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

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Route details

11053 km

Distance

Flight prices to Seoul

$1,687 – $1,923

Price range (Roundtrip)

Direct flights to Seoul

Weather now

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+50°F

Rain

Airports

GMP

16km

ICN

49km

Flights to Seoul Information

Price range

Typically the return flight to Seoul costs about that much:

From:

New York

Auckland

Copenhagen

$1,687 – $1,923

$1,687

Cheap

$1,811

Average price

$1,923

Expensive

Our users typically choose flights to Seoul within this price range. If you come across prices over $1,923, they are likely to be more expensive than usual. To find cheap flights at the best price, we recommend searching early, using our flexible dates feature.

Lars

Founder, CEO

The prices on this route are quite stable: $1,687 – $1,923. Make sure to keep an eye on them once in a while, and book when it is convenient, which is around 2-3 weeks before the departure.

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Flight examples

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

Asiana Airlines

In a month

EWR

ICN

1 stop, 22h 20m

$1,025

2 days ago

11053 km

Distance

22h 20m

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 August might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $538 to $747. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be January with a price range of $786 – $791.

Lars

Founder, CEO

Based on our estimations, the cheapest month is likely to be August. Did you know that you can search for a whole month? Try it.

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Select a month to see the best prices

7 - 14 nights

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

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Founder, CPO

We’ve developed the Trip Period feature to help you find the best prices to Seoul if you are flexible. Just select the amount of days that you want to be away and the desired month and we’ll find the best combination.

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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.

Recently found flights

Return

One-Way

06 Dec (Fri) - 11 Dec (Wed)06 Dec (Fri) + nights

22:00

EWR

22h 20m

1 stop

20:20

ICN

00:50

ICN

14h 10m

Direct

15:00

JFK

$1,025

Found 2 days ago

Direct flights to Seoul

There are 4 airlines that fly directly to Seoul: 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 Saturday, Friday.

Airlines that have direct flights to Seoul

Asiana Airlines

JFK

ICN

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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 ANA, JAL, JetBlue Airways, Singapore Airlines and others.

ANA

JAL

JetBlue Airways

Singapore Airlines

Lars

Founder, CEO

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are your choice if you want to fly direct. Then you most likely will arrive at Incheon International Airport (ICN). Pick Saturday, Friday to depart when looking for a direct flight.

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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

4 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 Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, United Airlines, Perimeter Aviation with direct flights are flying to Incheon International Airport (ICN).

Lars

Founder, CEO

Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is usually the main choice for traveling to Seoul. If you want to get to Seoul faster, use the bus. The trip will take about 60 min.

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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

5.4

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:

Seafood

Museums

Shopping

Urbanism

Nightlife

Food

Location

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

Anton

Founder, CPO

You can actually search based on themes. Do you want to see all the possible destinations with "Seafood" or "Museums"? Simply select the right theme in the destination field.

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Currency and exchange rate

10000 South Korean Won equals 7.15 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 139791.18 South Korean Won.

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₩10,000 = $7.15

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:

Thu, 21 November

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+50°F

Rain

5 m/s

83 %

Fri, 22 November

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+45°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

27 %

Sat, 23 November

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+48°F

Clear sky

1 m/s

34 %

Sun, 24 November

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+48°F

Clear sky

1 m/s

40 %

Mon, 25 November

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+52°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

33 %

Tue, 26 November

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+52°F

Rain

8 m/s

62 %

Wed, 27 November

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+45°F

Snow

5 m/s

56 %

Thu, 28 November

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+34°F

Snow

7 m/s

64 %

Fri, 29 November

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+39°F

Few clouds

6 m/s

55 %

Sat, 30 November

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+30°F

Snow

6 m/s

47 %

Sun, 01 December

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+34°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

43 %

Mon, 02 December

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+37°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

51 %

Tue, 03 December

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+41°F

Few clouds

3 m/s

41 %

Wed, 04 December

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+41°F

Clear sky

2 m/s

39 %

Thu, 05 December

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+43°F

Rain

2 m/s

50 %

Fri, 06 December

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+43°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

47 %

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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 airports does Seoul has?

There are 2 of airports in Seoul: Gimpo International Airport, Incheon International Airport. The closest one is Gimpo International Airport which is 16 km away.

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How far is it to fly to Seoul?

A passenger flying direct to Seoul will travel around 11053 km if flying from New York.

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How long does it take to travel to Seoul?

You should expect a flight time around if you are flying from New York.

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When should I fly to Seoul?

The peak of traveling to Seoul usually comes to , while the cheapest month is . If you travel now, the weather in Seoul is Rain.

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How much does it cost to fly to Seoul?

We recommend using Avionero Flexible Dates to find the best prices for a range of selected dates.

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What’s the weather like in Seoul?

On average you could expect +27°F in January to +79°F in August. Currently, it is Rain and +50°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: Saturday, Friday, Thursday, Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, Sunday.

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Which airlines offer direct flights to Seoul?

Here are the airlines that have direct connections to Seoul: 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