⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Jakarta to Seoul flights

Jakarta (CGK) to Seoul (SEL): 3,271 miles (5,264 km) great-circle, about 7h 05m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $261 round-trip on T'way Air, nonstop, departing May 17, 2026.

TWT'way AirTW156
Depart
CGK
Jakarta, Indonesia
21:50
2026-05-17
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Arrive
SEL
Seoul, South Korea
Returns 15:10
2026-05-30
Stops
non-stop
Distance
3,271 mi
Est. nonstop time
7h 05m
Trip type
Round-trip
$261
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Jakarta to Seoul fare fly?

$261 round-trip, T'way Air TW156, departing 2026-05-17 at 21:50, returning 2026-05-30. The recorded itinerary left on a Sunday, returning on a Saturday 13 nights later; the fare was observed 22 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Jakarta from Seoul?

  • Distance: 3,271 miles (5,264 km) great-circle, heading north (measured to Incheon International Airport, ICN).
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 7h 05m.
  • Departure airport: Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), Jakarta, Indonesia, UTC+7 on May 17, 2026.
  • Arrival: Seoul (SEL, all airports), South Korea, UTC+9 on May 17, 2026.
  • Time difference: Seoul is 2 hours ahead of Jakarta on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, Indonesia to South Korea.
  • Recorded itinerary: T'way Air TW156, non-stop, round-trip, 13 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Jakarta to Seoul fare compare with other routes from CGK?

At $261, it ranked 9th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from CGK (median $342). That is 8.0 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the CGK median of 19.4 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from CGK of similar length: Beijing (3,255 mi) at $340 and Shanghai (2,755 mi) at $326.

CGK to SEL is the only one of 30 CGK routes where T'way Air priced cheapest. It is the 11th longest of the 30 routes we track from CGK.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Seoul?

Of 24 departure airports with a fare to Seoul, Jakarta (CGK) ranked 10th at $261. Lowest: $142 from Osaka (KIX); highest: $1288 from Portland (PDX); 10 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Jetstar (2), Peach Aviation (2), airline 9G (1), airline WE (1), Alaska Airlines (1) and Asiana (1), plus 16 more.

Entry requirements

Do you need a visa to fly to South Korea?

That depends on your passport and trip, so check the official source for South Korea: Republic of Korea: K-ETA. Connecting elsewhere? Check that country's transit rules too.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Asia/Jakarta, Asia/Seoul; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Jakarta to Seoul flight questions

How far is Jakarta from Seoul by plane?

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Jakarta is about 3,271 miles (5,264 km) from Seoul on a great-circle line from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Incheon International Airport (ICN), heading north. SEL is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Seoul; distances on this page are measured to Incheon International Airport (ICN). It is the 11th longest of the 30 routes we track from CGK. The recorded itinerary was nonstop.

How long is the flight from Jakarta to Seoul?

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About 7h 05m nonstop by our estimate for 3,271 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded T'way Air fare was nonstop. 24 airports in our feed had a fare to Seoul; this one ranked 10th, and 10 of the 24 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Jakarta and Seoul?

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On May 17, 2026, Jakarta was on UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) and Seoul on UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul), so Seoul was 2 hours ahead of Jakarta: noon in Jakarta was 14:00 in Seoul. Neither Asia/Jakarta nor Asia/Seoul shifts for daylight saving, so the gap holds all year.

How much is a flight from Jakarta to Seoul?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $261 per person round-trip on T'way Air flight TW156, departing May 17, 2026, returning May 30, 2026, nonstop. At $261, it ranked 9th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from CGK (median $342). That is 8.0 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the CGK median of 19.4 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Jakarta to Seoul?

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Yes, the cheapest recorded fare was a nonstop T'way Air flight, TW156, on May 17, 2026. Into Seoul, 10 of the 24 recorded fares were nonstop. From CGK, 10 of 30 were. Routes from CGK of similar length: Beijing (3,255 mi) at $340 and Shanghai (2,755 mi) at $326.

Which airports serve flights from Jakarta to Seoul?

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It departs Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta, Indonesia, and arrives at Seoul (SEL) in Seoul, South Korea. SEL is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Seoul; distances on this page are measured to Incheon International Airport (ICN). An international flight, Indonesia to South Korea.

Where else near Seoul can you fly from Jakarta?

Shanghai (SHA) $326Beijing (BJS) $340Sapporo (SPK) $544Hong Kong (HKG) $329Manila (MNL) $339Kunming (KMG) $414All flights from Jakarta →

Other cities with flights to Seoul

From Osaka (KIX) $142From Nagoya (NGO) $165From Tokyo (NRT) $167From Taipei (TPE) $200From Shanghai (PVG) $218From Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) $218

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