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$440+ Cheap flights from California to Busan (PUS)

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LAX — PUS
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Busan

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3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$672
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$440
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,136
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Cheapest flights from California to Busan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Busan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/2612:00 pmSFO - PUS
1 stop36h 50mChina Eastern
Fri 5/3012:35 pmPUS - SFO
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/22$672
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/611:05 amSJC - PUS
1 stop37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/91:50 pmPUS - SJC
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$822
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/52:50 pmLAX - PUS
1 stop27h 00mChina Airlines
Wed 11/1911:50 amPUS - LAX
1 stop24h 45mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/23$865
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1512:10 amONT - PUS
1 stop19h 05mChina Airlines
Wed 9/248:00 pmPUS - ONT
1 stop38h 00mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/23$886
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/21:25 amLAX - PUS
1 stop20h 10mCathay Pacific
Sat 9/137:45 amPUS - LAX
1 stop19h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/23$892
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/269:10 pmLAX - PUS
2 stops48h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/307:25 amPUS - LAX
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$910
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/2610:15 amSFO - PUS
2 stops59h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/307:25 amPUS - SFO
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$913
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/241:05 amSFO - PUS
1 stop25h 55mChina Airlines
Thu 5/18:00 pmPUS - SFO
1 stop15h 55mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/22$960
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/66:29 amSJC - PUS
2 stops21h 06mDelta
Fri 5/98:05 amPUS - SJC
2 stops25h 23mDelta
Deal found 4/23$983
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/247:00 amSFO - PUS
2 stops20h 35mKorean Air
Sat 5/108:45 amPUS - SFO
2 stops23h 08mKorean Air
Deal found 4/23$986
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/155:40 pmSJC - PUS
2 stops22h 05mKorean Air
Mon 9/224:30 pmPUS - SJC
2 stops17h 53mKorean Air
Deal found 4/23$999
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2312:20 amSFO - PUS
1 stop38h 40mCathay Pacific
Sat 5/102:20 pmPUS - SFO
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/23$1,041

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Busan that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Busan that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Busan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBusan

SFO - PUS

SFOPUS

San Francisco

Mon 5/26

12:00 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop36h 50m

Busan Gimhae

Fri 5/30

12:35 pm-9:05 am

1 stop36h 30m

$672

San JoseBusan

SJC - PUS

SJCPUS

San Jose

Tue 5/6

11:05 am-4:35 pm

1 stop37h 30m

Busan Gimhae

Fri 5/9

1:50 pm-9:40 am

2 stops35h 50m

$822

Los AngelesBusan

LAX - PUS

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Wed 8/20

4:55 pm-11:15 am

1 stop26h 20m

Busan Gimhae

Wed 8/27

8:00 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$882

OntarioBusan

ONT - PUS

ONTPUS

Ontario

Mon 9/15

12:10 am-11:15 am

1 stop19h 05m

Busan Gimhae

Wed 9/24

8:00 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$886

Los AngelesBusan

LAX - PUS

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Tue 9/2

1:25 am-1:35 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Busan Gimhae

Sat 9/13

7:45 am-11:20 am

1 stop19h 35m

$892

Los AngelesBusan

LAX - PUS

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Mon 5/26

9:10 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops48h 05m

Busan Gimhae

Fri 5/30

7:25 am-5:10 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$910

San FranciscoBusan

SFO - PUS

SFOPUS

San Francisco

Mon 5/26

10:15 am-1:15 pm

2 stops59h 00m

Busan Gimhae

Fri 5/30

7:25 am-1:00 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$913

San JoseBusan

SJC - PUS

SJCPUS

San Jose

Tue 5/6

6:29 am-7:35 pm

2 stops21h 06m

Busan Gimhae

Fri 5/9

8:05 am-5:28 pm

2 stops25h 23m

$983

San JoseBusan

SJC - PUS

SJCPUS

San Jose

Mon 9/15

5:40 pm-7:45 am

2 stops22h 05m

Busan Gimhae

Mon 9/22

4:30 pm-6:23 pm

2 stops17h 53m

$999

Los AngelesBusan

LAX - PUS

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Thu 9/25

11:55 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Busan Gimhae

Tue 9/30

9:00 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop39h 45m

$1,163

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Best time to book a flight from California to Busan

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Busan

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Busan?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Busan (average of $1,166). Flying from California to Busan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,247). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to PUS?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Busan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Busan as you normally would.

Rainfall in Busan by month

Plan your trip to Busan by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Busan ranges from 0.9 - 10.2 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Busan when rainfall is around 0.9 in.

Temperature in Busan by month

Plan your trip to Busan by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Busan, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Busan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Busan. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Busan. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Busan, such as Korean Air, Japan Airlines and China Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,062 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,062 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,062 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,453 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,062 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
727 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,062 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
443 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,062 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,062 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Busan. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Busan from California?

    Busan Gimhae (PUS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to Busan. It is only a 7.2 mi journey from Gimhae (PUS) to Busan’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Busan one-way?

    $530 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Airlines and Philippine Airlines, with prices starting from $536 and $636, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Busan?

    The most popular route from California to Busan is Los Angeles - Busan Gimhae. You may also consider Ontario - Busan Gimhae or San Francisco - Busan Gimhae.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Busan that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Busan flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Busan?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Busan.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Busan?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Busan by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Busan?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Busan (average of $1,166). Flying from California to Busan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,247). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from California to Busan

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from California to Busan. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$640Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air ChinaCheapest$680Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$740Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$896Average$1,463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China AirlinesCheapest$973Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,115Average$1,639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,258Average$1,900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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