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$391+ Cheap flights from South Korea to California

ICN — LAX
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheap flight deals from South Korea to California

Cheapest flights from South Korea to California

Tue 11/241:20 pm -
1 stop22h 40m
Sun 11/2910:55 pm -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 11/4$670
Sun 12/137:45 pm -
Nonstop10h 35m
Sun 1/103:20 pm -
Nonstop13h 00m
Deal found 10/31$694
Thu 12/31:20 pm -
1 stop22h 40m
Sun 1/1010:55 pm -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 11/3$695
Thu 12/31:20 pm -
1 stop22h 40m
Sun 1/310:55 pm -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 11/3$698
Sat 12/127:45 pm -
Nonstop10h 35m
Sat 1/163:20 pm -
Nonstop13h 00m
Deal found 11/2$702
Thu 12/101:20 pm -
1 stop22h 40m
Tue 1/1210:55 pm -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 11/3$715
Fri 12/117:45 pm -
Nonstop10h 35m
Sat 1/93:20 pm -
Nonstop13h 00m
Deal found 11/2$719
Mon 12/77:45 pm -
Nonstop10h 35m
Wed 2/173:20 pm -
Nonstop13h 00m
Deal found 10/31$720
Fri 12/187:45 pm -
Nonstop10h 35m
Mon 1/183:20 pm -
Nonstop13h 00m
Deal found 11/3$722
Thu 11/191:20 pm -
1 stop22h 40m
Tue 11/2410:55 pm -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 11/1$726
Wed 11/2510:20 pm -
Nonstop11h 00m
Wed 12/29:50 am -
Nonstop13h 30m
Deal found 11/1$735
Tue 11/241:20 pm -
Nonstop11h 00m
Wed 12/210:30 pm -
Nonstop13h 20m
Deal found 10/31$746

Find flight deals from South Korea to California

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$670
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$391
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$589

Good round-trip deal

$562 or less

Good one-way deal

$463 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. 15% potential increase in price ($135 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 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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IncheonSan Francisco

ICN Incheon Intl - SFO San Francisco

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Wed 12/2

6:00 pm-11:45 am

Nonstop10h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$456

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN Incheon Intl - SFO San Francisco

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Sat 2/6

12:45 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop10h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$456

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN Incheon Intl - SFO San Francisco

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Wed 12/23

6:00 pm-11:45 am

Nonstop10h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$457

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN Incheon Intl - SFO San Francisco

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Sun 1/31

6:00 pm-11:45 am

Nonstop10h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$457

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN Incheon Intl - SFO San Francisco

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Wed 2/24

6:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop32h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$461

BusanLos Angeles

PUS Busan Gimhae - LAX Los Angeles

PUSLAX

Busan Gimhae

Thu 12/10

7:35 am-7:20 am

3 stops40h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$475

IncheonSacramento

ICN Incheon Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

ICNSMF

Incheon Intl

Tue 11/10

6:55 pm-3:21 pm

1 stop13h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$538

IncheonSan Diego

ICN Incheon Intl - SAN San Diego

ICNSAN

Incheon Intl

Sat 2/6

7:45 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop16h 53m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$552

BusanSan Francisco

PUS Busan Gimhae - SFO San Francisco

PUSSFO

Busan Gimhae

Sun 3/28

8:10 am-2:15 pm

2 stops46h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$563

BusanLos Angeles

PUS Busan Gimhae - LAX Los Angeles

PUSLAX

Busan Gimhae

Mon 11/23

10:10 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$568

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Best time to book a flight from South Korea to California

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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 $622). Flying from South Korea to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $894). 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?

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 in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from South Korea to California

The most flights from KR0 to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 83 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?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air,Asiana Airlines, andAIR PREMIA from South Korea to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

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!!

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

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!!

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

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!!

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

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!!

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

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!!

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

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

  • How long is the flight from South Korea to California?

    AIR PREMIA, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from South Korea to California in just under 11h. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 45m. 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 $49 on Allegiant Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $62 and Frontier from $84 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 $622). Flying from South Korea to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $894). 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 6 airlines flying from South Korea to California

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$282Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
AIR PREMIACheapest$364Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$404Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$462Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$493Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$607Average$969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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