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$355+ 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 3/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SEL
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Seoul

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 December 28, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2911:50 pmSFO - ICN
Nonstop13h 05mAsiana Airlines
Wed 1/218:50 pmICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/27$782
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Tue 12/309:50 amLAX - ICN
Nonstop13h 30mAIR PREMIA
Thu 1/151:20 pmICN - LAX
Nonstop11h 00mAIR PREMIA
Deal found 12/25$800
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/289:50 amLAX - ICN
Nonstop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/128:35 amICN - LAX
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$806
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/269:41 pmSFO - ICN
1 stop27h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/188:35 pmICN - SFO
1 stop19h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$832
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/263:54 pmSJC - ICN
1 stop33h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/188:35 pmICN - SJC
1 stop16h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$832
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sat 12/274:05 pmSFO - ICN
Nonstop12h 25mAIR PREMIA
Sun 1/186:55 pmICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 35mAIR PREMIA
Deal found 12/26$851
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Mon 12/2911:59 pmSFO - ICN
1 stop23h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/217:15 pmICN - SFO
1 stop19h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$866
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:50 amLAX - ICN
Nonstop13h 30mAIR PREMIA
Wed 1/141:20 pmICN - LAX
Nonstop11h 00mAIR PREMIA
Deal found 12/27$883
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 12/3010:10 pmLAX - ICN
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/144:20 pmICN - LAX
1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$887
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/3010:10 pmLAX - ICN
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/151:20 pmICN - LAX
Nonstop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$889
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Mon 12/299:50 amLAX - ICN
Nonstop13h 30mAIR PREMIA
Wed 1/1410:20 pmICN - LAX
Nonstop11h 00mAIR PREMIA
Deal found 12/26$891
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 12/2910:30 pmLAX - ICN
Nonstop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/316:55 pmICN - LAX
1 stop19h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$894

Find flight deals from California to Seoul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Seoul flight deals. Data was last updated December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$585
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$355
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,264

Good round-trip deal

$629 or less

Good one-way deal

$356 or less
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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 December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Seoul that are best for you.

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San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Wed 4/1

10:22 am-6:35 pm

1 stop16h 13m

Incheon Intl

Wed 4/8

8:35 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$616

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Tue 3/31

2:29 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop36h 06m

Incheon Intl

Wed 4/8

8:35 pm-9:28 am

1 stop28h 53m

$616

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Wed 4/1

2:29 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop36h 06m

Incheon Intl

Thu 4/9

8:35 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop17h 56m

$616

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Thu 1/22

9:05 am-6:35 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Incheon Intl

Thu 1/29

8:35 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop16h 29m

$616

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

11:45 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop12h 55m

Incheon Intl

Thu 1/29

12:45 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop10h 45m

$661

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

2:30 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop13h 00m

Incheon Intl

Mon 2/2

6:55 pm-12:30 pm

Nonstop10h 35m

$661

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Fri 4/10

11:40 pm-4:20 am

Nonstop12h 40m

Incheon Intl

Thu 5/7

4:50 pm-11:35 am

Nonstop10h 45m

$661

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

2:30 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop13h 00m

Incheon Intl

Sun 2/1

6:55 pm-12:30 pm

Nonstop10h 35m

$661

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

11:45 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop12h 55m

Incheon Intl

Tue 1/27

6:00 pm-11:35 am

Nonstop10h 35m

$661

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

11:45 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop12h 55m

Incheon Intl

Fri 3/20

5:00 pm-11:35 am

Nonstop10h 35m

$661

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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 $354). Flying from California to Seoul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 December 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Seoul at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Seoul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Seoul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 December 28, 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 (14 on average).

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 55m. 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?

    $110 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air China. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and XiamenAir, with prices starting from $158 and $315, 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 Atlas Air (100%), LATAM Airlines (83%) or Delta (83%) 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 $1,320, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $256. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Incheon Intl), you can expect to pay $588 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 $354). Flying from California to Seoul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
XiamenAirCheapest$347Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$372Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
United AirlinesCheapest$413Average$1,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$478Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
WestJetCheapest$522Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
China SouthernCheapest$578Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$599Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$622Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$630Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$649Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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