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Flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

Nonstop flights from Seoul (ICN) to Los Angeles (LAX) take about 12h 32m (9,625 km). Asiana Airlines, Air Premia and Korean Air fly it. Lowest fare seen: $533 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Seoul to Los Angeles

Carriers on ICN–LAX according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Asiana Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Air Premianonstop fare seen✈ Korean Airnonstop fare seen

Seoul to Los Angeles fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $451 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $398. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$50126 Oct 2026 · Air Premia$456 · 2 stops26 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$52511 Nov 2026 · Air Premia$398 · 1 stop11 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$4517 Dec 2026 · Air Premia$402 · 1 stop9 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$62819 Jan 2027 · Air Premia$544 · 1 stop20 Jan 2027
Apr 2027$6011 Apr 2027 · Air Premia$530 · 1 stop1 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $398 for November 2026, $402 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Seoul to Los Angeles, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Los Angeles

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USA is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Seoul to Los Angeles flights

How long is the flight from Seoul to Los Angeles?
A nonstop flight from Seoul (ICN) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 12h 32m, covering 9,625 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Seoul from Los Angeles by air?
The great-circle distance between Incheon International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport is 9,625 km (5,981 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Seoul to Los Angeles?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ICN–LAX route include Asiana Airlines, Air Premia and Korean Air. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Seoul to Los Angeles cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ICN–LAX was $533 USD with Asiana Airlines (nonstop), departing 11 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $398 one-way, against $544 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Seoul to Los Angeles?
In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $381 with one stop against $533 nonstop, a saving of $152. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from South Korea to USA?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter USA visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
USA is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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