Are direct flights from Seoul to Varanasi always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers, but they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with one or more connections can sometimes be more affordable. Consider your budget and time constraints when deciding between direct and connecting flights.

Can flexible travel dates help on Seoul to Varanasi flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of flights. Mid-week travel or flying during off-peak seasons may often result in lower fares. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days can sometimes unlock better deals.

What extra costs should I check before booking Seoul to Varanasi flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Understanding these additional fees can help you calculate the true total cost of your trip.

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Seoul to Varanasi: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Varanasi

A typical journey from Seoul to Varanasi takes about 32h 0m, including connections. This reflects the reality that most itineraries on this route involve multiple stops, as there are no direct flights available. Travelers should account for this extended travel time when planning their trip.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Seoul to Varanasi, prices right now are below the typical level. Fares typically range from $636–$679, with a median of $665. Currently, only 5% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that while current prices are lower than usual, finding exceptional deals might still require some flexibility. New deals show up several times a week, so monitoring prices can be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Varanasi is in March, with a median fare of $276. Other cost-effective months include October, with a median fare of $425, and January, where the median fare is $585. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median for the route.

When flying from Seoul to Varanasi, most itineraries connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were non-stop, meaning all flights on this route involve connections. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 3, which contributes to the overall journey time.

The distance between Seoul and Varanasi is 4303 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance necessitates connecting flights and longer travel times, making careful planning essential for the journey.

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Varanasi

Regular price: $353 - $1,124

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

The regular price range for flights from Seoul to Varanasi is between $353 and $1124. The current lowest deal is $501 with MyTravel Airways for travel from Sep 28-Oct 18.

now $501

Low $353

High $1,124

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Varanasi

The cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Varanasi is March, with a median price of $276. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $695. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $276

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $695

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Oct

Direct flights from Seoul to Varanasi

Air India Limited

IndiGo

Vietjet Air

MyTravel Airways

Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Varanasi

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Varanasi

Seoul (ICN) - Varanasi (VNS)

Air India Limited, IndiGo

$480

$629

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Varanasi

Seoul (ICN) - Varanasi (VNS)

Air India Limited, IndiGo

$469

$696

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Varanasi

Seoul (ICN) - Varanasi (VNS)

Air India Limited, IndiGo

$469

$698

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Varanasi

Seoul (ICN) - Varanasi (VNS)

Air India Limited, IndiGo

$470

$721

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Varanasi

Seoul (ICN) - Varanasi (VNS)

Air India Limited, IndiGo

$469

$722

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Varanasi

Seoul (ICN) - Varanasi (VNS)

Air India Limited, IndiGo

$469

$727

One-way

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

3 nights

Mar 21 - Mar 24

$592 → $629

7 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 18

$513 → $552

6 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 16

$511 → $565

11%

7 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 17

$511 → $565

11%

Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Varanasi

Seoul - Varanasi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Seoul to Varanasi are below the typical level at $501.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $276

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Varanasi, with a median price of $276.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 32h 0m

Flights from Seoul to Varanasi typically involve connections, with a median duration of 32h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 3 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air India Limited offers connecting deals

Air India Limited has 63 connecting deals for flights from Seoul to Varanasi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Seoul to Varanasi appear regularly.

Seoul main airports to depart from

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Incheon International Airport offers flights to Varanasi, with prices from $496.

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

💸 Flights from ~$496

Gimpo International (GMP)

Gimpo International Airport offers flights to Varanasi, with prices from $669.

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

💸 Flights from ~$669

Varanasi main airports to arrive at

Lal Bahadur Shastri International (VNS)

Cheapest

Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is ideal for direct access to Varanasi.

📍 ~19 km from Varanasi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$498

Airports nearby Varanasi used as alternative

Chaudhary Charan Singh International (LKO)

Cheapest

Chaudhary Charan Singh International offers significantly higher flight frequency and destination variety than Varanasi.

📍 ~285 km from Varanasi (requires approximately 4 to 5 hours of ground transit from Varanasi)

💸 Flights from ~$500

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Sep 01

Varanasi, India

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Sep 04

Varanasi, India

78% AI deal score

$2,710

$2,099

Save $611

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Business Class

From ICN

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Sep 14

Varanasi, India

78% AI deal score

$2,613

$2,172

Save $441

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Business Class

From ICN

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Sep 12

Varanasi, India

77% AI deal score

$2,722

$2,245

Save $477

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Business Class

From ICN

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Sep 26

Varanasi, India

76% AI deal score

$2,497

$2,131

Save $366

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Business Class

From ICN

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Sep 29

Varanasi, India

76% AI deal score

$2,491

$2,134

Save $357

Arcus-Air Logistic, +1

Business Class

From ICN

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Sep 22

Varanasi, India

76% AI deal score

$2,530

$2,187

Save $343

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Business Class

From ICN

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Sep 01

Varanasi, India

76% AI deal score

$2,657

$2,272

Save $385

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ICN

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Oct 26

Varanasi, India

75% AI deal score

$2,466

$2,360

Save $106

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ICN

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Oct 26

Varanasi, India

75% AI deal score

$2,501

$2,360

Save $141

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ICN

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Dec 28

Varanasi, India

75% AI deal score

$2,544

$2,415

Save $129

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ICN

Elite

Dec 30

Varanasi, India

75% AI deal score

$2,534

$2,415

Save $119

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Varanasi

To find potentially cheaper flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across various airlines and online travel agencies can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you monitor fare changes and book when prices drop.

Booking flights in advance, often several months out, may lead to better prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time is usually a good strategy. Weekday bookings might sometimes offer different pricing compared to weekend bookings.

Comparing nearby airports for both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more affordable flight options. While it might add to your ground travel time, the potential savings on airfare could be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience when considering this option.

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Seoul to Varanasi: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Varanasi

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Varanasi

Regular price: $353 - $1,124

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

The regular price range for flights from Seoul to Varanasi is between $353 and $1124. The current lowest deal is $501 with MyTravel Airways for travel from Sep 28-Oct 18.

now $501

Low $353

High $1,124

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Varanasi

March

Cheapest

Flights from $276

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $695

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Oct

Direct flights from Seoul to Varanasi

Air India Limited

IndiGo

Vietjet Air

MyTravel Airways

Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Varanasi

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Varanasi

Seoul (ICN) - Varanasi (VNS)

Air India Limited, IndiGo

$480

$629

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Varanasi

Seoul (ICN) - Varanasi (VNS)

Air India Limited, IndiGo

$469

$696

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Varanasi

Seoul (ICN) - Varanasi (VNS)

Air India Limited, IndiGo

$469

$698

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Varanasi

Seoul (ICN) - Varanasi (VNS)

Air India Limited, IndiGo

$470

$721

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Varanasi

Seoul (ICN) - Varanasi (VNS)

Air India Limited, IndiGo

$469

$722

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Varanasi

Seoul (ICN) - Varanasi (VNS)

Air India Limited, IndiGo

$469

$727

One-way

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

3 nights

Mar 21 - Mar 24

$592 → $629

7 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 18

$513 → $552

6 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 16

$511 → $565

11%

7 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 17

$511 → $565

11%

Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Varanasi

Seoul - Varanasi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Seoul to Varanasi are below the typical level at $501.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $276

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Varanasi, with a median price of $276.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 32h 0m

Flights from Seoul to Varanasi typically involve connections, with a median duration of 32h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 3 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air India Limited offers connecting deals

Air India Limited has 63 connecting deals for flights from Seoul to Varanasi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Seoul to Varanasi appear regularly.

Seoul main airports to depart from

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Incheon International Airport offers flights to Varanasi, with prices from $496.

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

💸 Flights from ~$496

Gimpo International (GMP)

Gimpo International Airport offers flights to Varanasi, with prices from $669.

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

💸 Flights from ~$669

Varanasi main airports to arrive at

Lal Bahadur Shastri International (VNS)

Cheapest

Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is ideal for direct access to Varanasi.

📍 ~19 km from Varanasi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$498

Airports nearby Varanasi used as alternative

Chaudhary Charan Singh International (LKO)

Cheapest

Chaudhary Charan Singh International offers significantly higher flight frequency and destination variety than Varanasi.

Varanasi, India

75% AI deal score

$2,534

$2,415

Save $119

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Varanasi

Cheap Flights from Seoul to Varanasi

Today’s best flight deals from Seoul to Varanasi

Seoul to Varanasi: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Varanasi

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Varanasi

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Varanasi

Direct flights from Seoul to Varanasi

Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Varanasi

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

Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Varanasi

Seoul - Varanasi route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

March is historically cheapest at $276

Connecting flights typically take 32h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air India Limited offers connecting deals

Deals appear regularly

Seoul main airports to depart from

Varanasi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Varanasi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Varanasi

Best Elite deals to Varanasi

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Sep 04

Sep 14

Sep 12

Sep 26

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Oct 26

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Varanasi

How can I find cheap flights from Seoul to Varanasi?

When should I book flights from Seoul to Varanasi?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Seoul to Varanasi?

Are direct flights from Seoul to Varanasi always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Seoul to Varanasi flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Seoul to Varanasi flights?

Related routes

More routes from Seoul

Flights to Varanasi from other cities

Seoul to Varanasi: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Varanasi

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Varanasi

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Varanasi

Direct flights from Seoul to Varanasi

Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Varanasi

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

Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Varanasi

Seoul - Varanasi route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

March is historically cheapest at $276

Connecting flights typically take 32h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air India Limited offers connecting deals

Deals appear regularly

Seoul main airports to depart from

Varanasi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Varanasi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Varanasi

Best Elite deals to Varanasi

Sep 01

Sep 04

Sep 14

Sep 12

Sep 26

Sep 29

Sep 22

Sep 01

Oct 26

Oct 26

Dec 28

Dec 30

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Varanasi

How can I find cheap flights from Seoul to Varanasi?

When should I book flights from Seoul to Varanasi?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Seoul to Varanasi?