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 · 4 fares12-month low · $510

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Alt date · 3 days later
American Airlines · AA 001
Long · 31h 20m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundJFK → ICNSun, Oct 25 · 1:45 PM· 25h 41m· 2 stops
$510
one-way
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Alt date · 3 days earlier
Cathay Pacific · CX 843
🌙 Red-eyeLong · 52h 15m
OutboundJFK → ICNMon, Oct 19 · 5:55 AM· 19h 15m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKFri, Oct 30 · 4:55 PM· 19h 35m· 1 stop
$999
total round-trip
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Alt date · same day
Cathay Pacific · CX 843
🌙 Red-eyeLong · 68h 30m
OutboundJFK → ICNThu, Oct 22 · 5:55 AM· 19h 15m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKMon, Oct 26 · 6:00 AM· 19h 40m· 1 stop
$1,031
total round-trip
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Alt date · 1 day earlier
Philippine Airlines · PR 127
🌙 Red-eyeLong · 68h 30m
OutboundJFK → ICNWed, Oct 21 · 6:00 AM· 20h 50m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKWed, Oct 28 · 11:30 AM· 19h 55m· 1 stop
$1,034
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.

Sep
Low
from $962
Oct
Low
from $964
Nov
Shoulder
from $1038
Dec
Shoulder
from $1059
Jan
Low
from $912
Feb
Shoulder
from $1058
Mar
No data
Apr
No data
May
Peak
from $1218
Jun
No data
Jul
Shoulder
from $1039
Aug
Low
from $910

Cheapest next 12 months: August from $910 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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