⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Phoenix to Seoul flights

Phoenix (PHX) to Seoul (SEL): 6,263 miles (10,080 km) great-circle, about 13h 00m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $1281 round-trip on WestJet, with 2 stops, departing June 18, 2026.

WSWestJetWS1161
Depart
PHX
Phoenix, USA
08:00
2026-06-18
✈
Arrive
SEL
Seoul, South Korea
Returns 07:10
2026-06-29
Stops
2 stops
Distance
6,263 mi
Est. nonstop time
13h 00m
Trip type
Round-trip
$1281
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Phoenix to Seoul fare fly?

$1281 round-trip, WestJet WS1161, departing 2026-06-18 at 08:00, returning 2026-06-29. The recorded itinerary left on a Thursday, returning on a Monday 11 nights later; the fare was observed 54 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Phoenix from Seoul?

  • Distance: 6,263 miles (10,080 km) great-circle, heading northwest (measured to Incheon International Airport, ICN).
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 13h 00m.
  • Departure airport: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Phoenix, United States, UTC-7 on June 18, 2026.
  • Arrival: Seoul (SEL, all airports), South Korea, UTC+9 on June 18, 2026.
  • Time difference: Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Phoenix on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, United States to South Korea.
  • Recorded itinerary: WestJet WS1161, 2 stops, round-trip, 11 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Phoenix to Seoul fare compare with other routes from PHX?

At $1281, it ranked 29th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from PHX (median $231). That is 20.5 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the PHX median of 17.4 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from PHX of similar length: Istanbul (6,703 mi) at $1160 and London (5,258 mi) at $878.

WestJet had the cheapest fare on 3 of 30 PHX routes. It is the 4th longest of the 30 routes we track from PHX.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Seoul?

Of 24 departure airports with a fare to Seoul, Phoenix (PHX) ranked 23rd at $1281. 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 America/Phoenix, Asia/Seoul; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Phoenix to Seoul flight questions

How far is Phoenix from Seoul by plane?

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Phoenix is about 6,263 miles (10,080 km) from Seoul on a great-circle line from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Incheon International Airport (ICN), heading northwest. 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 4th longest of the 30 routes we track from PHX. The recorded itinerary had 2 stops, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Phoenix to Seoul?

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About 13h 00m nonstop by our estimate for 6,263 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded WestJet fare was with 2 stops. 24 airports in our feed had a fare to Seoul; this one ranked 23rd, and 10 of the 24 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Seoul?

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On June 18, 2026, Phoenix was on UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) and Seoul on UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul), so Seoul was 16 hours ahead of Phoenix: noon in Phoenix was 04:00 the next day in Seoul. Neither America/Phoenix nor Asia/Seoul shifts for daylight saving, so the gap holds all year.

How much is a flight from Phoenix to Seoul?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $1281 per person round-trip on WestJet flight WS1161, departing June 18, 2026, returning June 29, 2026, with 2 stops. At $1281, it ranked 29th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from PHX (median $231). That is 20.5 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the PHX median of 17.4 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Phoenix to Seoul?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 2 stops; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Seoul, 10 of the 24 recorded fares were nonstop. From PHX, 9 of 30 were. Routes from PHX of similar length: Istanbul (6,703 mi) at $1160 and London (5,258 mi) at $878.

Which airports serve flights from Phoenix to Seoul?

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It departs Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States, 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, United States to South Korea.

Where else near Seoul can you fly from Phoenix?

Bangkok (BKK) $1262Istanbul (IST) $1160Seattle (SEA) $279Portland (PDX) $176London (LON) $878Sacramento (SAC) $212All flights from Phoenix →

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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