New York to Seoul
~14h flight each way. Cash vs points analysis for one of the most popular routes from the US.
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Search New York to SeoulWhat's a good fare?
Redreem uses a flight-time-based scoring model to determine whether a fare is a good deal. For New York to Seoul (28 hours round-trip), here are the benchmarks:
Economy
$840
fair value RT
Premium Economy
$1,680
fair value RT
Business/First
$2,520
fair value RT
Fares below these thresholds are scored as great deals. Above 115% of the threshold is above average.
Best award programs for this route
ANA via Virgin Atlantic
Business class. 60K miles RT — one of the best redemptions in award travel
Air Canada Aeroplan
Business class. Wide Star Alliance availability, dynamic pricing
Turkish Miles&Smiles
Business class. Low fuel surcharges on Turkish metal
When to go
Peak season
Apr, May, Sep, Oct
Best weather and atmosphere. Highest fares and most crowded.
Shoulder season
Mar, Nov
Good weather, moderate prices. Often the best time to visit.
Off-season
Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Dec
Lowest fares. Weather may be less ideal, but fewer crowds.
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