binhai International is a primary alternative for Beijing, offering excellent high-speed rail connectivity.

📍 ~115 km from Beijing (reachable by high-speed rail, approx. 30 minutes)

💸 Flights from ~$170

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Beijing

$386

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Seoul to Beijing is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $202. Booking within 6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to an average of $319, while booking 7-13 days out averages $315. Even booking more than 60 days in advance tends to result in slightly higher prices, averaging $229.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Seoul to Beijing is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $177. The median price for this route has historically been around $221. Prices above $292 typically fall into the more expensive range. These thresholds are based on observations over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Seoul to Beijing include January, with a median price of $134, and February, with a median price of $141. September also shows a relatively low median of $153. The annual median price for this route is $221, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

Seoul to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Beijing

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Beijing

Regular price: $119 - $276

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

The regular price range for this route is between $119 and $276. The current lowest deal is $188 with China Southern Airlines for travel from Sep 3-Sep 10.

now $188

Low $119

High $276

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Beijing

March

Cheapest

Flights from $163

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $432

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec