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$434+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to South Korea

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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — ICN
May 1 — May 81
Fri 5/1
Fri 5/8
1 adult, Economy
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This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/103:50 pm
JFK
-
ICN
2 stops35h 15m
Air Canada
Wed 6/106:00 pm
ICN
-
JFK
1 stop16h 47m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/27$818
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/299:00 am
JFK
-
ICN
2 stops42h 05m
Air Canada
Fri 6/126:00 pm
ICN
-
JFK
1 stop16h 47m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/27$824
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/133:50 pm
JFK
-
ICN
2 stops35h 15m
Air Canada
Wed 6/106:00 pm
ICN
-
JFK
1 stop16h 47m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/26$825
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/103:50 pm
JFK
-
ICN
2 stops35h 15m
Air Canada
Tue 6/236:00 pm
ICN
-
JFK
1 stop16h 47m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/27$826
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2710:05 am
JFK
-
ICN
2 stops41h 05m
Air Canada
Tue 11/36:55 pm
ICN
-
JFK
2 stops35h 19m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/29$846
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/49:45 am
JFK
-
ICN
1 stop18h 40m
Air Canada
Wed 11/116:55 pm
ICN
-
JFK
2 stops35h 19m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/28$851
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/271:15 am
JFK
-
PUS
1 stop21h 00m
China Airlines
Tue 10/2012:15 pm
PUS
-
JFK
1 stop21h 25m
China Airlines
Deal found 3/31$915
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 8/301:25 am
JFK
-
PUS
1 stop27h 35m
EVA Air
Sun 1/176:55 pm
PUS
-
JFK
1 stop40h 10m
EVA Air
Deal found 3/27$1,031
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/311:25 am
JFK
-
GMP
1 stop28h 50m
EVA Air
Tue 9/157:15 pm
GMP
-
JFK
1 stop39h 50m
EVA Air
Deal found 3/27$1,031
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/201:25 am
JFK
-
GMP
1 stop27h 45m
EVA Air
Wed 9/308:20 pm
GMP
-
JFK
1 stop38h 45m
EVA Air
Deal found 3/31$1,040
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Sun 8/301:25 am
JFK
-
GMP
1 stop27h 45m
EVA Air
Wed 10/148:20 pm
GMP
-
JFK
1 stop38h 45m
EVA Air
Deal found 3/29$1,041
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sun 9/271:15 am
JFK
-
PUS
1 stop28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/2010:30 am
PUS
-
JFK
2 stops34h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,042

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to South Korea

Keep the following information in mind while searching for John F Kennedy Intl to South Korea flight deals. Data was last updated April 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$818
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$434
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,094

Good round-trip deal

$964 or less

Good one-way deal

$536 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to South Korea 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 April 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Korea that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

New YorkSeoul

JFK - GMP

JFKGMP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/20

10:35 am-9:15 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 10/7

8:00 am-5:55 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$1,256

New YorkIncheon

JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/12

2:45 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 05m

Incheon Intl

Sat 5/2

5:50 pm-9:37 pm

2 stops40h 47m

$1,260

New YorkIncheon

JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/26

2:45 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 05m

Incheon Intl

Wed 5/6

1:35 am-9:50 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$1,260

New YorkSeoul

JFK - GMP

JFKGMP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/15

1:30 am-10:40 am

1 stop20h 10m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sat 9/26

8:00 am-5:55 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$1,318

New YorkSeoul

JFK - GMP

JFKGMP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/18

10:35 am-9:15 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Tue 9/29

8:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop16h 00m

$1,318

New YorkBusan

JFK - PUS

JFKPUS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/11

1:15 am-7:00 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Busan Gimhae

Sun 4/19

12:15 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$1,321

New YorkBusan

JFK - PUS

JFKPUS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/18

1:30 am-1:45 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Busan Gimhae

Wed 6/17

4:05 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$1,329

New YorkBusan

JFK - PUS

JFKPUS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/14

11:45 am-9:05 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Busan Gimhae

Sat 6/20

12:40 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,329

New YorkBusan

JFK - PUS

JFKPUS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/12

3:45 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Busan Gimhae

Fri 6/12

8:45 am-8:35 am

2 stops36h 50m

$1,385

New YorkBusan

JFK - PUS

JFKPUS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/20

1:20 pm-7:45 am

1 stop29h 25m

Busan Gimhae

Mon 5/4

8:45 am-9:00 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$1,420

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Korea

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Korea?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Korea (average of $418). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Korea in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,278). 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 JFK to KR?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to South Korea. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 1, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Korea is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 45% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Korea?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to South Korea. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Korea flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Korea

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to South Korea. 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 April 1, 2026.

The most flights from JFK to KR0 are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

How often are flights from New York to South Korea delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between New York and South Korea have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 146 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to South Korea flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to South Korea flights?

Over the last year, Asiana Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Korea

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Korea. 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 South Korea. Reviews last updated April 1, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air,China Airlines, andAsiana Airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Korea to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,203 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,203 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,203 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
815 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,203 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
507 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,203 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,366 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,203 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,872 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,203 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

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  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Korea?

    Airlines like Japan Airlines, Etihad Airways, and China Airlines fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Korea in about 21h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 25m. The distance from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Korea is about 6874 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Korea one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Korea are AIR PREMIA ($354), Etihad Airways ($650), and EVA Air ($676).

  • What are the most popular routes from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Korea?

    Most travelers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - Incheon Intl, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Seoul Gimpo Intl or New York John F Kennedy Intl - Busan Gimhae when deciding on the best route from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Korea.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Korea?

    Before booking your flight to South Korea from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Thai Airways (77%), Copa Airlines (77%), Asiana Airlines( 77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Korea?

    The cheapest flight price from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Korea is $421. On average you can expect to pay $1,541. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Incheon Intl), can usually be booked for $880.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to South Korea that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to South Korea flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to South Korea?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to South Korea.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to South Korea?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to South Korea 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Korea?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Korea (average of $418). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Korea in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,278). 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 John F Kennedy Intl to South Korea

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to South Korea. 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 April 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AIR PREMIACheapest$402Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$689Average$1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$835Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Cathay PacificCheapest$891Average$1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$918Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
China AirlinesCheapest$949Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EVA AirCheapest$977Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,153Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
FinnairCheapest$1,304Average$1,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$1,343Average$1,986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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