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$364+ Cheap flights from Seoul (SEL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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SEL — LAX
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seoul (SEL) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$489
(Hawaiian Airlines)

One-way from

$365
(AIR PREMIA)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$790

Good round-trip deal

$405 or less

Good one-way deal

$433 or less
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Cheapest flights from Seoul to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seoul to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

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Mon 11/108:35 pmICN - LAX
1 stop15h 47mAlaska Airlines
Fri 11/148:00 amLAX - ICN
1 stop17h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$484
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Mon 9/228:35 pmICN - LAX
1 stop32h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 9/253:55 pmLAX - ICN
1 stop34h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/31$489
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/25:25 pmICN - LAX
1 stop18h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/86:35 pmLAX - ICN
1 stop28h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$492
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 9/84:50 pmICN - LAX
1 stop32h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/102:39 pmLAX - ICN
2 stops21h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$503
This AIR PREMIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 AIR PREMIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1810:05 pmICN - LAX
Nonstop11h 15mAIR PREMIA
Wed 8/2011:30 pmLAX - ICN
Nonstop13h 20mAIR PREMIA
Deal found 7/29$513
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Tue 9/97:55 amGMP - LAX
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/3010:45 amLAX - GMP
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$822
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Thu 8/287:55 pmGMP - LAX
1 stop15h 15mANA
Wed 9/1012:45 pmLAX - GMP
1 stop17h 35mANA
Deal found 7/31$840
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Fri 9/197:55 amGMP - LAX
1 stop14h 05mJapan Airlines
Fri 10/1710:10 amLAX - GMP
1 stop19h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 7/31$846
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Wed 10/228:20 pmGMP - LAX
1 stop26h 55mEVA Air
Mon 10/2712:30 amLAX - GMP
1 stop26h 45mEVA Air
Deal found 7/30$852

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Seoul to Los Angeles 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 July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Seoul to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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IncheonLos Angeles

ICN - LAX

ICNLAX

Incheon Intl

Mon 11/10

8:35 pm-7:22 pm

1 stop15h 47m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/14

8:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$484

IncheonLos Angeles

ICN - LAX

ICNLAX

Incheon Intl

Mon 9/22

8:35 pm-1:06 pm

1 stop32h 31m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/25

3:55 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$489

IncheonLos Angeles

ICN - LAX

ICNLAX

Incheon Intl

Tue 9/2

5:25 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/8

6:35 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$492

IncheonLos Angeles

ICN - LAX

ICNLAX

Incheon Intl

Mon 9/8

4:50 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops21h 46m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/10

12:45 pm-4:20 am

2 stops23h 35m

$503

IncheonLos Angeles

ICN - LAX

ICNLAX

Incheon Intl

Mon 8/18

10:05 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/20

11:30 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop13h 20m

$513

SeoulLos Angeles

GMP - LAX

GMPLAX

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Tue 9/9

7:55 am-1:50 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/29

1:15 am-6:00 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$822

SeoulLos Angeles

GMP - LAX

GMPLAX

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Thu 8/28

7:55 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/10

12:45 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$840

SeoulLos Angeles

GMP - LAX

GMPLAX

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Fri 9/19

7:55 am-6:00 am

1 stop14h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/17

10:10 am-9:50 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$846

SeoulLos Angeles

GMP - LAX

GMPLAX

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 10/22

8:20 pm-7:15 am

1 stop26h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/27

12:30 am-7:15 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$852

IncheonLos Angeles

ICN - LAX

ICNLAX

Incheon Intl

Tue 12/2

1:20 pm-7:20 am

Nonstop11h 00m

$364

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The best insider tips for Seoul to Los Angeles flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Seoul to Los Angeles trip
Airlines
AIR PREMIA

Air Premia’s Premium Economy offers 42-43 inches of legroom and priority boarding.


Air Premia provides two full meals and snacks, with Korean or international options.

Read more about AIR PREMIAby Esther Carlstone
Asiana Airlines

Enjoy fully flat beds and 32” screens in Asiana’s A380 business suites.


Asiana’s Economy Smartium offers 36” legroom and 18” wide seats on the A350.

Read more about Asiana Airlinesby Marisa Garcia
Airports
ICN

Security at ICN can have lines up to 20 minutes. Plan extra time to avoid stress, especially during busy periods.

Read more about ICNby Gabriel Leigh
LAX

For LAX arrivals, use the LAX-it shuttle for rideshare pickups. Look for green signs to find the free shuttle buses.

Read more about LAXby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Esther Carlstone

Esther Carlstone

Expert on AIR PREMIA

Esther Carlstone

Esther Carlstone

Esther Carlstone is a travel and food writer based in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in publications such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Forbes, Tripadvisor, Insider, and more.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Asiana Airlines

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LAX

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on ICN

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Best time to book a flight from Seoul to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Seoul with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Seoul to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seoul to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Seoul to Los Angeles is 1 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 Seoul to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seoul to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Seoul to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 SEL to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Seoul to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Seoul to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seoul to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on September 29, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Seoul to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Seoul to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Seoul to Los Angeles. 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 July 31, 2025.

The most flights from SEL to LAX are scheduled on a Wednesday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Seoul to Los Angeles?

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, ANA, and Japan Airlines from Seoul to Los Angeles. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
AIR PREMIA
8.2
Very good
59 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Seoul?

    Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from Seoul. On average, Los Angeles has 18 inbound flights from Seoul per day from 7 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.

  • How popular is this Seoul to Los Angeles flight route?

    This flight path from Seoul to Los Angeles was viewed by 70 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Seoul to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Currently priced at $489, Hawaiian Airlines will fly you from Seoul to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Hawaiian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $491 and $497, respectively. Users have found that Hawaiian Airlines is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Seoul to Los Angeles are AIR PREMIA ($365), Hawaiian Airlines ($372), and Alaska Airlines ($384).

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

    Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from Seoul, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: AIR PREMIA (81%), LATAM Airlines (73%), Delta( 73%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seoul to Los Angeles?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Seoul to Los Angeles? While on average our users pay $1,429, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $334. The most popular route (Incheon Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around $395.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seoul to Los Angeles 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 Seoul to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seoul to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Seoul to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 7 airlines flying from Seoul to Los Angeles

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Seoul to Los Angeles. 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AIR PREMIACheapest$417Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$461Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$474Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$488Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Korean AirCheapest$676Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$711Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EVA AirCheapest$921Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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