Statistics on New York City-South Korea flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to South Korea from New York City
The average price to go to South Korea from New York City is $ 1514 (round trip). It varies from $ 1450 (Busan) to $ 1577 (Seoul) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of New York City-South Korea flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Seoul and Busan.
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul | $ 1577 | february (the cheapest), march, april, november | 4 to 5 months | Flight price New York City-Seoul |
| Busan | $ 1450 | march (the cheapest), april, september, november | 2 to 3 months | Flight price New York City-Busan |
Round-trip airfare price New York City-South Korea month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1472 to $ 1542 | fair price |
| February | $ 1367 to $ 1388 | fair price |
| March | $ 1197 to $ 1371 | good price |
| April | $ 1295 to $ 1409 | good price |
| May | $ 1461 to $ 1591 | fair price |
| June | $ 1655 to $ 1791 | high price |
| July | $ 1766 to $ 1801 | very high price |
| August | $ 1641 to $ 1762 | high price |
| September | $ 1230 to $ 1452 | fair price |
| October | $ 1339 to $ 1558 | fair price |
| November | $ 1240 to $ 1432 | good price |
| December | $ 1713 to $ 1844 | very high price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 64386 airfare prices from previous years for flights to South Korea from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
The GOOD price of a flight to South Korea from New York City
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Seoul in South Korea
The average price for a round trip flight from New York City to Seoul is $ 1577. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of New York City-Seoul flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a monday
come back on a monday
Data analysis:
Travel to Seoul in South Korea in february to get the best price ($ 1367, saving $ 211 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1577). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1844, which is $ 267 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for New York City-Seoul and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Busan in South Korea
The average price for a round trip flight from New York City to Busan is $ 1450. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of New York City-Busan flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Busan in South Korea in march to get the best price ($ 1197, saving $ 253 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1450). Avoid the month of july which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1766, which is $ 317 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for New York City-Busan and other statistics
Top prices New York City-South Korea
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Seoul | 23-04 to 29-04-2025 | $ 1001 | layover flight with Hawaiian Airlines |
| New York City → Seoul | 19-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 998 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Seoul | 21-05 to 26-05-2025 | $ 1016 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| New York City → Seoul | 02-09 to 16-09-2025 | $ 991 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| New York City → Seoul | 08-09 to 15-09-2025 | $ 976 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| New York City → Seoul | 09-09 to 16-09-2025 | $ 950 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| New York City → Seoul | 10-09 to 15-09-2025 | $ 983 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| New York City → Seoul | 14-09 to 23-09-2025 | $ 931 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| New York City → Seoul | 03-10 to 17-10-2025 | $ 912 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
| New York City → Seoul | 04-11 to 18-11-2025 | $ 986 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
When to buy plane tickets to go to South Korea (from New York City)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from New York City to Seoul
The price of tickets to Seoul fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from New York City to Seoul, you should buy your ticket on a saturday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Seoul page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Seoul in South Korea 4 to 5 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1517 , which is $ 61 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 104 more than the average price).
When to buy your New York City-Seoul flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from New York City to Busan
The price of tickets to Busan fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from New York City to Busan, you should buy your ticket on a wednesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Busan page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Busan in South Korea 2 to 3 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1291 , which is $ 159 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 538 more than the average price).
When to buy your New York City-Busan flight ticket and other statistics