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

Etihad Airways, Asiana Airlines, and Japan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Seoul

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

The number of flights available between New York and Seoul is 13 per day as of April 2026. The most frequent departure time is 11:00a.m., with 47% of daily flights leaving in the morning.

How long does it take to fly to Seoul?

On average, it takes 15h 45m to fly from New York to Seoul if you fly out of Newark (the most popular airport in New York) and into Incheon Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Seoul). If you’re flying out of New York and into Incheon Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 16h 52m.

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

As of April 2026, 92 flights take off from New York and land in Seoul each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 15% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from C$ 2,002 to C$ 1,302. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 1,408.

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3:45 p.m. - 10:50 a.m.

JFK

ICN

30h 05m

1 stop

5:50 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

ICN

JFK

35h 10m

1 stop

C$ 1,408Etihad Airways

Thu, 7 May - Sun, 24 May

10:35 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.

EWR

ICN

15h 45mdirect

5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

ICN

EWR

13h 45mdirect

C$ 1,424United Airlines

Sun, 4 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

10:00 a.m. - 12:25 a.m.

JFK

ICN

25h 25m

1 stop

1:45 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.

ICN

JFK

36h 15m

1 stop

C$ 1,447Cathay Pacific

Mon, 19 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

1:20 a.m. - 5:05 p.m.

JFK

ICN

26h 45m

1 stop

1:20 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

ICN

JFK

26h 50m

1 stop

C$ 1,472Qatar Airways

Sun, 20 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

1:20 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

JFK

ICN

27h 10m

1 stop

11:45 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.

ICN

JFK

29h 55m

1 stop

C$ 1,481Qatar Airways

Sat, 9 May - Mon, 25 May

1:55 a.m. - 12:25 a.m.

JFK

ICN

33h 30m

1 stop

1:55 a.m. - 8:35 p.m.

ICN

JFK

31h 40m

1 stop

C$ 1,516Cathay Pacific

Sat, 17 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

10:35 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.

JFK

GMP

21h 40m

1 stop

8:00 a.m. - 5:55 p.m.

GMP

JFK

22h 55m

1 stop

C$ 1,880Japan Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

10:35 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.

JFK

GMP

21h 40m

1 stop

8:00 a.m. - 5:55 p.m.

GMP

JFK

22h 55m

1 stop

C$ 1,882Japan Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

7:22 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.

EWR

GMP

24h 53m

2 stops

7:40 p.m. - 1:03 p.m.

GMP

EWR

31h 23m

2 stops

C$ 2,095Multiple Airlines

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov

10:50 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.

EWR

GMP

21h 25m

2 stops

7:15 p.m. - 12:56 p.m.

GMP

EWR

30h 41m

2 stops

C$ 2,180Multiple Airlines

Fri, 4 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

Cathay Pacific flights from New York to Seoul

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Cathay Pacific

7 Sep

JFK10:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 25m

1 stop

ICN10:25 p.m.Incheon Intl

18 Oct

ICN1:55 a.m.Incheon Intl

41h 05m

1 stop

JFK6:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 1,447

Cathay Pacific

22 Sep

JFK10:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

39h 05m

1 stop

ICN2:05 p.m.Incheon Intl

13 Oct

ICN8:05 p.m.Incheon Intl

37h 30m

1 stop

JFK8:35 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 1,454

Cathay Pacific

17 Oct

JFK1:55 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 30m

1 stop

ICN12:25 a.m.Incheon Intl

21 Oct

ICN1:55 a.m.Incheon Intl

31h 40m

1 stop

JFK8:35 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 1,516

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AIR PREMIA

27 Apr

EWR1:00 a.m.Newark

15h 15m

ICN5:15 a.m.Incheon Intl

4 May

ICN9:25 p.m.Incheon Intl

14h 05m

EWR10:30 p.m.Newark

C$ 1,547

AIR PREMIA

26 Aug

EWR1:00 a.m.Newark

15h 15m

ICN5:15 a.m.Incheon Intl

5 Sep

ICN9:25 p.m.Incheon Intl

14h 05m

EWR10:30 p.m.Newark

C$ 1,565

AIR PREMIA

12 Aug

EWR1:00 a.m.Newark

15h 15m

ICN5:15 a.m.Incheon Intl

9 Sep

ICN9:25 p.m.Incheon Intl

14h 05m

EWR10:30 p.m.Newark

C$ 1,613

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JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/5

3:45 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

1 stop30h 05m

Incheon Intl

Sun 24/5

5:50 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

1 stop35h 10m

C$ 1,408

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NewarkIncheon

EWR - ICN

EWRICN

Newark

Sun 4/10

10:35 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

Nonstop15h 45m

Incheon Intl

Fri 16/10

5:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Nonstop13h 45m

C$ 1,424

New YorkIncheon

JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 19/10

10:00 a.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop25h 25m

Incheon Intl

Tue 10/11

1:45 p.m.-12:00 p.m.

1 stop36h 15m

C$ 1,447

New YorkIncheon

JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 20/9

1:20 a.m.-5:05 p.m.

1 stop26h 45m

Incheon Intl

Sun 27/9

1:20 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop26h 50m

C$ 1,472

New YorkIncheon

JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

1:20 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

1 stop27h 10m

Incheon Intl

Mon 25/5

11:45 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

1 stop29h 55m

C$ 1,481

New YorkIncheon

JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/10

1:55 a.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop33h 30m

Incheon Intl

Wed 21/10

1:55 a.m.-8:35 p.m.

1 stop31h 40m

C$ 1,516

New YorkSeoul

JFK - GMP

JFKGMP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 18/9

10:35 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop21h 40m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Tue 29/9

8:00 a.m.-5:55 p.m.

1 stop22h 55m

C$ 1,880

New YorkSeoul

JFK - GMP

JFKGMP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 18/9

10:35 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop21h 40m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Tue 29/9

8:00 a.m.-5:55 p.m.

1 stop22h 55m

C$ 1,882

NewarkSeoul

EWR - GMP

EWRGMP

Newark

Mon 19/10

7:22 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

2 stops24h 53m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Mon 9/11

7:40 p.m.-1:03 p.m.

2 stops31h 23m

C$ 2,095

NewarkSeoul

EWR - GMP

EWRGMP

Newark

Fri 4/9

10:50 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

2 stops21h 25m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sun 13/9

7:15 p.m.-12:56 p.m.

2 stops30h 41m

C$ 2,180

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around C$ 1,334, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Seoul in March, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to Seoul during February average around C$ 1,449.

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$ 1,044. The most expensive day to fly to Seoul is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around C$ 1,410.

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$ 1,183. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to Seoul, so prices are often more expensive at around C$ 1,567 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 from New York 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$ 2,097 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$ 1,721 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class 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?

You could potentially save up to 24% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Seoul flight.

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

As of April 2026, prices for New York to Seoul flights are approximately 29% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time	15h 45m
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The fastest flight from New York to Seoul takes 15h 45m

Direct flights go from New York to Seoul every day.

There are 2 airports in Seoul. From New York there are direct flights to Incheon Intl (ICN).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Seoul

How far is New York to Seoul by plane?
Seoul is 11041.9 km away from New York. Typically, this will take 15h 45m by plane in normal conditions.
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.
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 Airbus A380-800, representing 24.81% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 777-300ER at 23.61%, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 23.05%, and Airbus A350-900 at 16.12%.

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momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Seoul from New York which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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