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Cheap Flights from New York to South Korea

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Seoul
Incheon2 stops$824
Jeju City
Jeju City1 stop$1,101
Busan
Busan1 stop$1,029
Seoul
Incheon2 stops$824
Jeju City
Jeju City1 stop$1,101
Busan
Busan1 stop$1,029
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Price, demand and travel trends for New York to South Korea flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from New York to South Korea cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from New York to South Korea are running about 9% lower than they were around this time last year, averaging $1,291 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from New York to South Korea right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from New York to South Korea on KAYAK in the last week:

• Incheon Intl (ICN) from $824
• Seoul Gimpo Intl (GMP) from $910
• Busan Gimhae (PUS) from $1,029
• Jeju City (CJU) from $1,101

What’s the cheapest month to fly from New York to South Korea?

February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $1,016. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $1,682.

When is the best time to book flights from New York to South Korea?

Book your flights 15 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 13% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in South Korea is the cheapest to fly to from New York?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into South Korea are:

• Incheon Intl (ICN) from $1,281
• Busan Gimhae (PUS) from $1,521
• Jeju City (CJU) from $1,556

What’s the cheapest day to fly from New York to South Korea?

Wednesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from New York to South Korea, while Saturday is the most expensive. Fares run about 7% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from New York to South Korea?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to South Korea during the night with average prices of $1,263. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,588.

Key details for New York to South Korea flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$429
Beat the crowds with an average 41% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 54% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Newark Airport to Incheon Intl Airport

Flights from New York to South Korea: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from New York to South Korea 
Verified travelerFlew with Asiana Airlines-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-Nov 2025
Download movies onto your iPad because they don’t have a lot of movies.
Verified travelerFlew with Asiana Airlines-Jun 2025
Do not check a bag bring a carry on
ZachFlew with Korean Air-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.

Your New York to South Korea flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from New York to South Korea?

    Yes. Fares from New York to South Korea are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $1,041 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from New York to South Korea?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from New York to South Korea have ranged from $1,041 to $1,617.

  • What are the main airports serving South Korea?

    South Korea has 4 airports. The three busiest are Incheon Intl (ICN) (98% of arrivals), Busan Gimhae (PUS) (1%) and Seoul Gimpo Intl (GMP) (0%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from New York to South Korea?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 4 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

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

  • Where in South Korea can I fly nonstop from New York?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can only fly nonstop from New York to Seoul.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from New York to South Korea?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from New York to South Korea average $1,284 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) from $439
    • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) from $1,060
    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) from $1,080

  • How long is a flight from New York to South Korea?

    Flights from New York to South Korea take 15h 42m on average.

  • How often are flights from New York to South Korea delayed and what's the average delay?

    20% of flights on this route are delayed by at least 15 minutes. The average delay is 1h 43m.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from New York to South Korea?

    On flights from New York to South Korea you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in South Korea?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in South Korea include:

    • Haeundae Beach
    • Gwangalli Beach
    • Goyang Stadium
    • Dongdaemun Market

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from New York to South Korea?

    The earliest nonstop flight from New York to South Korea departs at 12:01 am and the latest departs at 11:00 pm. Nonstop flights take about 15h 42m.

  • Which airlines provide nonstop flights from New York to South Korea?

    Delta, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and United Airlines are the airlines you can choose from to fly to South Korea from New York without making any stops.

  • Is a visa required for Americans traveling to South Korea from New York?

    All U.S. travelers must carry their U.S. passport along with a visa or a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to travel to Korea. All travelers visiting Korea for less than 90 days are required to carry a K-ETA, even those who are staying for longer than 90 days.

  • Which airport is closest to the “Blue City” (Geoje) in South Korea?

    Book a flight to Gimhae International Airport, which is closest to Geoje (the Blue City). Make sure to take advantage of the bus service provided by the airport that will take you to the city.

  • Which airport should I fly to if I want to visit Jeonju (the spiritual capital of South Korea)?

    You can book a flight to either Incheon International Airport, Gimpo International Airport, or Gimhae International Airport to visit the fabulous city of Jeonju since they are all nearby airports to the city. There is also Gunsan Airport, which is the closest airport to Jeonju, but it only provides domestic flights. Gunsan Airport still remains an option if you plan on taking domestic flights within South Korea.

Your guide to booking New York to South Korea flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 15 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 13% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Wednesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Saturday cost about 7% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If arriving on time matters more than price, consider flying with one of the most punctual airlines on this route: Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and Philippine Airlines.
  • If you're looking to save, Incheon Intl (ICN) is the cheapest airport to fly into from New York. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Seoul, which is the most popular destination in South Korea. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Busan, Incheon and Jeju City.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the nonstop route from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Korea. If you'd rather save money, the route from Newark Airport via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) is usually the cheapest.
  • Keep in mind that when it is time to fly from Incheon International Airport back to New York, you can find lounges for rest and relaxation on the 3rd and 4th floors of the airport, and these areas tend to remain quiet and dimly lit at night. Keep an eye out for Relax Zones and Nap Zones.
  • If you are planning to explore a few cities in South Korea, book a flight to Gimpo International Airport. Once you arrive there, you can explore Seoul since the airport is closer to the capital. Afterward, you can book flights from Gimpo International Airport to other cities since it accommodates many domestic flights.
  • Even after you have reached Incheon International Airport, you don’t immediately have to leave the airport to explore South Korea. There are still things you can do at the airport to get a taste of what South Korea has to offer to travelers. You can have a look at the airport’s beautiful gardens, dine at one of its eateries, or even watch a movie at the CGV Movie Theatre.
  • Once you have arrived at Incheon International Airport after your flight from New York, you have several transportation options, including the railroad express, limousines and taxis. The Airport Railroad Express connects Incheon International Airport as well as Gimpo International Airport to the capital of Seoul. Taking the railroad express is the most recommended option for transportation from the airport as compared to taking a taxi or limousine.
  • Book a flight to Incheon International Airport if you want to visit Buckchon Hanok Village as it is the closest airport to this famous location for travelers.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New York to South Korea

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to South Korea? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1217 reviews
8.3Comfort
8.7Crew
8.5Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.1Food
Airline reviews

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

10.0 ExcellentVivian, Nov 2025
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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.

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!

Just a typical domestic poor flight nothing more. There is no food choices in such a flight. Crew doesn't really care if you are on-board or not

When I selected my seats, it showed row 29 as the front row, so I paid extra to sit in what I thought would be the front row, but when I boarded the plane, row 29 was the second economy row. I was disappointed that I'd spent almost $100 more for no actual benefit.

They texted me my gate number and then they texted me again it’s now boarding but in different gate, and the gate was so far from the gate they texted me earlier. I have to run just to get to my flight. They always do that.

You did not put me on a Korean Air flight! so I do not have nothing to say

Wonderful cabin crew!!!!! Food was poor, in flight entertainment was just ok. They need to serve more water on a 15 hour flight--we were dehydrated and kept asking for water.

I’m an extra large person, so it’s difficult to get comfortable in the seat. They did provide an extender for the seatbelt. The staff were very friendly and helpful and all requests for additional water, juice, noodles were granted quickly.

Comfortable seats but I had a hard time with the reclining pull.

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

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 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.

The staff were very friendly, and the flight was comfortable. That said, there was no option to specify dietary restrictions before the flight, so you may need to bring your own food. Also, there was no wifi available for the flight, though there is an in-flight entertainment console with many Korean-language shows and movies.

The legroom was great for a 5’11” person. The 11 hour direct flight had two meal services included in the ticket price which was less than other airline’s cost without food service (Canada air)from sfo to incheon. The airline is focused towards Korean nationals with the onboard entertainment selection of Korean movies but English subtitles were available. Overall premia air is a great option to fly from the US to Korea.

Plane and service were great. The entertainment is only for Koreans. Wish there were vegetarian options for food. All in all pleasantly surprised. Economy premium was quite good.

Great airline, but there was no English entertainment (movies or shows)

One of our luggage items was damaged during our flight to Newark from Incheon. Although our email communication was not responded to, when discussing the matter with the staff at the Newark checkin before our return flight to Incheon, we were provided with a free replacement luggage item. This customer service was, overall, very satisfactory.

Some favorite food ran out of service and I have to eat what was left available. Also I had to drink cold red wind! Why could not have been kept in room temperature?

Waited a long time at JFK to board with no information being readily available.Left about 45 minutes late and it was 2:45 AM in JFK.Nothing todo. Second deck of the Airbus is more comfortable or seems that way because there is less people. Food was OK. The food on secondleg was better as we had ordered it before hand. We thought we had did that on the long first leg but we were told we did not. Cabin crew was generally nice. There are people who lean back when eating as they wait for food to be delivered and know no one will check -- drag. TV selection was awful movies OK. Comfortable all in all.

Not enough seat cushion. Butt was hurting especially on long flight. Not enough movie selection. Entertainment was outdated. Coffee served was cold. Other than that flight was good.

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.

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

My luggage didn’t arrive with my flight. Flight was delayed by nearly 2 hours while we sat on the plane and I almost missed my connecting flight and subsequently missed the last train from the airport so it took me another 2 hours to get to my destination after arriving, Crew skipped me several times when offering beverages, and I couldn’t get their attention at times because they wouldn’t even make eye contact with me. They didn’t give me a form for disembarking so I had to go to the back of the line after waiting an eternity for immigration. Paid for on flight wi- fi that didn’t work for most of the flight.

Flew on an Airbus 350-900. Excellent aircraft properly cleaned and serviced. Flight crew was excellent plane departed and arrived on time. The A350 has excellent air circulation far better than the 777. I would recommend Asiana to anyone looking to fly in a clean comfortable environment. This is my second round trip flight from New York to Bangkok via Asiana and I will book Asiana again!

JetBlue's check-in was great, but there was an in-flight attendant who was very rude and unkind. I didn't realize that the bathrooms were already locked 30 mins prior to landing and needed to use the restroom. Instead of politely asking me to return, she rudely told me, 'NO, bathrooms are locked! Go back to your seat!' The JetBlue flight was more than an hour delay, which made me almost miss my connecting flight with Asiana. I understand the reasoning, but the action they took to get a hold of maintenance was time consuming. It took them more than 30 mins to get a hold of maintenance and for maintenance to get started. The Asiana flight and crew were wonderful, in general. They waited for us who were delayed from the previous flight before they took off and were very kind to take my checked baggage's info. Seats were a little uncomfortable for such long flight, but service and flight attendants were great! However, my 3 checked baggages are missing! They're lost somewhere in the transition. I'm writing this review 3 days after my arrival to the Philippines, and my 3 checked baggages, where my wedding dress is, are all still missing! I and the CEB airport crew have sent multiple emails to both JetBlue and Asiana, and neither has responded to any of our emails. Although, I was able to get in contact with JetBlue's Interline Department who confirmed that the bags were turned over to Asiana without confirmation details.

Very crowded and the economy seats were the smallest and with the least legroom I have ever experienced. Cabin staff were excellent although the food service was chaotic as they were being each person their food individually instead of from the wagon.

Flight was very delayed so I was able to get on an earlier flight via stand-by. Crew communicated effectively around delay and worked to make customers comfortable. Wifi was ok, streaming TV was great. App functionality broke down once I was moved to stand-by on earlier flight.

Late flight, screens not working and still had to pay for a drink

great! appreciated the last minute upgrade to Comfort+ exit row, as well

The crew were very respectful. And also they were welcoming.they did help us locate our seats.i enjoyed.

The wait in the tunnel to enter the plane was too long. The counter personnel, specially ''Israel'' was really not welcoming considering Delta Standards. Other than this everything was good overall.

Delta exceeded my expectations! I am beyond satisfied. Thank you!

Flight was on time! That's the most important thing for me.

Everything was very good or excellent, but the seats were extremely uncomfortable and painful.

The actual flight was smooth and we arrived earlier than expected which was great. The flight attendants gave unclear instructions and were rude. They seemed overwhelmed or flustered for the flight. Inflight service was delayed and unsure why.

Check in was chaotic with only one counter for business class and first class. The luggage conveyor belt at JFK airport was broken so the flight departure was delayed which made the flight stressful as I had a tight connection. Although the captain said they could make up the delay, they didn’t do so.

I had a good time. However, I paid for the wifi and it was in and out the whole flight.

3 hour delay…. Nearly 2 hours sitting on tarmac. Do better, United. Or at least have the sense to not say “we hope you enjoyed your flight with us” upon disembarking.

Everything except the food and entertainment. It was a great experience though

Flight was delayed from 35 minute delayed aircraft arrival to 90 minute delay causing us to miss international connecting flight on SWISS resulting in 16 hour delay to reach detonation causing significant angst, monetary loss and discomfort. SWISS transfer desk and staff was like robots not willing to help at all.

Best part: It’s operated by All Nippon Airways. It’s quite literally comfortable, reliable and respected from boarding to landing each and every time. It’s perfection without extremity in lavishness — it’s how flying should always be!

Delays!!! Serious delays. I was told by a member of staff in LGA that I would miss my DEN to LAX flight connection, so I was put on a later flight. Due to delays I would have been able to have made my original flight, where I was sat in business class - seat 1A: I was put on my original flight but bumped from business - 1A to economy 33C. I want a refund for paying business class but only flying economy

The plane was delayed coming in and on the tarmac. I was coming from another flight so it made for a very long day. The stewardess kept trying to slam the overhead bins closed and I was worried that she had damaged my new luggage. They ran out of snacks and lccdsddd me a hummus box which was nice. It took them a very long time to pick up the garbage so I could not go to the washroom and had little time. To prepare for disbarment. The TV system was hard to control from the armrest and picture wasn’t clear. The crew did apologize several times for the lateness. It took the Denver airport an unusually long time to de-ice the plane.

Their app did not recognize my Aeroplan frequent flyer number and would not allow me access to my boarding card. Ground staff was readily available at the airport to print it out to me.

Excellent as always. Service was excellent and fully bilingual. Cannot complain .Will travel again. Always have and will continue. Highly recommended.

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