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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul:

• Earliest: departs at 12:30 am and lands at 4:10 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 2:40 pm.

The flight takes about 15h 40m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul takes 15h 40m, covering 6,872 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul range from $1,264 to $1,728, with an average of $1,463 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,264 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the $1,463 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $186 round-trip via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL), compared to $1,497 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $39–$39 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Night is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, afternoon flights for 25%, and evening flights for 0%.

Asiana Airlines is the only airline on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $569, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Since Seoul is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Incheon Intl Airport (ICN) — daily rates from around $12:

• WECAR
• Wheego
• Yesaway
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Near Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport (GMP) — daily rates from around $12:

• Yesaway
• Hi Rent
• Wheego
• Europcar
• Bella Jeju

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and may arrive at several airports in Seoul area, including Seoul Gimpo Intl (GMP) and Incheon Intl (ICN).

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,408 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,514, a difference of $106.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Seoul. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Korean Air
• Asiana Airlines

Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 32m, compared with 17h 45m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 19h 31m via Tokyo Haneda (HND).

Seoul is 13 hours ahead of New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Korean Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Seoul are Dongdaemun Market and COEX Convention and Exhibition Center. These are among the most viewed places in Seoul on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul flights:

• Asiana Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Korean Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Asiana Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Korean Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.