$415 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Seoul - Compare and Save

Incheon Airport Transit Hotel (Terminal 1) is located across Gate 43 on the fourth floor in the East Wing of Terminal 1. You can get rooms in the standard 24h blocks or 6h blocks. Incheon Airport Transit Hotel (Terminal 2) around Gate 252 is for travelers transitioning between international flights. It offers rooms in 6h or the standard 24h blocks. Darakhyu Capsule Hotel Incheon Airport has two locations: Terminal 1 on the first floor and Terminal 2 in the basement. They offer day rooms and overnight stays.

The train is the easiest option for getting downtown, lines 5 and 9 connect GMP to Seoul city center. The airport train also links GMP to ICN, with connections available to the KTX highspeed lines. You can also take the bus, as local buses connect GMP top Seoul city center. If you can pay extra, you can take the limousine services that offer door-to-door services, and you’ll find them at the ground transportation area. Taxis are also available at the ground transportation area and cars at the rental car center. Avis has their counter at GMP.

The airport has provided reserved parking spots, drop-off areas, and accessible restrooms for passengers in wheelchairs. The airport also has a pickup servile which allows people in wheelchairs easily move through the airport. You can arrange wheelchair assistance at the airport, and the airport also has wheelchairs for rent. There’s a special assistance lounge at ICN for people with a disability, and courtesy phones have also been provided where you can request assistance.

The airport has free baby care lounges for nursing mothers and pregnant women. They offer changing tables, washbasins, bottle sanitizers, and nursing equipment. You’ll find 11 lounges in Terminal 1 and eight in Terminal 2. The airport also offers strollers for use at the airport free of charge. You’ll get them from information desks at ICN or the family office on the third floor next to Gate 2. The airport has also provided a children’s play area for the older kids; you’ll find them around Gates 25, 110, 9, 14, and 41 in Terminal 1, and around Gates 242, 246, 254, 257, 231, and 268 in Terminal 2.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Seoul flights:

• AIR PREMIA: offers free seat selection
• Asiana Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Korean Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Seoul. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Asiana Airlines
• Korean Air
• AIR PREMIA

Flights from Los Angeles to Seoul usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and may arrive at several airports in Seoul area, including Seoul Gimpo Intl (GMP) and Incheon Intl (ICN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AIR PREMIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Asiana Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Korean Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Seoul:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $660 round-trip via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL), compared to $1,069 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $31–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Seoul most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) - 13% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Los Angeles to Seoul route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $998 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,127, a difference of $129. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Seoul flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, afternoon flights for 20%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Seoul are Hongdae Area, Myeongdong Shopping Street and Seoul Station. These are among the most viewed places in Seoul on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Seoul:

• Earliest: departs at 9:00 am and lands at 10:18 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:50 pm and lands at 1:08 pm.

The flight takes about 13h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 6% above the route average of $1,040. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Seoul takes 13h 18m, covering 5,951 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Seoul are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $420, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 30m, compared with 16h 04m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 16h 31m via Tokyo Haneda (HND).

Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Korean Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Seoul is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Incheon Intl Airport (ICN) — daily rates from around $12:

• WECAR
• Wheego
• Yesaway
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Near Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport (GMP) — daily rates from around $12:

• Yesaway
• Hi Rent
• Wheego
• Europcar
• Bella Jeju

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Seoul range from $896 to $1,308, with an average of $1,040 over the past 12 months. Anything below $896 counts as a good deal.

Asiana Airlines is the only airline on the Los Angeles to Seoul route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.