Cheap flights from Seoul to Shymkent from $635 GMP, ICN → CIT
Gimpo International Airport (GMP), Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Shymkent Airport (CIT)
The cheapest return found recently is $635 with SCAT, 18 Dec – 7 Jan 2027, found today.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $635, 18 Dec to 7 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $769 to $1,055
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $635 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $769 to $1,055.
Cheapest return found recently
$635
18 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 · SCAT
Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Shymkent Airport (CIT)
Leaves 8:40 a.m. · Return leaves 7:15 p.m. · 14 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Cheapest nonstop return
$635
18 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 · SCAT
Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Shymkent Airport (CIT)
Leaves 8:40 a.m. · Return leaves 7:15 p.m. · 14 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$635 18 Dec – 7 Jan 2027found todaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $544 to $711.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 14 departure dates from 11 Dec to 27 Aug 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 20-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
74 fares on 14 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec – 25 Dec | $767 | SCAT | Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | $635 | SCAT | Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 8 Feb 2027 | $773 | Jeju Air | Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out 2 stops, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jan 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 | $814 | Air Astana | Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 | $776 | Air China | Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out 2 stops, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 | $711 | SCAT | Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back 2 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Jan 2027 – 3 Mar 2027 | $800 | Air Astana | Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 | $694 | SCAT | Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Feb 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 | $795 | Air Astana | Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Jul 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 | $1,249 | Eastar Jet | Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Aug 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 | $1,048 | China Southern Airlines | Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 5 hours ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Aug 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 | $1,308 | Air Astana | Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Aug 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 | $1,057 | Eastar Jet | Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Aug 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 | $1,278 | Air Astana | Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found today | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $635.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Astana, SCAT, Eastar Jet, Jeju Air, Air China, China Southern Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Seoul to Shymkent
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 18 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Seoul to Shymkent?
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Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 13% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $695 | $626 | +15% | 28 |
| 7–13 days | $742 | $626 | +23% | 23 |
| 14–29 days | $743 | $579 | +23% | 28 |
| 30–59 days | $643 | $579 | +7% | 38 |
| 60–89 days | $604 | $556 | Cheapest seen | 48 |
| 90–179 days | $795 | $544 | +32% | 45 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Seoul → Tashkent
119 km from Shymkent
$437
$198 less than flying to Shymkent
1 Sept 2027 – 30 Sept 2027 · ICN → TAS · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 11 hours ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Seoul → Tashkent
119 km from Shymkent
$227
31 Aug 2027 · ICN → TAS · nonstop
found 14 hours ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 18 Dec – 7 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Seoul to Shymkent?
The cheapest return found recently is $635 with SCAT, 18 Dec to 7 Jan 2027, found today. The cheapest return fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $769 to $1,055.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Shymkent?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $635, 18 Dec to 7 Jan 2027, found today.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Seoul to Shymkent?
In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 13% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Seoul to Shymkent?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $635 with SCAT, 18 Dec to 7 Jan 2027, found today.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Seoul to Shymkent?
Between 11 Dec and 27 Aug 2027, Air Astana has the cheapest return on 5 of the 14 departure dates we hold, SCAT on 4 and Eastar Jet on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work