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

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

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

Toronto (YYZ) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 24m.

How long does it take to fly to Seoul?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in New York, such as Newark or New York, and flying into Seoul, then you can expect flight times to average 15h 15m and 16h 32m, respectively.

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

Toronto (YYZ) was the most common stop: 25% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What airlines fly to Seoul?

AIR PREMIA, Asiana Airlines and Korean Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Seoul from New York according to our data. AIR PREMIA is the first choice among our users, with 61% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Seoul. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Seoul on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Flights via Taipei City (TPE) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $887.

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

13 flights are operational daily from New York to Seoul as of May 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 11:00AM, with 46% of flights per day taking off in the morning.

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

The number of flights available between New York and Seoul is 96 per week as of May 2026. The most frequent departure day is Tue, with 15% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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

Flights connecting via Toronto (YYZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 17h 50m.

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

Prices for flights from New York to Seoul were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Seoul?

The number of operators available for flights from New York to Seoul is 11 as of May 2026.

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 that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check 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 travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Seoul 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 Seoul. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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27h 20m

1 stop

$1,131Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25

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Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 28

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27h 50m

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15h 15mnonstop

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13h 35mnonstop

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ICN

15h 15mnonstop

9:55 pm - 10:30 pm

ICN

EWR

13h 35mnonstop

$1,141AIR PREMIA

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4:15 pm - 4:20 am

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ICN

23h 05m

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21h 31m

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21h 30m

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$1,569Japan Airlines

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21h 14m

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GMP

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21h 31m

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$1,569Japan Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

Ethiopian Air flights from New York to Seoul

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May 26

EWR9:45 pmNewark

29h 15m

2 stops

ICN4:00 pmIncheon Intl

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ICN12:20 amIncheon Intl

32h 25m

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EWR7:45 pmNewark

$1,163

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May 29

EWR9:45 pmNewark

29h 15m

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ICN4:00 pmIncheon Intl

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ICN12:20 amIncheon Intl

32h 25m

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EWR7:45 pmNewark

$1,167

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May 29

EWR9:45 pmNewark

29h 15m

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ICN4:00 pmIncheon Intl

Jun 11

ICN12:20 amIncheon Intl

32h 25m

2 stops

EWR7:45 pmNewark

$1,168

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Aug 17

JFK4:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 30m

1 stop

ICN11:55 amIncheon Intl

Oct 30

ICN1:15 pmIncheon Intl

62h 10m

2 stops

JFK2:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,138

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Jul 2

JFK8:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

49h 35m

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GMP11:00 amSeoul Gimpo Intl

Jul 11

GMP12:00 pmSeoul Gimpo Intl

39h 25m

1 stop

JFK2:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,610

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May 26

JFK5:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

52h 30m

2 stops

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GMP12:00 pmSeoul Gimpo Intl

39h 25m

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$1,712

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1 stop27h 20m

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10:00 am-10:25 pm

1 stop23h 25m

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Wed 10/28

10:00 am-8:05 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$1,134

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JFKICN

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10:20 pm-10:50 am

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Mon 8/17

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Nonstop13h 35m

$1,138

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Newark

Sun 9/6

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1 stop32h 00m

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Sun 9/20

11:30 am-8:30 am

1 stop34h 00m

$1,139

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EWRICN

Newark

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10:45 am-3:00 pm

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4:50 pm-6:46 am

1 stop26h 56m

$1,140

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9:55 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop13h 35m

$1,141

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LGA - ICN

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Tue 9/29

4:15 pm-4:20 am

2 stops23h 05m

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Tue 11/17

12:45 pm-8:16 pm

2 stops21h 31m

$1,171

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Tue 9/1

8:30 am-9:15 pm

2 stops23h 45m

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Tue 9/8

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2 stops21h 30m

$1,569

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EWRGMP

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11:01 am-9:15 pm

2 stops21h 14m

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8:00 am-4:31 pm

2 stops21h 31m

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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 month of February is another great option to travel to Seoul, with average flight prices from New York averaging around $1,065.

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

According to our data, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Seoul from New York. The lowest ticket price found for a Sunday departure recently was $1,033. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. The most expensive day to fly to Seoul is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,183.

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

Flying to Seoul from New York in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,041 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Seoul, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,107 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 $1,534 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 $1,313 on momondo.

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

There are 4 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.

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

As of May 2026, prices for New York to Seoul flights are approximately 50% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$631
Fastest flight time	15h 05m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Seoul	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Seoul from New York in the past 72 hours is $631. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Seoul found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,084.

The fastest flight from New York to Seoul takes 15h 05m

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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How far is New York to Seoul by plane?
New York and Seoul are 6861.1 mi apart from one another. Typically, this will take 15h 05m 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 were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Seoul?
The number of operators available for flights from New York to Seoul is 11 as of May 2026.
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 that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check 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 travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Seoul 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 Seoul. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from New York to Seoul?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from New York to Seoul is Airbus A380-800 (26.42% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 777-300ER (23.14%), Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (22.50%), and Airbus A350-900 (15.39%).
What is the most popular airline from New York to Seoul?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between New York and Seoul, the leading airline is AIR PREMIA, making up 57% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Asiana Airlines with 16%, Delta with 7%, and Korean Air with 6%.

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Delta	PriceFrom $276	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,454 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $365	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,065 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
AIR PREMIA	PriceFrom $396	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 92 reviews	Search AIR PREMIA flights
Asiana Airlines	PriceFrom $741	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 534 reviews	Search Asiana Airlines flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $866	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 826 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $877	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,641 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $891	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,336 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $918	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,379 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $923	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,736 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $977	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,455 reviews	Search EVA Air flights

Korean Air Flights From New York to Seoul
Korean Air is one of the most popular airlines flying from New York to Seoul, operating 14 flights/week on average for this route. A good Korean Air flight deal for New York to Seoul starts from $1,329 round-trip, up to an average price of $1,626. Our users have rated Korean Air at 8.4/10.
Asiana Airlines Flights From New York to Seoul
$741 is the best Asiana Airlines flight deal from New York to Seoul found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average Asiana Airlines ticket price found was closer to $1,463, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. Asiana Airlines (8.1/10 from 534 user reviews) flies into Seoul from New York 14 times in an average week so prices can vary.

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