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Online exclusive benefit!
Save on Essential & Flex fares
Save on Essential & Flex fares
Need extra baggage? Prefer to choose your seat in advance for free?
Enjoy discounted return fares in Essential & Flex brand on Economy class and fly to popular destinations such as Bangkok, Sydney or Bali!
Enjoy the perks of Essential & Flex with our exclusive online deals brand
27 May 2025
- 31 August 2025
Travel period^
27 May 2025 -
31 December 2025
- Southeast Asia: Denpasar(Bali), Phuket, Singapore, Bangkok*, Jakarta, Surabaya, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Surabaya, Cebu, Manila, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh
- Southwest Pacific: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Auckland
- Essential & Flex brand on Economy class
- Round trip
* Discount is not applicable for Light brand.
- Those traveling with kids and want complimentary 2 checked bags + advance seat selection and more.
- Those flying long-haul and value flexible date changes and more.
# Discounted real-time fares are automatically displayed when searching for flights.
# To apply the discount to Bangkok, you must search as BKK (discount does not apply to DMK). Terms and conditions apply.
- Return
- One way
- First
- Business
- Premium Economy
- Economy
Booking of more than 9 passengers is currently not available online. Please contact your local reservations office.
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
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| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
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| Economy class | Original Essential fare | After discount |
| Bangkok | KRW 498,500 | KRW 452,300 |
| Bali | KRW 501,900 | KRW 458,400 |
| Singapore | KRW 530,100 | KRW 486,600 |
| Jakarta | KRW 483,300 | KRW 439,800 |
| Sydney | KRW 1,190,200 | KRW 1,118,900 |
| Melbourne | KRW 1,181,000 | KRW 1,109,700 |
| Perth | KRW 1,158,200 | KRW 1,086,900 |
| Auckland | KRW 1,172,500 | KRW 1,101,200 |
^ Discount amounts vary by destination, and the discounted fares are automatically reflected when you search for flights. The displayed fares are inclusive of taxes as of 10 June, and may be subject to change.
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| Free seat pre-selection |  Regular seats |
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Why choose Essential?
If you add baggage and pre-seat selection after booking with the Light brand, it could cost you up to KRW683,600 for a round trip Incheon-Melbourne.
Book with Essential and save up to KRW551,900 — effortlessly and smartly!
| Example (10 June basis) | Incheon ↔ Bangkok | Incheon ↔ Melbourne |
| When booking with Essential fare on Economy class | KRW 452,300 | KRW 1,109,700 |
After ticket issuance, additional charges will apply for:
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KRW867,400 Flight fare + KRW461,600 (Round-trip additional baggage USD240 + Paid seat selection for round trip KRW131,600) |
KRW1,661,600 Flight fare + KRW683,600 (Round-trip additional baggage USD340 + Paid seat selection for round trip KRW213,600) |
| Essential fare savings | KRW415,100 | KRW551,900 |
Planning a family trip or a month-long escape in Southeast Asia?
Start your journey stress-free with an Essential or Flex fare. Enjoy two free pieces of checked baggage for family travel, free advance seat selection and free itinerary changes, plus much more besides. You'll have all the essential travel benefits without any hassle.
Are you going on a long trip to Australia for the vacation or a Working holiday?
With the Essential or Flex fare, enjoy extra baggage and spacious seating — perfect for studying abroad, a working holiday, or an extended getaway to Australia or New Zealand. Pack everything you need for the journey ahead, and travel with comfort and peace of mind.
* The stated lowest fare is based on the lowest available price as of 10 June 2025, and is subject to change.
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