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$342+ Cheap flights from California to Busan (PUS)

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LAX — PUS
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from California to Busan

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Busan (PUS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$640
(oojo)

One-way from

$342
(Kiwi.com)
From California to Busan Gimhae
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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 January 21, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/311:30 amLAX - PUS
1 stop31h 05mChina Eastern
Mon 3/105:50 pmPUS - LAX
1 stop32h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/20$640
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/201:00 pmSFO - PUS
1 stop35h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 4/25:50 pmPUS - SFO
1 stop31h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/19$664
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2711:00 pmLAX - PUS
1 stop20h 45mAir China
Mon 4/1412:45 pmPUS - LAX
1 stop23h 25mAir China
Deal found 1/20$680
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/221:05 pmSFO - PUS
1 stop30h 40mAir China
Tue 4/112:45 pmPUS - SFO
1 stop15h 35mAir China
Deal found 1/19$680
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/93:30 pmSFO - PUS
1 stop37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/127:30 amPUS - SFO
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$733
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 1/229:35 amLAX - PUS
2 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/32:05 pmPUS - LAX
1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$777
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2312:30 amLAX - PUS
1 stop20h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 5/111:40 pmPUS - LAX
1 stop24h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/20$871
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 3/1610:10 pmSFO - PUS
1 stop41h 00mVietnam Airlines
Thu 4/1010:00 amPUS - SFO
1 stop24h 40mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 1/19$887
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/196:30 amSAN - PUS
2 stops36h 05mChina Eastern
Mon 2/245:50 pmPUS - SAN
2 stops40h 11mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/20$891
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/1012:35 amSFO - PUS
1 stop20h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 3/272:05 pmPUS - SFO
1 stop24h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/19$894
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/27:30 pmSAN - PUS
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/84:10 pmPUS - SAN
2 stops58h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$948
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 3/911:30 pmSFO - PUS
2 stops24h 00mAsiana Airlines
Wed 3/127:30 amPUS - SFO
2 stops19h 40mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/20$957

Find flights from California to Busan within your budget

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 January 21, 2025.

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Los AngelesBusan

LAX - PUS

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Mon 3/3

11:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop31h 05m

Busan Gimhae

Mon 3/10

5:50 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 15m

$640

San FranciscoBusan

SFO - PUS

SFOPUS

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

1:00 pm-11:35 am

1 stop30h 35m

Busan Gimhae

Sun 3/30

12:35 pm-9:05 am

1 stop36h 30m

$640

Los AngelesBusan

LAX - PUS

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Thu 3/27

11:00 pm-11:45 am

1 stop20h 45m

Busan Gimhae

Mon 4/14

12:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$680

San FranciscoBusan

SFO - PUS

SFOPUS

San Francisco

Wed 2/19

2:30 pm-8:05 am

1 stop24h 35m

Busan Gimhae

Wed 2/26

9:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$740

Los AngelesBusan

LAX - PUS

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Mon 3/3

10:00 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Busan Gimhae

Mon 3/10

12:45 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$831

Los AngelesBusan

LAX - PUS

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Wed 4/23

12:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Busan Gimhae

Sun 5/11

1:40 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$871

San FranciscoBusan

SFO - PUS

SFOPUS

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

12:35 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Busan Gimhae

Thu 3/27

2:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$925

San DiegoBusan

SAN - PUS

SANPUS

San Diego

Sun 3/2

7:30 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops30h 55m

Busan Gimhae

Sat 3/8

4:10 pm-10:05 am

2 stops58h 55m

$948

San FranciscoBusan

SFO - PUS

SFOPUS

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

11:30 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops48h 00m

Busan Gimhae

Thu 3/27

2:00 pm-11:10 am

2 stops37h 10m

$972

San FranciscoBusan

SFO - PUS

SFOPUS

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

12:40 pm-9:50 am

1 stop29h 10m

Busan Gimhae

Thu 3/13

12:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop14h 30m

$975

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Best time to book a flight from California to Busan

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Travel insights for flights from California to Busan

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Busan including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Busan, such as Delta, Asiana Airlines and Japan Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
466 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

China Airlines
8.2
Very good
737 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

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?

    $430 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Eastern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and China Airlines, with prices starting from $457 and $566, 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 6 airlines flying from California to Busan

Discover the top 6 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$689Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$727Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$896Average$1,641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China AirlinesCheapest$1,022Average$1,204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,231Average$1,775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,258Average$1,838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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