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$347+ Cheap flights from California to South Korea

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ICN
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Wed 1/7
Wed 1/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to South Korea

Cheapest flights from California to South Korea
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to South Korea. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 8, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/710:30 pmLAX - ICN
Nonstop13h 40mAIR PREMIA
Wed 12/1710:20 pmICN - LAX
Nonstop11h 00mAIR PREMIA
Deal found 12/6$683
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/99:50 amLAX - ICN
Nonstop13h 30mAIR PREMIA
Thu 12/111:20 pmICN - LAX
Nonstop11h 00mAIR PREMIA
Deal found 12/5$688
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/89:50 amLAX - ICN
Nonstop13h 30mAIR PREMIA
Wed 12/1710:20 pmICN - LAX
Nonstop11h 00mAIR PREMIA
Deal found 12/7$691
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/710:30 pmLAX - ICN
Nonstop13h 40mAIR PREMIA
Sun 12/1410:20 pmICN - LAX
Nonstop11h 00mAIR PREMIA
Deal found 12/7$699
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:30 amLAX - ICN
1 stop33h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 1/144:20 pmICN - LAX
1 stop33h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/8$701
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2912:00 pmSFO - ICN
2 stops29h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 1/214:10 pmICN - SFO
1 stop33h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/8$701
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/89:50 amLAX - ICN
Nonstop13h 30mAIR PREMIA
Tue 12/161:20 pmICN - LAX
Nonstop11h 00mAIR PREMIA
Deal found 12/8$710
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/89:50 amLAX - ICN
Nonstop13h 30mAIR PREMIA
Fri 12/121:20 pmICN - LAX
Nonstop11h 00mAIR PREMIA
Deal found 12/7$714
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/710:30 pmLAX - ICN
Nonstop13h 40mAIR PREMIA
Thu 12/111:20 pmICN - LAX
Nonstop11h 00mAIR PREMIA
Deal found 12/7$725
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/89:50 amLAX - ICN
Nonstop13h 30mAIR PREMIA
Fri 12/191:20 pmICN - LAX
Nonstop11h 00mAIR PREMIA
Deal found 12/8$726
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/89:50 amLAX - ICN
Nonstop13h 30mAIR PREMIA
Sun 12/1410:20 pmICN - LAX
Nonstop11h 00mAIR PREMIA
Deal found 12/7$727
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2911:50 pmSFO - ICN
Nonstop13h 05mAsiana Airlines
Wed 1/218:50 pmICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/8$785

Find flight deals from California to South Korea

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to South Korea flight deals. Data was last updated December 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$585
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$347
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,233

Good round-trip deal

$632 or less

Good one-way deal

$353 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($134 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to South Korea 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 December 8, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to South Korea that are best for you.

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San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

2:30 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop13h 00m

Incheon Intl

Fri 1/23

6:55 pm-12:30 pm

Nonstop10h 35m

$661

Los AngelesBusan

LAX - PUS

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Wed 1/14

11:30 am-4:50 pm

1 stop36h 20m

Busan Gimhae

Wed 1/28

5:50 pm-9:05 am

1 stop32h 15m

$743

Los AngelesBusan

LAX - PUS

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Tue 1/6

11:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop31h 05m

Busan Gimhae

Sat 1/17

12:35 pm-9:05 am

1 stop37h 30m

$758

Los AngelesBusan

LAX - PUS

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Fri 3/20

12:30 pm-11:35 am

1 stop31h 05m

Busan Gimhae

Wed 4/8

12:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop37h 30m

$804

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

11:50 pm-5:45 am

Nonstop12h 55m

Incheon Intl

Tue 1/27

8:50 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

$805

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

11:50 pm-5:45 am

Nonstop12h 55m

Incheon Intl

Sat 2/28

8:50 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

$813

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

11:50 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop13h 05m

Incheon Intl

Sat 2/14

8:50 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

$813

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

11:50 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop13h 05m

Incheon Intl

Sat 2/14

8:50 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

$813

Los AngelesBusan

LAX - PUS

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

11:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop31h 05m

Busan Gimhae

Wed 1/28

12:35 pm-9:05 am

1 stop37h 30m

$814

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Thu 1/29

6:15 am-6:35 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Incheon Intl

Sun 2/1

8:35 pm-3:29 pm

1 stop35h 54m

$822

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Best time to book a flight from California to South Korea

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Korea (average of $354). Flying from California to South Korea in June is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 CA to KR?

Find hourly flight availability from California to South Korea. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 8, 2025.

When flying from California to South Korea, 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 34% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to South Korea. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to South Korea

Explore weekly flight availability from California to South Korea. 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 December 8, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to KR0 are scheduled on a Friday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

Related info for your journey

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

  • How popular is this California to South Korea flight route?

    This flight path from California to South Korea was viewed by 1,017 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Departing from California to South Korea will take you 12h 55m. The distance from California to South Korea is about 5642 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    $110 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air China. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and XiamenAir, with prices starting from $158 and $315, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to South Korea 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 California to South Korea?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Korea (average of $354). Flying from California to South Korea in June is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 10 airlines flying from California to South Korea

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to South Korea. 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 December 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
XiamenAirCheapest$347Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$372Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
United AirlinesCheapest$413Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$478Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
China AirlinesCheapest$540Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
WestJetCheapest$549Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
China SouthernCheapest$578Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$599Average$722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$622Average$731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$630Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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