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$338+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ICN
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Mon 4/20
Mon 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Fri 5/111:50 pm
LAX
-
ICN
1 stop22h 05m
China Southern
Wed 5/204:45 pm
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop19h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 3/17$607
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/712:30 pm
LAX
-
ICN
1 stop34h 40m
China Eastern
Mon 6/88:55 am
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop17h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/17$654
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Mon 11/211:30 am
LAX
-
ICN
2 stops34h 25m
China Eastern
Sun 11/84:40 pm
ICN
-
LAX
2 stops33h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/18$655
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 9/1812:30 pm
LAX
-
GMP
1 stop39h 20m
China Eastern
Sun 10/188:50 pm
GMP
-
LAX
1 stop29h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/19$655
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 11/311:30 am
LAX
-
ICN
1 stop40h 15m
China Eastern
Tue 11/103:40 pm
ICN
-
LAX
2 stops34h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/19$656
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 11/411:30 am
LAX
-
ICN
1 stop31h 25m
China Eastern
Sat 11/143:40 pm
ICN
-
LAX
2 stops34h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/16$657
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 11/211:30 am
LAX
-
ICN
2 stops34h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 11/234:40 pm
ICN
-
LAX
2 stops33h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/18$658
This AIR PREMIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 AIR PREMIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/123:30 pm
SFO
-
ICN
Nonstop12h 40m
AIR PREMIA
Fri 9/186:00 pm
ICN
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
AIR PREMIA
Deal found 3/16$662
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 10/183:30 pm
SFO
-
ICN
Nonstop12h 40m
AIR PREMIA
Wed 11/46:55 pm
ICN
-
SFO
Nonstop10h 35m
AIR PREMIA
Deal found 3/18$663
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 8/512:30 am
SFO
-
ICN
1 stop37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/1912:55 pm
ICN
-
SFO
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$664
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Wed 4/2211:30 pm
LAX
-
ICN
Nonstop13h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/1012:55 pm
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$665
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/411:40 pm
SFO
-
ICN
Nonstop12h 40m
United Airlines
Fri 4/174:50 pm
ICN
-
SFO
Nonstop10h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18$665

Find flight deals from USA to South Korea

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to South Korea flight deals. Data was last updated March 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$607
(BusinessClass)

One-way from

$338
(KAYAK)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,051

Good round-trip deal

$547 or less

Good one-way deal

$294 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 March 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to South Korea that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Thu 7/23

10:40 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop12h 20m

Incheon Intl

Thu 9/3

4:50 pm-12:00 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

$812

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

11:40 pm-4:20 am

Nonstop12h 40m

Incheon Intl

Sun 4/26

4:50 pm-11:35 am

Nonstop10h 45m

$812

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

11:40 pm-4:20 am

Nonstop12h 40m

Incheon Intl

Wed 5/13

4:50 pm-11:35 am

Nonstop10h 45m

$812

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Thu 9/17

12:50 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop12h 30m

Incheon Intl

Tue 9/22

4:00 pm-10:40 am

Nonstop10h 40m

$862

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Thu 8/20

1:00 pm-4:40 am

1 stop23h 40m

Incheon Intl

Fri 9/4

4:00 pm-10:40 am

Nonstop10h 40m

$869

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

12:40 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop12h 40m

Incheon Intl

Fri 5/1

7:00 pm-9:22 am

1 stop30h 22m

$881

SeattleIncheon

SEA - ICN

SEAICN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 4/23

5:45 pm-4:20 am

1 stop18h 35m

Incheon Intl

Mon 4/27

4:50 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop22h 37m

$913

SeattleIncheon

SEA - ICN

SEAICN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 5/5

12:34 pm-4:20 am

2 stops23h 46m

Incheon Intl

Tue 5/19

11:30 am-3:51 pm

2 stops20h 21m

$918
Quickest round-trip

SeattleIncheon

SEA - ICN

SEAICN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/29

12:50 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop11h 50m

Incheon Intl

Tue 5/12

4:40 pm-10:40 am

Nonstop10h 00m

$949

Los AngelesSeoul

LAX - GMP

LAXGMP

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/22

11:40 am-12:50 pm

1 stop33h 10m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 5/6

8:20 pm-7:10 am

1 stop26h 50m

$964

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Best time to book a flight from USA to South Korea

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to South Korea

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South Korea (average of $179). Flying from USA to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 US to KR?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 March 21, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from USA to South Korea in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 48% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from USA to South Korea. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from USA to South Korea

Explore weekly flight availability from USA 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 March 21, 2026.

The most flights from US0 to KR0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

How often are flights from the United States to South Korea delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between United States and South Korea have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 179 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States 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 the United States to South Korea flights?

Over the last year, AIR PREMIA have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% 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 March 21, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Korean Air,AIR PREMIA, andAsiana Airlines from the United States 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
1,205 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

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
1,205 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

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
8.2
Very good
83 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

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
506 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,312 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,452 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

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 USA 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 long is the flight from USA to South Korea?

    Airlines like China Eastern, United Airlines, and Delta fly from USA to South Korea in about 12h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 27h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5642 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $55 on Philippine Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $151 and Alaska Airlines from $168 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South Korea (average of $179). Flying from USA to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 USA to South Korea

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 March 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$132Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
WestJetCheapest$165Average$1,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
XiamenAirCheapest$346Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
DeltaCheapest$357Average$1,642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$365Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$440Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$498Average$1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air ChinaCheapest$592Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$630Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Cathay PacificCheapest$640Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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