How long is the flight from New York to Seoul?

Non-stop flights on JFK → ICN are typically around 14.5 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.

Which airlines fly from New York to Seoul?

The main carriers on this route are Korean Air, Asiana, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Seoul?

Historically the lowest fares land in January, February, November. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.

How far ahead should I book New York to Seoul?

Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.

Can I book directly on destination.com?

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JFK → ICN

New York to Seoul flights.

Live cached fares on New York (JFK) → Seoul (ICN), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.

Flying time
~14.5h non-stop
Airlines
Korean Air, Asiana, United
Cheapest months
January, February, November

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New York → Seoul · 1 fare12-month low · $576

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About New York → Seoul

Korean Air + Asiana daily non-stops; UA adds a JFK-ICN via ORD code-share. ICN is one of the world's best transit hubs — onward Asia connections are cheap.

Typical non-stop flying time is around 14.5 hours. Major carriers on this route include Korean Air, Asiana, United. Fares are usually cheapest in January, February, November — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.

Month-by-month price guide: New York to Seoul

Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on JFK → ICN for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.

Oct
Shoulder
from $919
Nov
Shoulder
from $833
Dec
Peak
from $1197
Jan
Shoulder
from $1018
Feb
Low
from $641
Mar
Shoulder
from $940
Apr
Peak
from $1222
May
No data
Jun
No data
Jul
Peak
from $1158
Aug
No data
Sep
No data

Cheapest next 12 months: February from $641 round-trip. Run a live search →

Booking window tip

Long-haul fares are most predictable when booked 10-16 weeks ahead. Inside six weeks expect sharp increases, especially in premium cabins. If you're paying with miles, search 330+ days ahead when award inventory first loads.

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Questions, answered

How long is the flight from New York to Seoul?
Non-stop flights on JFK → ICN are typically around 14.5 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from New York to Seoul?
The main carriers on this route are Korean Air, Asiana, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Seoul?
Historically the lowest fares land in January, February, November. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book New York to Seoul?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

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