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Cheapest round-trip
$1,186
Japan Airlines
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JFK - GMP • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,264
Typical prices: $1,599-$1,274
Korean Air
Mon 10/12Mon 10/26
JFK - ICN • Non-stop
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Asiana Economy Smartium adds 4 inches of legroom; 777 economy has 9-abreast seating.
Korean Air economy includes meals and alcohol; bring water for this long flight.
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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Seoul (JFK-SEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Seoul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Seoul

Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 30
Japan Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 5:55 pm
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GMP
18h 25m
1 stop
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12:05 pm - 5:55 pm
GMP
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JFK
18h 50m
1 stop
$1,186Japan Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 28
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10:30 am - 5:55 pm
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GMP
18h 25m
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7:15 pm - 5:55 pm
GMP
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JFK
35h 40m
1 stop
$1,189Japan Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 15
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10:30 am - 5:55 pm
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GMP
18h 25m
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8:00 am - 5:55 pm
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22h 55m
1 stop
$1,204Japan Airlines
Mon, Jul 20 - Sat, Jul 25
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1:55 am - 7:05 pm
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ICN
28h 10m
1 stop
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1:55 am - 1:10 pm
ICN
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24h 15m
1 stop
$1,219Cathay Pacific
Tue, Aug 18 - Fri, Sep 4
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5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
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ICN
36h 15m
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7:40 pm - 3:40 pm
ICN
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33h 00m
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$1,220Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Sun, Nov 29
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10:05 am - 5:10 pm
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ICN
41h 05m
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6:55 pm - 8:58 pm
ICN
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40h 03m
2 stops
$1,221Air Canada
Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 25
American Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 3:45 pm
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ICN
32h 15m
1 stop
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6:35 pm - 7:59 am
ICN
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26h 24m
2 stops
$1,222American Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 15
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11:20 am - 10:15 pm
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ICN
45h 55m
2 stops
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1:20 am - 10:30 pm
ICN
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34h 10m
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$1,223Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 26
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8:12 pm - 5:30 pm
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ICN
32h 18m
1 stop
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7:35 pm - 7:19 am
ICN
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24h 44m
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$1,224Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7
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1:15 am - 7:05 pm
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ICN
28h 50m
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8:05 pm - 8:50 pm
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37h 45m
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$1,228China Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Seoul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Seoul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul departing in September.

What is the cheapest New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul costs $993 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Incheon Intl Airport (ICN). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Seoul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Seoul on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Seoul. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul is October, where tickets cost $240 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $907 and $891 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,522, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Seoul

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$649
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Seoul Incheon Airport

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Seoul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to Seoul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Seoul: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from John F Kennedy Intl to Seoul 
Verified travelerFlew with Asiana Airlines
JFK
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ICN
Apr 2026
Incheon is a great hub but at least 2-3 hrs of layover are necessary if connecting to other countries.
Verified travelerFlew with Asiana Airlines
JFK
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ICN
Nov 2025
Download movies onto your iPad because they don’t have a lot of movies.
Verified travelerFlew with Asiana Airlines
JFK
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ICN
Jun 2025
Do not check a bag bring a carry on
ZachFlew with Korean Air
JFK
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ICN
Dec 2023
BRING YOUR OWN WATER! They don't serve much for a long flight and I kept having to ask the cabin crew for more.

FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to Seoul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul was $649 for a one-way ticket and $1,186 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Seoul?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Seoul from New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Seoul?

    New York John F Kennedy Airport is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Seoul. You will leave New York John F Kennedy Airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl and you will be arriving in Seoul at one of these airports: Seoul Gimpo Intl or Incheon Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Seoul?

    Asiana Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Thai Airways offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to Seoul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Seoul?

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to Seoul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Seoul?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Seoul, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Seoul?

    There are nonstop flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Seoul on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Seoul, EVA Air or Korean Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Seoul are EVA Air and Korean Air. With an average price for the route of $1,162 and an overall rating of 8.5, EVA Air is the most popular choice. Korean Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,596 and an overall rating of 8.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Seoul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Seoul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Seoul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Seoul from New York John F Kennedy Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Seoul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Seoul with an airline and back to New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Seoul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Seoul from New York John F Kennedy Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $677 or less one-way and $1,193 or less round-trip.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from John F Kennedy Intl to Seoul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Seoul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1218 reviews
8.3Comfort
8.5Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.7Crew
8.1Food
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Always on time and flight crew were great. Boarding in Manila was a bit chaotic and disorganized compared to Incheon.

10.0 ExcellentOmer, Mar 2026
MNL - ICN
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Always on time and flight crew were great. Boarding in Manila was a bit chaotic and disorganized compared to Incheon.

Never had a flight delay issue with Korean Air, that's why I always go with this airline.

Flight crew were very attentive and made this trip a pleasure. Plus the fact that this our first time flying business class.

The boarding process was efficient and quick. The seats were comfortable. The food was good. The service was excellent. We had a lovely flight from Seattle on Korean air

Flight crew was fantastic. The aircraft was meticulously cleaned at all times. The crew was continuously checking to see if the passengers were ok.

Korean are so racist and when I ask question or directions they totally ignore me and say racist. Also they give me an rude attitude.

It was good, I liked the self-serve snacks but it was a little difficult to get the alcohol, which is understandable since I wouldn't want kids sneaking it.

Friendly flight attendants and gate agents. Very clean plane and food was good!

I normally love Korean Air, but this trip was not great. We boarded the plan and were settling into our seats. My son and I use these leg swings and we used it on the trip over to Cambodia, but on the way back the flight attendant very rudely told us we could not use it and that it was against regulations. I asked to see the regulation, but never saw it. The food on this trip was horrible as well, Even my son's kids meal was disgusting so we didn't eat anything on the flight. Thankfully we brought snacks. Entertainment - what happened to the games?

This was an amazing flight. The crew was great. The service was great. The food provided was great.

Reasonable fair, good service, in sum, I am very happy!

Courteous crew and effective service on-board. Good leg room. Areas for improvement: 1. Limited menu meal menu options. During checking there was no means provided to select meal option. On our return flight the first meal had Pork and Beef options only. Fortunately the second meal had Chicken as an option. Otherwise we would have gone without meal through 13+ hrs of journey, 2. Limited choice and very limited number of movies and TV shows.

I booked this airline twice. The first time, they cancelled the flight due to destination weather condition but without offering any optional flight but only a cancelation notice sent via SMS. I had no choice but to re-book United airline with the same travel date and destination. (no impact on the weather condition Air Premia claimed) The second time, my husband missed the flight due to local traffic in Seoul. Normally, all major airline would helped you to re-book the same flight next day with changing fee only. But Air Premia offered nothing and only requested my husband to re-book a full price ticket.

Don't splurge for the Premium Wide Economy. They compare it to business class. This is not business class, and the seats are very uncomfortable.

For the second meal, the different food choices ran out both times so we were only offered one.

Seating was good in the economy with plenty of leg room. The seat cushions were a little firm though, especially for such a long flight. All meals were Korean as would be expected. The food was typical airline quality. Edible, but not something you would recommend to friends. Inflight entertainment was also all Korean but Korean tv and movies are made well and you can find something to watch. Just be prepared to read subtitles. Overall it was a good flight, especially for the price.

The crews were friendly, professional and courteous. Checking in was easy and smooth. The best part is, as we all know, the price.

The person in front of me was rude. He may came from some communism countries and don’t care of other people. No common manner and sense between human being.

Very nice staff, airplanes, and an excellent value in premium economy.

Food quality is poor. Flight attendants are very friendly and professional.

Humm, I should have known that the seat I peaked on my flight from Inchon to Manila was designed for a toddler or very small person.

The staff hold my luggage to steel and exchange my stub, i was very disappointed.

Kayak along with airfare assay are attempting to steal my money. Charges are being pressed.

Customer service and attention to details. The food was good.

Felt like the oldest plane in Asiana Fleet. Screen was 5-6in only and no charging at all. Movie selection wasn't great.

I’d have rated Asiana good except an unfortunate incident in which I felt one of your employee didn’t really help us. During the first leg of the trip, the flight from LAX to ICN, I left my backpack on the plane. When I realized, I reported to one of your employee who promised me that it’d be taken care of, that my backpack will be there at HCM city. When we arrived there, HCM people had no idea and my backpack was still at Incheon airport who denied any knowledge whatsoever. I was left in the cold and felt helpless. I was very disappointed. I’d like someone to look into this and let me know.

It was my first time flying Asiana but i was very pleased with how professional and understanding the flight crew is with little kids. One flight attendant held my 3 year old daughter’s hand guiding her to the exit after landing while i had my hands full with luggage and my infant. She was very helpful.

The customer service was excellent. They noticed that our connecting flight was scheduled too closely for us to complete customs, so they changed the flight. Our initial flight was delayed, and they were able to get us on another flight, all without charging us any additional fees. I would fly them again anytime!

Better screens, it would have been nice to have more comfortable seats.

2nd major delay due to maintenance issues. 1st delay missed my connecting flight.

On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Excellent service, I love the soft blush pink mood lighting on the 767-400ER during meal service. The overhead gasper vents on the 767-400ER were also very strong with a lot of airflow to keep me comfortable on my flight.

This was the worse experience. They delayed our flight twice and we still had to find another flight to get home sooner which was alos delayed. Also, the flight attendant named Ginny on DL9890 leaving at 4:13pm on 3/23/26 was extremely rude.

I love Delta the flight attendants were personable and the flight arrived 1/2 earlier thanks expected. All a plus. The gate agent was a bit flustered but even with that I still had a good experience. Her supervisor assisted me.

I am still at the Airport! Delayed Delayed and Delyaed

There was an unruly family behind us that made the short flight miserable!!! The cabin crew did nothing to contain it.

Great setup on both flights except the last flight we got condensed dripping all over me in the last 20 mins of the flight

Allow me to book extra bag check in as free though I packed in 1 luggage but that was 7 LBS overweight so make another bag to free check in.

I found the boarding easy and my seat was very comfortable as I had a lot of leg room. I am not too happy that I no longer have lounge access even though I used to get it with my TD credit card.

Strike pissed me n stranded in middle of no where

Refreshments and Air Hostess was good. Issues with customs in Toronto caused flight to depart and left me behind twice. Vouchers for delayed flight needs to increase.

Terrible food, unprofessional flight attendants, and an uncomfortable seat. The food they provided was the worst I have ever had since I flew. They were worse than any cheap food you can get at convenience stores. I feel that a racist looking fight attendant was scanning me as she was passing by me. A man sitting in front of me fully extended his chair to the back, so I had virtually no space to eat with reasonable comfort. Many people were so inconsiderate of others and fully extended their chairs to the back that they did not have enough space to eat. Flight attendants ignored these situations and never bothered to tell passengers to return their chairs to upright positions during the mealtime. I want to be comfortable and don't care if others feel uncomfortable because of me. Those were the dominant thoughts of people in that airplane. I paid more than $2000.00 for this terrible experience.

There wasn't much leg-room, and although I requested a vegetarian meal, there was an error and I did not get one. Everything else was excellent.

Air Canada was great! From the airport at Montreal to boarding to the food on board the plane. The crew was great too! There was a slight issue with some other peoples’ tickets that I overheard about but the crew handled with care immediately to ensure everyone was comfortable and we could takeoff! Great experience with Air Canada

Everything was good till we got to yyz...then we got to the gate and there was NO GATE AGENT. We waited 15 min before disembarking. No internet No IFE Old aircraft Second leg in two weeks NOT IMPRESSED

The seats are soooooooo small in economy. I was offered no tea or coffee in the am. When I asked was told that it was too late. The plane was 2 hours late leaving.

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