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$413+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ICN
Jun 2 — Jun 91
Tue 6/2
Tue 6/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to South Korea

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to South Korea
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to South Korea. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 3, 2026.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2412:30 pm
LAX
-
ICN
2 stops30h 45m
China Eastern
Thu 9/108:55 am
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop17h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/29$764
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2912:30 pm
LAX
-
ICN
2 stops34h 20m
China Eastern
Sat 9/123:50 pm
ICN
-
LAX
2 stops34h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/30$772
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3012:30 pm
LAX
-
ICN
1 stop34h 50m
China Eastern
Sat 9/128:55 am
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop17h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/1$776
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 8/2712:30 pm
LAX
-
ICN
1 stop31h 25m
China Eastern
Mon 9/148:55 am
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop17h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/28$777
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 8/2812:30 pm
LAX
-
GMP
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 9/128:50 pm
GMP
-
LAX
1 stop29h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/30$777
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Tue 11/1011:30 am
LAX
-
ICN
2 stops34h 25m
China Eastern
Sat 12/54:20 pm
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop33h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/1$778
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 11/1011:30 am
LAX
-
ICN
2 stops34h 25m
China Eastern
Tue 11/244:05 pm
ICN
-
LAX
2 stops34h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/29$780
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 8/2812:30 pm
LAX
-
ICN
1 stop31h 25m
China Eastern
Sat 9/124:20 pm
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop33h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/30$805
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Mon 11/3011:30 am
LAX
-
ICN
2 stops34h 25m
China Eastern
Thu 12/38:55 am
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop17h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/2$807
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2912:30 pm
LAX
-
ICN
1 stop31h 25m
China Eastern
Fri 9/1112:55 pm
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop37h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/30$808
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/311:30 am
LAX
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ICN
1 stop31h 25m
China Eastern
Tue 11/173:40 pm
ICN
-
LAX
2 stops34h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/1$812
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3012:30 pm
LAX
-
ICN
2 stops30h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 9/58:55 am
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop17h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/28$813

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to South Korea

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Los Angeles to South Korea flight deals. Data was last updated May 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$764
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$413
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$997

Good round-trip deal

$803 or less

Good one-way deal

$419 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 May 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to South Korea that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesBusan

LAX - PUS

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Sun 9/6

12:30 pm-11:35 am

1 stop31h 05m

Busan Gimhae

Wed 9/9

5:50 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 15m

$932

Los AngelesIncheon

LAX - ICN

LAXICN

Los Angeles

Mon 8/24

11:30 pm-4:30 am

Nonstop13h 00m

Incheon Intl

Tue 9/1

1:00 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop11h 20m

$946

Los AngelesIncheon

LAX - ICN

LAXICN

Los Angeles

Wed 9/2

11:30 pm-4:30 am

Nonstop13h 00m

Incheon Intl

Mon 9/14

1:00 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop11h 20m

$946

Los AngelesIncheon

LAX - ICN

LAXICN

Los Angeles

Wed 10/28

10:15 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Incheon Intl

Sat 11/7

7:35 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$1,046

Los AngelesIncheon

LAX - ICN

LAXICN

Los Angeles

Sat 10/17

11:30 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Incheon Intl

Thu 10/29

3:00 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$1,096
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesIncheon

LAX - ICN

LAXICN

Los Angeles

Sun 10/18

10:50 am-3:50 pm

Nonstop13h 00m

Incheon Intl

Sat 10/31

1:20 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop11h 00m

$1,099

Los AngelesIncheon

LAX - ICN

LAXICN

Los Angeles

Mon 8/31

10:50 am-3:50 pm

Nonstop13h 00m

Incheon Intl

Fri 9/18

10:05 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$1,144

Los AngelesIncheon

LAX - ICN

LAXICN

Los Angeles

Thu 7/9

12:46 pm-4:20 am

2 stops23h 34m

Incheon Intl

Thu 7/16

4:50 pm-7:39 am

1 stop30h 49m

$1,152

Los AngelesIncheon

LAX - ICN

LAXICN

Los Angeles

Mon 7/6

1:25 pm-4:20 am

1 stop22h 55m

Incheon Intl

Tue 7/21

11:30 am-10:55 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$1,196

Los AngelesIncheon

LAX - ICN

LAXICN

Los Angeles

Mon 9/28

10:50 am-3:50 pm

Nonstop13h 00m

Incheon Intl

Thu 11/5

1:20 pm-7:20 am

Nonstop11h 00m

$1,202

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to South Korea

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to South Korea

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

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to South Korea is 74 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Korea (average of $845). Flying from Los Angeles to South Korea in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,124). 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 LAX to KR?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 May 3, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to South Korea is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 63% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to South Korea

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 May 3, 2026.

The most flights from LAX to KR0 are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

How often are flights from Los Angeles to South Korea delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and South Korea have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 194 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to South Korea flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to South Korea flights?

Over the last year, AIR PREMIA have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Korea

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Korea. 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 South Korea. Reviews last updated May 3, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Korean Air,AIR PREMIA, andAsiana Airlines from Los Angeles to South Korea have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,216 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,216 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,216 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
AIR PREMIA
8.1
Very good
90 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,216 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
528 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,216 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,312 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,216 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,993 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,216 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to South Korea?

    Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Los Angeles to South Korea. It is only a 9.4 mi journey to Los Angeles (LAX) from Los Angeles’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to South Korea?

    There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to South Korea in 13h. Fly via China Eastern, AIR PREMIA, or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. There are 5978 mi between Los Angeles and South Korea. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Philippine Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $55. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and XiamenAir, as they are both options that can get you from Los Angeles to South Korea for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Los Angeles to South Korea?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Incheon Intl, Los Angeles - Seoul Gimpo Intl or Los Angeles - Busan Gimhae when deciding on the best route from Los Angeles to South Korea.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to South Korea?

    Before booking your flight to South Korea from Los Angeles, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Thai Airways (87%), Copa Airlines (87%), Asiana Airlines( 87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to South Korea?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,435 for a flight from Los Angeles to South Korea. The cheapest flight overall is $346 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Incheon Intl) is currently priced at $764.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to South Korea?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Korea (average of $845). Flying from Los Angeles to South Korea in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,124). 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 Los Angeles to South Korea

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 May 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$144Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
XiamenAirCheapest$346Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
AIR PREMIACheapest$377Average$930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China SouthernCheapest$578Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$592Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$653Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$656Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China AirlinesCheapest$659Average$967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$666Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$703Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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