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$446+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Seoul (SEL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SEL
ene. 28 — feb. 41
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mar. 2/4
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The best prices from New York to Seoul are usually found in January or November, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Seoul (SEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated enero 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$865
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$458
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,158

Good round-trip deal

$925 or less

Good one-way deal

$482 or less
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Cheapest flights from New York to Seoul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Seoul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 23, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/139:55 pmJFK - ICN
2 stops28h 50mEthiopian Air
vie. 3/2112:30 amICN - JFK
2 stops32h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/22$865
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/48:59 pmJFK - ICN
2 stops29h 46mAmerican Airlines
dom. 2/166:50 pmICN - JFK
1 stop32h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/22$870
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/1211:05 pmEWR - ICN
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
mié. 3/198:35 amICN - EWR
3 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$877
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 1/276:00 amEWR - ICN
1 stop20h 45mAmerican Airlines
dom. 2/96:50 pmICN - EWR
1 stop18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/22$878
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 1/277:59 pmLGA - ICN
1 stop30h 46mAmerican Airlines
lun. 2/36:50 pmICN - LGA
1 stop18h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/23$878
This AIR PREMIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AIR PREMIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 1/2512:01 amEWR - ICN
Nonstop15h 39mAIR PREMIA
dom. 2/99:55 pmICN - EWR
Nonstop13h 35mAIR PREMIA
Deal found 1/23$901
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/227:50 pmJFK - ICN
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
jue. 5/1511:20 pmICN - JFK
1 stop36h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/23$937
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/61:40 amJFK - ICN
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 3/154:55 pmICN - JFK
2 stops35h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$944
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 2/912:30 amEWR - ICN
1 stop42h 35mTurkish Airlines
dom. 2/1612:10 amICN - EWR
1 stop36h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/23$952
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/712:55 pmJFK - ICN
2 stops38h 00mXiamenAir
dom. 3/235:55 pmICN - JFK
1 stop31h 00mXiamenAir
Deal found 1/23$966
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/71:55 amJFK - ICN
1 stop30h 20mCathay Pacific
lun. 9/153:10 pmICN - JFK
1 stop35h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/22$1,007
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/2511:50 pmJFK - ICN
1 stop29h 25mChina Airlines
mar. 3/412:25 pmICN - JFK
1 stop20h 55mChina Airlines
Deal found 1/22$1,016

Find flights from New York to Seoul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Seoul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 23, 2025.

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New YorkIncheon

JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 3/13

9:55 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Incheon Intl

vie. 3/21

12:30 am-7:55 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$865

New YorkIncheon

JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 2/4

8:59 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops29h 46m

Incheon Intl

dom. 2/16

6:50 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$870

NewarkIncheon

EWR - ICN

EWRICN

Newark

mié. 3/12

11:05 pm-10:15 pm

3 stops34h 10m

Incheon Intl

mié. 3/19

8:35 am-11:00 pm

3 stops27h 25m

$877

NewarkIncheon

EWR - ICN

EWRICN

Newark

lun. 1/27

6:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Incheon Intl

jue. 2/13

6:50 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop18h 44m

$878

New YorkIncheon

LGA - ICN

LGAICN

New York LaGuardia

lun. 1/27

7:59 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop30h 46m

Incheon Intl

dom. 2/9

6:50 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop18h 42m

$878

NewarkIncheon

EWR - ICN

EWRICN

Newark

lun. 1/27

12:01 am-5:40 am

Nonstop15h 39m

Incheon Intl

sáb. 2/8

9:55 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop13h 35m

$901

New YorkIncheon

JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 3/2

8:05 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Incheon Intl

lun. 3/10

10:45 am-12:15 pm

1 stop38h 30m

$928

New YorkIncheon

JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 2/6

1:40 am-7:30 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Incheon Intl

sáb. 3/15

4:55 pm-3:08 pm

2 stops35h 13m

$944

NewarkIncheon

EWR - ICN

EWRICN

Newark

dom. 2/9

12:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop42h 35m

Incheon Intl

dom. 2/16

12:10 am-10:35 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$952

New YorkIncheon

JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 3/7

12:55 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops38h 00m

Incheon Intl

dom. 3/23

5:55 pm-11:55 am

1 stop31h 00m

$966

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Seoul in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Seoul flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on New York-Seoul flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Seoul flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Seoul flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York-Seoul flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New York to Seoul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Seoul from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from New York to Seoul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New York to Seoul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Seoul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Seoul. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Seoul is 49 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Seoul?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Seoul (average of $1,086). Flying from New York to Seoul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,722). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to SEL?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Seoul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 23, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to Seoul is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Seoul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Seoul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Seoul flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Seoul

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Seoul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated enero 23, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to SEL are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Rainfall in Seoul by month

Plan your trip to Seoul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Seoul ranges from 1.1 - 10.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.0 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Seoul when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Seoul by month

Plan your trip to Seoul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seoul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Seoul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seoul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Seoul. Reviews last updated enero 23, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines and American Airlines from New York to Seoul have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,037 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,037 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,037 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,251 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,037 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

ANA
8.4
Very good
849 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,037 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,446 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,037 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

China Airlines
8.2
Very good
732 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,037 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Seoul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Seoul round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Seoul is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $865 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $868 and $870 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Seoul one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $470 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include AIR PREMIA from $473 and Philippine Airlines from $491 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Seoul?

    The most popular flight routes from New York to Seoul are New York John F Kennedy Intl - Incheon Intl, Newark - Incheon Intl and New York LaGuardia - Incheon Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Seoul?

    Before booking your flight to Seoul from New York, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Atlas Air (100%), Delta (55%), Korean Air( 55%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Seoul?

    On average you can expect to pay $6,495 for a flight from New York to Seoul. The cheapest flight overall is $567 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Incheon Intl) is currently priced at $799.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Seoul?

    Flights departing from New York and landing in Seoul layover in Toronto most frequently.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Toronto?

    Union Station, CN Tower, and Hockey Hall of Fame are the most popular attractions in Toronto if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Union Station, CN Tower and Hockey Hall of Fame are located about 12.1 mi, 11.9 mi, and 12.3 mi, respectively from Toronto Pearson Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Toronto looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $28 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Seoul flights?

    New York to Seoul flights have a layover in Tokyo the least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Seoul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Seoul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Seoul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Seoul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Seoul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Seoul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Seoul?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Seoul (average of $1,086). Flying from New York to Seoul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,722). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from New York to Seoul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York to Seoul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$397Average$1,660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$407Average$1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AIR PREMIACheapest$527Average$1,488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$742Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
SAUDIACheapest$775Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$784Average$986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$960Average$1,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China AirlinesCheapest$1,041Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EVA AirCheapest$1,078Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air IndiaCheapest$1,163Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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