Cheap flights from Busan to New York
Gimhae International serves Busan while Newark Liberty, John F Kennedy or La Guardia receive arrivals in New York. This is a connecting journey rather than a direct flight. Cheap flights from Busan to New York require careful planning through these hubs.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.8 | 28 Dec 2026 | from $720 | Search 28 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 11 Nov 2026 | from $738 | Search 11 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 11 Nov 2026 | from $792 | Search 11 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 11 Nov 2026 | from $892 | Search 11 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 11 Nov 2026 | from $907 | Search 11 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 28 Dec 2026 | from $982 | Search 28 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.6 | 27 Dec 2026 | from $1,005 | Search 27 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 20 Nov 2026 | from $1,372 | Search 20 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 20 Nov 2026 | from $1,809 | Search 20 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.0 | 20 Nov 2026 | from $1,810 | Search 20 Nov 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 2 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: November — from $738.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | from $738 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $871 | 15 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $1,073 | 21 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $827 | 21 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $913 | 31 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $1,060 | 30 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $821 | 23 May 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $947 | 22 Jul 2027 | |
| September 2027 | from $2,651 | 10 Sept 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Busan | Gimhae Intl PUS | 13 km |
| New York | Newark Liberty International EWR | 14 km |
| New York | John F Kennedy JFK | 21 km |
| New York | La Guardia LGA | 13 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
Shoulder weeks around November offer better availability and lower fares. November itself tends to be quieter after autumn travel settles. Weekday departures often carry fewer passengers than weekend options. School holidays and the winter period bring heavier demand across all carriers on this route.
Airlines and what to expect
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines operate most connections through Asian hubs with full-service amenities included in fares. Air Busan provides regional links from South Korea before connecting onward. China Airlines, Eva Air and other carriers serve via their respective networks. Jeju Air offers lower-cost options on segments within Asia. Each carrier packages baggage and meals differently depending on the fare type chosen.
Arriving — New York
Newark Liberty sits closest to Manhattan with easy rail or bus access into the city centre. John F Kennedy requires a longer transfer but handles many international arrivals. La Guardia remains smaller and closer to northern boroughs. All three airports connect to public transport networks for reaching central locations without needing private car hire.
Before you go: USA
- Currency
- USD ($)
- Power sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Language
- Samoan, Hawaiian, Chamorro, Carolinian, Spanish
- Emergency number
- 911
- Driving side
- right
- Calling code
- +1
- Internet domain
- .us
- Population of New York
- 8.8 M (2020)
- Time zone
- UTC-05 (America/New_York)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Confirm which New York airport your ticket names before you arrive at departure.
- Check baggage allowances carefully on low-cost carrier segments of your journey.
- Verify whether connections are booked together or as separate tickets.
- Ensure your documents meet entry requirements for the United States.
- Consider seasonality when choosing dates near peak travel periods.
Frequently asked questions
Busan – New York: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for November 2026 — $738. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Busan – New York: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Air China, Air Busan, Korean Air, Jeju Air, Eva Air, Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Philippine Airlines.
Busan – New York: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Busan to New York?
The distance is about 11,260 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 14 h 11 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve Busan – New York?
Busan: Gimhae Intl (PUS). New York: Newark Liberty International (EWR), John F Kennedy (JFK), La Guardia (LGA).
What is the time difference between Busan and New York?
New York is 14 h behind Busan.
Busan — more routes
| To | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | Korean Air | with a stop | 23 Dec 2026 | from $791 |
| Warsaw | Eva Air | with a stop | 20 Nov 2026 | from $1,039 |