What percentage of Seoul to Beijing flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 64.4% of flights from Seoul to Beijing were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers on this route can find non-stop options.

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 is considerably longer, averaging around 8 hours and 20 minutes. This difference highlights the efficiency of choosing a direct route when available.

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 opportunities for good deals occur regularly. Setting a price alert could be beneficial to capture lower fares as they become available.

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January 13 - January 27

Cheapest

GMP - Beijing

$294

$205

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January 20 - January 27

Cheapest

Best

GMP - Beijing

$309

$205

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January 13 - January 20

Cheapest

Best

GMP - Beijing

$308

$205

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October 24 - October 27

GMP - Beijing

$159

$209

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October 16 - October 20

GMP - Beijing

$156

$209

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September 1 - September 14

GMP - Beijing

$121

$210

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August 29 - August 30

Earliest

GMP - Beijing

$180

$211

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September 9 - September 19

GMP - Beijing

$130

$211

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September 1 - September 10

GMP - Beijing

$127

$211

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September 5 - September 10

ICN - Beijing

$150

$211

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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 connecting itineraries. For those flying direct, the non-stop flight time is also around 2h 10m. However, if your itinerary includes connections, the median journey time extends significantly to approximately 8h 50m. This route is considered a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 903 kilometers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Seoul to Beijing, prices typically range from $177–$292, with a median fare of $221. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only about 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Beijing, the data indicates that January is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $134. February also offers competitive prices, with a median of $141. Following these, September presents another good option, with a median fare of $153.

Regarding direct flights from Seoul to Beijing, a meaningful share of recent itineraries are non-stop, with 64.4% of fares being direct. The remaining itineraries typically include one stopover. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find suitable flights.

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Beijing

Regular price: $112 - $238

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

Regular prices for flights from Seoul to Beijing typically range from $112 to $238. The current lowest deal is $214 with Air China, for travel from Oct 15-Oct 18.

now $214

Low $112

High $238

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

Asiana Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Beijing

Sun, Jul 12

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Beijing

Seoul (ICN) - Beijing (PKX)

China Southern Airlines

$318

$253

One-way

Sun, Jul 12

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Beijing

Seoul (ICN) - Beijing (PEK)

Shandong Airlines

$327

$302

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Beijing

Seoul (ICN) - Beijing (PKX)

China Southern Airlines

$318

$258

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Beijing

Seoul (ICN) - Beijing (PKX)

China Southern Airlines

$318

$259

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

GMP - Beijing

Seoul (GMP) - Beijing (PEK)

Korean Air

$323

$269

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

GMP - Beijing

Seoul (GMP) - Beijing (PEK)

Korean Air

$327

$314

One-way

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

3 nights

Jul 5 - Jul 8

$327 → $263

20%

3 nights

Jul 6 - Jul 9

$327 → $266

19%

1 night

Jul 11 - Jul 12

$299 → $240

20%

3 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 8

$296 → $244

18%

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Seoul - Beijing route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, February, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 10m

Direct flights typically take 2h 10m, while connecting flights average 8h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

64.4% of recent flights are direct

64.4% of recent flights are direct, with frequent deals available on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers a recent deal for $214

Air China recently offered a deal for $214 from Seoul Incheon to Beijing Daxing.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider flying in March for lower prices

Historically, March has the lowest median price at $163, making it a good month to book.

Seoul main airports to depart from

Gimpo International (GMP)

Cheapest

Gimpo International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Seoul to Beijing, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~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 is a good option for flights from Seoul to Beijing.

📍 ~50 km from Beijing (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$245

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Beijing Capital International is an alternative for flights from Seoul to Beijing.

📍 ~25 km from Beijing (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$248

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Tianjin Binhai International (TSN)

Tianjin Binhai International is a primary alternative with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Beijing.

📍 ~115 km from Beijing (reachable by high-speed rail, requires ground transfer to Beijing South railway station)

💸 Flights from ~$183

Shijiazhuang Zhengding International (SJW)

Shijiazhuang Zhengding International is a budget-friendly secondary hub with direct high-speed rail access to Beijing.

📍 ~270 km from Beijing (reachable by high-speed rail, longer rail travel time compared to Tianjin)

💸 Flights from ~$154

Jinan Yaoqiang International (TNA)

Jinan Yaoqiang International offers high service reliability and is accessible via the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway.

📍 ~360 km from Beijing (reachable by high-speed rail, distance exceeds 300km, requiring significant ground travel time)

💸 Flights from ~$143

Taiyuan Wusu International (TYN)

Taiyuan Wusu International is a significant regional hub with reliable domestic coverage, accessible by high-speed rail.

📍 ~400 km from Beijing (reachable by high-speed rail, travel time from Beijing can exceed 2.5 hours by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$287

Dalian Zhoushuizi International (DLC)

Cheapest

Dalian Zhoushuizi International is a major international gateway, offering a vast network of flights.

📍 ~410 km from Beijing (reachable by train or connecting flight, significant geographical distance from Beijing)

💸 Flights from ~$127

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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 prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $202. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally saw higher prices, averaging $319. Even booking 60+ days out resulted in a slightly higher average price of $229 compared to the best window.

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 during the same period was $221. Prices above $292 typically indicate a more expensive fare, falling into the top 25% of observed prices.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Seoul to Beijing are January, February, and September. In January, the median price was $134, while February saw a median of $141. September also offered competitive pricing with a median of $153. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $221.

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