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$279+ Cheap flights from California to Seoul (SEL)

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 11/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SEL
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Seoul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Seoul flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$599
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$279
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$915

Good round-trip deal

$649 or less

Good one-way deal

$365 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Seoul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Seoul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 10/710:50 amLAX - ICN
Nonstop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/206:20 pmICN - LAX
1 stop35h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$599
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 10/710:50 amLAX - ICN
Nonstop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/226:20 pmICN - LAX
1 stop35h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$603
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 10/710:50 amLAX - ICN
Nonstop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/258:45 pmICN - LAX
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$608
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 10/710:50 amLAX - ICN
Nonstop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/309:20 pmICN - LAX
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$617
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 11/159:50 amLAX - ICN
Nonstop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/69:20 pmICN - LAX
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$620
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 10/710:50 amLAX - ICN
Nonstop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/239:05 pmICN - LAX
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$622
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 10/710:50 amLAX - ICN
Nonstop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/269:15 pmICN - LAX
1 stop16h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$623
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 10/2711:00 pmLAX - ICN
Nonstop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/36:55 pmICN - LAX
1 stop17h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$637
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 10/2710:50 amLAX - ICN
Nonstop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/99:25 pmICN - LAX
2 stops31h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$638
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 10/312:30 pmLAX - ICN
2 stops31h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 10/158:55 amICN - LAX
1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/14$640
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/1010:30 pmSFO - ICN
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/146:55 pmICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$648
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 11/32:30 pmSFO - ICN
Nonstop13h 00mAIR PREMIA
Mon 11/176:55 pmICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 35mAIR PREMIA
Deal found 9/15$649

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Seoul 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Seoul that are best for you.

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California

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Seoul

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Return

Price

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

2:30 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop13h 00m

Incheon Intl

Mon 2/16

6:55 pm-12:00 pm

Nonstop10h 05m

$662

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

10:35 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop12h 25m

Incheon Intl

Tue 11/4

12:45 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop10h 45m

$662

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Fri 11/7

2:30 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop13h 00m

Incheon Intl

Mon 12/8

6:55 pm-12:30 pm

Nonstop10h 35m

$662

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

11:45 pm-4:20 am

Nonstop12h 35m

Incheon Intl

Thu 10/30

5:00 pm-11:35 am

Nonstop10h 35m

$662

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

2:30 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop13h 00m

Incheon Intl

Fri 12/5

6:55 pm-12:30 pm

Nonstop10h 35m

$662

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

11:45 pm-4:20 am

Nonstop12h 35m

Incheon Intl

Tue 11/11

6:00 pm-11:35 am

Nonstop10h 35m

$662

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Sun 9/28

8:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Incheon Intl

Thu 10/9

8:35 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop14h 31m

$676

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Fri 10/3

8:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Incheon Intl

Thu 10/9

8:35 pm-9:23 am

1 stop28h 48m

$682

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Mon 10/27

12:30 pm-4:40 am

2 stops24h 10m

Incheon Intl

Thu 11/13

12:45 pm-8:53 pm

2 stops25h 08m

$781

Los AngelesIncheon

LAX - ICN

LAXICN

Los Angeles

Tue 10/21

12:30 am-7:05 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Incheon Intl

Mon 11/10

3:00 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$806

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Best time to book a flight from California to Seoul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Seoul

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Seoul?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Seoul (average of $989). Flying from California to Seoul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,621). 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 SEL?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Seoul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

When flying from California to Seoul, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from California to Seoul

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Seoul. 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 September 16, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to SEL are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Seoul. 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 Seoul flight route?

    This flight path from California to Seoul 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 Seoul?

    Departing from California to Seoul will take you 12h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5642 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $352 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 China Eastern, with prices starting from $372 and $436, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Seoul?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Incheon Intl, San Francisco - Incheon Intl or Los Angeles - Seoul Gimpo Intl when deciding on the best route from California to Seoul.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Seoul?

    Consider AIR PREMIA (97%), Thai Airways (93%) or Copa Airlines (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from California to Seoul.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Seoul?

    While on average a flight from California to Seoul is generally $4,494, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $326. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Incheon Intl), you can expect to pay $550 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Seoul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Seoul 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 Seoul?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Seoul (average of $989). Flying from California to Seoul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,621). 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 Seoul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Seoul. 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
XiamenAirCheapest$362Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
AIR PREMIACheapest$398Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$415Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$422Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
China AirlinesCheapest$528Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
WestJetCheapest$549Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air CanadaCheapest$580Average$1,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air ChinaCheapest$592Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$643Average$737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$649Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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