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$354+ 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 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SEL
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
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 January 20, 2026.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 4/611:50 pm
LAX
-
ICN
1 stop22h 05m
China Southern
Wed 5/139:40 am
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop26h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 1/19$581
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 4/1911:50 pm
LAX
-
ICN
1 stop22h 05m
China Southern
Sun 5/103:15 pm
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop20h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 1/19$586
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 3/1012:30 pm
LAX
-
ICN
1 stop31h 25m
China Eastern
Tue 3/244:10 pm
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop33h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/19$589
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 4/1912:30 pm
LAX
-
ICN
2 stops32h 45m
China Eastern
Sun 5/104:35 pm
ICN
-
LAX
2 stops33h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/19$592
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 1/249:05 am
SJC
-
ICN
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/98:35 pm
ICN
-
SJC
1 stop16h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$606
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 4/1912:30 pm
LAX
-
ICN
2 stops30h 45m
China Eastern
Sat 5/98:15 pm
ICN
-
LAX
2 stops29h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/19$607
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Wed 4/1512:30 pm
LAX
-
ICN
2 stops34h 20m
China Eastern
Thu 5/78:15 pm
ICN
-
LAX
2 stops29h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/18$608
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2312:30 pm
LAX
-
ICN
2 stops34h 20m
China Eastern
Thu 5/78:15 pm
ICN
-
LAX
2 stops29h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/19$609
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2011:50 pm
LAX
-
ICN
1 stop22h 05m
China Southern
Mon 5/113:15 pm
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop20h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 1/19$610
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/2311:30 am
LAX
-
ICN
1 stop40h 15m
China Eastern
Thu 3/512:55 pm
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop37h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/19$611
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Thu 3/2612:30 pm
LAX
-
ICN
2 stops34h 25m
China Eastern
Sun 4/54:35 pm
ICN
-
LAX
2 stops33h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/18$614
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 1/2611:30 am
LAX
-
ICN
1 stop40h 15m
China Eastern
Thu 3/58:55 am
ICN
-
LAX
1 stop17h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/19$615

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 January 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$581
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$354
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$921

Good round-trip deal

$642 or less

Good one-way deal

$338 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 January 20, 2026.
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

Mon 3/30

10:22 am-6:35 pm

1 stop16h 13m

Incheon Intl

Wed 4/1

8:35 pm-9:28 am

1 stop28h 53m

$617

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Sat 2/7

3:36 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop33h 59m

Incheon Intl

Fri 3/20

8:35 pm-9:28 am

1 stop28h 53m

$617

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Sun 3/1

10:16 am-6:35 pm

1 stop15h 19m

Incheon Intl

Sat 3/7

8:35 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$617

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Sun 4/12

6:15 am-6:35 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Incheon Intl

Fri 4/17

8:35 pm-9:28 am

1 stop28h 53m

$617

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Mon 4/6

10:22 am-6:35 pm

1 stop16h 13m

Incheon Intl

Wed 4/15

8:35 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$617

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Thu 2/5

9:05 am-6:35 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Incheon Intl

Sat 3/21

8:35 pm-9:28 am

1 stop28h 53m

$617

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Thu 4/9

7:05 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop31h 30m

Incheon Intl

Wed 4/15

8:35 pm-9:28 am

1 stop28h 53m

$617

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Sat 1/31

6:15 am-6:35 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Incheon Intl

Sat 3/14

8:35 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$617

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Fri 4/24

10:20 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop12h 40m

Incheon Intl

Tue 5/5

11:30 am-6:15 am

Nonstop10h 45m

$662

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

11:40 pm-4:20 am

Nonstop12h 40m

Incheon Intl

Mon 5/4

11:30 am-6:15 am

Nonstop10h 45m

$662

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Best time to book a flight from California to Seoul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Seoul from California with our price prediction graph.
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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 $351). Flying from California to Seoul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $528). 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 January 20, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Seoul in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 January 17, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Seoul flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon 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 January 20, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to SEL are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 40m. 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?

    $158 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hawaiian Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on XiamenAir and China Eastern, with prices starting from $315 and $334, 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 (88%) or Delta (88%) 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 $1,358, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $295. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Incheon Intl), you can expect to pay $610 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 $351). Flying from California to Seoul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $528). 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 January 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$144Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
XiamenAirCheapest$347Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
AIR PREMIACheapest$382Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$413Average$1,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China SouthernCheapest$440Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
WestJetCheapest$483Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$501Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
China AirlinesCheapest$540Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air ChinaCheapest$592Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air CanadaCheapest$628Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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