How long is the flight from New York to Seoul?

Non-stop flights on JFK → ICN are typically around 14.5 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.

Which airlines fly from New York to Seoul?

The main carriers on this route are Korean Air, Asiana, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Seoul?

Historically the lowest fares land in January, February, November. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.

How far ahead should I book New York to Seoul?

Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.

Can I book directly on destination.com?

The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

JFK → ICN

New York to Seoul flights.

Live cached fares on New York (JFK) → Seoul (ICN), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.

Flying time
~14.5h non-stop
Airlines
Korean Air, Asiana, United
Cheapest months
January, February, November

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New York → Seoul · 25 fares

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Showing 23 of 25 results

Cheapest
Qatar Airways · QR 702
OutboundJFK → ICNTue, Jun 16 · 2:05 AM· 21h 30m· 1 stop
$702
one-way
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American Airlines · AA 813
OutboundJFK → ICNMon, Jun 29 · 10:48 AM· 18h 52m· 1 stop
$878
one-way
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Philippine Airlines · PR 127
OutboundJFK → ICNSun, Jun 14 · 5:45 AM· 20h 45m· 1 stop
$900
one-way
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Qatar Airways · QR 702
OutboundJFK → ICNWed, Jul 1 · 2:00 AM· 21h 5m· 1 stop
$917
one-way
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Alaska Airlines · AS 31
OutboundJFK → ICNSat, Jun 13 · 8:29 PM· 19h 54m· 2 stops
$984
one-way
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Philippine Airlines · PR 127
OutboundJFK → ICNWed, Jun 24 · 5:45 AM· 20h 45m· 1 stop
$987
one-way
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Cathay Pacific · CX 843
OutboundJFK → ICNTue, Apr 28 · 5:55 AM· 19h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKMon, Jun 22 · 11:00 PM· 19h 55m· 1 stop
$1,040
total round-trip
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Philippine Airlines · PR 127
OutboundJFK → ICNFri, Jun 12 · 5:45 AM· 20h 45m· 1 stop
$1,058
one-way
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Qatar Airways · QR 706
OutboundJFK → ICNSat, Jun 27 · 5:20 AM· 25h 30m· 2 stops
$1,068
one-way
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Cathay Pacific · CX 843
OutboundJFK → ICNTue, Sep 1 · 5:55 AM· 19h 15m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKThu, Sep 10 · 6:10 AM· 19h 50m· 1 stop
$1,100
total round-trip
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Etihad Airways · EY 2
OutboundJFK → ICNMon, Oct 12 · 7:45 PM· 21h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKSun, Oct 18 · 4:35 PM· 24h 5m· 1 stop
$1,101
total round-trip
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Qatar Airways · QR 702
OutboundJFK → ICNMon, Nov 2 · 2:00 AM· 21h· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKSat, Nov 7 · 3:20 PM· 25h 10m· 1 stop
$1,107
total round-trip
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Cathay Pacific · CX 841
OutboundJFK → ICNSat, Apr 25 · 2:00 PM· 19h 40m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKSun, May 17 · 4:40 AM· 19h 55m· 1 stop
$1,113
total round-trip
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Etihad Airways · EY 2
OutboundJFK → ICNSat, Aug 1 · 7:45 PM· 21h 10m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKWed, Aug 19 · 4:35 PM· 24h 5m· 1 stop
$1,126
total round-trip
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Cathay Pacific · CX 843
OutboundJFK → ICNSun, Sep 13 · 5:55 AM· 19h 15m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKWed, Sep 16 · 4:55 PM· 19h 55m· 1 stop
$1,130
total round-trip
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Qatar Airways · QR 702
OutboundJFK → ICNWed, May 6 · 2:05 AM· 22h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKMon, Jun 29 · 4:20 PM· 23h 55m· 1 stop
$1,162
total round-trip
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Cathay Pacific · CX 841
OutboundJFK → ICNSat, Oct 10 · 2:00 PM· 19h 35m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKSat, Oct 17 · 6:10 AM· 19h 25m· 1 stop
$1,171
total round-trip
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Etihad Airways · EY 2
OutboundJFK → ICNSat, Apr 25 · 6:45 PM· 22h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKThu, May 7 · 8:50 AM· 23h 45m· 1 stop
$1,191
total round-trip
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Qatar Airways · QR 706
OutboundJFK → ICNMon, Jul 6 · 5:20 AM· 21h 5m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKWed, Aug 5 · 4:20 PM· 23h 55m· 1 stop
$1,209
total round-trip
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Cathay Pacific · CX 831
OutboundJFK → ICNMon, Jun 8 · 6:55 PM· 19h 55m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKTue, Jun 16 · 4:55 PM· 19h 50m· 1 stop
$1,400
total round-trip
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Ethiopian Airlines · ET 513
OutboundJFK → ICNSun, Jun 14 · 2:00 AM· 28h· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKFri, Jun 26 · 3:20 PM· 30h 35m· 1 stop
$1,659
total round-trip
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Ethiopian Airlines · ET 513
OutboundJFK → ICNTue, Jun 16 · 2:00 AM· 28h· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← JFKSun, Jun 21 · 3:20 PM· 30h 35m· 1 stop
$1,720
total round-trip
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Qatar Airways · QR 706
OutboundJFK → ICNSat, Jun 27 · 5:20 AM· 25h 30m· 2 stops
ReturnICN ← JFKSat, Jul 4 · 4:05 AM· 17h 40m· 1 stop
$1,791
total round-trip
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About New York → Seoul

Korean Air + Asiana daily non-stops; UA adds a JFK-ICN via ORD code-share. ICN is one of the world's best transit hubs — onward Asia connections are cheap.

Typical non-stop flying time is around 14.5 hours. Major carriers on this route include Korean Air, Asiana, United. Fares are usually cheapest in January, February, November — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.

Month-by-month price guide: New York to Seoul

Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on JFK → ICN for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.

Apr
Low
from $1040
May
Shoulder
from $1162
Jun
Peak
from $1400
Jul
Shoulder
from $1209
Aug
Low
from $1126
Sep
Low
from $1100
Oct
Low
from $1101
Nov
Low
from $1107
Dec
No data
Jan
No data
Feb
No data
Mar
No data

Cheapest next 12 months: April from $1040 round-trip. Run a live search →

Booking window tip

Long-haul fares are most predictable when booked 10-16 weeks ahead. Inside six weeks expect sharp increases, especially in premium cabins. If you're paying with miles, search 330+ days ahead when award inventory first loads.

Questions, answered

How long is the flight from New York to Seoul?
Non-stop flights on JFK → ICN are typically around 14.5 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from New York to Seoul?
The main carriers on this route are Korean Air, Asiana, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Seoul?
Historically the lowest fares land in January, February, November. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book New York to Seoul?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

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