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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from New York to Seoul? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $956. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Seoul.$657 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 27, returning Tue, Nov 10.Round-trip flight with Air Premia.Outbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from New York Newark on Tue, Oct 27, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from Incheon International on Tue, Nov 10, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $657, select.
Seoul.$657 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 3, returning Thu, Nov 12.Round-trip flight with Air Premia.Outbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from New York Newark on Tue, Nov 3, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from Incheon International on Thu, Nov 12, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $657, select.
Seoul.$657 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 30, returning Sat, Oct 31.Round-trip flight with Air Premia.Outbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from New York Newark on Fri, Oct 30, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from Incheon International on Sat, Oct 31, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $657, select.
Seoul.$708 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 24, returning Tue, Dec 1.Round-trip flight with Air Premia.Outbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from New York Newark on Tue, Nov 24, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from Incheon International on Tue, Dec 1, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $708, select.
Seoul.$708 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 15, returning Wed, Apr 7.Round-trip flight with Air Premia.Outbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from New York Newark on Sun, Nov 15, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from Incheon International on Wed, Apr 7, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $708, select.
Seoul.$710 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 30, returning Thu, Oct 22.Round-trip flight with Air Premia.Outbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from New York Newark on Wed, Sep 30, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from Incheon International on Thu, Oct 22, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $710, select.
Seoul.$732 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 10, returning Tue, Sep 15.Round-trip flight with Air Premia.Outbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from New York Newark on Thu, Sep 10, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from Incheon International on Tue, Sep 15, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $732, select.
Seoul.$732 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 1, returning Tue, Dec 15.Round-trip flight with Air Premia.Outbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from New York Newark on Tue, Dec 1, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from Incheon International on Tue, Dec 15, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $732, select.
Seoul.$732 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 27, returning Tue, Sep 15.Round-trip flight with Air Premia.Outbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from New York Newark on Thu, Aug 27, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from Incheon International on Tue, Sep 15, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $732, select.
Seoul.$734 per passenger.Departing Tue, Feb 23, returning Tue, Mar 2.Round-trip flight with Air Premia.Outbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from New York Newark on Tue, Feb 23, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from Incheon International on Tue, Mar 2, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $734, select.
Seoul.$734 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jan 28, returning Thu, Feb 18.Round-trip flight with Air Premia.Outbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from New York Newark on Thu, Jan 28, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from Incheon International on Thu, Feb 18, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $734, select.
Seoul.$734 per passenger.Departing Tue, Feb 16, returning Tue, Feb 23.Round-trip flight with Air Premia.Outbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from New York Newark on Tue, Feb 16, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from Incheon International on Tue, Feb 23, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $734, select.
Seoul.$761 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 12, returning Mon, Dec 14.Round-trip flight with Air Premia.Outbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from New York Newark on Wed, Aug 12, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from Incheon International on Mon, Dec 14, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $761, select.
Seoul.$761 per passenger.Departing Sun, Mar 14, returning Thu, Mar 18.Round-trip flight with Air Premia.Outbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from New York Newark on Sun, Mar 14, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from Incheon International on Thu, Mar 18, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $761, select.
Seoul.$767 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 15, returning Sat, Dec 5.Round-trip flight with Air Premia.Outbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from New York Newark on Tue, Sep 15, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound direct flight with Air Premia departing from Incheon International on Sat, Dec 5, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $767, select.
Seoul.$781 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 1, returning Mon, Apr 5.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from New York Newark on Tue, Dec 1, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Incheon International on Mon, Apr 5, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $781, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Seoul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Seoul flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from $1,048
Aug
from $956
Sep
from $732
Oct
from $657
Nov
from $657
Dec
from $732
Jan
from $857
Feb
from $734
Mar
from $761
Apr
from $955
May
from $1,002
Jun
from $1,139

Direct flights from New York to Seoul

Alternative New York to Seoul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from New York to Seoul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Gimpo International

17km from central Seoul
Closest
from $1,069
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Incheon International

48km from central Seoul
Cheapest
from $657
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New York to Seoul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$657
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time15 hrs, 39 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week80

Finding cheap flights from New York to Seoul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Seoul: Gimpo International and Incheon International.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from New York to Seoul is $657. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
15 hours and 38 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Seoul.
United, Copa and Thai Airways fly direct from New York to Seoul.
There are 80 flights per week flying from New York to Seoul, as of July 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Seoul is usually October.
If you're flying from New York, the cheapest airport near Seoul is Incheon International – which is 47.9 km away from the center of Seoul. We've found flights to this airport from $657.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Seoul on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 15 hours and 38 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Seoul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Seoul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. August is typically the warmest month in Seoul, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is July.
The cheapest airline that flies to Seoul is Air Premia.

Flying from New York to Seoul: what you need to know

  • When searching for your flight from New York to Seoul, there's a good range of airports you can take off from. New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York Newark Airport (EWR) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are among New York's main terminals.

  • When it comes to working out where to land in Seoul, Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are the chief entry points.

  • Take a direct New York to Seoul flight and you'll be flying for an average of 15 hours 35 minutes.

  • Seoul's timezone is UTC+9, making Seoul 14 hours ahead of New York.

  • With 25 weekly flights between the two airports, New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from New York to Seoul with Asiana Airlines at 00:35. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the last flight from JFK to ICN is with Korean Air at 13:20.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your New York to Seoul flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Seoul

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap New York to Seoul flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your plane ticket from New York to Seoul.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal is available on cheap flights from New York to Seoul.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your New York to Seoul flight results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

Flying from New York

New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)

  • You can get a direct flight from New York to Seoul jetting off from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK). Start your journey at JFK and land at Incheon International Airport (ICN).

  • Secure your New York to Seoul plane tickets with Korean Air. This airline is a popular option for direct flights from JFK.

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper New York to Seoul flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from New York John F. Kennedy Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:

    • Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)

    • Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

  • Located around 21 kilometers from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to New York John F. Kennedy Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Seoul, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:

  • 73% of flights taking off from New York John F. Kennedy Airport reach their destination on time.

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

New York Newark Airport (EWR)

  • You can book a direct flight from New York to Seoul out of New York Newark Airport (EWR). Nonstop services from EWR will get you to Incheon International Airport (ICN).

  • Book a direct New York to Seoul plane ticket with Air Premia. This is one of the top carriers operating this route out of EWR.

  • Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your New York to Seoul flight. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these stops between New York Newark Airport and Seoul:

    • Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)

    • Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

  • EWR is about 14 kilometers from central New York. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

  • Start your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from New York to Seoul, kick back in one of these hotels near New York Newark Airport:

  • When it comes to keeping flights punctual, New York Newark Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 71%.

  • The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • You can book a ticket from New York to Seoul with one or more stops out of New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between LGA and Seoul:

    • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    • Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

  • The trip to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometers or so.

  • Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your New York to Seoul flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near New York LaGuardia Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:

  • Flights departing from LGA touch down at their destination within the expected time frame 69% of the time.

  • You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Center.

Arriving in Seoul

Incheon International Airport (ICN)

  • The distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul is roughly 48 kilometers. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the center driving.

  • When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.

  • Consider booking a hotel close to ICN if you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Seoul. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Explore without limits with a Incheon International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and experience more of Seoul and beyond.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Incheon International Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

  • The center of Seoul is about 18 kilometers from Gimpo International Airport (GMP). As soon as your flight from New York to Seoul has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 30 minutes.

  • The trip will take approximately 35 minutes on public transport.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near GMP. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from New York to Seoul:

  • The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Gimpo International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from GOGO Rent a Car, Gogo Rental Car Seoul or Hi Rent A Car and set off in the blink of an eye.

  • Lock in the best price by securing your ride from GMP one week in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Seoul

  • August is the busiest month for flights from New York to Seoul. To escape the crowds, go to Seoul in March.

  • The warmest month in Seoul is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your New York to Seoul ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from New York to Seoul in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).

More about Seoul

Explore more of South Korea

  • You've visited Seoul, now it's time to explore other corners of South Korea. Journey around 338 kilometers southeast to Busan to tick off its top sights. From Gamcheon Culture Village to Haeundae Beach and Oryukdo Skywalk, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Incheon is another standout destination in South Korea and is around 27 kilometers southwest of Seoul. No trip is complete without a visit to Songdo Central Park, Songdo Hanok Village and Wolmi Theme Park.

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