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Cheapest round-trip
$817
Typical prices: $1,113-$678
AIR PREMIA
Wed 11/11Thu 11/19
LAX - ICN • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$822
Typical prices: $1,281-$964
AIR PREMIA
Sat 7/11Sat 7/18
LAX - ICN • Non-stop
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AIR PREMIA Premium Economy adds 42-inch pitch; Asiana Economy Smartium adds legroom.
AIR PREMIA and Korean Air include complimentary meals on this long-haul route.
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Seoul (LAX-SEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Seoul 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 Los Angeles to Seoul

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 19
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9:50 am - 4:20 pm
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ICN
13h 30mnonstop
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1:20 pm - 7:20 am
ICN
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LAX
11h 00mnonstop
$817AIR PREMIA
Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Oct 10
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12:30 pm - 11:15 am
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ICN
30h 45m
2 stops
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12:55 pm - 10:05 am
ICN
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LAX
37h 10m
1 stop
$819China Eastern
Wed, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 5
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12:30 pm - 3:05 pm
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ICN
34h 35m
1 stop
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8:55 am - 9:05 am
ICN
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LAX
17h 10m
1 stop
$820China Eastern
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
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11:30 am - 10:55 am
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ICN
54h 25m
2 stops
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8:55 am - 9:05 am
ICN
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LAX
17h 10m
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$821China Eastern
Sat, Jul 11 - Sat, Jul 18
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10:50 am - 3:50 pm
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ICN
13h 00mnonstop
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1:00 pm - 8:20 am
ICN
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LAX
11h 20mnonstop
$822AIR PREMIA
Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Nov 5
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12:30 pm - 5:25 pm
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ICN
36h 55m
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8:55 am - 9:05 am
ICN
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LAX
17h 10m
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$824China Eastern
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
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10:50 am - 3:50 pm
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ICN
13h 00mnonstop
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1:20 pm - 8:00 pm
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22h 40m
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$825Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 18
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11:30 am - 3:20 pm
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ICN
34h 50m
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4:05 pm - 9:05 am
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34h 00m
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$826China Eastern
Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 31
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11:25 pm - 1:05 pm
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21h 40m
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2:25 pm - 8:10 pm
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$1,004Air China
Fri, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 31
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Booking Insights

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

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

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

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

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to Seoul flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Los Angeles to Seoul costs $697 on the route between Los Angeles (LAX) and Incheon Intl Airport (ICN). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Seoul on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Los Angeles to Seoul. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Seoul, 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 Los Angeles to Seoul is March, where tickets cost $890 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,273 and $1,142 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,090, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Seoul, 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 Los Angeles to Seoul, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Seoul

 
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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$496
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Los Angeles to Seoul Gimpo Intl

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Seoul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Seoul

  • Does Incheon International Airport (ICN) have an airport hotel?

    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.

  • What are the transport options from Gimpo International Airport (GMP)?

    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.

  • Does Incheon International Airport offer accessible services?

    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.

  • Does Incheon International Airport offer family services?

    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.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Seoul was $496 for a one-way ticket and $817 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Los Angeles and on arrival in Seoul.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 747-8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Seoul flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Seoul are EVA Air and Korean Air. With an average price for the route of $1,100 and an overall rating of 8.5, EVA Air is the most popular choice. Korean Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,428 and an overall rating of 8.4.

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

    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 Los Angeles to Seoul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Seoul from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Seoul?

    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 Seoul with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

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

    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 Seoul from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Seoul

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $575 or less one-way and $905 or less round-trip.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a massive airport with nine terminals. Flights to Seoul are offered from Tom Bradley International Terminal, and you can easily get there by taking the landside shuttle bus.
  • Around 3,133 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from Los Angeles to Seoul. Fly more sustainably with Asiana Airlines, which has flights that emit 45% less carbon per passenger.
  • Are you nervous about flying? LAX has a PUPS program where trained therapy dogs de-stress passengers by giving them free hugs. Find the LAX PUPS in your terminal with a red vest on.
  • American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, and Delta have lounges at LAX. You can access them by paying at the door and showing your flight ticket. Only Delta operates a members-only lounge at LAX.
  • If you’re taking a one-stop flight from Los Angeles to Seoul, expect a layover in Seattle, San Francisco, or Tokyo. These are the most common layover cities for this route.

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

 
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8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1218 reviews
8.5Boarding
8.3Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.1Food
8.7Crew
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Always on time and flight crew were great. Boarding in Manila was a bit chaotic and disorganized compared to Incheon.

10.0 ExcellentOmer, Mar 2026
MNL - ICN
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Always on time and flight crew were great. Boarding in Manila was a bit chaotic and disorganized compared to Incheon.

Never had a flight delay issue with Korean Air, that's why I always go with this airline.

Flight crew were very attentive and made this trip a pleasure. Plus the fact that this our first time flying business class.

The boarding process was efficient and quick. The seats were comfortable. The food was good. The service was excellent. We had a lovely flight from Seattle on Korean air

Flight crew was fantastic. The aircraft was meticulously cleaned at all times. The crew was continuously checking to see if the passengers were ok.

Korean are so racist and when I ask question or directions they totally ignore me and say racist. Also they give me an rude attitude.

It was good, I liked the self-serve snacks but it was a little difficult to get the alcohol, which is understandable since I wouldn't want kids sneaking it.

Friendly flight attendants and gate agents. Very clean plane and food was good!

I normally love Korean Air, but this trip was not great. We boarded the plan and were settling into our seats. My son and I use these leg swings and we used it on the trip over to Cambodia, but on the way back the flight attendant very rudely told us we could not use it and that it was against regulations. I asked to see the regulation, but never saw it. The food on this trip was horrible as well, Even my son's kids meal was disgusting so we didn't eat anything on the flight. Thankfully we brought snacks. Entertainment - what happened to the games?

This was an amazing flight. The crew was great. The service was great. The food provided was great.

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.

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

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

Felt like the oldest plane in Asiana Fleet. Screen was 5-6in only and no charging at all. Movie selection wasn't great.

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.

It was my first time flying Asiana but i was very pleased with how professional and understanding the flight crew is with little kids. One flight attendant held my 3 year old daughter’s hand guiding her to the exit after landing while i had my hands full with luggage and my infant. She was very helpful.

The customer service was excellent. They noticed that our connecting flight was scheduled too closely for us to complete customs, so they changed the flight. Our initial flight was delayed, and they were able to get us on another flight, all without charging us any additional fees. I would fly them again anytime!

Better screens, it would have been nice to have more comfortable seats.

2nd major delay due to maintenance issues. 1st delay missed my connecting flight.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

The plane was dirty, the seats were torn and broken, the service was the most terrible ever, the bathroom dirty, they will not even serve water you had to request it, the meals were terrible, overall less than Zero, I will never fly Cathay Pacific again.

Despite the crew's rough day, they were all very focused and friendly. The flight was too short for a meal, so no rating on that. Re. the AA app. It still isn't ready for prime time. AA works with Cathy Pacific for international flights to LA and the Aa jump to PHX. But the AA app can't find my trip and this can be problematic with flight delays and regatings at LAX.

Was not able to board flight because boarding pass name did not match passport name and no one caught it.

Had a bad experience with crew member coming back Hong Kong to la the person next to me one of the passenger have taken video and picture of crew member the person that served meal young kid late 20' s 6 5'10 had attitude at his peak anything I asked for I don't know if it was bad day or racial I felt humiliated as people could see difference towards me I no problem with Cathy and my whole family never had one was very disappointed

Frequently flyer number should and could have been put on at the time of booking as I gave the number when booking.

Very attentive crews Flight was very smooth and safe Only little disappointment was the slight delay of departure (~30 minutes ) which rarely happen with CX flights

Not at all satisfactory. I had stomach upsets after taking food. Quality of Asian vegetarian meal was awful. Further there was no snacks/ fruits/ biscuits available as in between snacks.. only peanuts and pitzels.. except courteous staff rest of my experience was far from satisfactory

Staff was very courteous. Plane was clean and quite spacious even in the last rows. Veg food could have been better.

Later on, when there was no more bottled water, the water we received had a strong chlorine/disinfectant odor. On my flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles, there was a male flight attendant who had a mean attitude throughout the whole trip, and he was very impatient during meal service “Furthermore, we purchased a Hong Kong SIM card as part of our flight package, but we received no instructions—neither by email nor SMS—on how to activate or use it. Consequently, we were unable to use the service at all. We request a full refund, as this appears to be a deceptive charge

I do not think there was much that could have been done to make it better. The delayed flight was due to bad weather. The turbulent patches were very unavoidable. Am simply thankful that there were no sudden and / or sharp drops during the flight. I do extend my compliments to captain Marcus I believe was his name and the rest of the crew. They all did an excellent job. My only question is whether I get a refund since the seats I had chosen and paid for were reassigned.

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