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$461+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to South Korea

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LAX — ICN
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$664
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$461
(Gotogate)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$971
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Cheapest flights from Irvine to South Korea
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to South Korea. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2712:25 amLAX - ICN
1 stop20h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 11/173:00 pmICN - LAX
1 stop22h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/3$657
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/2112:30 pmLAX - ICN
2 stops30h 45mChina Eastern
Wed 6/412:55 pmICN - LAX
1 stop37h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/3$664
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/68:40 pmLAX - ICN
1 stop27h 25mAir Canada
Thu 10/305:50 pmICN - LAX
1 stop15h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 4/3$686
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sun 4/2710:25 amLAX - ICN
2 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/76:20 pmICN - LAX
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$717
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Mon 4/2112:30 pmLAX - GMP
1 stop39h 20mChina Eastern
Mon 5/198:50 pmGMP - LAX
1 stop29h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/2$723
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/1711:25 pmLAX - ICN
1 stop25h 10mAir China
Thu 5/81:05 pmICN - LAX
1 stop23h 05mAir China
Deal found 4/3$762
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Mon 4/1411:25 pmLAX - GMP
1 stop21h 40mAir China
Thu 5/82:25 pmGMP - LAX
1 stop21h 45mAir China
Deal found 4/3$762
This WhyPayMore deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 WhyPayMore is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/110:50 amLAX - ICN
Nonstop12h 55mAIR PREMIA
Mon 5/1212:45 pmICN - LAX
Nonstop11h 35mAIR PREMIA
Deal found 4/2$774
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Mon 9/227:00 amLAX - ICN
1 stop19h 45mWestJet
Fri 10/108:45 pmICN - LAX
1 stop17h 01mWestJet
Deal found 4/3$797
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Sat 4/2612:25 pmLAX - PUS
1 stop26h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 5/122:20 pmPUS - LAX
1 stop18h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/3$823
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/2412:30 pmLAX - PUS
1 stop36h 20mChina Eastern
Sun 5/1112:35 pmPUS - LAX
1 stop37h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/3$828
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Sat 4/2610:50 amLAX - PUS
1 stop38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/127:25 amPUS - LAX
2 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$849

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 April 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to South Korea that are best for you.

Fly from

Irvine

Fly to

South Korea

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesIncheon

LAX - ICN

LAXICN

Los Angeles

Wed 8/27

12:25 am-12:40 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Incheon Intl

Mon 11/17

3:00 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$657

Los AngelesIncheon

LAX - ICN

LAXICN

Los Angeles

Mon 4/21

12:30 pm-11:15 am

2 stops30h 45m

Incheon Intl

Wed 6/4

12:55 pm-10:05 am

1 stop37h 10m

$664

Los AngelesIncheon

LAX - ICN

LAXICN

Los Angeles

Mon 9/1

6:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Incheon Intl

Mon 9/15

5:45 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop19h 43m

$713

Los AngelesIncheon

LAX - ICN

LAXICN

Los Angeles

Sun 4/27

10:25 am-8:55 pm

2 stops42h 30m

Incheon Intl

Wed 5/7

6:20 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$717

Los AngelesSeoul

LAX - GMP

LAXGMP

Los Angeles

Mon 4/21

12:30 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop39h 20m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Mon 5/19

8:50 pm-10:05 am

1 stop29h 15m

$723

Los AngelesIncheon

LAX - ICN

LAXICN

Los Angeles

Thu 4/17

11:25 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop25h 10m

Incheon Intl

Fri 5/2

5:50 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$762

Los AngelesSeoul

LAX - GMP

LAXGMP

Los Angeles

Mon 4/14

11:25 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Thu 5/8

2:25 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$762

Los AngelesIncheon

LAX - ICN

LAXICN

Los Angeles

Thu 5/1

10:50 am-3:45 pm

Nonstop12h 55m

Incheon Intl

Mon 5/12

12:45 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop11h 35m

$774

Los AngelesIncheon

LAX - ICN

LAXICN

Los Angeles

Mon 9/22

7:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Incheon Intl

Fri 10/10

8:45 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop17h 01m

$797

Los AngelesBusan

LAX - PUS

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Sat 4/26

12:25 pm-7:00 am

1 stop26h 35m

Busan Gimhae

Mon 5/12

2:20 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$823

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to South Korea

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Korea from Irvine with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Irvine to South Korea

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to South Korea (average of $1,001). Flying from Irvine to South Korea in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,650). 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 IR9 to KR?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 April 4, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Irvine to South Korea

Explore weekly flight availability from Irvine 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 April 4, 2025.

The most flights from IR9 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 April 4, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Irvine to South Korea, see what other customers have to say about EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,053 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,441 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

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.
ANA
8.3
Very good
835 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

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.
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
725 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

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

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

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

    This flight path from Irvine to South Korea was viewed by 1,017 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $461 on AIR PREMIA. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $466 and China Eastern from $469 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Irvine to South Korea?

    The most popular route from Irvine to South Korea is Los Angeles - Incheon Intl. You may also consider Los Angeles - Seoul Gimpo Intl or Los Angeles - Busan Gimhae.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Irvine to South Korea?

    Consider LATAM Airlines (93%), Delta (93%) or Aeromexico (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Irvine to South Korea.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to South Korea?

    While on average a flight from Irvine to South Korea is generally $1,990, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $389. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Incheon Intl), you can expect to pay $687 for that flight.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Irvine to South Korea flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Irvine to South Korea?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Irvine to South Korea?

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to South Korea (average of $1,001). Flying from Irvine to South Korea in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,650). 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 10 airlines flying from Irvine to South Korea

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Irvine to South Korea. 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Jin AirCheapest$180Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$300Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
XiamenAirCheapest$399Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
ZIPAIRCheapest$409Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$439Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$478Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
WestJetCheapest$522Average$986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
American AirlinesCheapest$550Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$573Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air ChinaCheapest$633Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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