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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!

Best Economy Class, More Benefits

Enjoy the perks of Essential & Flex with our exclusive online deals brand

What is Essential/Flex brand?
"Essential" and "Flex" refer to branded fare options within Economy class, each offering different levels of benefits and flexibility.

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Booking period

27 May 2025 

- 31 August 2025

Travel period

27 May 2025 -

31 December 2025

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Top destinations#
  • 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
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Cabin and itinerary
  • Essential & Flex brand on Economy class 
  • Round trip

* Discount is not applicable for Light brand.

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Recommended for:
  • 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.

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① Save with Essential & Flex 

Why choose Essential?

If you add baggage and pre-seat selection after booking with the Light brand, it could cost you up to KRW1,609,500 for a round trip Incheon-Melbourne.
Book with Essential and save up to KRW624,800 — effortlessly and smartly!

Example

(05 August basis)

 Light ticket + additinal charges When booking with Essential fare Essential fare savings
Incheon ↔ Bali KRW801,600

Light Economy class ticket + KRW461,600

(Round-trip additional baggage USD240 + Paid seat selection for round trip KRW78,000)		 KRW465,600 KRW336,000
Incheon ↔ Melbourne KRW1,609,500

Light Economy class ticket + KRW683,600

(Round-trip additional baggage USD340 + Paid seat selection for round trip KRW153,000)		 KRW1,144,700 KRW464,800

② Essential & Flex fare benefits by destination

Southeast Asia: Fly smart and save with Essential or Flex

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.

[Essential] Bangkok

KRW499,200*~

KRW481,200*~

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[Essential] Bali

KRW483,600*~

KRW465,600*~

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[Essential] Jakarta

KRW485,900*~

KRW467,900*~

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[Essential] Singapore

KRW533,700*~

KRW515,700*~

Book now

Southwest Pacific: Fly smart and save with Essential or Flex

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.

[Essential] Sydney

KRW1,197,000*~

KRW1,154,000*~

Book now

[Essential] Melbourne

KRW1,187,700*~

KRW1,144,700*~

Book now

[Essential] Perth

KRW1,165,000*~

KRW1,122,000*~

Book now

[Essential] Auckland

KRW1,178,100*~

KRW1,135,100*~

Book now

* The stated lowest fare is based on the lowest available price as of 05 August 2025, and is subject to change.

 

③ Special Essential & Flex fares by destination^

City Original Essential fare After discount
Bangkok KRW499,200 KRW481,200
Bali KRW483,600 KRW465,600
Singapore KRW533,700 KRW515,700
Jakarta KRW485,900 KRW467,900
Sydney KRW1,197,000 KRW1,154,000
Melbourne KRW1,187,700 KRW1,144,700
Perth KRW1,165,000 KRW1,122,000
Auckland KRW1,178,100 KRW1,135,100

^ 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 05 August, and may be subject to change.

④ Overview of Economy Essential & Flex fare benefits

  Light Essential Flex
Cabbin baggage(7kg) IYK IYK IYK
Checked baggage(23kg) IYK IYK IYK
Free seat pre-selection   IYKRegular seats IYKExtra legroom
Free flight changes      IYK
Earn status points and miles IYK IYK IYK
Upgrade with miles / Standby for earlier flight   IYK IYK

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