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$349+ Cheap flights from California to Seoul (SEL)

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LAX — SEL
May 6 — May 131
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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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$659
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$349
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,161

Good round-trip deal

$722 or less

Good one-way deal

$379 or less
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From California to Seoul (SEL)
One-way flight from California to Seoul (SEL)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($249 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Seoul (SEL).
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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 May 1, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/271:25 amLAX - ICN
1 stop19h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 11/1710:05 amICN - LAX
1 stop27h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/30$657
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/113:30 pmSFO - ICN
Nonstop13h 00mAIR PREMIA
Mon 5/266:20 pmICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 40mAIR PREMIA
Deal found 4/29$659
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1211:45 pmSFO - ICN
Nonstop12h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/1611:30 amICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$660
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/248:00 amSFO - ICN
1 stop18h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 10/278:35 pmICN - SFO
1 stop28h 36mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$664
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/183:30 pmSFO - ICN
Nonstop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/185:45 pmICN - SFO
2 stops39h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$666
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/49:40 pmSFO - ICN
1 stop28h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/188:35 pmICN - SFO
1 stop19h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$681
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1212:00 pmSFO - ICN
1 stop33h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 5/236:25 pmICN - SFO
1 stop30h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/29$682
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/410:30 amSFO - ICN
Nonstop12h 30mAsiana Airlines
Tue 5/134:50 pmICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 40mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/29$692
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Thu 8/286:00 amLAX - ICN
1 stop18h 05mAir Canada
Mon 9/155:45 pmICN - LAX
1 stop19h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$699
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Mon 5/2612:00 pmSFO - GMP
1 stop31h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 6/412:00 pmGMP - SFO
1 stop37h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/30$704
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 8/286:00 amLAX - ICN
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/155:45 pmICN - LAX
1 stop19h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$719
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Mon 8/1812:05 amSFO - ICN
1 stop29h 05mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/210:10 amICN - SFO
1 stop28h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$721

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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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Seoul that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Seoul

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

3:30 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop13h 00m

Incheon Intl

Mon 5/26

6:20 pm-1:00 pm

Nonstop10h 40m

$659

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

11:45 pm-4:20 am

Nonstop12h 35m

Incheon Intl

Tue 9/16

11:30 am-6:10 am

Nonstop10h 40m

$660

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

8:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Incheon Intl

Mon 10/27

8:35 pm-9:11 am

1 stop28h 36m

$664

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

3:30 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop13h 00m

Incheon Intl

Thu 9/18

5:45 pm-5:41 pm

2 stops39h 56m

$666

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

9:10 am-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Incheon Intl

Sat 11/1

8:35 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop19h 08m

$676

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

12:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Incheon Intl

Fri 5/23

6:25 pm-9:05 am

1 stop30h 40m

$682

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

10:30 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop12h 30m

Incheon Intl

Sun 6/1

4:50 pm-11:50 am

Nonstop11h 00m

$694

San FranciscoSeoul

SFO - GMP

SFOGMP

San Francisco

Mon 5/26

12:00 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 00m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 6/4

12:00 pm-9:05 am

1 stop37h 05m

$704

Los AngelesIncheon

LAX - ICN

LAXICN

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

12:30 am-7:05 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Incheon Intl

Tue 5/27

8:05 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$711

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

12:05 am-9:10 pm

1 stop29h 05m

Incheon Intl

Tue 9/2

10:10 am-10:55 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$721

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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 $1,001). Flying from California to Seoul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,635). 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 May 1, 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 May 1, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Seoul by month

Plan your trip to Seoul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Seoul ranges from 1.1 - 10.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.0 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Seoul when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Seoul by month

Plan your trip to Seoul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seoul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Seoul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seoul. 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 Seoul. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from California to Seoul to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
8.3
Very good

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this California to Seoul flight route?

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

    $355 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 Cathay Pacific and WestJet, with prices starting from $381 and $390, respectively.

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

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

    Consider LATAM Airlines (93%), Delta (93%) or Aeromexico (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 $1,561, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $385. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Incheon Intl), you can expect to pay $427 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 $1,001). Flying from California to Seoul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,635). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$300Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
XiamenAirCheapest$363Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$403Average$1,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$439Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
WestJetCheapest$549Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
American AirlinesCheapest$550Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$573Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air ChinaCheapest$633Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$644Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
ZIPAIRCheapest$658Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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