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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 95
Typical prices: C$ 90-C$ 152
Jin Air, Eastar Jet
Fri 16/11Mon 19/11
GMP - PUS • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 69
Typical prices: C$ 51-C$ 104
Jin Air
Fri 21/12
GMP - PUS • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Korean Air, Air Busan, and others. Average duration is 1h 08m.
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Cheapest • 62% average savings
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Most punctual • 94% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 52% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 26% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 296 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 22m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Seoul to Busan (SEL-PUS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Seoul to Busan

Mon, 16 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
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7:35 p.m. - 8:40 p.m.GMP  Seoul Gimpo Intl-PUS Busan Gimhae
1h 05mdirect
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6:50 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.PUS  Busan Gimhae-GMP Seoul Gimpo Intl
1h 10mdirect
C$ 95Multiple Airlines
Thu, 19 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
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8:05 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.GMP  Seoul Gimpo Intl-PUS Busan Gimhae
1h 10mdirect
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7:10 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.PUS  Busan Gimhae-GMP Seoul Gimpo Intl
1h 05mdirect
C$ 98Jeju Air
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:20 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.GMP  Seoul Gimpo Intl-PUS Busan Gimhae
1h 05mdirect
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6:50 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.PUS  Busan Gimhae-GMP Seoul Gimpo Intl
1h 10mdirect
C$ 104Multiple Airlines
Thu, 19 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
Jeju Air Logo
8:05 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.GMP  Seoul Gimpo Intl-PUS Busan Gimhae
1h 10mdirect
Jeju Air Logo
7:10 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.PUS  Busan Gimhae-GMP Seoul Gimpo Intl
1h 05mdirect
C$ 123Jeju Air
Sun, 6 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec
Eastar Jet Logo
9:45 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.GMP  Seoul Gimpo Intl-PUS Busan Gimhae
1h 05mdirect
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6:50 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.PUS  Busan Gimhae-GMP Seoul Gimpo Intl
1h 10mdirect
C$ 134Eastar Jet
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 p.m. - 10:15 a.m.GMP  Seoul Gimpo Intl-PUS Busan Gimhae
13h 15m1 stop Jeju City
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6:50 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.PUS  Busan Gimhae-GMP Seoul Gimpo Intl
1h 10mdirect
C$ 139Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
Korean Air Logo
7:35 p.m. - 8:40 p.m.GMP  Seoul Gimpo Intl-PUS Busan Gimhae
1h 05mdirect
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7:25 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.PUS  Busan Gimhae-GMP Seoul Gimpo Intl
1h 05mdirect
C$ 153Korean Air
Mon, 16 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.GMP  Seoul Gimpo Intl-PUS Busan Gimhae
3h 30m1 stop Jeju City
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6:50 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.PUS  Busan Gimhae-GMP Seoul Gimpo Intl
1h 10mdirect
C$ 164Multiple Airlines
Fri, 25 Dec - Sat, 26 Dec
Eastar Jet Logo
9:45 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.GMP  Seoul Gimpo Intl-PUS Busan Gimhae
1h 05mdirect
Eastar Jet Logo
6:50 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.PUS  Busan Gimhae-GMP Seoul Gimpo Intl
1h 10mdirect
C$ 169Eastar Jet
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 p.m. - 10:15 a.m.GMP  Seoul Gimpo Intl-PUS Busan Gimhae
13h 15m1 stop Jeju City
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3:40 p.m. - 10:25 p.m.PUS  Busan Gimhae-GMP Seoul Gimpo Intl
6h 45m1 stop Jeju City
C$ 204Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Seoul to Busan flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest Seoul to Busan flight route?

Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport (GMP) to Busan (PUS) is the cheapest Seoul to Busan route, averaging C$ 113 round-trip. Other Seoul to Busan routes average C$ 482, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seoul to Busan?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seoul to Busan. It's 18% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 30% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Busan?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Busan at C$ 84 round-trip.
•June (C$ 139) and October (C$ 134) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 65% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Seoul to Busan the cheapest?

Flights from Seoul to Busan are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 52% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Seoul to Busan

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Korean Air

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Jeju Air

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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John Walton

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Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Key details for Seoul to Busan flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

C$ 69
Beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 22% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport to Busan

When to book flights from Seoul to Busan

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Your Seoul to Busan flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Seoul to Busan?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Seoul to Busan:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:50 am and lands at 7:58 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:10 pm and lands at 9:18 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 08m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Seoul to Busan?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Seoul to Busan.

  • How long does a flight from Seoul to Busan take?

    A direct flight from Seoul to Busan takes 1h 08m, covering 510 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Seoul to Busan?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Seoul to Busan flight?

    Round-trip flights from Seoul to Busan range from C$ 90 to C$ 152, with an average of C$ 113 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 90 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Seoul to Busan flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the C$ 113 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Seoul to Busan?

    On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 113 round-trip, compared to C$ 296 via a layover through Jeju City (CJU).

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Seoul to Busan?

    Air Busan is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Korean Air has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Seoul to Busan flights are:

    • Air Busan: 94% on time
    • Korean Air: 93% on time
    • Trinity Airways (Formerly T'way Air): 91% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Seoul to Busan?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 64–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • How are flight departures from Seoul to Busan spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Seoul to Busan flights, with 41% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 26%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Seoul to Busan changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 95 to C$ 726. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Seoul to Busan looking right now?

    One-way fares from Seoul to Busan are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 76.

  • What car rental options are available at Busan Gimhae Airport (PUS)?

    Busan Gimhae Airport (PUS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 21 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hi Rent
    • Yesaway
    • GREEN MOTION
    • LOTTE rent-a-car
    • Avis

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Seoul to Busan?

    Flights from Seoul to Busan may depart from several airports in Seoul area, including Seoul Gimpo Intl (GMP) and Incheon Intl (ICN). Flights usually arrive at Busan Gimhae (PUS).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Seoul to Busan?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Seoul to Busan?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Seoul to Busan route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 23m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Seoul to Busan pass through?

    One-stop flights from Seoul to Busan most commonly connect through:

    • Fukuoka (FUK) – 33% of one-stop connections
    • Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) – 33% of one-stop connections
    • Jeju City (CJU) – 17% of one-stop connections
    • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 17% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Seoul to Busan?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Seoul to Busan. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 94 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 148, a difference of C$ 55.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Seoul to Busan?

    6 airlines operate flights between Seoul and Busan. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Korean Air
    • Air Busan
    • Trinity Airways (Formerly T'way Air)
    • Jeju Air
    • Eastar Jet
    • Jin Air

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Seoul to Busan?

    Flying via Jeju City (CJU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 27m, compared with 4h 22m via Fukuoka (FUK) and 8h 02m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

  • Which popular places can I visit in Busan?

    Some of the most popular sights in Busan are Haeundae Beach, Gwangalli Beach, and Nampo-dong Dried Fisheries Wholesale Market. These are among the most viewed places in Busan on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Seoul to Busan flights?

    Among airlines operating Seoul to Busan flights:

    • Korean Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Asiana Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Seoul to Busan flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Trinity Airways (Formerly T'way Air): a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Air Busan: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Korean Air: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

  • Are there any car rental counters at PUS?

    Public transport may be unreliable and stressful in Busan. If you wish to explore Busan’s various attractions at your own pace, consider booking a rental car. Kumho Rent-A-Car, Tongil Ro Rent-A-Car, and Samsung Rent-A-Car have car-rental counters on the first floor of Gimhae International Airport’s (PUS) Domestic Terminal. You will also find Juju Rent-A-Car on the second floor.

  • Are there parking facilities at ICN?

    You'll be relieved to know that ICN offers some parking options, from long-term to short-term, if you need to park your automobile at the airport. Utilize short-term parking in the parking lot next to the Passenger Terminal. The Passenger Terminal’s ground floor is connected to the parking garage’s ground floor by moving sidewalks. You’ll find long-term parking in the parking garage behind the Transportation Center Terminal. Shuttle services operate at five-minute intervals between the terminal’s curbside and the parking lot.

  • Are there any accessible services at Gimhae International Airport (PUS)?

    PUS has sufficient accessible facilities to ensure disabled customers feel at home. The airport’s various levels are connected with lifts, and airlines provide wheelchairs on request prior to travel. The airport terminals also provide handicap restrooms, and Braille maps for the visually impaired are available at all terminals on the first floor. You’ll also find Braille blocks between parking lots and terminals. Finally, accessible parking is reserved in front of the terminals for handicapped travelers.

  • Are there any lounges at Seoul GMP airport?

    If you wish to escape the airport’s noise, the Air Hue Lounge on the fourth floor of GMP’s International Terminal, and the Sky Hub Lounge near Gate 35 of the International Terminal, are available for paid entry. Business-class passengers are also welcome to relax at either the Asiana Lounge or the KAL Lounge on the fourth floor of the Domestic Terminal.

Your guide to booking Seoul to Busan flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Monday flights average C$ 94, about C$ 55 less than Friday fares (37% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 9 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 52% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Seoul to Busan trip for January. Fares historically average C$ 84 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 55 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Air Busan. Over the past three months, 94% of Air Busan flights from Seoul to Busan arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 91%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 23m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Busan Gimhae Airport.

    • Hotel Airport
  • Passengers who’d like to fly from Seoul to Busan may fly from either Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP). If you wish to get through airport security quickly, choose GMP, as it’s smaller and less congested. GMP is also closer to the city, for those who would like to explore the region. On the other hand, ICN has a variety of airlines to choose from, as well as dining and shopping options.
  • Flights from Seoul to Busan are direct, taking roughly an hour. Approximately 230 lbs. of carbon is emitted per person on this route. If you want to fly more sustainably, Jeju Air is an eco-friendlier airline, producing 43% less carbon.
  • Are you hoping to keep up with your work while on the go? Business travelers can set up a workplace at the business center on the fourth floor of the Passenger Terminal at ICN. Facilities at the business center include computers, telephones, fax machines, and meeting rooms.
  • If you want to visit downtown Busan, the Busan Metro’s light rail connects the airport to the city center. Taxis are also readily available just outside Gimhae International Airport’s (PUS) terminals. You may also travel via buses, which depart from bus stop 3 on Level 1 of the Domestic Terminal.
  • Passengers who would like to stay at a hotel that offers shuttle services after their flight from Seoul to Busan may reserve a room at Park Hyatt Busan. This hotel is just a short walk from Gwangalli Beach and Haeundae Beach.

Prefer to fly direct from Seoul to Busan?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Seoul to Busan Gimhae Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Seoul to Busan Gimhae

Monday

Air Busan,Eastar Jet,Jeju Air, +3 more

Air Busan,Eastar Jet, +4 more

Tuesday

Air Busan,Eastar Jet,Jeju Air, +3 more

Air Busan,Eastar Jet, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Busan,Eastar Jet,Jeju Air, +3 more

Air Busan,Eastar Jet, +4 more

Thursday

Air Busan,Eastar Jet,Jeju Air, +3 more

Air Busan,Eastar Jet, +4 more

Friday

Air Busan,Eastar Jet,Jeju Air, +3 more

Air Busan,Eastar Jet, +4 more

Saturday

Air Busan,Eastar Jet,Jeju Air, +3 more

Air Busan,Eastar Jet, +4 more

Sunday

Air Busan,Eastar Jet,Jeju Air, +3 more

Air Busan,Eastar Jet, +4 more

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Direct returns

Busan Gimhae to Seoul

Monday

Air Busan,Eastar Jet,Jeju Air, +3 more

Air Busan,Eastar Jet, +4 more

Tuesday

Air Busan,Eastar Jet,Jeju Air, +3 more

Air Busan,Eastar Jet, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Busan,Eastar Jet,Jeju Air, +3 more

Air Busan,Eastar Jet, +4 more

Thursday

Air Busan,Eastar Jet,Jeju Air, +3 more

Air Busan,Eastar Jet, +4 more

Friday

Air Busan,Eastar Jet,Jeju Air, +3 more

Air Busan,Eastar Jet, +4 more

Saturday

Air Busan,Eastar Jet,Jeju Air, +3 more

Air Busan,Eastar Jet, +4 more

Sunday

Air Busan,Eastar Jet,Jeju Air, +3 more

Air Busan,Eastar Jet, +4 more

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