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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $415. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Seoul.$321 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Incheon International on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $321, select.
Seoul.$338 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul, returning Sun, 12 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Incheon International on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $338, select.
Seoul.$349 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Incheon International on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $349, select.
Seoul.$349 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun, returning Tue, 23 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia X and BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Incheon International on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $349, select.
Seoul.$350 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun, returning Tue, 11 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia X and BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Incheon International on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.
Seoul.$350 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Sun, 23 Aug.Return flight with Scoot and BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departs from Incheon International on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.
Seoul.$350 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Jul, returning Sat, 22 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia X and BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Incheon International on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.
Seoul.$352 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May, returning Sun, 28 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia X and BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Incheon International on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $352, select.
Seoul.$354 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia X and BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Incheon International on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $354, select.
Seoul.$359 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 May, returning Mon, 18 May.Return flight with Scoot and Shandong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 17 May, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Shandong Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $359, select.
Seoul.$368 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 May, returning Thu, 7 May.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Incheon International on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $368, select.
Seoul.$368 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia X and Shandong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Shandong Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $368, select.
Seoul.$368 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia X and Shandong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Shandong Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $368, select.
Seoul.$375 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia X and Shandong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Shandong Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $375, select.
Seoul.$377 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Philippine Airlines and Shandong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Shandong Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $377, select.
Seoul.$379 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia X and Shandong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Shandong Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $379, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kuala Lumpur to Seoul flights are currently cheapest in July.
Mar
from $445
Apr
from $415
May
from $359
Jun
from $349
Jul
from $338
Aug
from $350
Sep
from $368
Oct
from $375
Nov
from $408
Dec
from $435
Jan
from $410
Feb
from $410

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul

Alternative Kuala Lumpur to Seoul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Gimpo International

17km from central Seoul
Closest
from $512
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Incheon International

48km from central Seoul
Cheapest
from $321
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Kuala Lumpur to Seoul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$321
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time6 hrs, 36 mins
Most popular airlineMalaysia Airlines
Average flights per week97

Finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Seoul: Gimpo International and Incheon International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul is $321. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 36 minutes is the average flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul.
Malaysia Airlines, Korean Air and Qatar Airways fly direct from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul.
As of March 2026, there are 97 flights per week flying from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul.
The cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul is usually March.
If you're flying from Kuala Lumpur, the cheapest airport near Seoul is Incheon International – which is 47.8 km away from the centre of Seoul. We've found flights into this airport from $321.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul on Monday, 30 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 36 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Seoul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Seoul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 3°C. August is typically the warmest month in Seoul, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is July.
The cheapest airline that flies to Seoul is AirAsia X .

Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul: what you need to know

  • Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) are the main airports in Kuala Lumpur.

  • Hop off your plane in Seoul at Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP).

  • Take a direct Kuala Lumpur to Seoul flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 40 minutes.

  • The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9, which is one hour ahead of Kuala Lumpur.

  • The busiest route for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul is from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Incheon International Airport (ICN). Take your pick of 35 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from KUL to ICN is the 10:00 AirAsia X option. If you prefer travelling later, the last scheduled departure is at 23:55 with Korean Air.

  • Leave enough time to make your Kuala Lumpur to Seoul flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul

  • To score cheap Kuala Lumpur to Seoul flights, reserve your trip two months ahead of your planned departure.

  • The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Find an affordable Kuala Lumpur to Seoul flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Flying from Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • Depart from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) on a nonstop flight from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul. From KUL, you can fly directly into Incheon International Airport (ICN).

  • Pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct Kuala Lumpur to Seoul plane tickets out of KUL. Get on board with any of these:

  • Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Kuala Lumpur to Seoul flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • Daxing International Airport (PKX)

  • KUL is about 48 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.

  • After an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, data shows 58.65% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)

  • SZB is around 18 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul, stay in one of these hotels near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:

  • 68% of all departures from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport arrive according to schedule.

Arriving in Seoul

Incheon International Airport (ICN)

  • From Incheon International Airport (ICN), central Seoul is roughly 48 kilometres away.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Reserve a hotel near ICN if you have a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Incheon International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and explore beyond Seoul's main sights.

  • Booking your ride from Incheon International Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.

Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

  • Central Seoul is roughly 16 kilometres from Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Make your way off your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul and then look for any airport signs that'll help you get to the city centre.

  • Travelling by public transport will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • After your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul, settle in at a hotel close to GMP. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:

  • The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Gimpo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from GOGO Rent a Car, Gogo Rental Car Seoul or Hi Rent A Car and be on your way in a flash.

  • Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride one week before your arrival at GMP will help you stay within budget.

Best time to go to Seoul

  • April is the quietest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul, while July is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Seoul based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • When booking your Kuala Lumpur to Seoul tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 32ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Seoul

Explore more of South Korea

  • Seoul is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of South Korea just waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres south-east of Seoul, a trip to Busan will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple.

  • If you're looking to explore another major stop in South Korea, consider Incheon, roughly 56 kilometres west of Seoul. Lawn Square of Incheon International Airport, Yeongjong Sky City No.23 Park and 스카이72 GC 바다코스 are the start of reasons to visit.

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