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$355+ Cheap flights from California to South Korea

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LAX — ICN
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$642
(oojo)

One-way from

$356
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$875

Good round-trip deal

$737 or less

Good one-way deal

$433 or less
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From California to South Korea
One-way flight from California to South Korea
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($249 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to South Korea.
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Cheapest flights from California to South Korea
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This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 4/312:30 pmLAX - ICN
1 stop36h 55mChina Eastern
Tue 4/86:25 pmICN - LAX
1 stop31h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/20$642
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Mon 2/242:30 pmSFO - ICN
Nonstop13h 00mAIR PREMIA
Wed 2/266:55 pmICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 05mAIR PREMIA
Deal found 2/22$650
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Thu 3/201:00 pmSFO - ICN
2 stops30h 15mChina Eastern
Fri 3/288:50 pmICN - SFO
2 stops29h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/22$656
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/811:55 pmLAX - ICN
1 stop20h 35mXiamenAir
Tue 4/151:30 pmICN - LAX
1 stop22h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 2/21$660
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/510:30 amSFO - ICN
Nonstop12h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/2711:45 amICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$661
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Sat 3/812:00 pmSFO - GMP
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 3/198:50 pmGMP - SFO
1 stop29h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/21$668
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Tue 4/812:30 pmLAX - GMP
1 stop30h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 4/178:50 pmGMP - LAX
1 stop29h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/21$668
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Sat 4/1912:35 amSFO - ICN
1 stop22h 50mChina Southern
Sun 5/114:45 pmICN - SFO
2 stops43h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 2/21$683
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Wed 3/512:05 pmSFO - GMP
1 stop32h 00mAir China
Fri 4/42:25 pmGMP - SFO
1 stop36h 05mAir China
Deal found 2/21$684
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Wed 3/512:05 pmSFO - ICN
1 stop33h 10mAir China
Wed 3/1210:40 amICN - SFO
1 stop16h 10mAir China
Deal found 2/22$684
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Wed 2/262:30 pmSFO - ICN
Nonstop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/54:15 pmICN - SFO
2 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$687
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Sun 3/912:20 amLAX - ICN
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 3/267:35 pmICN - LAX
1 stop18h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/21$746

Find flights from California to South Korea within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to South Korea 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 February 22, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

South Korea

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesIncheon

LAX - ICN

LAXICN

Los Angeles

Thu 4/3

12:30 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop36h 55m

Incheon Intl

Thu 4/17

6:25 pm-10:05 am

1 stop31h 40m

$642

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Wed 4/9

3:00 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop12h 50m

Incheon Intl

Wed 4/16

5:30 pm-12:30 pm

Nonstop11h 00m

$655

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Thu 3/20

1:00 pm-11:15 am

2 stops30h 15m

Incheon Intl

Fri 3/28

8:50 pm-10:00 am

2 stops29h 10m

$656

Los AngelesIncheon

LAX - ICN

LAXICN

Los Angeles

Tue 4/8

11:55 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Incheon Intl

Tue 4/15

1:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$660

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

10:30 am-4:15 pm

Nonstop12h 45m

Incheon Intl

Thu 3/27

11:45 am-6:20 am

Nonstop10h 35m

$661

San FranciscoSeoul

SFO - GMP

SFOGMP

San Francisco

Sat 3/8

12:00 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 00m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 3/19

8:50 pm-10:00 am

1 stop29h 10m

$668

Los AngelesSeoul

LAX - GMP

LAXGMP

Los Angeles

Tue 4/8

12:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 30m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Thu 4/17

8:50 pm-10:05 am

1 stop29h 15m

$668

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Sat 4/19

12:35 am-3:25 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Incheon Intl

Sun 5/11

4:45 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops43h 45m

$683

San FranciscoSeoul

SFO - GMP

SFOGMP

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

12:05 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Fri 4/4

2:25 pm-10:30 am

1 stop36h 05m

$684

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

12:05 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop33h 10m

Incheon Intl

Wed 3/12

10:40 am-10:50 am

1 stop16h 10m

$684

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Travel insights for flights from California to South Korea

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Korea (average of $1,036). Flying from California to South Korea in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,697). 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 KR?

Find hourly flight availability from California to South Korea. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to South Korea

Explore weekly flight availability from California to South Korea. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to KR0 are scheduled on a Monday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

Rainfall in South Korea by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Korea ranges from 0.8 - 10.2 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit South Korea when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in South Korea by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Korea, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Korea

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Korea. 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 South Korea. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to South Korea, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and ANA. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this California to South Korea flight route?

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

    $356 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from AIR PREMIA. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Southern and Vietnam Airlines, with prices starting from $371 and $404, respectively.

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to South Korea 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 South Korea?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Korea (average of $1,036). Flying from California to South Korea in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,697). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Jin AirCheapest$199Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$300Average$1,267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
XiamenAirCheapest$399Average$716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$403Average$1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
ZIPAIRCheapest$492Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$590Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$592Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
American AirlinesCheapest$622Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air ChinaCheapest$633Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$640Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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