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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to Seoul:

• Earliest: departs at 12:01 am and lands at 3:42 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 2:41 pm.

The flight takes about 15h 41m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Seoul:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from New York to Seoul takes 15h 41m, covering 6,861 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 to Seoul range from $1,045 to $1,626, with an average of $1,297 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,045 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the $1,297 route average. Book 14 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 $1,298 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $12–$96 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 to Seoul flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, afternoon flights for 16%, and evening flights for 0%.

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

One-way fares from New York to Seoul are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $480, which is 34% 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 to Seoul may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA), with arrivals available at Seoul area airports such as Seoul Gimpo Intl (GMP) and Incheon Intl (ICN).

One-stop flights from New York to Seoul most commonly connect through:

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from New York to Seoul. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,293 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,390, a difference of $97.

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

4 airlines operate flights between New York and Seoul. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Korean Air
• Asiana Airlines
• AIR PREMIA
• United Airlines

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 03m, compared with 17h 39m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and 17h 44m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

Seoul is 13 hours ahead of New York (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 to Seoul flights:

• AIR PREMIA: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Asiana Airlines: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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:

• AIR PREMIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Asiana Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: 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.

Seoul is served by two international airports: Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Incheon International Airport (ICN). Both have modern amenities and are easy to navigate. Incheon sees much more traffic and is the main option for most travelers.

Information is available at the information counter next to Gate 2 in the General Waiting Room on the first floor of the International Terminal.

Travelers can reach downtown Seoul from ICN in about one hour. Two train options are available, along with local bus and taxi services. Seoul Metro also offers luggage delivery and storage services through the subway system.

The subway is less expensive, though it can be less convenient depending on the amount of luggage and the number of line changes required. A taxi goes directly to the airport, but the fare can be high. Traffic in NYC is often slow and heavy and because cabs use a meter, the total cost can be hard to predict.

Be Relax Spa in Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) offers massages, body treatments and beauty treatments.

Cash can be converted to local currency at currency exchange offices in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at ICN. These offices operate around the clock.

Yes, ICN has 20 Infant Rest Areas (Nursing Rooms) that offer private breastfeeding spaces. These rooms also have diaper-changing stations, sinks and bottle sterilizers. Terminal 1 has 12 locations, while Terminal 2 has 10.

Yes, JFK has a Long-Term Parking Lot near Lefferts Boulevard AirTrain JFK Station.