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$491+ Cheap flights from South Korea to California

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ICN — LAX
Jul 14 — Jul 211
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Cheapest flights from South Korea to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Korea to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 14, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/221:30 pm
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop22h 30m
XiamenAir
Sun 11/810:45 pm
LAX
-
ICN
1 stop20h 35m
XiamenAir
Deal found 6/11$776
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/251:20 pm
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop22h 40m
XiamenAir
Sun 11/810:45 pm
LAX
-
ICN
1 stop20h 35m
XiamenAir
Deal found 6/12$777
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/131:30 pm
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop22h 30m
XiamenAir
Thu 10/2911:45 pm
LAX
-
ICN
1 stop20h 35m
XiamenAir
Deal found 6/10$778
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/221:20 pm
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop22h 40m
XiamenAir
Tue 12/110:45 pm
LAX
-
ICN
1 stop20h 35m
XiamenAir
Deal found 6/10$779
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/11:20 pm
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop22h 40m
XiamenAir
Thu 11/1210:45 pm
LAX
-
ICN
1 stop20h 35m
XiamenAir
Deal found 6/10$780
This WhyPayMore deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure WhyPayMore is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/155:45 pm
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop16h 09m
Air Canada
Tue 8/182:35 pm
LAX
-
ICN
1 stop33h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/12$781
This WhyPayMore deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure WhyPayMore is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1610:05 pm
ICN
-
LAX
Nonstop11h 15m
AIR PREMIA
Wed 11/189:50 am
LAX
-
ICN
Nonstop13h 30m
AIR PREMIA
Deal found 6/12$782
This WhyPayMore deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure WhyPayMore is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/135:45 pm
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop33h 47m
Air Canada
Thu 8/1312:30 pm
LAX
-
ICN
1 stop35h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/10$783
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/181:00 pm
ICN
-
LAX
Nonstop11h 20m
AIR PREMIA
Fri 7/311:30 pm
LAX
-
ICN
Nonstop13h 00m
AIR PREMIA
Deal found 6/12$784
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/225:45 pm
ICN
-
SFO
2 stops39h 31m
Air Canada
Wed 7/88:51 pm
SFO
-
ICN
1 stop27h 14m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/12$790
This WhyPayMore deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure WhyPayMore is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/95:45 pm
ICN
-
SFO
1 stop21h 22m
Air Canada
Wed 8/512:15 pm
SFO
-
ICN
1 stop35h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/12$810
This WhyPayMore deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure WhyPayMore is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/95:45 pm
ICN
-
SFO
1 stop16h 47m
Air Canada
Sat 7/187:30 pm
SFO
-
ICN
1 stop28h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/10$812

Find flight deals from South Korea to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Korea to California flight deals. Data was last updated June 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$776
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$491
(Super.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$848

Good round-trip deal

$1,008 or less

Good one-way deal

$596 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Seoul (SEL)-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From South Korea to California
One-way flight from South Korea to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Korea to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Korea to California.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Korea to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Korea to California that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

IncheonLos Angeles

ICN - LAX

ICNLAX

Incheon Intl

Fri 11/6

6:00 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops21h 54m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/13

10:35 pm-5:40 am

1 stop38h 05m

$800

IncheonLos Angeles

ICN - LAX

ICNLAX

Incheon Intl

Sat 8/29

4:50 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/22

4:10 pm-4:20 am

1 stop20h 10m

$804

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN - SFO

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Sun 6/28

4:50 pm-12:00 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 7/8

11:55 pm-4:20 am

Nonstop12h 25m

$834

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN - SFO

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Wed 10/21

4:50 pm-11:40 am

Nonstop10h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 11/25

11:45 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop12h 55m

$838
Quickest round-trip

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN - SFO

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Mon 6/29

11:30 am-6:30 am

Nonstop11h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 7/5

11:55 pm-4:20 am

Nonstop12h 25m

$839

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN - SFO

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Sat 8/22

4:50 pm-12:00 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 8/28

10:40 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop12h 20m

$841

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN - SFO

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Mon 8/24

4:50 pm-12:00 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 8/29

11:55 pm-4:20 am

Nonstop12h 25m

$842

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN - SFO

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Mon 7/6

5:45 pm-10:20 am

1 stop32h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 7/17

4:30 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$866

IncheonLos Angeles

ICN - LAX

ICNLAX

Incheon Intl

Wed 11/18

10:20 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop11h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/30

9:50 am-4:20 pm

Nonstop13h 30m

$885

SeoulSan Francisco

GMP - SFO

GMPSFO

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 10/21

3:00 pm-6:41 pm

2 stops19h 41m

San Francisco

Wed 11/25

9:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$886

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Best time to book a flight from South Korea to California

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Korea to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Korea to California?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Korea to California (average of $537). Flying from South Korea to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $860). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KR to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from South Korea to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 14, 2026.

When flying from South Korea to California, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from South Korea to California

Explore weekly flight availability from South Korea to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 14, 2026.

The most flights from KR0 to USCA are scheduled on a Wednesday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Korea to California?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Korea to California, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Korea to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from South Korea to California. Price data was last updated on June 13, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their South Korea to California flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated June 14, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air,AIR PREMIA, andAsiana Airlines from South Korea to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Korea to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from South Korea to California?

    United Airlines, AIR PREMIA, and Air Canada can get you from South Korea to California in just under 11h. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 31m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5978 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Korea to California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $66 on ZIPAIR. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $189 and AIR PREMIA from $291 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Korea to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Korea to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Korea to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Korea to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Korea to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Korea to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Korea to California?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Korea to California (average of $537). Flying from South Korea to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $860). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from South Korea to California

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from South Korea to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$282Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$340Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
AIR PREMIACheapest$343Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$347Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$404Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$493Average$716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$585Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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