Can I fly direct from Seoul to Tokyo?

Yes, direct flights from Seoul to Tokyo are commonly available. Historically, approximately 62.3% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys that include a stopover, travelers typically experience one stop. This data reflects trends observed over a 90-day period.

How many hours is the flight from Seoul to Tokyo?

A direct flight from Seoul to Tokyo typically takes about 2 hours and 25 minutes. This is based on a direct flight distance of 1209 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging approximately 8 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Seoul to Tokyo?

Historically, good prices on flights from Seoul to Tokyo have been frequent. This route is consistently identified as one where favorable deals appear regularly. Travelers can often find competitive fares when planning their trips between these two cities. This classification is based on pricing trends observed over a 30-day period.

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Seoul to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Tokyo

For flights from Seoul to Tokyo, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, with 62.3% of recent fares being direct. For the remaining itineraries, most connect once. This indicates a good balance of direct and connecting options for travelers.

When considering cheap flights from Seoul to Tokyo, a typical journey, including connections, takes about 2h 25m. This median duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect, encompassing both direct and connecting routes between the two cities.

The distance between Seoul and Tokyo is approximately 1209 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the quick flight times and frequent service available.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Tokyo, February and November stand out as the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $278. September also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $283. These months typically present better value for travelers.

Right now, fares for flights from Seoul to Tokyo typically range from $255–$481, with a median of $342. Current fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting that opportunities for good prices are frequent, though only 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Tokyo

Regular price: $202 - $293

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

The regular price range for this route is $202 to $293. The current lowest deal is $171 with Viva Macau, for travel from Dec 9 to Jan 6.

now $171

Low $202

High $293

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Tokyo

The cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Tokyo is July, with a median price of $270. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $431. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $270

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $431

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seoul to Tokyo

All Nippon Airways

Viva Macau

Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Tokyo

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Tokyo

Seoul (ICN) - Tokyo (NRT)

T'way Air

$227

$190

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Tokyo

Seoul (ICN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Coyne Aviation

$230

$203

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Tokyo

Seoul (ICN) - Tokyo (NRT)

T'way Air

$228

$177

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Tokyo

Seoul (ICN) - Tokyo (NRT)

T'way Air

$189

$178

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Tokyo

Seoul (ICN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Coyne Aviation

$161

$196

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Tokyo

Seoul (ICN) - Tokyo (NRT)

T'way Air

$228

$199

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 22 - Dec 23

$510 → $256

50%

1 night

Dec 20 - Dec 21

$510 → $279

45%

9 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 11

$450 → $247

45%

8 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 18

$462 → $263

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Tokyo

Seoul - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Seoul to Tokyo are near the typical level of $342.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February, November, or September

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are February ($278), November ($278), and September ($283).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 25m

Direct flights to Tokyo typically take 2h 25m, while connecting flights average 12h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

62.3% of recent flights are direct

62.3% of recent flights from Seoul to Tokyo are direct, with mixed availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

Viva Macau offers a recent deal

Viva Macau recently offered a flight for $171 from Seoul to Tokyo.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Seoul to Tokyo are frequent, with many appearing in the last 30 days.

Seoul main airports to depart from

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Fly from Incheon International for a wide selection of flights from Seoul to Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$166

Gimpo International (GMP)

Choose Gimpo International for convenient departures from Seoul to Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$239

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is a good option for flights from Seoul to Tokyo, often with competitive prices.

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by train or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$169

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki is a useful alternative for budget travelers due to its proximity to Tokyo and low-cost carrier options.

📍 ~70 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$316

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From ICN

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From ICN

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Business Class

From ICN

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Tokyo, Japan

82% AI deal score

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Business Class

From ICN

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Tokyo, Japan

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$2,551

$1,044

Save $1,507

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Business Class

From ICN

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Dec 01

Tokyo, Japan

82% AI deal score

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From ICN

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Tokyo, Japan

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From ICN

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Oct 19

Tokyo, Japan

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Seoul to Tokyo is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $350. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $358, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $377. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 14-27 days out, averaging $460, and for those made 60+ days in advance, averaging $437.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Seoul to Tokyo is considered to be $255 or less. The median price for this route was $342. Prices can range higher, with 75% of observed fares being $481 or less. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Seoul to Tokyo include February and November, both with a median price of $278. September also tends to be a more affordable month, with a median price of $283. The annual median price for this route is $342, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the overall average. These insights are based on data spanning a 270-day period.

Seoul to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Tokyo

Regular price: $202 - $293

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

The regular price range for this route is $202 to $293. The current lowest deal is $171 with Viva Macau, for travel from Dec 9 to Jan 6.

now $171

Low $202

High $293

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Tokyo

July

Cheapest

Flights from $270

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $431

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seoul to Tokyo

All Nippon Airways

Viva Macau

Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Tokyo

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Tokyo

Seoul (ICN) - Tokyo (NRT)

T'way Air

$227

$190

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Tokyo

Seoul (ICN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Coyne Aviation

$230

$203

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Tokyo

Seoul (ICN) - Tokyo (NRT)

T'way Air

$228

$177

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Tokyo

Seoul (ICN) - Tokyo (NRT)

T'way Air

$189

$178

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Tokyo

Seoul (ICN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Coyne Aviation

$161

$196

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Tokyo

Seoul (ICN) - Tokyo (NRT)

T'way Air

$228

$199

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 22 - Dec 23

$510 → $256

50%

1 night

Dec 20 - Dec 21

$510 → $279

45%

9 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 11

$450 → $247

45%

8 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 18

$462 → $263

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Tokyo

Seoul - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Seoul to Tokyo are near the typical level of $342.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February, November, or September

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are February ($278), November ($278), and September ($283).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 25m

Direct flights to Tokyo typically take 2h 25m, while connecting flights average 12h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

62.3% of recent flights are direct

62.3% of recent flights from Seoul to Tokyo are direct, with mixed availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

Viva Macau offers a recent deal

Viva Macau recently offered a flight for $171 from Seoul to Tokyo.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Seoul to Tokyo are frequent, with many appearing in the last 30 days.

Seoul main airports to depart from

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Fly from Incheon International for a wide selection of flights from Seoul to Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$166

Gimpo International (GMP)

Choose Gimpo International for convenient departures from Seoul to Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$239

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is a good option for flights from Seoul to Tokyo, often with competitive prices.

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by train or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$169

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki is a useful alternative for budget travelers due to its proximity to Tokyo and low-cost carrier options.

Tokyo, Japan

78% AI deal score

$1,095

$530

Save $565

Centurion Air Cargo

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Cheap Flights from Seoul to Tokyo

Today’s best flight deals from Seoul to Tokyo

Seoul to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Tokyo

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Tokyo

Direct flights from Seoul to Tokyo

Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Tokyo

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

Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Tokyo

Seoul - Tokyo route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Fly in February, November, or September

Direct flights average 2h 25m

62.3% of recent flights are direct

Viva Macau offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Seoul main airports to depart from

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

Best Elite deals to Tokyo

Dec 07

Dec 01

Dec 05

Dec 01

Oct 21

Dec 07

Dec 01

Dec 02

Oct 19

Oct 21

Nov 20

Oct 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

When is the best time to book flights from Seoul to Tokyo?

How much should a flight from Seoul to Tokyo cost?

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

Can I fly direct from Seoul to Tokyo?

How many hours is the flight from Seoul to Tokyo?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Seoul to Tokyo?

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Seoul to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Tokyo

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Tokyo

Direct flights from Seoul to Tokyo

Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Tokyo

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

Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Tokyo

Seoul - Tokyo route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Fly in February, November, or September

Direct flights average 2h 25m

62.3% of recent flights are direct

Viva Macau offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Seoul main airports to depart from

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

Best Elite deals to Tokyo

Dec 07

Dec 01

Dec 05

Dec 01

Oct 21

Dec 07

Dec 01

Dec 02

Oct 19

Oct 21

Nov 20

Oct 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

When is the best time to book flights from Seoul to Tokyo?

How much should a flight from Seoul to Tokyo cost?

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