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$391+ Cheap flights from Seoul (SEL) to California

SEL — LAX
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheapest flights from Seoul to California

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
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
Mon 12/77:45 pm -
Nonstop10h 35m
Wed 2/173:20 pm -
Nonstop13h 00m
Deal found 11/3$732
Wed 11/2510:20 pm -
Nonstop11h 00m
Wed 12/29:50 am -
Nonstop13h 30m
Deal found 11/1$735
Tue 11/241:20 pm -
1 stop22h 40m
Sun 11/2910:55 pm -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 11/3$737
Tue 11/241:20 pm -
Nonstop11h 00m
Wed 12/210:30 pm -
Nonstop13h 20m
Deal found 10/31$746

Find flight deals from Seoul to California

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$694
(Super.com)

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 Seoul (SEL) to California
One-way flight from Seoul (SEL) 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 Seoul (SEL) to California.
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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 12/2

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

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

Fri 1/22

6:00 pm-11:45 am

Nonstop10h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$489

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN Incheon Intl - SFO San Francisco

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Mon 1/25

6:00 pm-11:45 am

Nonstop10h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$489

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN Incheon Intl - SFO San Francisco

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Wed 11/25

12:45 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop10h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$492

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 Francisco

ICN Incheon Intl - SFO San Francisco

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Sat 11/14

8:00 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop15h 01m

San Francisco

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

IncheonSanta Ana

ICN Incheon Intl - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

ICNSNA

Incheon Intl

Sat 11/21

8:00 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$573

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Best time to book a flight from Seoul to California

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Seoul to California

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seoul to California (average of $622). Flying from Seoul to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $893). 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 SEL to CA?

It’s optimal to fly from Seoul to California in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Seoul to California

The most flights from SEL 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 much does it cost to fly round-trip from Seoul to California?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Seoul to California flights typically cost between $453 and $758 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $695 on XiamenAir (Dec 3-Jan 10).

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

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Seoul to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Seoul to California?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Seoul 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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air,Asiana Airlines, andAIR PREMIA from Seoul to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

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!!

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

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!!

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

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!!

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

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!!

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

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!!

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

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 Seoul to California?

    For as low as $851, United Airlines can have you in California from Seoul in 11h. The distance from Seoul to California is about 5978 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $292 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include AIR PREMIA from $308 and United Airlines from $315 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Seoul to California?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Seoul to California?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Seoul to California are AIR PREMIA (97%), Asiana Airlines (90%) and LATAM Airlines (87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seoul to California?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,830 for a flight from Seoul to California. The cheapest flight overall is $389 while the most popular route, (Incheon Intl - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $769.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Seoul to California?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seoul 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 Seoul to California?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seoul to California (average of $622). Flying from Seoul to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $893). 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 Seoul 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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