Multi-city pricing advantage
From $4,800 per person in business class
Save ~$1,800–$2,600 vs. two separate return fares
Savings estimates are based on published business class fare comparisons vs. equivalent separate return fares. Actual savings vary by booking date and availability. Our specialists advise on the exact fare combination.
Why travel New York to Seoul?
New York to Tokyo to Seoul is one of the most rewarding multi-city itineraries in premium travel. Japan Airlines' Sky Suite and ANA's The Room are consistently rated among the world's finest business class products on the transpacific crossing, and the Tokyo–Seoul segment — under 2.5 hours — is one of the world's busiest aviation corridors with multiple daily departures.
Why book as a multi-city itinerary?
Flying JFK outbound and ICN homebound as a multi-city open-jaw avoids the expensive transatlantic backtrack via Tokyo and saves substantially over two independent return tickets. Korean Air and Japan Airlines are both SkyTeam and oneworld members respectively, meaning the surface segment between Tokyo and Seoul can often be incorporated into a single ticket. Our specialists identify the fare basis that unlocks the best multi-city pricing.
Premium cabin options by segment
Direct aisle, sliding privacy screen, outstanding kaiseki dining
2h30 crossing; both carriers operate full business class on this short-haul route
Planning tips for this itinerary
Japan rail passes are optimised for arrivals into Tokyo (Narita or Haneda), not Osaka, so this routing works perfectly. After 4–5 nights in Tokyo, the Shinkansen or direct flight to Seoul is under 3 hours door to door. Seoul's Incheon is one of the world's best-connected airports — homebound connections to any US city are straightforward with Korean Air or Asiana. Book the Japan Airlines transpacific leg 9–11 months ahead for best cabin availability.