$508 Cheap Flights from New York (JFK) to Seoul (ICN)

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Cheap Flights from New York to Seoul (JFK-ICN)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $508 for one-way flights and $898 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Ethiopian Airlines
Wed, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 15
JFK
New York
ICN
Seoul
$898 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$898
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 5 from New York to Seoul, returning Sat, Nov 15, priced at $898 found 5 hours ago
Xiamen Airlines
Fri, Jan 2 - Thu, Jan 8
JFK
New York
ICN
Seoul
$934 Roundtrip, just found
$934
Roundtrip
just found
Select Xiamen Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 2 from New York to Seoul, returning Thu, Jan 8, priced at $934 just found
Air Canada
Mon, Dec 29 - Thu, Jan 8
JFK
New York
ICN
Seoul
$997 Roundtrip, just found
$997
Roundtrip
just found
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, Dec 29 from New York to Seoul, returning Thu, Jan 8, priced at $997 just found
Cathay Pacific
Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 25
JFK
New York
ICN
Seoul
$1,046 Roundtrip, just found
$1,046
Roundtrip
just found
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Thu, Sep 11 from New York to Seoul, returning Thu, Sep 25, priced at $1,046 just found
Turkish Airlines
Mon, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 18
JFK
New York
ICN
Seoul
$1,060 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$1,060
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 1 from New York to Seoul, returning Thu, Sep 18, priced at $1,060 found 8 hours ago
China Eastern Airlines
Wed, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 23
JFK
New York
ICN
Seoul
$1,063 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$1,063
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from New York to Seoul, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $1,063 found 1 hour ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Oct 29 - Sat, Nov 15
JFK
New York
ICN
Seoul
$1,099 Roundtrip, just found
$1,099
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 29 from New York to Seoul, returning Sat, Nov 15, priced at $1,099 just found
China Airlines
Mon, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 16
JFK
New York
ICN
Seoul
$1,103 Roundtrip, just found
$1,103
Roundtrip
just found
Select China Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 1 from New York to Seoul, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $1,103 just found
EVA Airways
Mon, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 16
JFK
New York
ICN
Seoul
$1,147 Roundtrip, just found
$1,147
Roundtrip
just found
Select EVA Airways flight, departing Mon, Sep 1 from New York to Seoul, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $1,147 just found
WestJet
Sat, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 15
JFK
New York
ICN
Seoul
$1,196 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$1,196
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select WestJet flight, departing Sat, Sep 6 from New York to Seoul, returning Mon, Sep 15, priced at $1,196 found 4 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York (JFK) to Seoul (ICN)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $881 - $1,290 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near Seoul

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Select flight to Gimpo Intl. GMP. Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 20 minutes. Flights from $1,498
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Gimpo Intl.
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Average driving time to city center20 min
Flights from $1,498
Flights from New York (JFK) to Seoul (ICN)
Origin airport
John F. Kennedy Intl.
Destination airport
Incheon Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air China, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Delta, EVA Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Philippine Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United, WestJet, Xiamen Airlines
Roundtrip price
$898
Distance
6890 mi
Average flight time
28 hours 28 mins

New York to Seoul Flights

The cheapest times to fly from New York to Seoul

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from New York to Seoul are during the month of November. You can find some of the cheapest flights from New York to Seoul with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from New York to Seoul

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from New York to Seoul: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from New York to Seoul

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from New York to Seoul in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $508 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap New York to Seoul flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your New York to Seoul airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) cost?
Cheap return flights from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) start at $1191. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Asiana Airlines and Air Premia flight leaving JFK on August 19 2025 and touching down at ICN. The price was last updated on July 23 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from JFK to ICN?
The cheapest flights from JFK to ICN are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN)?
Jump on a direct flight with Korean Air and travel straight from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from JFK to ICN?
Jet off from JFK to ICN with Asiana Airlines. This carrier currently has the cheapest one-way fare for this route, starting from $746. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from JFK on October 7 2025. Prices were last updated on July 23 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN)?
Daily, an average of 3 direct flights operate from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN). Pick the departure time that fits your schedule best.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN)?
More passengers fly between JFK and ICN at 12 AM than at any other time of day. Rather skip the crowds? Pick a flight outside the busiest times and you could save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from JFK to ICN?
Friday has the most flights from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN). Consider leaving on this day and you'll have the best chance of finding a departure that works with your plans.
What is the earliest flight from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN)?
The earliest flight leaving from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) is at around 12:50AM UTC-5. Hop on this flight and you'll arrive at Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) at approximately 6:30AM UTC+9. The total time in the air is 15h 40m.
How long does it take to fly from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN)?
Flights from JFK to ICN have an average travel time of 15 hours and 40 minutes. The total distance between the two is 6,900 mi.
What airline has the least delays from JFK to ICN?
With 83% of journeys usually arriving on time, Asiana Airlines has the best on-time performance for direct flights from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN). To keep track of your flight status and get notified about any changes, use the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN)?
To touch down at Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) on time, book a flight that takes off from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) before 3 PM. The likelihood of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Seoul from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)?
Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) is the only airport in Seoul with direct flights from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK). Compare the options and find cheap fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) last-minute?
Last-minute fares from JFK to ICN are typically more expensive. To secure the best prices, start looking for flights ahead of time. That said, if your travel plans are flexible, you may land a cheap ticket right before your journey.
Is it cheaper to book a JFK to ICN flight and hotel package?
Opting for a JFK to ICN flight and hotel package is generally cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the convenience of organizing your trip in one place. Choose from our impressive range of stays and then add car rentals, activities and flights to your booking. Bundle it all together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN)?
If you booked your JFK to ICN flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it at no cost. Depending on the airline and the type of ticket you have, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, go to our Customer Service portal for more information.

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