How much does a first class flight to South Korea cost?

You can catch a first class flight to South Korea starting at just $24,304 on average, and if you’re flexible, flying from United States may even cost as little as $15,589 (price last reported on Aug 29). Please be aware that travel dates and airline, among other factors, may have an impact on final prices. Find deals

What is the cheapest business class flight to South Korea?

An alternative to first class seats, business class flights to South Korea will cost you about $5,381. You will still get similar premium perks, like comfortable seats, while saving 78% on average (compared to flying first class). Find deals

Which cabin class is available for Delta flights to South Korea?

Delta, the most popular airline for flights to South Korea, has other cabin alternatives to Economy seats: first, business, premium economy. For flyers that want more travel options, try looking at another airline or departing origin. Search all airlines

Which airlines have first class flights to South Korea?

Here’s a list of airlines that currently offer first class flights to South Korea: Korean Air, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, ANA, China Eastern. Comparing prices, seating arrangements, and exclusive services on each airline option would help ensure you get the best first class experience. Search all airlines

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9:05 pm - 9:55 amSFO San Francisco-ICN Incheon Intl

44h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:30 am - 5:30 pmICN Incheon Intl-SFO San Francisco

48h 00m1 stop Zurich

$16,339Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 24

8:30 pm - 9:55 amEWR Newark-ICN Incheon Intl

24h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:30 am - 8:15 pmICN Incheon Intl-EWR Newark

23h 45m1 stop Zurich

$16,405Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 10

6:00 pm - 9:55 amEWR Newark-ICN Incheon Intl

26h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

9:30 am - 8:15 pmICN Incheon Intl-EWR Newark

23h 45m1 stop Zurich

$18,227Multiple Airlines

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10:50 am - 5:35 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ICN Incheon Intl

13h 45mnonstop

2:30 pm - 8:30 amICN Incheon Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

11h 00mnonstop

$18,546Korean Air

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3:35 pm - 9:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ICN Incheon Intl

28h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:30 am - 12:00 pmICN Incheon Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 30m2 stops Zurich Brussels Bruxelles-National

$19,356Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28

1:10 pm - 5:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ICN Incheon Intl

15h 40mnonstop

10:00 am - 11:00 amICN Incheon Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

14h 00mnonstop

$20,931Korean Air

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1:10 pm - 5:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ICN Incheon Intl

15h 40mnonstop

10:00 am - 11:00 amICN Incheon Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

14h 00mnonstop

$21,050Korean Air

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12h 50mnonstop

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11h 10mnonstop

$22,303Delta

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13h 10mnonstop

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11h 00mnonstop

$22,303Delta

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11:50 pm - 4:40 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ICN Incheon Intl

12h 50mnonstop

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11h 10mnonstop

$22,303Delta

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11:50 pm - 4:40 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ICN Incheon Intl

12h 50mnonstop

7:40 pm - 2:50 pmICN Incheon Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

11h 10mnonstop

$22,303Delta

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10:50 am - 5:35 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ICN Incheon Intl

13h 45mnonstop

2:30 pm - 8:30 amICN Incheon Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

11h 00mnonstop

$18,546Korean Air

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11:50 am - 5:35 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ICN Incheon Intl

13h 45mnonstop

7:40 pm - 1:40 pmICN Incheon Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

11h 00mnonstop

$22,305Korean Air

Tue, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 8

12:10 pm - 4:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ICN Incheon Intl

14h 40mnonstop

7:40 pm - 11:50 pmICN Incheon Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 10m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$24,429Delta

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Nov 1

12:10 pm - 4:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ICN Incheon Intl

14h 40mnonstop

10:40 am - 9:30 amICN Incheon Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 50mnonstop

$25,803Delta

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1:10 pm - 5:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ICN Incheon Intl

15h 40mnonstop

10:00 am - 11:00 amICN Incheon Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

14h 00mnonstop

$20,931Korean Air

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1:10 pm - 5:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ICN Incheon Intl

15h 40mnonstop

10:00 am - 11:00 amICN Incheon Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

14h 00mnonstop

$21,050Korean Air

Sun, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 10

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18h 25m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

10:35 am - 2:39 pmICN Incheon Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

17h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$24,318Delta

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 24

6:12 pm - 4:40 amSFO San Francisco-ICN Incheon Intl

18h 28m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

2:30 pm - 1:45 pmICN Incheon Intl-SFO San Francisco

15h 15m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$22,318Delta

Tue, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 9

7:05 am - 3:55 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-ICN Incheon Intl

18h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:45 am - 12:49 pmICN Incheon Intl-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

18h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$26,818Delta

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 21

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9:05 pm - 9:55 amSFO San Francisco-ICN Incheon Intl

44h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:30 am - 5:30 pmICN Incheon Intl-SFO San Francisco

48h 00m1 stop Zurich

$16,339Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 24

10:50 am - 5:35 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ICN Incheon Intl

13h 45mnonstop

2:30 pm - 8:30 amICN Incheon Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

11h 00mnonstop

$18,546Korean Air

Mon, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 30

11:55 pm - 6:40 pmEWR Newark-ICN Incheon Intl

29h 45m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Dubai Intl

11:40 pm - 9:20 pmICN Incheon Intl-EWR Newark

34h 40m2 stops Dubai Intl Athens Eleftherios V.

$21,954Emirates

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26

11:50 pm - 4:40 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ICN Incheon Intl

12h 50mnonstop

2:30 pm - 9:40 amICN Incheon Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

11h 10mnonstop

$22,303Delta

Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Sep 25

8:30 pm - 9:55 amEWR Newark-ICN Incheon Intl

24h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:30 am - 8:15 pmICN Incheon Intl-EWR Newark

23h 45m1 stop Zurich

$16,405Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 10

6:00 pm - 9:55 amEWR Newark-ICN Incheon Intl

26h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

9:30 am - 8:15 pmICN Incheon Intl-EWR Newark

23h 45m1 stop Zurich

$18,227Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 24

1:10 pm - 5:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ICN Incheon Intl

15h 40mnonstop

10:00 am - 11:00 amICN Incheon Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

14h 00mnonstop

$21,050Korean Air

Sun, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 10

10:20 pm - 5:00 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ICN Incheon Intl

29h 40m2 stops Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl

10:20 pm - 6:55 pmICN Incheon Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 35m2 stops Dubai Intl Milan Malpensa

$21,954Emirates

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26

12:40 pm - 5:50 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ICN Incheon Intl

13h 10mnonstop

2:30 pm - 9:30 amICN Incheon Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

11h 00mnonstop

$22,303Delta

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 27

3:35 pm - 9:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ICN Incheon Intl

28h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:30 am - 12:00 pmICN Incheon Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 30m2 stops Zurich Brussels Bruxelles-National

$19,356Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28

First Class Flights to South Korea - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends for First Class flights to South Korea to help you craft the best travel plan

What cabin class options are available on United States to South Korea flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on United States to South Korea 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 United States to South Korea flights?

You could potentially save up to 39% on your flight if you consider stops on a United States to South Korea flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies First Class from United States to South Korea?

Lufthansa, Korean Air, and Delta are popular carriers operating the cheapest First Class flights from United States to South Korea

How long is the flight from United States to South Korea?

The flight from United States to South Korea depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from San Francisco (a popular airport in United States) to Incheon Intl Airport (the most popular airport in South Korea), then the flight time is 12h 20m on average. If you fly from Los Angeles (another popular airport in United States) to Incheon Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 12h 40m.

How many flights depart from United States to South Korea on average per day?

As of August 2026, there are 42 flights per day flying from United States to South Korea. The most common time of day flights depart is 11:00PM, with 48% of flights taking off in the evening.

How many flights depart from United States to South Korea on average per week?

As of August 2026, there are 295 flights per week flying from United States to South Korea. The most common day of the week flights depart is Fri, with 20% of flights taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest First Class flight I can find to South Korea?

On average, round trip First Class flights to South Korea cost $24,304/pp. Prices depend on where you are departing from. For prices as low as $15,589/pp, depart from New York. The most expensive round trip First Class flights to South Korea are from New York.

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Korean Air	PriceFrom $15,589	First Class	Rating 8.4 See reviews	8.5 Boarding 8.3 Comfort 8.7 Crew 8.2 Entertainment 8.1 Food Reviews 1 / 10 Very good	Search Korean Air flights

How much does a first class flight to South Korea cost?
You can catch a first class flight to South Korea starting at just $24,304 on average, and if you’re flexible, flying from United States may even cost as little as $15,589 (price last reported on Aug 29). Please be aware that travel dates and airline, among other factors, may have an impact on final prices.
Which airlines have first class flights to South Korea?
Here’s a list of airlines that currently offer first class flights to South Korea: Korean Air, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, ANA, China Eastern. Comparing prices, seating arrangements, and exclusive services on each airline option would help ensure you get the best first class experience.
What is the cheapest business class flight to South Korea?
An alternative to first class seats, business class flights to South Korea will cost you about $5,381. You will still get similar premium perks, like comfortable seats, while saving 78% on average (compared to flying first class).
Which cabin class is available for Delta flights to South Korea?
Delta, the most popular airline for flights to South Korea, has other cabin alternatives to Economy seats: first, business, premium economy. For flyers that want more travel options, try looking at another airline or departing origin.

About First Class Flights to South Korea

Helpful overview information on South Korea First Class ticket prices, flight duration, and airlines

Fastest flight time	12h 25m
Closest Airport	Honolulu
Most Popular Airline	Korean Air

The quickest First Class flight you can catch to South Korea takes 12h 25m, which departs from San Francisco to Incheon Intl.

The nearest airport for all arrivals to South Korea is Honolulu. First Class flyers can expect to travel 4545.4 mi to get to downtown.

The most popular airline for First Class flights to South Korea found on momondo this week is Korean Air, with a user rating of 8.4/10. There is one airline in total servicing this route with First Class options.

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Frequently asked questions about South Korea First Class flights

Is it worth flying First Class to South Korea?

Many travelers choose flying First Class to South Korea for plenty of reasons. From comfortable seats and exclusive services to additional entertainment and dining options, First Class cabins can offer a lot to both the regular traveler and the frequent flyers. Perks and amenities vary by airlines, please refer to the airline’s website for full information.

Why should I use momondo to find a First Class flight deal to South Korea?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on First Class flights to South Korea. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good company.

Can I find First Class flights to South Korea with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All First Class flights to South Korea on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find deals for First Class flight tickets to South Korea?

Once all potential First Class flight ticket options for South Korea are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a First Class flight to South Korea right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Of course. momondo tracks the price of South Korea First Class flights. All you need is a valid email address and we will do the rest; it is that quick and easy.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from United States to South Korea?

Prices for flights from United States to South Korea are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from United States to South Korea?

As of August 2026, there are 21 operators available to choose from for flights from United States to South Korea.

How old do you have to be to fly from United States to South Korea?

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 United States to South Korea.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Korea?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Korea may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Korea. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.