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August 12 - August 19

Cheapest

Best

LAX - Seoul

$783

$686

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August 11 - August 19

LAX - Seoul

$773

$691

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August 7 - August 21

LAX - Seoul

$748

$691

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September 9 - September 24

LAX - Seoul

$741

$691

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August 14 - August 28

LAX - Seoul

$766

$692

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August 14 - August 31

LAX - Seoul

$761

$692

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September 9 - September 23

LAX - Seoul

$746

$692

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August 21 - August 28

Best

LAX - Seoul

$793

$693

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August 5 - August 21

Earliest

LAX - Seoul

$745

$693

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September 1 - September 23

LAX - Seoul

$720

$693

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Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Seoul

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Los Angeles to Seoul, prices typically range from $1001–$1760, with a median of $1382. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly lower prices can be challenging.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Seoul? You'll find the most affordable fares in January, with a median price of $947. Other cost-effective months include April, with a median of $1001, and September, where the median fare is $1030. Planning your trip during these months could lead to notable savings.

Most itineraries for flights from Los Angeles to Seoul connect at least once, with only 28.2% of recent fares being direct flights from Los Angeles to Seoul. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect a journey with at least one layover.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Seoul? A typical journey, including connections, takes about 31h 0m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this long-haul route, as most itineraries involve at least one stopover.

The distance between Los Angeles and Seoul is approximately 9626 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, meaning you can expect an extended travel time across continents.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Seoul

Regular price: $651 - $1,518

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Seoul are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Seoul is between $651 and $1518. The current lowest deal is $686 with Air Premia, for travel from Aug 12-Aug 19.

now $686

Low $651

High $1,518

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Seoul

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Seoul is January, with a median price of $947. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $2126. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $947

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,126

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Direct flights from Los Angeles to Seoul

Air Premia

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Seoul

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Seoul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Seoul (ICN)

Air Premia

$733

$694

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Seoul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Seoul (ICN)

Air Premia

$728

$694

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Seoul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Seoul (ICN)

Air Premia

$728

$694

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Seoul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Seoul (ICN)

Air Premia

$745

$694

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Seoul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Seoul (ICN)

Air Premia

$733

$695

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Seoul

Los Angeles (LAX) - Seoul (ICN)

Air Premia

$747

$696

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Seoul

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

$894 → $716

20%

7 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 29

$863 → $705

18%

2 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 13

$855 → $698

18%

5 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 30

$895 → $738

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Seoul

Los Angeles - Seoul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Los Angeles to Seoul are near the typical level, with a median of $1382.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Seoul, with a median price of $947.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 31h 0m

Flights from Los Angeles to Seoul typically take 31h 0m, with a median duration of 1860 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 71.8% of deals, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Premia offers direct flights

Air Premia is one airline offering direct flights from Los Angeles to Seoul.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Los Angeles to Seoul are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Fly from Los Angeles International, a convenient option for flights from Los Angeles to Seoul.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$686

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Incheon International Airport is a good choice for flights from Los Angeles to Seoul.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$686

Gimpo International (GMP)

Gimpo International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Los Angeles to Seoul.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$844

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Cheongju International (CJJ)

Cheongju International is a useful alternative, being the closest international airport to the Seoul metropolitan area.

📍 ~115 km from Seoul (reachable by express bus and rail services)

💸 Flights from ~$991

Gimhae International (PUS)

Cheapest

Gimhae International is a major international gateway and a reliable alternative for flights to East Asia.

📍 ~320 km from Seoul (reachable by KTX high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$907

Daegu International (TAE)

Daegu International offers a good selection of international regional flights and efficient terminal processing.

📍 ~240 km from Seoul (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$995

Wonju (WJU)

Wonju is geographically the closest candidate airport to Seoul, useful for specific domestic connections.

📍 ~90 km from Seoul

💸 Flights from ~$1126

Gwangju (KWJ)

Gwangju is a major regional airport, an alternative for domestic travel if Seoul airports are at capacity.

📍 ~270 km from Seoul (reachable by KTX)

💸 Flights from ~$1101

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seoul

77% AI deal score

$2,606

From LAX

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Oct 28

Seoul, South Korea

77% AI deal score

$2,606

From LAX

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Aug 26

Seoul, South Korea

76% AI deal score

$2,597

From LAX

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Sep 02

Seoul, South Korea

76% AI deal score

$2,606

From LAX

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Jul 14

Seoul, South Korea

73% AI deal score

Seoul, South Korea

67% AI deal score

$7,396

From LAX

Elite

Jul 09

Seoul, South Korea

66% AI deal score

$7,464

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets from Los Angeles to Seoul is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this window, the average price for flights has been around $1088. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 7-13 days out, averaging $1830, and also for those made 28-59 days in advance, where the average price was $1847. Even last-minute bookings within 0-6 days of travel show an average price of $1462, indicating that planning a few weeks ahead can offer better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Seoul is considered to be around $1001 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $1382. Prices can range, with 75% of tickets historically costing $1760 or less. Travelers aiming for a more budget-friendly option should target prices at or below the $1001 threshold.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Seoul, with a median price of $947. April also offers good value, with a median price of $1001. While September appears on the list of cheapest months with a median of $1030, it was also the most expensive month overall, indicating price variability within that period. The annual median price for this route is $1382, suggesting that flying in January or April could lead to significant savings.

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