Korean Air Business & First Class
from$3,200round trip · per person
Korean Air flies Seoul Incheon nonstop from more US cities than any other Asian carrier — a dozen, coast to coast — and Incheon is the best-connected hub in Northeast Asia for Japan, China, Southeast Asia and Vietnam. Prestige Suites are lie-flat 1-2-1 with high privacy partitions, First Class still flies on the 747-8 and 777, and the merger with Asiana has made it one of the largest airlines in Asia.
Business cabin
Prestige Suites
First Class
First Class
Alliance
SkyTeam
Hub
Seoul (ICN)
Prestige Suite 2.0 with a high privacy shell
Kosmo Suites First Class
Direct aisle access on every seat
Korean and Western onboard dining
At a glance
Premium cabins · US routes
- Business cabin
- Prestige Suites · 1-2-1, high partitions, no doorDetailsHide
- First Class
- Yes · First ClassDetailsHide
- Alliance
- SkyTeam · Program: SKYPASS
- Hub
- ICN · Seoul Incheon, Terminal 2
- US gateways
- 12 US cities · New York JFK, Boston, Washington, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Honolulu, plus former Asiana routesDetailsHide
- Flight time
- 12–14.5h · New York → Los Angeles and SeattleDetailsHide
Prestige Suites (1-2-1, high partitions, no door) on the 747-8, 777-300ER and 787-9; new Prestige on the 787-10 and A350 with sliding doors
747-8 and 777-300ER on selected US routes
New York JFK, Boston, Washington, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Honolulu, plus former Asiana routes
14.5h New York · 13h Chicago and Dallas · 12h Los Angeles and Seattle
Korean Air fares from the US
Negotiated round-trip starting fares, per person — request yours for exact dates.
Starting fares for lead-time bookings; your exact price depends on dates and availability.
The seat
What makes Prestige Suites different
Prestige Suites are a lie-flat 1-2-1 with partitions high enough that you cannot see your neighbor once seated, direct aisle access and a 23-inch screen; the newest 787-10s and A350s add a sliding door. First on the 747-8 is a set of open suites with a wide seat and ottoman at the nose of the aircraft — old-fashioned in the best sense, with a small cabin and attentive service. The catering is the differentiator: bibimbap prepared at your seat is the most famous business-class dish in Asia, and the Korean menu runs alongside Western options. Incheon's Terminal 2 is Korean Air's own, with short connections to the whole of Asia.
Popular destinations with Korean Air from the US
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Los Angeles
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Seoul
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San Francisco
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Tokyo
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Los Angeles
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Osaka
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New York
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Shanghai
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New York
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Beijing
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Los Angeles
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Taipei
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Los Angeles
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Bangkok
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San Francisco
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Singapore
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San Francisco
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Ho Chi Minh City
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San Francisco
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Manila
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Los Angeles
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Bali
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San Francisco
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Hong Kong
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New York
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Delhi
Why it is worth it
Benefits of flying Korean Air in a premium cabin
7 things that come with the ticket, before you count the seat itself.
Prestige Suites lie-flat with high privacy partitions on every US route; doors on the newest aircraft
First Class on the 747-8 and 777-300ER from selected US cities
Korean cuisinebibimbap, ssambap, Korean beef — alongside Western menus; Champagne and Korean spirits
Free Wi-Fi messaging; paid full Wi-Fi rolling out
Incheon Terminal 2Korean Air's own terminal with Prestige and First Class lounges and a spa
SkyTeam Elite Plus benefits when connecting on Delta, Air France, KLM or Vietnam Airlines
Amenity kits and slippers in Prestige; pajamas in First
Korean Air lounges
At Incheon Terminal 2, the KAL Prestige Class Lounges (east and west, with showers, a noodle bar and rest areas) serve Business passengers, and the First Class Lounge offers à la carte dining and a quieter space. In the US, Korean Air operates its own KAL Lounges at Los Angeles and New York JFK and uses Delta Sky Clubs or partner lounges elsewhere.
Upgrades: can you move up?
SKYPASS members can upgrade eligible Prestige fares to First with miles where First is flown, and Korean Air sells cash upgrades at check-in when seats are open; Delta SkyMiles cannot be used to upgrade on Korean Air. First is a small cabin on a shrinking number of aircraft, so if it matters, we quote it at booking.
Important to know before you book
- First Class is not on every US route and is being reduced as the 747-8 fleet ages; ask which flights carry it.
- The Asiana merger (completed 2024) means some routes and aircraft are transitioning; cabins can change.
- Korean Air and Delta run a transpacific joint venture; fares are coordinated, and Delta One from Seattle, Atlanta, Detroit and Minneapolis to Seoul is the comparison.
- Lunar New Year and Chuseok (autumn) fill premium cabins.
Rankings and reviews
Korean Air holds an APEX Five Star Global Airline rating and Skytrax's 5-Star Airline rating, and its bibimbap service has been named the best airline meal in Asia by Business Traveller readers; it is consistently among the top-25 airlines in the Skytrax survey.
Why book Korean Air with LuxeSkies
Korean Air's one-stop fares through Incheon to Japan, Southeast Asia and China often undercut the nonstops in the same cabin, and its First Class is one of the least-known First products from the US. We hold contract fares from $3,200 round trip, confirm the aircraft and cabin, price the Seoul stopover against direct routings, and quote First wherever it flies.
Korean Air questions
How much is Korean Air business class from the US?
Our negotiated starting fares are $3,200 round trip from Los Angeles for lead-time bookings; Seattle and San Francisco are close, and the East Coast a few hundred dollars higher. Through-fares to Tokyo, Bangkok or Bali and First Class are quoted on request.
Does Korean Air have First Class to the US?
Yes, on the 747-8 and 777-300ER on selected routes. Other routes are Prestige-topped; we confirm which.
Is Korean Air a good way to get to Japan or Southeast Asia?
Yes. Incheon is two hours from Tokyo and Osaka, three from Shanghai and five to six from Bangkok, Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City, with short connections in Korean Air's own terminal. One-stop fares are often lower than the nonstops.
What is the bibimbap service?
Korean Air's signature business and first-class dish: rice, vegetables and beef served in a stone-style bowl with sesame oil and gochujang for you to mix. Order it — it is the reason many people fly Korean.
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Reviews
4.8 on Trustpilot, in Clients’ Own Words
“They answered all my questions and were very responsive and provided flexible dates for travel.”
SELCHUK
Jul 22, 2026
“Wonderful! The crew were so helpful! It’s no worry trip! We enjoyed the process especially our trip arrangements. We couldn’t complain of how wonderful everything went! Thank you for making our trip memorable!!!”
Mrs. Gray
Aug 5, 2026
“Tony Carter made the experience easy. He was very professional, friendly and patient; made the process go smoothly.”
Almaree Owens
Aug 4, 2026
“Steven was enthusiastic (to a fault). His first of three offers was about 10% above my budget but the flights really fit the schedule so well I had to say yes. The other two offers were cheaper but the timing was off for me.”
Scott C Rosen
Aug 3, 2026
“Good customer service and pricing saving me a few thousand dollars on a couple of business class tickets.”
Francisco E.
Jul 31, 2026
“Great customer service. English speaking representatives. Quick response time.”
Donna
Jul 16, 2026
“Tony Carter...nothing else needs to be said!!! His professionalism, patience, personable responses made this almost perfect. No doubt will be using him / them again on our next adventure. Alan R Vernon”
Alan
Jul 23, 2026
“It was great! So helpful and patient the only negative thing I can say is it wasn’t communicated the price for assistance until I already paid and left a tip.”
Stephen Girard
May 27, 2026
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