Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seoul: what you need to know
Approximately 12 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Seoul.
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9. The city is 14 hours ahead of Minneapolis, where Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Incheon International Airport (ICN). Take your pick of seven weekly services between these two airports. Delta Air Lines offers a 10:15 departure between MSP and ICN.
Give yourself enough time to get on your MSP 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.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
You can book a direct Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Seoul ticket. Start your journey at MSP and touch down at Incheon International Airport (ICN).
Delta Air Lines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Seoul.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper flight ticket from MSP to Seoul. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
MSP is around 11 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near MSP? If you're boarding an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Seoul, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
77.37% of flights leaving from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seoul
RM2,007 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Seoul flight. A return flight ticket right now is RM3,677. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
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Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
From Incheon International Airport (ICN), central Seoul is roughly 48 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Seoul, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near ICN:
Grab an Incheon International Airport rental car and discover Seoul and beyond with your own set of wheels. WECAR, Hi Rent A Car and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Incheon International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from MSP to Seoul.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Seoul. Check out your options for travelling into town after your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Seoul has touched down.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near GMP. Settle in and get cosy after your MSP to Seoul flight at any of these well-located options:
GOGO Rent a Car, Gogo Rental Car Seoul and Hi Rent A Car make picking up a Gimpo International Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride one week ahead of your arrival at GMP will help you save.
Best time to go to Seoul
Plan your trip to Seoul during the high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Seoul in the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Book a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Seoul flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from MSP to Seoul around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Seoul
Once you've booked your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Seoul, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Seoul:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower are major attractions which should feature on every Seoul itinerary.
Explore more of South Korea
You've seen Seoul, now it's time to discover other parts of South Korea. Journey about 322 kilometres south-east to Busan to tick off its must-visit sights. From Haeundae Beach to Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in South Korea, consider Daegu, about 241 kilometres south-east of Seoul. Duryu Park People's Garden, E-World and Apsan Park are the start of reasons to visit.