Travelling from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
14 hours 13 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. New York is 13 hours behind Seoul and operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Each week, there are 62 flights from Incheon International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, go for the 00:35 Asiana Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from ICN to JFK is 21:00 with Asiana Airlines.
If you're flying during a popular month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Getting to New York (and then exploring more of United States!) is straightforward with Korean Air. This popular airline has direct flights from Incheon International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
To break up your flight from Incheon International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that interests you. Popular stopovers on the ICN - JFK route are:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Remember, you may need a visa to enter United States. Visa regulations can differ and travel documentation requirements are always changing. Before reserving your cheap ticket from ICN to JFK, check with your carrier and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Incheon International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is 372 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 468 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from ICN to JFK, book your journey 9 months ahead of the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Incheon International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The journey from central Seoul to Incheon International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres. Look up travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
After a handy hotel close to ICN? If you've booked an early flight from Incheon International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Incheon International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near JFK:
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
From John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 48 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour and 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Incheon International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to New York in May.
Book your flight from Incheon International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport for July if you want to explore New York during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ICN to JFK sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about New York
Once you've locked in your flights from ICN to JFK, you'll want to find a hotel in New York. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned New York itinerary.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are alternative ways to get to or from New York. Take a look at the flight schedules and fares. These international airports may be a more affordable or convenient choice depending on your plans.
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