Flying from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Seoul: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Seoul and you'll be in the air for an average of 14 hours.
Newark Liberty International Airport is located in New York. Operating on the UTC+9 timezone, Seoul is 13 hours ahead of New York.
The most popular route is from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Incheon International Airport (ICN). You can select from 3 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from EWR to ICN is the 00:01 Air Premia service. If you're planning to fly out later on, the last departure is at 01:00 with Air Premia.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from EWR to Seoul. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Going away during a peak time like August? Popular periods (like summer, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Seoul that arrives at Incheon International Airport (ICN).
Air Premia is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Seoul.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from EWR to Seoul. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You'll need an ETA for South Korea if you have a passport from United States and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to Seoul, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest updates.
The journey from central New York to EWR takes approximately 1 hour and 11 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 28 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a handy hotel close to EWR? If you're boarding an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Seoul, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Seoul
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to Seoul is P26,908. The cheapest price for a return flight is P50,954. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from EWR to Seoul, reserve your journey 9 months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Newark Liberty International Airport to Seoul. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul is about 48 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 44 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Seoul. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Central Seoul is approximately 16 kilometres from Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Make your way off your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Seoul and then keep an eye out for any airport signs that'll help you get to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour and 3 minutes.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near GMP. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from EWR to Seoul at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Seoul
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Seoul. July is the busiest month for a trip to Seoul. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Seoul for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 19ºC to 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from EWR to Seoul in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 4ºC.
More about Seoul
Once you've booked your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Seoul, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Seoul:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are top sights which should feature on every Seoul itinerary.
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