Flying from Seoul to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to jet off from in Seoul. Check out your options leaving from Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP) when planning your flight from Seoul to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
The average time for a direct Seoul to Newark Liberty International Airport flight is 13 hours 50 minutes.
Newark Liberty International Airport is located in New York. The city is in the UTC-4 timezone and is 13 hours behind Seoul.
Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the most popular route, with 5 direct services every week. You can travel from ICN to EWR on Air Premia's 9:30pm departure.
Your flight from Seoul to EWR won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's wise to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
You can find a direct flight from Seoul to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) departing from Incheon International Airport (ICN).
Air Premia is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Seoul to Newark Liberty International Airport taking off from ICN.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between ICN and EWR is Air Premia.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Seoul to EWR leaving from Incheon International Airport (ICN), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
From the centre of Seoul, ICN is around 48 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to get there.
Catching an early flight from Seoul to Newark Liberty International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Incheon International Airport:
When it comes to Incheon International Airport's on-time performance, 54.5% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Seoul to Newark Liberty International Airport. Haneda Airport (HND) is a great option between Gimpo International Airport and EWR.
GMP is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Seoul. Plan ahead to find the quickest way to reach the terminal.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Seoul to EWR flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Gimpo International Airport:
75.94% of all departures from Gimpo International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Seoul to Newark Liberty International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near EWR:
Grab a Newark Liberty International Airport rental car and discover New York and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Thrifty are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around three weeks before your Seoul to Newark Liberty International Airport flight.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
Getting from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York
Newark Liberty International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central New York. How long it takes to get there in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Newark Liberty International Airport is 286 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 339 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Lock in cheap flights from Seoul to EWR by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Seoul to Newark Liberty International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Seoul to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to New York. August is when most people book flights from Seoul to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Seoul to EWR plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Seoul to Newark Liberty International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about New York
Start your New York trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seoul to Newark Liberty International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Central Park and Manhattan Skyline are just the start of the top attractions to add to your New York must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Statue of Liberty.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen New York. Around 121 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the United States, head for Baltimore, roughly 257 kilometres south-west of New York. Baltimore Aquarium, National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are key highlights.