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.

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 · 24 fares12-month low · $449

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Cheapest
Cathay Pacific · CX 831
OutboundJFK → ICNTue, Sep 1 · 6:55 PM· 19h 55m· 1 stop
$449
one-way
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Cathay Pacific · CX 831
OutboundJFK → ICNSun, Sep 13 · 6:55 PM· 19h 55m· 1 stop
$555
one-way
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Cathay Pacific · CX 831
OutboundJFK → ICNSat, Sep 12 · 6:55 PM· 19h 55m· 1 stop
$561
one-way
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Etihad Airways · EY 2
OutboundJFK → ICNWed, Sep 16 · 7:45 PM· 24h 50m· 2 stops
$566
one-way
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Alaska Airlines · AS 35
OutboundJFK → ICNSat, Sep 26 · 3:55 PM· 20h 20m· 2 stops
$574
one-way
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Cathay Pacific · CX 843
OutboundJFK → ICNMon, Sep 14 · 5:55 AM· 19h 20m· 1 stop
$583
one-way
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Cathay Pacific · CX 843
OutboundJFK → ICNThu, Sep 17 · 5:55 AM· 19h 20m· 1 stop
$595
one-way
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JetBlue · B6 115
OutboundJFK → ICNFri, Sep 25 · 10:00 AM· 18h 50m· 1 stop
$597
one-way
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Cathay Pacific · CX 831
OutboundJFK → ICNSat, Sep 5 · 6:55 PM· 19h 55m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKFri, Sep 25 · 11:05 AM· 20h· 1 stop
$798
total round-trip
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WestJet · WS 1681
OutboundJFK → ICNSun, Aug 9 · 9:30 PM· 17h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKFri, Aug 28 · 8:50 AM· 16h 57m· 1 stop
$930
total round-trip
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Cathay Pacific · CX 831
OutboundJFK → ICNThu, Dec 3 · 6:40 PM· 20h· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKThu, Dec 10 · 1:00 AM· 19h 50m· 1 stop
$999
total round-trip
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Cathay Pacific · CX 831
OutboundJFK → ICNThu, Oct 15 · 6:55 PM· 19h 50m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKSun, Nov 1 · 10:35 AM· 19h 35m· 1 stop
$1,044
total round-trip
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Cathay Pacific · CX 843
OutboundJFK → ICNSun, Nov 22 · 6:45 AM· 19h 15m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKSun, Dec 20 · 1:00 AM· 19h 50m· 1 stop
$1,073
total round-trip
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Cathay Pacific · CX 843
OutboundJFK → ICNMon, Oct 5 · 5:55 AM· 19h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKSat, Oct 17 · 11:00 PM· 19h 25m· 1 stop
$1,075
total round-trip
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Cathay Pacific · CX 843
OutboundJFK → ICNTue, Dec 1 · 6:45 AM· 19h 15m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKTue, Dec 15 · 1:00 AM· 19h 50m· 1 stop
$1,086
total round-trip
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Cathay Pacific · CX 841
OutboundJFK → ICNSat, Jul 25 · 2:00 PM· 19h 40m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKThu, Aug 6 · 6:10 AM· 19h 50m· 1 stop
$1,105
total round-trip
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WestJet · WS 1681
OutboundJFK → ICNWed, Aug 12 · 9:30 PM· 17h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKWed, Aug 19 · 4:05 AM· 17h 50m· 1 stop
$1,176
total round-trip
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American Airlines · AA 475
OutboundJFK → ICNTue, Aug 4 · 10:30 AM· 18h 24m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKSat, Aug 29 · 8:50 AM· 17h 38m· 2 stops
$1,193
total round-trip
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Cathay Pacific · CX 831
OutboundJFK → ICNSat, Oct 10 · 6:55 PM· 19h 50m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKFri, Oct 16 · 4:55 PM· 19h 55m· 1 stop
$1,202
total round-trip
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Asiana Airlines · OZ 221
OutboundJFK → ICNWed, Aug 5 · 3:45 PM· 15h 45m· Non-stop
ReturnICN ← JFKTue, Aug 11 · 12:05 PM· 14h 55m· Non-stop
$1,262
total round-trip
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Etihad Airways · EY 0002
OutboundJFK → ICNFri, Aug 14 · 7:45 PM· 21h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKFri, Aug 21 · 9:20 AM· 23h 45m· 1 stop
$1,330
total round-trip
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Cathay Pacific · CX 0843
OutboundJFK → ICNThu, Aug 13 · 5:55 AM· 19h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKWed, Aug 19 · 11:00 PM· 22h 5m· 2 stops
$1,371
total round-trip
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Air China · CA 0982
OutboundJFK → ICNTue, Aug 11 · 6:05 AM· 18h 45m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKTue, Aug 18 · 11:40 AM· 26h 15m· 2 stops
$1,441
total round-trip
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Turkish Airlines · TK 2
OutboundJFK → ICNWed, Dec 2 · 1:15 AM· 19h 55m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKSat, Jan 2 · 3:05 PM· 22h 40m· 1 stop
$1,676
total round-trip
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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.

Jul
Peak
from $1105
Aug
Peak
from $1176
Sep
Low
from $798
Oct
Shoulder
from $1044
Nov
Peak
from $1073
Dec
Shoulder
from $999
Jan
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Feb
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Cheapest next 12 months: September from $798 round-trip. Run a live search →

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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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