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$344+ 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 11/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ICN
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 23, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/1810:45 pmLAX - ICN
1 stop20h 35mXiamenAir
Tue 11/251:20 pmICN - LAX
1 stop22h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/21$564
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/410:45 pmLAX - ICN
1 stop20h 35mXiamenAir
Tue 11/111:20 pmICN - LAX
1 stop22h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/21$574
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1810:45 pmLAX - ICN
1 stop20h 35mXiamenAir
Thu 12/181:20 pmICN - LAX
1 stop22h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/21$575
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2710:45 pmLAX - ICN
1 stop20h 35mXiamenAir
Tue 12/91:20 pmICN - LAX
1 stop22h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/22$578
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1110:45 pmLAX - ICN
1 stop20h 35mXiamenAir
Tue 11/251:20 pmICN - LAX
1 stop22h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/21$585
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1810:45 pmLAX - ICN
1 stop20h 35mXiamenAir
Thu 11/271:20 pmICN - LAX
1 stop22h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/21$586
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/910:45 pmLAX - ICN
1 stop20h 35mXiamenAir
Sun 11/161:20 pmICN - LAX
1 stop22h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/21$591
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 11/2710:45 pmLAX - ICN
1 stop20h 35mXiamenAir
Sun 12/71:20 pmICN - LAX
1 stop22h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/20$597
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/2310:45 pmLAX - ICN
1 stop20h 35mXiamenAir
Tue 12/21:20 pmICN - LAX
1 stop22h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/21$616
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Fri 11/1410:30 pmLAX - ICN
Nonstop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/209:20 pmICN - LAX
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23$619
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Fri 11/710:30 pmLAX - ICN
Nonstop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/229:20 pmICN - LAX
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$620
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Thu 10/238:00 amSJC - ICN
1 stop18h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 10/308:35 pmICN - SJC
1 stop30h 22mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 10/22$645

Cheap 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 October 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$564
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$344
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$977

Good round-trip deal

$661 or less

Good one-way deal

$356 or less
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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 October 23, 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 12/3

11:45 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop12h 55m

Incheon Intl

Tue 12/16

6:00 pm-11:35 am

Nonstop10h 35m

$662

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

2:30 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop13h 00m

Incheon Intl

Fri 2/27

6:55 pm-12:30 pm

Nonstop10h 35m

$662

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Wed 11/26

10:30 am-4:15 pm

Nonstop12h 45m

Incheon Intl

Tue 12/2

12:45 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop10h 45m

$662

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

2:30 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop13h 00m

Incheon Intl

Wed 2/25

6:55 pm-12:30 pm

Nonstop10h 35m

$662

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

10:30 am-4:15 pm

Nonstop12h 45m

Incheon Intl

Fri 12/26

6:00 pm-11:35 am

Nonstop10h 35m

$662

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

6:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Incheon Intl

Thu 3/19

8:35 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$676

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

9:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Incheon Intl

Fri 2/27

8:35 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop16h 43m

$676

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

6:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Incheon Intl

Sat 3/14

8:35 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop15h 43m

$676

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Wed 2/4

9:05 am-6:35 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Incheon Intl

Mon 2/23

8:35 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop18h 28m

$676

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Thu 2/5

9:05 am-6:35 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Incheon Intl

Thu 2/26

8:35 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop15h 29m

$676

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Best time to book a flight from California to South Korea

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Korea from California with our price prediction graph.
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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Korea (average of $360). Flying from California to South Korea in June is currently the most expensive (average of $534). 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 October 23, 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 33% 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.

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?

    $366 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from AIR PREMIA. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Philippine Airlines and Air Canada, with prices starting from $369 and $396, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Korea (average of $360). Flying from California to South Korea in June is currently the most expensive (average of $534). 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 October 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
XiamenAirCheapest$353Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
AIR PREMIACheapest$395Average$876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$415Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$422Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
China AirlinesCheapest$528Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
WestJetCheapest$549Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air CanadaCheapest$563Average$1,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air ChinaCheapest$592Average$721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$622Average$738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$648Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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