Find Cheap Flights from Seoul to Los Angeles (SEL - LAX)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Seoul to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,134	Alaska 1 stop 16 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Seoul to Los Angeles is currently $1,134
Cheapest one-way flight	$575	XiamenAir 1 stop 23 hr Tue, May 5	The cheapest one-way flight from Seoul to Los Angeles is currently $575
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,174	Air Premia Nonstop 12 hr Mon, Jun 15 — Wed, Jul 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Seoul to Los Angeles is currently $1,174
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,174	Air Premia Nonstop 12 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Seoul to Los Angeles is currently $1,174
Cheapest business class flights	$3,697	ANA 1 stop 16 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Seoul to Los Angeles is currently $3,697

Fastest flight	11 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Seoul to Los Angeles takes 11 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $375–680
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $620–1,300

Popular airlines from Seoul to Los Angeles

Korean Air

Nonstop

from $1,400

Typical price: $840–1,450

17 weekly nonstop flights

ICN - LAX Every day
Air Premia

Nonstop

from $1,174

Typical price: $520–1,200

9 weekly nonstop flights

ICN - LAX Every day
Asiana Airlines

Nonstop

from $1,312

Typical price: $680–1,750

7 weekly nonstop flights

ICN - LAX Every day
United

from $1,440

Typical price: $550–1,450

39 weekly connecting flights

ICN - LAX Every day
China Southern

from $1,499

Typical price: $1,300–7,100

32 weekly connecting flights

GMP, ICN - LAX Every day
ANA

from $1,450

Typical price: $1,150–2,650

28 weekly connecting flights

GMP - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Seoul

Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

Seoul South Korea 11 mi
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)

Cheongju-si South Korea 63 mi
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

Gwangju South Korea 167 mi
Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE)

Daegu South Korea 147 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Seoul to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Seoul to Los Angeles are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $375 to $680.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Seoul to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $1,134. The cheapest one-way flight was with XiamenAir from $575.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Korean Air flight from Seoul to Los Angeles is $1,400, flying from Jun 15 to Jun 29.
The cheapest Air Premia flight from Seoul to Los Angeles is $1,174, flying from Jun 15 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Asiana Airlines flight from Seoul to Los Angeles is $1,312, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
The cheapest United flight from Seoul to Los Angeles is $1,440, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 22.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Seoul to Los Angeles is $1,499, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 26.
The cheapest ANA flight from Seoul to Los Angeles is $1,450, flying from Jun 26 to Jul 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Seoul to Los Angeles starts at $1,134 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $575 and departs on Tue, May 5.

11 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Seoul to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Seoul to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, Korean Air is the most popular. Korean Air offers 17 nonstop flights per week. Korean Air flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 39 connecting flights per week. United flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Seoul to Los Angeles are:

Air Premia offers 9 nonstop flights per week. Air Premia flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Asiana Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Asiana Airlines flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
China Southern offers 32 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) , Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
ANA offers 28 connecting flights per week. ANA flies from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Seoul and Los Angeles.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Seoul to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $1,134. The cheapest one-way flight was with XiamenAir from $575.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Korean Air flight from Seoul to Los Angeles is $1,400, flying from Jun 15 to Jun 29.
The cheapest Air Premia flight from Seoul to Los Angeles is $1,174, flying from Jun 15 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Asiana Airlines flight from Seoul to Los Angeles is $1,312, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
The cheapest United flight from Seoul to Los Angeles is $1,440, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 22.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Seoul to Los Angeles is $1,499, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 26.
The cheapest ANA flight from Seoul to Los Angeles is $1,450, flying from Jun 26 to Jul 10.

Korean Air, Air Premia and Asiana Airlines fly direct from Seoul to Los Angeles.

There are 17 Korean Air direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 9 Air Premia direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Asiana Airlines direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Seoul and Los Angeles at price $1,174 is offered by Air Premia from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

Korean Air, Air Premia and Asiana Airlines fly direct from Seoul to Los Angeles.

There are 17 Korean Air direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 9 Air Premia direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Asiana Airlines direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Seoul and Los Angeles start at $1,174 from Mon, Jun 15 to Wed, Jul 1 with Air Premia.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Seoul and Los Angeles start at $3,697 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 22 with ANA.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Seoul and Los Angeles start at $1,134 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 8.

To book business class trips from Seoul to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Seoul and Los Angeles starts at $1,174 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Air Premia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Seoul and Los Angeles at price $1,174 is offered by Air Premia from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Seoul to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.