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$553 Find Cheap Flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

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Cheapest round-trip
$776
Typical prices: $857-$484
XiamenAir
Thu 10/22Sun 11/8
ICN - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$782
Typical prices: $712-$489
AIR PREMIA
Wed 9/16Wed 11/18
ICN - LAX • Non-stop
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For economy, Air Premia offers 33-35 inches of legroom, above most airlines.
Asiana Smartium adds 4 extra inches and priority boarding on A350 flights.
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Cheap Flights from Seoul to Los Angeles (SEL-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Seoul to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Seoul to Los Angeles

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Nov 8
XiamenAir Logo
1:30 pm - 8:00 pm
ICN
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LAX
22h 30m
1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
10:45 pm - 12:20 pm
LAX
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ICN
20h 35m
1 stop
$776XiamenAir
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 8
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1:20 pm - 8:00 pm
ICN
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LAX
22h 40m
1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
10:45 pm - 12:20 pm
LAX
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ICN
20h 35m
1 stop
$777XiamenAir
Tue, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 29
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1:30 pm - 8:00 pm
ICN
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LAX
22h 30m
1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
11:45 pm - 12:20 pm
LAX
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ICN
20h 35m
1 stop
$778XiamenAir
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Nov 18
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10:05 pm - 5:20 pm
ICN
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LAX
11h 15mnonstop
AIR PREMIA Logo
9:50 am - 4:20 pm
LAX
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ICN
13h 30mnonstop
$782AIR PREMIA
Mon, Jul 13 - Thu, Aug 13
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5:45 pm - 11:32 am
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LAX
33h 47m
1 stop
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12:30 pm - 4:05 pm
LAX
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ICN
35h 35m
1 stop
$783Air Canada
Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 14
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10:20 pm - 4:20 pm
ICN
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LAX
11h 00mnonstop
AIR PREMIA Logo
9:50 am - 4:20 pm
LAX
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ICN
13h 30mnonstop
$784AIR PREMIA
Tue, Jul 14 - Mon, Jul 20
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8:10 am - 4:02 pm
GMP
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LAX
23h 52m
2 stops
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6:45 am - 10:25 pm
LAX
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GMP
23h 40m
2 stops
$821Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 11 - Fri, Jul 17
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8:10 am - 4:02 pm
GMP
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LAX
23h 52m
2 stops
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6:45 am - 10:25 pm
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GMP
23h 40m
2 stops
$883Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
China Eastern Logo
8:50 pm - 10:05 am
GMP
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LAX
29h 15m
1 stop
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12:30 pm - 11:00 am
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GMP
30h 30m
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$1,066China Eastern
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
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8:50 pm - 10:05 am
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29h 15m
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12:30 pm - 11:00 am
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GMP
30h 30m
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$1,073China Eastern
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Seoul to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Seoul to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Seoul to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Seoul to Los Angeles departing in October.

What is the cheapest Seoul to Los Angeles flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Seoul to Los Angeles costs $446 on the route between Incheon Intl Airport (ICN) and Los Angeles (LAX). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Seoul to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Los Angeles on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Seoul, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Seoul to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles is November, where tickets cost $492 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $910 and $811 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Seoul to Los Angeles?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,051 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Seoul to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Seoul to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Seoul to Los Angeles, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Seoul to Los Angeles

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$553
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Seoul Gimpo Intl to Los Angeles

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Flights from Seoul to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Seoul to Los Angeles 
Verified travelerFlew with AIR PREMIA
ICN
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LAX
Jan 2026
Get a mobile boarding pass ahead of time. Also, register for the Smartpass (requires an app) for a shorter line at the security.
highoutputFlew with Korean Air
ICN
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LAX
Jan 2025
Wear comfortable clothes. Bring whatever you need to be comfortable
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ICN
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LAX
Oct 2024
If you are traveling with Korea Air and you think you want to have better seats, book it from the beginning. The run out of availability quickly

FAQs for booking flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

  • What kind of flights exists from Seoul to Los Angeles?

    There are various nonstop flights available operating between Seoul and Los Angeles International Airport. These airlines include Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, and American Airlines available throughout the week. Alternatively, you can choose flight options with one-stop such as Japan Airlines usually with a stop in Honolulu if you are looking to save more money. The connecting flights offer excellent services to both economic and business class passengers.

  • Are there services for people with reduced mobility at ICN?

    You can arrange for assistance when flying out through Incheon International Airport to have assistance when you arrive at the airport to help get through the security and your gate. The airport is equipped with adapted rooms, reserved parking spaces, and exclusive transportation systems to help travelers with reduced mobility. As for the arrival airport LAX, there is multiple assistance for people with hidden disabilities, including wheelchairs and extra service.

  • Is there public transportation from Seoul City Center to Incheon International Airport?

    Yes, you can access the airport via multiple transportation systems, including trains, taxis, and buses. Using an airport taxi is the most convenient option since they only take 60min to reach the airport and are available 24/7. On the other hand, the train takes almost the same time but could cost a bit less.

  • Are there hotels at LAX?

    There are several hotels near LAX Airport, such as Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel located at 1.05 miles, and Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles located at 0.9 miles, where you can spend the night if you are arriving late. These hotels are easily accessible and offer excellent services to unwind after a long flight and avoid the night hassle.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Seoul to Los Angeles?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seoul to Los Angeles was $554 for a one-way ticket and $776 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Seoul and Los Angeles?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Seoul to Los Angeles?

    Seoul has 2 major airports: Seoul Gimpo Intl and Incheon Intl. Los Angeles is the only airport in Los Angeles. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Seoul Incheon Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Seoul to Los Angeles?

    Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Seoul to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Seoul to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Seoul to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Seoul to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Seoul and Los Angeles, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Seoul to Los Angeles?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles, Korean Air or AIR PREMIA?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles are Korean Air and AIR PREMIA. With an average price for the route of $1,018 and an overall rating of 8.4, Korean Air is the most popular choice. AIR PREMIA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $700 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Seoul to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Seoul to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Seoul to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Seoul is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Seoul to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Seoul with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Seoul to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Seoul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Seoul to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $693 or less one-way and $1,008 or less round-trip.
  • Incheon International Airport (ICN) is one of the main hubs of the country located in Seoul. It serves most of the international flights.
  • It is possible to fly out of Seoul using two different airports, Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP). However, Incheon International Airport is the leading international airport serving Seoul and the surrounding cities with direct flights to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). On the other hand, Gimpo International Airport is the secondary airport operating primarily with domestic flights.
  • There are multiple lounges at both the departure and arrival airports where passengers can unwind and relax before and after the flight. These lounges include Matina Lounge West, located at Terminal 1 Gate 43, Singapore Airlines Silverkris, located in Terminal 1, and Jeju Airline, situated in Terminal 2 at ICN. On the other hand, LAX lounges include Centurion Lounge, Etihad Lounge, Emirates Lounge, LA International Lounge, and many more located at Terminal B of the airport.
  • Since Los Angeles uses USD as opposed to KWR in Seoul, there are multiple currency exchange offices at the departure and arrival airports. If you decide to change your KWR to USD in Seoul, you will find the exchange offices at passenger terminals in ICN. Alternatively, you can exchange your currency at Terminals 2, 5, and 6 once you arrive at Los Angeles International Airport.
  • If you are traveling with a minor to Los Angeles International Airport, there are multiple play areas where you can have your kids unwind after the flight while waiting for airport transfers. The Play areas are located inside Tom Bradley International Terminal. The play area is equipped with beach toys, slides, and many more.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Seoul to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Seoul to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1218 reviews
8.3Comfort
8.7Crew
8.1Food
8.5Boarding
8.2Entertainment
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Very long flight time. Still better than a connection flight. Staff is very good at service. Vegetarian food is not very good.

8.0 ExcellentGary, Apr 2026
ICN - YYZ
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Very long flight time. Still better than a connection flight. Staff is very good at service. Vegetarian food is not very good.

The business class is excellent. I loved the food, and the crew was very attentive and professional. From boarding to arrival, everything felt smooth and well-organised.

Lousy entertainment system. Crews are excellent. Meal is just mediocre.

Aircraft is pretty old. Seat is not comfortable. Meal quality is disappointing. Entertainment system is not impressive at all.

Great service and comfort level. You can have more of vegetarian food options.

It’s great, long flight and arrive safe at destination

Everything was excellent as I expected. They also had a very caring crew. I had a headache and asked a Tylenol. The crew members kept checking with me how I was doing.

I can't believe they put my wife and I in the two middle seats! It is a very long flight and we had single flyers on either side of us blocking the way to the bathroom! There's no reason to not give one of us the isle seat so we could have managed bathroom needs and snacks with convenience. So I think very poorly of Korean air to put us both in the middle, I've never had that happen before and will probably avoid this airline in the future because of this. We tried to have them change it but they didn't so you pretty much lost a customer because of it.

There could have been better spacing of the passengers, it was crowded in some parts of the plane then other while rows were empty

Plane took off on time and I had the whole row to myself!

Reasonable fair, good service, in sum, I am very happy!

Courteous crew and effective service on-board. Good leg room. Areas for improvement: 1. Limited menu meal menu options. During checking there was no means provided to select meal option. On our return flight the first meal had Pork and Beef options only. Fortunately the second meal had Chicken as an option. Otherwise we would have gone without meal through 13+ hrs of journey, 2. Limited choice and very limited number of movies and TV shows.

I booked this airline twice. The first time, they cancelled the flight due to destination weather condition but without offering any optional flight but only a cancelation notice sent via SMS. I had no choice but to re-book United airline with the same travel date and destination. (no impact on the weather condition Air Premia claimed) The second time, my husband missed the flight due to local traffic in Seoul. Normally, all major airline would helped you to re-book the same flight next day with changing fee only. But Air Premia offered nothing and only requested my husband to re-book a full price ticket.

Don't splurge for the Premium Wide Economy. They compare it to business class. This is not business class, and the seats are very uncomfortable.

For the second meal, the different food choices ran out both times so we were only offered one.

Seating was good in the economy with plenty of leg room. The seat cushions were a little firm though, especially for such a long flight. All meals were Korean as would be expected. The food was typical airline quality. Edible, but not something you would recommend to friends. Inflight entertainment was also all Korean but Korean tv and movies are made well and you can find something to watch. Just be prepared to read subtitles. Overall it was a good flight, especially for the price.

The crews were friendly, professional and courteous. Checking in was easy and smooth. The best part is, as we all know, the price.

The person in front of me was rude. He may came from some communism countries and don’t care of other people. No common manner and sense between human being.

Very nice staff, airplanes, and an excellent value in premium economy.

Food quality is poor. Flight attendants are very friendly and professional.

Smooth sailing trip, pilots are good. Less amount of food offered but the quality is okey.

Humm, I should have known that the seat I peaked on my flight from Inchon to Manila was designed for a toddler or very small person.

The staff hold my luggage to steel and exchange my stub, i was very disappointed.

Kayak uses scammer sites to steal money from their victims.

Kayak along with airfare assay are attempting to steal my money. Charges are being pressed.

Customer service and attention to details. The food was good.

When one asks for water because they are dehydrated, bring more then a sip or two in a small cup. Bring them a whole bottle.

Food could be better it was okay. Entertainment seems dated it was something but in this day and age could be a lot better.

I’d have rated Asiana good except an unfortunate incident in which I felt one of your employee didn’t really help us. During the first leg of the trip, the flight from LAX to ICN, I left my backpack on the plane. When I realized, I reported to one of your employee who promised me that it’d be taken care of, that my backpack will be there at HCM city. When we arrived there, HCM people had no idea and my backpack was still at Incheon airport who denied any knowledge whatsoever. I was left in the cold and felt helpless. I was very disappointed. I’d like someone to look into this and let me know.

I am thankful that I was able to fly using Asiana

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

Uncomfortable plastic seats even in premium economy. No free wifi. Even paid wifi was spotty to nonexistent. Bad food. Much worse than economy on foreign carriers like Qantas.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

Dinner was good, but the breakfast served in the morning was horrible.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

The flight was smooth, the plane was spacious and clean, the staff was kind and the food was decent.

Flight crew was great, and even the crew for checking bags! I had a question for a friend of mine flying tomorrow and the man I talked to was awesome and answered my questions and looked up things for me when he didn’t have to! I was able to give her current & accurate info for her flight and she was so appreciative too!!

Crew at gate and onboard were just very OK, not very friendly and honestly seemed bothered to be there. I will give a shout out to still selling headphones for those who forgot.

The flight was delayed, but not for weather. We landed over 3hrs later than planned.

We left over 2 hours late and they didn't even give us a complimentary snack, when getting to the desk I asked if I could be put in a row with only 1 other person or an empt y one I was told the flight was full when the last two rows were empty. All around over it

They are very proactive and made our boarding easy and always notified us about any changes well in advance.

Great flight. Only complaint is it took over an hour for my luggage to get to the carousel on the return to LAX That was irritating

The flight was very smooth and good. Boarding was fast, but the staff was just decently friendly.

No food to provide, they forgot that, in some cases, people stay at the airport for hours without food. Now, to provide them with food, they have to ask them to pay, because some don't have money. That way, they can't eat.

Flight was cancelled last minute. Had to scramble and purchase a $2000 flight through a separate airlines. Stuck in Toronto two extra days. Missed my first two days on a new job. Had to rent a car for an additional two days. Scrambled to fins a place to live those extra two days. Spent a ton of extra money and lost a lot of money, as well as made a poor impression at work. Difficult difficult difficult

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