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Flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Seoul Incheon 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 
AnthonyFlew with Asiana Airlines-Oct 2026
When arriving at Incheon and if you need to go to a connecting flight, have all of your flight information readily available. The information board cycles through at a fast pace so it may prove to be a challenge for newer or first time travelers to locate their assigned gate.
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.

FAQs for booking flights from New York State to South Korea

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York State to South Korea?

    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 State to South Korea.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York State to South Korea?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New York State to South Korea 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 State to South Korea?

    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 from New York State to South Korea with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York State to South Korea?

    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 from New York State to South Korea up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently to South Korea?

    New York State and South Korea are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (23 flights per week), Asiana Airlines (16 flights per week), and Thai Airways (16 flights per week).

  • How many airports are there in South Korea?

    There are 14 airports in South Korea. The busiest airport is Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN), with 55% of all flights arriving there.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in South Korea?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in South Korea is Incheon Intl Airport (ICN), with an average flight price of $554.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to South Korea?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to South Korea is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,049. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are $1,178 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Korea?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South Korea is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $1,079 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Korea is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,105.

  • What is the cheapest flight to South Korea?

    The cheapest ticket to South Korea from New York State found in the last 5 days was to Incheon Intl Airport, at $597 round-trip. The most popular route is Newark Airport (EWR) to Incheon Intl Airport (ICN) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $597.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from New York State to South Korea?

    The cheapest month for flights from New York State to South Korea is January, when tickets cost $559 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,047 and $981 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from New York State to South Korea?

    To get a below average price on the flight from New York State to South Korea, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to South Korea?

    From New York State, there are direct flights to South Korea from 1 city. This city is New York and there are 101 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to South Korea are there each day?

    There are around 15 direct flights from within New York State to South Korea every day. Most flights (55%) depart at night.

  • How many direct flights to South Korea are there each week?

    Each week there are around 101 direct flights from within New York State to South Korea. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to South Korea?

    An average nonstop flight from New York State to South Korea takes 27h 32m, covering a distance of 6842 miles. The shortest route is Newark Airport (EWR) to Incheon Intl Airport (ICN) with an average flight time of 15h 10m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to South Korea each week?

    There are not any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to South Korea. Instead, there are 101 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from New York.

  • What are the most popular destinations in South Korea?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Seoul (99% of total searches to South Korea). The next most popular destinations are Jeju City (0%) and Daegu (0%).

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