{ "response": { "Key": "JFK-SEL", "orig": { "code": "JFK", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "SEL", "type": "airport", "city": "Seoul", "fullCity": "Seoul, Korea", "airport": "Incheon Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York City to Seoul?", "answer": "The flight from New York JFK to Seoul is about 6,890 miles, with a typical nonstop duration of 15 hours and 35 minutes. The return leg is notably shorter at 14 hours and 15 minutes, thanks to prevailing tailwinds. Korean Air and Asiana Airlines both operate daily nonstop service on this route.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from New York City to Seoul?", "answer": "Korean Air and Asiana Airlines both fly nonstop from JFK to Seoul (Incheon), each with 28 weekly departures operating daily. Korean Air's flights depart around 12:50 AM, noon, 1:00 PM, and 1:20 PM, while Asiana's leave at roughly 1:30 AM, 11:15 AM, 11:45 AM, and 12:15 PM. The flight takes about 15 and a half hours eastbound, and around 14 hours and 15 minutes on the return.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Seoul?", "answer": "From Incheon Airport (ICN), the fastest and most-used option is the AREX express train, which reaches Seoul Station in about 43 minutes for 8,000 won. The all-stop commuter train is cheaper (around 4,150 won) but takes longer. Airport limousine buses serve many districts with fares around 17,000–18,000 won and are convenient if your destination is near a stop. Taxis and ride-shares are available but cost significantly more, while rental cars are an option though public transit is generally easier given Seoul's dense traffic.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://airport.kr/bbs/ap_en/937/138233/artclView.do", "title": "K2Web Wizard", "time_published": "2024-10-16T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.airport.kr/ap_en/1507/subview.do", "title": "International Incheon Airport" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_Seoul", "title": "Transportation in Seoul", "time_published": "2025-09-22T07:17:16Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incheon%20International%20Airport%20Terminal%201%20station", "title": "Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 station", "time_published": "2026-03-08T09:10:35Z" }, { "url": "https://airport.kr/ap_en/6604/subview.do", "title": "International Incheon Airport" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from New York City to Seoul?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eyes operate from New York JFK to Seoul. Connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight red-eye are available: United offers a routing via San Francisco where the SFO–ICN leg departs at 11:55 PM and arrives at 4:20 AM (the next morning), with a roughly 2h40m layover at SFO.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from New York City to Seoul?", "answer": "Korean Air and Asiana Airlines operate nonstop from New York JFK to Seoul Incheon, each with 28 weekly flights — roughly four departures a day on both carriers. Korean Air’s median fare is around $1,932, while Asiana’s is about $1,998.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between New York City and Seoul?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Tokyo, Seoul (via Incheon if your flight lands at a different airport), Beijing, and Hong Kong. Tokyo and Incheon offer efficient transfers and broad onward connections, while Beijing and Hong Kong provide competitive total travel times. Visa-free transit is available for many nationalities in all four hubs." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Seoul?", "answer": "April to early June and September to October offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to Seoul?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, any required visa or K-ETA, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage and any necessary vaccination or insurance documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Seoul?", "answer": "Incheon is the primary international gateway, located west of Seoul with excellent transport links. Gimpo handles domestic flights and some short-haul international routes, and is closer to the city centre." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From Midtown Manhattan, the fastest and most popular option is the AirTrain combined with the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) or subway (E, J, or Z lines) from Jamaica or Howard Beach stations; taxis offer a flat-rate ride directly to your terminal, while ride-share services like Uber and Lyft pick up at designated areas. Shared shuttle vans and private car services provide a middle ground in cost and convenience. Driving and parking are available via the JFK Expressway or Van Wyck Expressway, with on-airport lots and a free cell phone waiting lot, though traffic can add significant time.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "http://jfkairport.com/transportation", "title": "Transportation Options - JFK Airport", "favicon": "http://jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2025-12-23T18:54:39Z" }, { "url": "https://jfkairport.com/transportation/ride-share-services", "title": "Ride Share Information - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2025-11-07T16:18:43Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=97218&diff=1343981798&oldid=1343041901&title=John_F._Kennedy_International_Airport", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport: Difference between revisions", "time_published": "2026-03-17T15:31:18Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20F.%20Kennedy%20International%20Airport", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T21:30:04Z" }, { "url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/2015/12/15/jfk-five-things-ok-technically-six-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-john-f-kennedy-international-airport/", "title": "JFK: Five Things (OK, Technically Six Things) You Probably Didn’t Know About John F. Kennedy International Airport |", "time_published": "2015-12-15T15:00:57Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Seoul airport?", "answer": "Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN), which serves the New York–Seoul route, has an on-site transit hotel airside on the 4th floor of Terminal 1, available in 6‑hour blocks for connecting international passengers. Terminal 2 offers free designated rest zones with reclining loungers and armrest‑free benches, notably on the 4th floor near gates 262–268 and landside on Level 1, without needing a shuttle. For a full‑service hotel, the ibis Styles Ambassador Incheon Airport is connected by a free shuttle.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/seoul-incheon-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Seoul Incheon Airport Guide (ICN) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:42Z" }, { "url": "https://www.walkerhill.com/transithotel/customer/FAQ", "title": "Incheon Airport Transit Hotel", "time_published": "2022-06-13T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/seoul.htm", "title": "Seoul Incheon Airport Guide (ICN) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-04-13T17:34:21Z" }, { "url": "https://www.walkerhill.com/transithotel/en/t1/about/Introduction.jsp", "title": "Incheon Airport Transit Hotel", "time_published": "2022-06-13T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://all.accor.com/a/en/destination/city/hotels-seoul-v5556.html", "title": "Hotels in Seoul | Accor ALL.com", "time_published": "2025-01-20T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.walkerhill.com/transithotel/m/en/t1/about/Introduction.jsp", "title": "Incheon Airport Transit Hotel", "time_published": "2022-06-13T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Incheon Intl Airport?", "answer": "Incheon International Airport offers currency exchange offices, prayer rooms, and free Wi‑Fi. Currency exchange counters are located in the public areas of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 before security, as well as in the departure lounges; ATMs are also widely available. Multi‑faith prayer rooms and a chapel can be found in Terminal 1 (near Gate 26 on the 4th floor) and Terminal 2 (near Gate 252 on the 4th floor). Complimentary Wi‑Fi is provided throughout both terminals — look for the “Airport Wi‑Fi” network and accept the terms to connect.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://airport.kr/ap_en/1562/subview.do", "title": "International Incheon Airport" }, { "url": "https://airport.kr/ap_en/1542/subview.do", "title": "International Incheon Airport", "time_published": "1999-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incheon%20International%20Airport", "title": "Incheon International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T15:03:57Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Incheon_International_Airport_Interior.jpg", "time_published": "2013-06-13T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://airport.kr/ap_en/1413/subview.do", "title": "International Incheon Airport" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from New York City to Seoul?", "answer": "On nonstop flights from New York JFK to Seoul, the most common aircraft are the Boeing 787-9, Airbus A380-800, and Airbus A350-900, with the 787-9 also appearing frequently on connecting itineraries via hubs like Dallas, San Francisco, or Toronto. Other widebody types on one-stop routes include the Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350-1000, while shorter feeder legs typically use narrowbodies such as the Airbus A321 or Boeing 737. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but these are the typical models serving the route.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from New York City to Seoul?", "answer": "Korean Air (SkyTeam) and Asiana Airlines (Star Alliance) operate nonstop from JFK to Seoul Incheon. Both carriers are alliance members — Korean Air belongs to SkyTeam and Asiana to Star Alliance — so those two alliances serve the route directly; oneworld has no nonstop presence here.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from New York City?", "answer": "At JFK Terminal 4, the Delta Sky Club in Concourse B and the new Concourse A Club offer ample seating, soundproof booths, and a covered Sky Deck; the American Express Centurion Lounge features a speakeasy bar and seasonal cuisine; and the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways provides a wellness area and locally inspired dining. Terminal 1 houses the Korean Air KAL Business Class Lounge, which offers traditional Korean dishes and shower suites, along with the Lufthansa Senator and Business Lounges, the Air France Lounge with Clarins spa treatments, and the Primeclass Lounge with a cocktail bar and business center. Access typically requires a same-day business or first-class ticket, elite status in the operating airline's alliance, or a qualifying credit card like the Platinum Card or Chase Sapphire Reserve; day passes are available at select independent lounges.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/JFK", "title": "American Express Lounges at John F. Kennedy International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/delta-reserve/JFK", "title": "American Express Lounges at John F. Kennedy International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-06T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/airport-guides/new-york-ny-jfk-international/terminal-1", "title": "New York NY JFK International JFK Terminal 1 - Lounges and info. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/new-york-city-sky-club-jfk-airport-map", "title": "John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines", "time_published": "2025-05-13T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en/lounges/usa/new-york-ny-jfk-international", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK Lounges - JFK Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from New York City to Seoul?", "answer": "Baggage rules on New York City to Seoul routes depend on the airline and fare class. Basic Economy tickets typically do not include a checked bag, while standard international economy fares usually allow one free checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York City to Seoul?", "answer": "Flights from New York City to Seoul generally feature Economy and flat-bed Business class, with Premium Economy offered by select airlines." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets generally permit same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy and restricted fares typically do not." } } } }