Flight Score: Seoul (ICN) to New York (JFK)

Airline experience comparison — ICN → JFK

Experience score = service + baggage + aircraft + nonstop duration. Airlines shown serve Seoul; some may not operate this exact route on every date — the live search shows current flights. Price and departure time are scored only on live searches, where flights receive a full score out of 100.

Airline experience rankings
#	Airline	Typical aircraft	Checked bag	Score breakdown	Score
1	Singapore Airlines	A380	Included	Service 19/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10	48
2	Emirates	A380	Included	Service 19/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10	48
3	Cathay Pacific	A350	Included	Service 18/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10	47
4	Qatar Airways	A350	Included	Service 18/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10	47
5	ANA	B787	Included	Service 17/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10	46
6	Japan Airlines	B787	Included	Service 17/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10	46
7	Korean Air	B787	Included	Service 16/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10	45
8	Asiana Airlines	A350	Included	Service 15/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10	44
9	Delta Air Lines	A350	Included	Service 15/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10	44
10	Air France	B787	Included	Service 15/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10	44
11	Turkish Airlines	A350	Included	Service 15/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10	44
12	United Airlines	B787	Included	Service 14/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10	43
13	Lufthansa	B747-8	Included	Service 14/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10	43
14	Thai Airways	A350	Included	Service 14/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10	43
15	Air Seoul	A320	Extra fee	Service 10/20 Baggage 5/15 Plane Type 4/10 Duration 10/10	29
16	Jeju Air	B737	Extra fee	Service 9/20 Baggage 5/15 Plane Type 4/10 Duration 10/10	28
17	T'way Airlines	B737	Extra fee	Service 8/20 Baggage 5/15 Plane Type 4/10 Duration 10/10	27
18	Jin Air	B737	Extra fee	Service 8/20 Baggage 5/15 Plane Type 4/10 Duration 10/10	27

Route facts

Distance

11,090 km

Typical nonstop

13h 43m

From

Seoul, South Korea

To

New York, United States

New York is best in spring and fall; December is expensive and crowded.

Best time to fly

April-June and September-October is generally the best window for New York — see the live search for current fares.

How Flight Score works

Flight Score rates every flight out of 100: price (35), service (20), baggage (15), plane type (10), departure time (10), and duration (10). The rankings above cover the four experience factors that stay consistent for an airline on this route. Search live flights to see full scores including real-time price comparison against the route average.

Frequently asked questions

Which airline ranks best for ICN to JFK flights?

Among airlines serving Seoul, Singapore Airlines leads the experience comparison with 48 points across service, baggage, aircraft, and nonstop duration. Some airlines shown may not operate this exact route on every date — the live search shows current flights.

How far is the flight from Seoul to New York?

The route is about 11,090 km with a typical nonstop duration of about 13h 43m.

Does Flight Score show live prices?

No. These pages rank airlines by experience factors only. Use the live search on this page to see current prices, which are scored against the real route average.

How is the Flight Score calculated?

Flights are scored out of 100 across six factors: price (35), service (20), baggage (15), plane type (10), departure time (10), and duration (10). Static pages show the four experience factors; price and timing are scored only in live searches.

When are New York flights most affordable?

January through early March, outside the December holidays, tends to be cheapest.