How many flights from Seoul to Busan are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 95% of flights from Seoul to Busan were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that direct flights are overwhelmingly common for this route.

How long does it take to fly from Seoul to Busan?

A direct flight from Seoul to Busan typically takes 1 hour and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 327 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 7 hours and 50 minutes. This difference highlights the efficiency of direct routes on this journey.

How often do Seoul to Busan flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Seoul to Busan route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for more affordable fares. The pricing trends observed over the trailing 30 days indicate a dynamic market for this route.

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Seoul to Busan: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Busan

The distance between Seoul and Busan is 327 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey, making it a convenient option for travel within the region.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Seoul to Busan, fares typically range from $42–$57, with a median of $50. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Over the last 90 days, 56% of recent fares were considered a good price, indicating a fair chance of finding value on this route. New deals appear almost daily, so frequent checks can be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Busan? The data indicates that March is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $36. Following closely are April, with a median fare of $39, and August, where the median fare is $40. Planning your trip during these months could result in lower travel costs.

A typical journey from Seoul to Busan takes 1 hour and 5 minutes. This includes almost all itineraries being non-stop, as 95% of recent fares were for direct flights from Seoul to Busan. This high percentage of direct flights means you can expect a straightforward and efficient travel experience between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Busan

Regular price: $53 - $162

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

The regular price range for flights from Seoul to Busan is between $53 and $162. The current lowest deal is $8 on Kayak for travel from Sep 30-Oct 7.

now $8

Low $53

High $162

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. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $390. Prices are generally lower from March to September.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $36

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $390

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seoul to Busan

Korean Air

Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Busan

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

GMP - Busan

Seoul (GMP) - Busan (PUS)

T'way Air

$92

$63

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

GMP - Busan

Seoul (GMP) - Busan (PUS)

T'way Air

$90

$66

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

GMP - Busan

Seoul (GMP) - Busan (PUS)

T'way Air

$88

$66

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

GMP - Busan

Seoul (GMP) - Busan (PUS)

T'way Air

$108

$66

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

GMP - Busan

Seoul (GMP) - Busan (PUS)

T'way Air

$87

$67

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

GMP - Busan

Seoul (GMP) - Busan (PUS)

$119

$72

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 7

$67 → $8

88%

7 nights

Sep 28 - Oct 5

$67 → $10

85%

4 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 23

$118 → $68

42%

3 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 21

$119 → $72

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Busan

Seoul - Busan route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Seoul to Busan are above the typical level, with a median of $50.

📅 Best time to fly

March offers the lowest median prices

Historically, March, April, and August offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 5m

The median flight duration for direct flights from Seoul to Busan is 1 hour 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

95% of flights are direct

Historically, 95% of flights on this route are direct, indicating high availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

Korean Air offers direct flights

Korean Air is one airline that offers direct flights on the Seoul to Busan route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Seoul to Busan are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Seoul main airports to depart from

Gimpo International (GMP)

Cheapest

Gimpo International Airport is a convenient and budget-friendly option for flights from Seoul to Busan.

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

💸 Flights from ~$13

Incheon International (ICN)

Incheon International Airport offers another departure choice for travelers flying from Seoul to Busan.

📍 ~50 km from 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 (reachable by car, bus, light rail)

💸 Flights from ~$13

Airports nearby Busan used as alternative

Daegu International (TAE)

Daegu International (TAE) is a viable alternative for international arrivals, despite fewer long-haul routes than Busan.

📍 ~75 km from Busan (reachable by KTX high-speed rail and express buses)

💸 Flights from ~$86

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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 prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $53. Booking within 7-13 days of travel also shows competitive pricing, with an average of $54. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 0-6 days out, averaging $98, or 28-59 days out, averaging $85.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Seoul to Busan is considered to be $42 or less. The median price for this route was $50, with 75% of prices observed at $57 or below. These figures are based on pricing data collected over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Seoul to Busan include March, with a median price of $36, and April, with a median price of $39. August also presented a median price of $40. The annual median price for this route was $50, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

Seoul to Busan: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Busan

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Busan

Regular price: $53 - $162

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

The regular price range for flights from Seoul to Busan is between $53 and $162. The current lowest deal is $8 on Kayak for travel from Sep 30-Oct 7.

now $8

Low $53

High $162

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Busan

March

Cheapest

Flights from $36

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $390

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seoul to Busan

Korean Air

Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Busan

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

GMP - Busan

Seoul (GMP) - Busan (PUS)

T'way Air

$92

$63

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

GMP - Busan

Seoul (GMP) - Busan (PUS)

T'way Air

$90

$66

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

GMP - Busan

Seoul (GMP) - Busan (PUS)

T'way Air

$88

$66

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

GMP - Busan

Seoul (GMP) - Busan (PUS)

T'way Air

$108

$66

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

GMP - Busan

Seoul (GMP) - Busan (PUS)

T'way Air

$87

$67

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

GMP - Busan

Seoul (GMP) - Busan (PUS)

$119

$72

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 7

$67 → $8

88%

7 nights

Sep 28 - Oct 5

$67 → $10

85%

4 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 23

$118 → $68

42%

3 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 21

$119 → $72

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Busan

Seoul - Busan route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Seoul to Busan are above the typical level, with a median of $50.

📅 Best time to fly

March offers the lowest median prices

Historically, March, April, and August offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 5m

The median flight duration for direct flights from Seoul to Busan is 1 hour 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

95% of flights are direct

Historically, 95% of flights on this route are direct, indicating high availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

Korean Air offers direct flights

Korean Air is one airline that offers direct flights on the Seoul to Busan route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Seoul to Busan are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Seoul main airports to depart from

Gimpo International (GMP)

Cheapest

Gimpo International Airport is a convenient and budget-friendly option for flights from Seoul to Busan.

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

💸 Flights from ~$13

Incheon International (ICN)

Incheon International Airport offers another departure choice for travelers flying from Seoul to Busan.

📍 ~50 km from 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 (reachable by car, bus, light rail)

💸 Flights from ~$13

Airports nearby Busan used as alternative

Daegu International (TAE)

Daegu International (TAE) is a viable alternative for international arrivals, despite fewer long-haul routes than Busan.

Busan, South Korea

75% AI deal score

$334

$222

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Busan

Cheap Flights from Seoul to Busan

Today’s best flight deals from Seoul to Busan

Seoul to Busan: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Busan

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Busan

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Busan

Direct flights from Seoul to Busan

Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Busan

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

Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Busan

Seoul - Busan route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

March offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights take 1h 5m

95% of flights are direct

Korean Air offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Seoul main airports to depart from

Busan main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Busan used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Busan

Best Elite deals to Busan

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Busan

How far in advance should I book a flight from Seoul to Busan?

What's a cheap fare from Seoul to Busan?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Seoul to Busan?

How many flights from Seoul to Busan are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from Seoul to Busan?

How often do Seoul to Busan flight prices drop?

Related routes

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Flights to Busan from other cities

Seoul to Busan: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Busan

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Busan

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Busan

Direct flights from Seoul to Busan

Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Busan

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

Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Busan

Seoul - Busan route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

March offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights take 1h 5m

95% of flights are direct

Korean Air offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Seoul main airports to depart from

Busan main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Busan used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Busan

Best Elite deals to Busan

Aug 31

Sep 08

Sep 10

Oct 20

Oct 19

Sep 07

Sep 16

Oct 19

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Aug 31

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Busan

How far in advance should I book a flight from Seoul to Busan?

What's a cheap fare from Seoul to Busan?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Seoul to Busan?