Flights to Seoul: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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EVA Airways Corporation

JFKICN

31 Oct - 15 Nov

1 stop, 26h 25m

$1,062

4 months ago

EVA Airways Corporation

JFKICN

31 Oct - 15 Nov

1 stop, 26h 25m

$1,062

4 months ago

EVA Airways Corporation

JFKICN

31 Oct - 15 Nov

1 stop, 26h 25m

$1,062

4 months ago

Flight prices to Seoul

This is how much people usually pay to fly to Seoul (return flight):

$1,687 – $1,923

$1,687

Cheap

$1,811

Average price

$1,923

Expensive

These are normal flight prices to Seoul. This means that the majority of our users have picked flights in this range. If you see prices higher than $1,923, it is probably an expensive flight. To find cheap flights for the best price we recommend you search early, using our flexible dates feature.

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Founder, CEO

The price range is not that different ($1,687 – $1,923), so it is considered quite stable. Perhaps you can book when you are ready, but typically it’s best to buy the ticket 2-3 weeks before the departure.

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Flight examples

Here are different examples (return flights) for those prices:

EVA Airways Corporation

In a few months

JFK

ICN

1 stop, 26h 25m

$1,062

4 months ago

11053 km

Distance

26h 25m

Duration

Which is the cheapest month to fly to Seoul?

Here are approximate min and max prices for New York to Seoul flight (one-way) at the moment:

We have analyzed the prices and it seems that October might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $515 to $527. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be January with a price range of $527 – $527.

Lars

Founder, CEO

If you search now, probably the cheapest month to go would be October. Use the Trip Period feature to select the whole month.

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Is Seoul an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from New York to Seoul with other routes:

Expensive

Price per kilometer: 0.16 $ / km

Flight prices to Seoul ($1,687 – $1,923) are pretty expensive compared to other destinations.

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May

2025

Recently found flights

Return

One-Way

31 Oct (Fri) - 15 Nov (Sat)31 Oct (Fri) + nights

05:05

JFK

26h 25m

1 stop

07:30

ICN

02:40

ICN

23h 25m

1 stop

02:05

JFK

$1,062

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Direct flights to Seoul

There are 5 airlines that fly directly to Seoul: Lufthansa, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, United Airlines, Perimeter Aviation. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport. Most airlines arrive to Incheon International Airport. Most flights depart on Friday, Thursday.

Airlines that have direct flights to Seoul

Lufthansa

JFK

ICN

LØ

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Asiana Airlines

JFK

ICN

LØ

SØ

Korean Air

JFK

ICN

LØ

SØ

United Airlines

JFK

ICN

LØ

SØ

Perimeter Aviation

EWR

ICN

LØ

SØ

The above ratings are provided by Trustpilot.

Airlines that have connecting flights to Seoul

There are 10 other airlines that fly from New York to Seoul, including JAL, American Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines and others.

JAL

American Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Singapore Airlines

Lars

Founder, CEO

Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Most airlines arrive to Incheon International Airport (ICN). Most flights depart on Friday, Thursday.

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Airports in Seoul and New York

Seoul has 2 airports and New York has 4 airports.

Seoul

New York

Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

16 km from Seoul city center.

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Taxi

~20 Min.

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Bus

~60 Min.

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Train

~25 Min.

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Shuttle

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Subway

~40 Min.

Incheon International Airport (ICN)

https://www.airport.kr/

49 km from Seoul city center.

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Taxi

~30 Min.

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Bus

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Train

~55 Min.

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Shuttle

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Subway

5 airlines with direct flights

Which airport in Seoul is better?

The closest airport to Seoul city center is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) with 16 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Gimpo International Airport (GMP), trip will take 60 min. Most airlines like Lufthansa, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, United Airlines, Perimeter Aviation with direct flights are flying to Incheon International Airport (ICN).

Lars

Founder, CEO

The most popular airport is Gimpo International Airport (GMP). The fastest option to get to the Seoul city center is to take the bus for about 60 minutes.

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Where to stay in Seoul

Find the right accommodation in Seoul with Avionero:

8.2

Hongdae Olive Guesthouse

50, World Cup buk-ro 5-gil

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Hair Dryer • Luggage Storage • Bicycle Rental

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Hotel Diamant

190, Nambusunhwan-ro

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Elevator / Lift • Hair Dryer

10.0

Hongdae Hostel 88 Seoul Crown

189 Sungmisan Ro

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Elevator / Lift • Hair Dryer • Luggage Storage

9.0

The Westin Josun Seoul

106, Sogong-ro

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Free Parking • Parking • 24-Hour Reception

7.2

Tara Hotel Seoul

56 Seolleung-Ro 100-Gil

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Elevator / Lift

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Seoul guide

Seoul themes

This is what Seoul is known for:

Shopping

Urbanism

Nightlife

Food

Location

Seoul is located in South Korea, 11053 km away from New York:

Anton

Founder, CPO

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Currency and exchange rate

10000 South Korean Won equals 7.08 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 141214.63 South Korean Won.

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₩10,000 = $7.08

Exchange rate

Visa to South Korea

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in South Korea

Official language in South Korea is Korean (Pyojuneo). People knowledge of English is average².

Korean (Pyojuneo)

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Seoul is considered a very safe place³.

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Very safe

Air Quality

Seoul generally has a moderate level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: moderate

Seoul pros and cons

Planning a trip to Seoul? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Seoul looks currently:

Sat, 10 May

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+55°F

Rain

7 m/s

94 %

Sun, 11 May

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+68°F

Scattered clouds

5 m/s

41 %

Mon, 12 May

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+72°F

Clear sky

6 m/s

28 %

Tue, 13 May

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+75°F

Scattered clouds

6 m/s

30 %

Wed, 14 May

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+75°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

27 %

Thu, 15 May

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+70°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

66 %

Fri, 16 May

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+77°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

52 %

Sat, 17 May

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+66°F

Rain

2 m/s

69 %

Sun, 18 May

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+81°F

Scattered clouds

4 m/s

33 %

Mon, 19 May

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+73°F

Broken clouds

4 m/s

52 %

Tue, 20 May

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+73°F

Clear sky

6 m/s

32 %

Wed, 21 May

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+77°F

Clear sky

3 m/s

16 %

Thu, 22 May

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+64°F

Rain

3 m/s

81 %

Fri, 23 May

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+79°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

39 %

Sat, 24 May

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+82°F

Broken clouds

4 m/s

36 %

Sun, 25 May

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+61°F

Rain

5 m/s

88 %

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Monthly weather

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Seoul will be like?

Seoul in January Seoul in February Seoul in March Seoul in April Seoul in May Seoul in June

Seoul in July Seoul in August Seoul in September Seoul in October Seoul in November Seoul in December

Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Seoul.

CO₂-e emission on the New York – Seoul route

Here are typical CO₂-e emissions on a return flight to Seoul:

5117 kg5696 kg6274 kg

From 5117 kg to 6274 kg is the approximate amount of CO₂ equivalents emitted on the New York to Seoul route. The exact figure depends on the number of stops, the type of airplane and its capacity.

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256 - 314 trees

are needed to absorb those emissions (approximation, source: Climate Neutral Group)

Offset CO2-e emission on New York – Seoul flight

To reduce your own impact from flying to Seoul, you can also compensate for it. This means that you sponsor projects that reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by the same estimated amount that your flight emits:

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FAQ

Flying to Seoul? Here are some useful things to know:

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What are the airports near Seoul?

The closest airport to Seoul is Gimpo International Airport which is 16 km away. In total Seoul has 2 airports: Gimpo International Airport, Incheon International Airport.

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What is the distance to Seoul?

The distance to Seoul is 11053 km if you calculate it from New York.

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How long is the flight to Seoul?

The average flight time to Seoul is 23h 5m if you are flying from New York.

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How much is the flight to Seoul?

The average price for a return flight to Seoul is $844 – $2,030 if you fly from New York.

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What is the weather in Seoul?

Seoul weather varies from +27°F in January to +79°F in August on average. Right now it is Rain and +55°F in Seoul.

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Are there any direct flights to Seoul?

Yes, there are direct flights to Seoul, if you are flying from New York. You can fly to Seoul 7 days a week: Friday, Thursday, Tuesday, Saturday, Wednesday, Monday, Sunday.

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Which airlines offer direct flights to Seoul?

Here are the airlines that have direct connections to Seoul: Lufthansa, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, United Airlines, Perimeter Aviation.

About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.

Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Seoul.

4 things to know about Avionero:

We provide the most flexible search

We have the largest inventory of flights

We are not the sellers, but aggregators of flights, hotels & activities

We do not track you to raise prices

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Source of the data

The prices, airlines, and airport data on the pages come from our own database. It is based on searches made by our users and comes with some degree of approximation and estimation.

Prices stated on the page are “cached prices”, meaning that those prices were accurate when the search was made. Usually, there is a time stamp next to such prices.

Quotes on the page are coming from real people with whom we did multiple interviews about the route.

Other sources:

(1) Visa data is taken from Passport Index;
(2) “English knowledge” is based on the ranking of countries and regions by English skills by EF;
(3) “Safety index” is taken from Numbeo;
(4) “Air quality index” is a PM2.5 data from 2023 taken from IQAir;
(5) Amount of trees is an approximation (source: Climate Neutral Group);

Last updated 6.06.2024