South Korea

Cheap First Class flights to South Korea

LAX — ICN
May 17 — May 241
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Cheap first class flights to South Korea in 2026

Find the latest flights to South Korea in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data were last updated on April 17, 2026.

Average Price

$21,656

Cheapest Price

$16,474

Top Rated Airline

Delta

No. of Airlines

2
Average for round-trip first class flights in April 2026
The lowest price for a first class flight ticket to South Korea
Most popular airline to fly first class with to South Korea in the past 7 days
Airlines that offer first class options for this route

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Cheapest first class flights to South Korea
Explore the most affordable first class flight options available to South Korea. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on April 17, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1310:20 pm
JFK
-
ICN
1 stop23h 30m
Etihad Airways
Thu 9/245:45 pm
ICN
-
JFK
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/15$11,235
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/510:20 pm
JFK
-
ICN
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/2611:55 pm
ICN
-
JFK
1 stop27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$13,137
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2110:20 pm
JFK
-
ICN
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/3011:55 pm
ICN
-
JFK
1 stop27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$13,357
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/710:20 pm
JFK
-
ICN
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/2011:55 pm
ICN
-
JFK
1 stop27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$15,886
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/124:05 pm
ORD
-
ICN
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/249:30 am
ICN
-
ORD
2 stops42h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$16,361
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/12:40 pm
SFO
-
ICN
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/159:30 am
ICN
-
SFO
2 stops46h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$16,507

Travel insights for first class flights from USA to South Korea

Get recent, data-driven insights about first class flights from USA to South Korea including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

Rainfall in South Korea by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Korea ranges from 0.8 - 10.2 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit South Korea when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in South Korea by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Korea, 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 28.4 F).

Frequently asked questions about South Korea first class tickets

Find answers to common questions related to first class tickets for flights to South Korea. Get information on booking, amenities, upgrade options, and more. This FAQ section was last updated on April 17, 2026.
  • What is the cheapest price for a First Class ticket to South Korea?

    Normally, First Class flights to South Korea fall around $21,656 per ticket. However, $16,474 is the cheapest rate for this flight found recently (this flight took off from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport).

  • How much do Business Class flight tickets to South Korea cost?

    Try Business Class for your flight to South Korea instead of First Class to save up to 76%. The average price a user would pay for Business Class tickets to South Korea is $5,262.

  • How many premium cabins does Korean Air have for flights to South Korea?

    Korean Air currently offers a couple premium cabin classes on flights to South Korea: Business Class, Prem Economy Class and First Class. Still not enough? Try taking a look at other airlines or choosing a new departing point for more cabin options.

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