Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from New York to Seoul?

Flights connecting via San Francisco (SFO) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 20h 15m.

How many flights depart from New York to Seoul on average per day?

The number of flights available between New York and Seoul is 9 per day as of October 2025. The most frequent departure time is 12:00p.m., with 75% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

How long does it take to fly to Seoul?

On average, it takes 17h 05m to fly from New York to Seoul if you fly out of New York (the most popular airport in New York) and into Incheon Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Seoul). If you’re flying out of Newark and into Incheon Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 18h 55m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Seoul?

Cathay Pacific, Alaska Airlines, and Japan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Seoul

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from New York to Seoul?

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the lowest average round-trip price of C$ 1,244.

How many flights depart from New York to Seoul on average per week?

As of October 2025, 63 flights take off from New York and land in Seoul each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between New York and Seoul?

Hong Kong (HKG) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from New York to Seoul?

San Francisco (SFO) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 28m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Seoul?

Prices for flights from New York to Seoul are updated daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Seoul?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Seoul.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Seoul?

The required travel and health documents for your Seoul trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Seoul. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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9:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.EWR-ICN

28h 30m2 stops

12:05 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.ICN-EWR

45h 55m2 stops

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8:55 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.JFK-ICN

28h 50m2 stops

12:05 a.m. - 6:55 p.m.ICN-JFK

32h 50m2 stops

C$ 1,244Ethiopian Air

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Sat, 22 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec

12:25 a.m. - 5:40 p.m.JFK-ICN

28h 15m1 stop

11:20 p.m. - 10:55 a.m.ICN-JFK

24h 35m1 stop

C$ 1,375Turkish Airlines

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Wed, 22 Apr - Thu, 14 May

1:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.JFK-ICN

21h 00m1 stop

10:00 a.m. - 8:05 p.m.ICN-JFK

23h 05m1 stop

C$ 1,382Cathay Pacific

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Tue, 3 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

9:00 a.m. - 9:25 p.m.JFK-ICN

22h 25m1 stop

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.ICN-JFK

40h 00m1 stop

C$ 1,383Cathay Pacific

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Tue, 13 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

10:00 p.m. - 9:55 p.m.JFK-ICN

33h 55m1 stop

5:50 p.m. - 9:00 a.m.ICN-JFK

29h 10m1 stop

C$ 1,393Etihad Airways

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10:00 p.m. - 10:45 a.m.JFK-ICN

22h 45m1 stop

5:50 p.m. - 9:00 a.m.ICN-JFK

29h 10m1 stop

C$ 1,395Etihad Airways

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Mon, 1 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec

12:25 a.m. - 9:05 a.m.EWR-ICN

42h 40m1 stop

12:10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.ICN-EWR

36h 20m1 stop

C$ 1,399Turkish Airlines

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12:01 a.m. - 5:40 a.m.EWR-ICN

15h 39mdirect

9:55 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.ICN-EWR

13h 35mdirect

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13h 35mdirect

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20 Jan

JFK6:57 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 38m

2 stops

ICN6:35 p.m.Incheon Intl

31 Jan

ICN8:35 p.m.Incheon Intl

24h 25m

2 stops

JFK7:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

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17 Jan

JFK6:57 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 38m

2 stops

ICN6:35 p.m.Incheon Intl

25 Jan

ICN8:35 p.m.Incheon Intl

24h 25m

2 stops

JFK7:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

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3 Mar

EWR5:35 p.m.Newark

35h 00m

2 stops

ICN6:35 p.m.Incheon Intl

9 Mar

ICN8:35 p.m.Incheon Intl

31h 57m

2 stops

EWR3:32 p.m.Newark

C$ 1,558

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10 Nov

EWR6:00 a.m.Newark

20h 15m

1 stop

ICN4:15 p.m.Incheon Intl

31 Dec

ICN6:00 p.m.Incheon Intl

21h 08m

1 stop

EWR1:08 a.m.Newark

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4 Nov

EWR6:00 a.m.Newark

20h 15m

1 stop

ICN4:15 p.m.Incheon Intl

30 Dec

ICN9:00 a.m.Incheon Intl

20h 50m

1 stop

EWR3:50 p.m.Newark

C$ 2,116

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9 Nov

LGA7:29 p.m.New York LaGuardia

30h 46m

2 stops

ICN4:15 p.m.Incheon Intl

20 Nov

ICN6:00 p.m.Incheon Intl

19h 30m

2 stops

LGA11:30 p.m.New York LaGuardia

C$ 2,117

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NewarkIncheon

EWR - ICN

EWRICN

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Fri 28/11

9:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

2 stops28h 30m

Incheon Intl

Wed 10/12

12:05 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

2 stops45h 55m

C$ 1,227

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JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 22/11

8:55 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

2 stops28h 50m

Incheon Intl

Thu 4/12

12:05 a.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops32h 50m

C$ 1,244

New YorkIncheon

JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/4

12:25 a.m.-5:40 p.m.

1 stop28h 15m

Incheon Intl

Thu 14/5

11:20 p.m.-10:55 a.m.

1 stop24h 35m

C$ 1,375

New YorkIncheon

JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

1:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

1 stop21h 00m

Incheon Intl

Wed 18/3

10:00 a.m.-8:05 p.m.

1 stop23h 05m

C$ 1,382

New YorkIncheon

JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 13/1

9:00 a.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop22h 25m

Incheon Intl

Wed 28/1

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

1 stop40h 00m

C$ 1,383

New YorkIncheon

JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/12

10:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

1 stop33h 55m

Incheon Intl

Wed 24/12

5:50 p.m.-9:00 a.m.

1 stop29h 10m

C$ 1,393

New YorkIncheon

JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/12

10:00 p.m.-10:45 a.m.

1 stop22h 45m

Incheon Intl

Wed 31/12

5:50 p.m.-9:00 a.m.

1 stop29h 10m

C$ 1,394

NewarkIncheon

EWR - ICN

EWRICN

Newark

Sun 7/12

12:25 a.m.-9:05 a.m.

1 stop42h 40m

Incheon Intl

Mon 12/1

12:10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop36h 20m

C$ 1,399

NewarkIncheon

EWR - ICN

EWRICN

Newark

Sun 30/11

12:01 a.m.-5:40 a.m.

Nonstop15h 39m

Incheon Intl

Sat 6/12

9:55 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Nonstop13h 35m

C$ 1,406

NewarkIncheon

EWR - ICN

EWRICN

Newark

Wed 3/12

12:01 a.m.-5:40 a.m.

Nonstop15h 39m

Incheon Intl

Wed 11/3

9:55 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

Nonstop13h 35m

C$ 1,411

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Seoul?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Seoul?

The cheapest month to fly to Seoul from New York is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around C$ 1,487, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Seoul in October, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to Seoul during March average around C$ 1,496.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Seoul?

Our data shows that Sunday is the least expensive day to fly to Seoul. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 1,195. The most expensive day to fly to Seoul is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around C$ 1,645.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Seoul?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Seoul is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as C$ 1,349. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to Seoul, so prices are often more expensive at around C$ 1,614 per ticket.

What is the cheapest New York to Seoul flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Seoul?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Seoul from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Seoul for around C$ 2,185 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Seoul from New York for as low as C$ 1,752 on momondo.

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Can stopping save me money on New York to Seoul flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between New York to Seoul.

How have New York to Seoul flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for New York to Seoul flights are approximately 63% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The fastest flight from New York to Seoul takes 14h 55m

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There is 1 airport near Seoul: Incheon Intl (ICN)

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How far is New York to Seoul by plane?
Seoul is 11041.9 km away from New York. Typically, this will take 15h 39m by plane in normal conditions.
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How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Seoul?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Seoul.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Seoul?
The required travel and health documents for your Seoul trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Seoul. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from New York to Seoul?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from New York to Seoul is Boeing 777-300ER, representing 25.37% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 24.82%, Airbus A380-800 at 16.57%, and Airbus A350-900 at 16.30%.

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New York to Seoul

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Seoul?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Seoul?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Seoul?

Our data shows that Sunday is the least expensive day to fly to Seoul. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 1,195. The most expensive day to fly to Seoul is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around C$ 1,645.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Seoul?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Seoul is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as C$ 1,349. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to Seoul, so prices are often more expensive at around C$ 1,614 per ticket.

What is the cheapest New York to Seoul flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Seoul?

What cabin class options are available on New York to Seoul flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to Seoul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on New York to Seoul flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between New York to Seoul.

How have New York to Seoul flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for New York to Seoul flights are approximately 63% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Seoul?

Cathay Pacific, Alaska Airlines, and Japan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Seoul

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between New York and Seoul?

Hong Kong (HKG) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from New York to Seoul?

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the lowest average round-trip price of C$ 1,244.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from New York to Seoul?

Flights connecting via San Francisco (SFO) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 20h 15m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from New York to Seoul?

San Francisco (SFO) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 28m.

How many flights depart from New York to Seoul on average per day?

The number of flights available between New York and Seoul is 9 per day as of October 2025. The most frequent departure time is 12:00p.m., with 75% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from New York to Seoul on average per week?

As of October 2025, 63 flights take off from New York and land in Seoul each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Seoul?

On average, it takes 17h 05m to fly from New York to Seoul if you fly out of New York (the most popular airport in New York) and into Incheon Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Seoul). If you’re flying out of Newark and into Incheon Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 18h 55m.

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