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$419 Find Cheap Flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

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Cheapest round-trip
$682
Typical prices: $937-$531
Air Canada
Tue 10/13Thu 4/1
ICN - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$790
Typical prices: $789-$514
AIR PREMIA
Thu 9/10Mon 9/21
ICN - LAX • Non-stop
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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

Tue, Oct 13 - Thu, Apr 1
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5:45 pm - 4:00 pm
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14h 15m
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7:20 am - 4:05 pm
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16h 45m
1 stop
$682Air Canada
Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, Apr 11
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5:45 pm - 9:35 pm
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19h 50m
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3:20 pm - 4:05 pm
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ICN
32h 45m
1 stop
$686Air Canada
Wed, May 27 - Wed, Aug 26
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7:35 pm - 7:13 pm
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15h 38m
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8:00 am - 5:30 pm
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ICN
17h 30m
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$696Alaska Airlines
Thu, Jun 18 - Thu, Aug 27
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7:35 pm - 6:44 pm
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15h 09m
1 stop
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8:07 pm - 5:30 pm
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ICN
29h 23m
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$700Alaska Airlines
Fri, Jun 19 - Thu, Jul 30
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7:35 pm - 11:06 pm
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19h 31m
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7:09 pm - 5:30 pm
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ICN
30h 21m
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$703Alaska Airlines
Thu, Jun 25 - Mon, Jul 6
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7:35 pm - 11:06 pm
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19h 31m
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6:00 am - 5:30 pm
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19h 30m
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$704Alaska Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 29
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5:45 pm - 9:35 pm
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19h 50m
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5:05 pm - 4:10 pm
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31h 05m
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$707Air Canada
Sun, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 19
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7:40 am - 6:45 pm
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27h 05m
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4:50 pm - 10:20 pm
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37h 30m
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$859ANA
Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 19
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12:50 am - 10:20 pm
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$860ANA
Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 26
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12:40 pm - 6:45 pm
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22h 05m
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5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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37h 30m
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$861ANA
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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 $430 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 Saturday. 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 $494 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $725 and $686 respectively.

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 22 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$419
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Flight from Seoul Incheon Airport 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.
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LAX
Jan 2025
Wear comfortable clothes. Bring whatever you need to be comfortable
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seoul to Los Angeles was $419 for a one-way ticket and $682 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 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, Singapore Airlines, American Airlines, and Thai Airways 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 $674 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 $563 or less one-way and $794 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 1217 reviews
8.7Crew
8.3Comfort
8.5Boarding
8.1Food
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!

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.

I flew on Zip Air on the way to Asia so I can compare. The two airlines are night and day. Air Premia was so amazing compared to Zip Air. I have flown Korean Air in the past and I honestly don’t know the difference between Air Premia and the “non-budget” airlines. My Air Premia flight provided me two bags whereas I had to pay for Zip Air. On my under 11 hour flight, we were provided two full meals! The flight attendants were so kind and polite.

For the price, the overall experience was what I expected. The prices were fair and competitive, the staff friendly and more responsive than other airlines, and seating spacious. The downside was food portion size, but I'll gladly pay a few dollars more for the hot noodles or other supplemental snacks, given the more affordable ticket prices. I don't mind the absence of Hollywood movie programming if that leads to inflated ticket prices. Wi-Fi worked well. In addition to spacious seating for the Wide Premiium, I'd suggest foot rests to complement the calf rests. There're problems with booking Air Premia tickets at the home website. The underlying app engine won't process non-Korean credit cards, which is a major oversight, probably hurting the company's bottom line. I can go to Kayak or a third-party website to book Air Premia tickets, but it's an awkward work-around when other airlines don't have to resort to this tactic.

As it's a budget airline it's pretty basic. But the quality of crew and plane is excellent.

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.

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

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.

Attentive and kind staff. Decent boarding for wheelchair bound partner, off boarding is a little lengthy due to waiting for everyone to deplane before aisle chair can arrive. Not sure if there’s a better option.

This is the best experience I've had since I started flying with Alaska Airlines; excellent in every way.

Despite several unexpected stops and delays due to health conditions of the passengers, the flight was smooth and comfortable. The pilots and flight attendants did a great job of controlling a hectic situation and still being attentive to the customers.

See what I wrote in the previous section. This was a terrible experience. I would like refund.. I even paid an extra $70 for an aisle seat closer to the front to ensure that I got off early enough to catch the next flight. The fact that the plane did not wait, and even left eearlier, knowing that the first flight came in late, and was moved to a terminal three train stops away is appalling. My friend that flew JetBlue, their flight was delayed and came in later and the connecting flight WAITED for them. How is it that JetBlue could do that, and Alaska could not.

No blanket on a 6 hours red eye flight on business class. SHAME!!! Very unfair and uncomfortable especially considering how cold the aircraft was with the ac

It was a bumpy flight but the crew was very attentive and made it a safe and enjoyable experience.

The front desk attendant was rude to everyone in an absolutely careless way.

There was plenty if room for my carry-on in above-seat bins, but they made me gate-check it on both flights!

The planes were in very nice condition. Comfortable enough leg room. I had a very quick connection on my return home I made it just fine and so did my luggage!!

We left late; had to land in Minneapolis unscheduled to refuel and then landed in interior instead of lax at 2am......

Seats were not super comfortable and food was not good at all. If I had a chance I would definitely fly a different airline. Of course they are better than any budget airline, but not by much.

Flew steerage class. Short on leg room unless you pay more. No window unless you pay more. Etc. United is trying to squeeze every cent from you. It doesn’t make for any loyalty.

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

Outstanding service, great food, friendly & efficient crew, safe & comfortable flight

Staff were not attentive, wifi did not work, cut my head in the bathroom due to the position of the soap on the sink, had blood running down my face, told staff, they had no expression no sympathy, didn't even say "sorry", they said "oh we will have a look at that" about 10 mins later the purser brought me a bandaid, still no sorry.... Shocking

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

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

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