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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
72%Trains in Seoul are 72% cheaper than in New York City.
New York City$5.75
Seoul$1.62
MealMid-priced restaurant
49%A meal in Seoul is 49% cheaper than a meal in New York City.
New York City$25.39
Seoul$12.95
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
9%Taxis are 9% more expensive in Seoul than in New York City.
New York City$4.76
Seoul$5.18
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
30%Coffee in Seoul is 30% cheaper than in New York City.
New York City$7.94
Seoul$5.56
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 927.59 KRW
1 KRW = 0.01 AUD
Last checked on Thu, 3/04
Distance: 11048 kms
New York City airports
John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)How far from city centre: 23 kms
Seoul airports
Incheon Intl (ICN)How far from city centre: 56 kms
Gimpo International (GMP)How far from city centre: 18 kms

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When do you want to depart from New York City? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Seoul. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from New York City to Seoul

How long does the flight take to go from New York City to Seoul?
The total flight time between New York City and Seoul is of around 23:52 hours on average, considering an average distance of 18,117 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from New York City to Seoul at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from New York City to Seoul is $784. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Seoul expensive to visit compared to New York City?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Seoul costs an average of 5.18 AUD, 9% more expensive than New York City, with a fare of 4.76 AUD,

while train tickets costs 72% less in Seoul: 1.62 AUD against 5.75 AUD in New York City.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 12.95 AUD in Seoul, 49% less than the 25.39 AUD in New York City.

The price of the coffee is around 30% cheaper in Seoul, with an average of 5.56 AUD, while in New York City the coffee costs 7.94 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from New York City to Seoul?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions South Korea may apply when travelling from New York City. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Seoul compared to New York City?
While in New York City the temperatures can reach an average of 32.5 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12 mm ,Seoul's temperatures can go up to 32.12 ºC during the hot season, with 9 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -18.03 ºC in Seoul, compared to the -11.93 ºC average degrees reported in New York City. During the winter period, New York City can register 12 mm precipitation, while Seoul have an average of 6 mm rain level.

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