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$424+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) 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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SEL
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Seoul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 13, 2025.

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Mon 11/178:55 pmJFK - ICN
2 stops28h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/112:05 amICN - JFK
2 stops32h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12$835
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Wed 11/263:25 pmJFK - ICN
1 stop32h 05mChina Eastern
Mon 12/16:25 pmICN - JFK
1 stop33h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/10$869
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Wed 11/263:25 pmJFK - GMP
1 stop29h 35mChina Eastern
Mon 12/18:50 pmGMP - JFK
1 stop30h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/10$869
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Sat 11/228:55 pmJFK - ICN
2 stops28h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/112:05 amICN - JFK
2 stops32h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/13$873
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Wed 12/311:00 amJFK - ICN
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/169:20 pmICN - JFK
2 stops24h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$881
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Mon 11/248:55 pmJFK - ICN
2 stops28h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/412:05 amICN - JFK
2 stops32h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12$887
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Wed 11/198:55 pmJFK - ICN
2 stops28h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/112:05 amICN - JFK
2 stops32h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12$888
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Wed 11/268:55 pmJFK - ICN
2 stops28h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/812:05 amICN - JFK
2 stops32h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11$891
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Sat 11/298:55 pmJFK - ICN
2 stops28h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/1212:05 amICN - JFK
2 stops32h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12$893
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Mon 12/112:30 amJFK - ICN
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/99:20 pmICN - JFK
3 stops32h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$894
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Sat 11/224:50 pmJFK - ICN
2 stops34h 20mAir Canada
Mon 12/16:55 pmICN - JFK
2 stops40h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 11/12$897
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Wed 12/248:55 pmJFK - ICN
2 stops28h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 1/212:05 amICN - JFK
2 stops32h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11$898

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Seoul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) 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 November 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$827
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$424
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,576

Good round-trip deal

$812 or less

Good one-way deal

$522 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 November 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul that are best for you.

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New YorkSeoul

JFK - GMP

JFKGMP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/1

9:59 am-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 06m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sat 12/6

12:05 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$935

New YorkSeoul

JFK - GMP

JFKGMP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/4

10:00 am-6:20 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 12/17

8:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$937

New YorkIncheon

JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/17

1:45 am-12:45 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Incheon Intl

Sun 3/1

3:00 pm-5:45 am

1 stop28h 45m

$989

New YorkIncheon

JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/9

7:55 pm-8:35 am

1 stop23h 40m

Incheon Intl

Thu 4/23

11:20 pm-10:55 am

1 stop24h 35m

$998

New YorkIncheon

JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/11

1:20 am-6:20 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Incheon Intl

Sun 3/15

12:10 am-6:45 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$1,134

New YorkIncheon

JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/23

1:45 am-1:55 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Incheon Intl

Mon 4/27

3:10 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop35h 00m

$1,141

New YorkSeoul

JFK - GMP

JFKGMP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/20

10:00 am-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Tue 3/17

12:05 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$1,149

New YorkIncheon

JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

5:30 pm-11:20 am

2 stops27h 50m

Incheon Intl

Sun 3/8

12:30 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$1,166

New YorkSeoul

JFK - GMP

JFKGMP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/26

9:59 am-6:20 pm

1 stop18h 21m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Thu 12/4

12:05 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$1,169

New YorkSeoul

JFK - GMP

JFKGMP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/13

10:00 am-6:20 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Tue 1/20

12:05 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$1,169

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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 John F Kennedy Intl to Seoul in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Seoul flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Seoul flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Seoul flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Seoul flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport-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 John F Kennedy Intl to Seoul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Seoul from John F Kennedy Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Seoul. Price data was last updated on November 7, 2025.

Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul (average of $418). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,275). 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 SEL?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl 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 November 13, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday 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 Seoul

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl 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 November 13, 2025.

The most flights from JFK to SEL are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Helsinki (HEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 32% of 1-stop itineraries from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $288.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 9h 51m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 26m.

The best insider tips for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul flights

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Korean Air offers lie-flat seats in Prestige class with a 75” pitch on Boeing 787.


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JFK

For a quick trip to JFK, consider the Long Island Railroad from Penn Station. It's the fastest train option, taking about 20-25 minutes.

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ICN

The AREX express train offers a convenient 40-50 minute ride from ICN to Seoul Station, with an in-town check-in facility available.

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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 November 13, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and Delta from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,163 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

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
1,163 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,163 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

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
8.2
Very good
486 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,163 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

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
8,008 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,163 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,043 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,163 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

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
10,448 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,163 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

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 Seoul?

    There are many flights that can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul in 21h. Fly via Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul is about 6887 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul round-trip from $387. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are AIR PREMIA, from $577, and Air Canada, from $730. Delta is priced at 75% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul on time: Delta (59%), Thai Airways (52%), Copa Airlines (52%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $408. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Incheon Intl) can be booked for $814 on average, our data indicates $1,988 when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul.

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

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    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 Seoul.

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul (average of $418). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Seoul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,275). 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 Seoul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$387Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AIR PREMIACheapest$577Average$1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$730Average$1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$839Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$927Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$933Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China AirlinesCheapest$937Average$1,264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EVA AirCheapest$1,091Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,111Average$1,589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
FinnairCheapest$1,304Average$1,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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