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$379+ 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ICN
May 8 — May 151
Fri 5/8
Fri 5/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from USA to South Korea
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This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/203:30 pm
SFO
-
ICN
Nonstop12h 40m
AIR PREMIA
Mon 7/276:00 pm
ICN
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
AIR PREMIA
Deal found 4/6$697
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/223:30 pm
SFO
-
ICN
Nonstop12h 40m
AIR PREMIA
Sat 8/296:00 pm
ICN
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
AIR PREMIA
Deal found 4/6$698
This WhyPayMore deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 WhyPayMore is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/203:30 pm
SFO
-
ICN
Nonstop12h 40m
AIR PREMIA
Mon 8/36:00 pm
ICN
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
AIR PREMIA
Deal found 4/6$711
This WhyPayMore deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 WhyPayMore is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/283:30 pm
SFO
-
ICN
Nonstop13h 00m
AIR PREMIA
Wed 11/256:55 pm
ICN
-
SFO
Nonstop10h 35m
AIR PREMIA
Deal found 4/4$712
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/243:30 pm
SFO
-
ICN
Nonstop12h 40m
AIR PREMIA
Fri 5/86:00 pm
ICN
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
AIR PREMIA
Deal found 4/7$714
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/273:30 pm
SFO
-
ICN
Nonstop12h 40m
AIR PREMIA
Fri 5/86:00 pm
ICN
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
AIR PREMIA
Deal found 4/6$722
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/243:30 pm
SFO
-
ICN
Nonstop12h 40m
AIR PREMIA
Mon 5/46:00 pm
ICN
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
AIR PREMIA
Deal found 4/8$724
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/83:30 pm
SFO
-
ICN
Nonstop12h 40m
AIR PREMIA
Sun 5/106:00 pm
ICN
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
AIR PREMIA
Deal found 4/6$725
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/113:30 pm
SFO
-
ICN
Nonstop12h 40m
AIR PREMIA
Sun 5/176:00 pm
ICN
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
AIR PREMIA
Deal found 4/8$726
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1811:30 am
LAX
-
ICN
1 stop40h 15m
China Eastern
Fri 12/48:55 am
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop17h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/6$728
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/283:30 pm
SFO
-
ICN
Nonstop12h 40m
AIR PREMIA
Sun 9/66:00 pm
ICN
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
AIR PREMIA
Deal found 4/8$728
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/203:30 pm
SFO
-
ICN
Nonstop12h 40m
AIR PREMIA
Wed 9/306:00 pm
ICN
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
AIR PREMIA
Deal found 4/7$729

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 April 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$697
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$379
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,116

Good round-trip deal

$551 or less

Good one-way deal

$305 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 April 8, 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

Mon 4/27

11:40 pm-4:20 am

Nonstop12h 40m

Incheon Intl

Wed 5/13

11:30 am-6:15 am

Nonstop10h 45m

$861

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

11:40 pm-4:20 am

Nonstop12h 40m

Incheon Intl

Sat 5/16

4:50 pm-11:35 am

Nonstop10h 45m

$862

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

12:00 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops34h 55m

Incheon Intl

Thu 5/7

7:45 am-9:05 am

3 stops65h 20m

$949

New YorkIncheon

JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/10

1:15 am-7:05 pm

1 stop28h 50m

Incheon Intl

Wed 10/14

12:35 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$985

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

12:00 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop35h 20m

Incheon Intl

Sat 5/16

4:35 pm-9:05 am

2 stops56h 30m

$1,037

New YorkIncheon

JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/10

1:15 am-11:30 am

1 stop21h 15m

Incheon Intl

Tue 10/13

8:35 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop37h 05m

$1,041

NewarkIncheon

EWR - ICN

EWRICN

Newark

Sat 10/3

4:59 pm-4:20 am

2 stops22h 21m

Incheon Intl

Sat 10/10

5:15 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop13h 45m

$1,041

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

12:00 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops38h 30m

Incheon Intl

Mon 5/18

4:15 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops43h 05m

$1,041

New YorkIncheon

LGA - ICN

LGAICN

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/3

5:00 pm-4:20 am

2 stops22h 20m

Incheon Intl

Sat 10/10

4:50 pm-11:25 am

2 stops31h 35m

$1,051

New YorkIncheon

JFK - ICN

JFKICN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/29

1:15 am-7:35 pm

1 stop29h 20m

Incheon Intl

Sun 10/4

12:35 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$1,073

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Best time to book a flight from USA to South Korea

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Korea from USA with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 $475). 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 April 8, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from USA to South Korea in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 34% 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 April 4, 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. Monday mornings 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 April 8, 2026.

The most flights from US0 to KR0 are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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 177 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 April 8, 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

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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
85 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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
512 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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
8,390 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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
9,554 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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 United Airlines, China Eastern, and China Airlines fly from USA to South Korea in about 12h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h 15m. 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 $475). 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 April 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$132Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
WestJetCheapest$152Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$1,559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$282Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
XiamenAirCheapest$346Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Air CanadaCheapest$365Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$434Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$500Average$1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$518Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China SouthernCheapest$578Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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