Los Angeles to Seoul flights.
Live cached fares on Los Angeles (LAX) → Seoul (ICN), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.
- Flying time~13h non-stop
- AirlinesKorean Air, Asiana, Delta
- Cheapest monthsJanuary, February, May
Flex dates · cheapest nearby
Loading prices…Los Angeles → Seoul · 24 fares
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WestJet · WS 1025OutboundLAX → ICNWed, Jun 10 · 10:00 PM· 17h· 2 stops
WestJet · WS 1021OutboundLAX → ICNTue, Jun 2 · 2:30 PM· 16h 55m· 2 stops
Alaska Airlines · AS 768OutboundLAX → ICNWed, Jun 24 · 3:29 PM· 17h 3m· 2 stops
MF · MF 830OutboundLAX → ICNFri, Oct 30 · 6:45 AM· 18h 5m· 1 stopReturnICN ← LAXThu, Nov 19 · 4:20 AM· 15h 15m· 1 stop
United Airlines · UA 2754OutboundLAX → ICNTue, Jun 23 · 12:00 PM· 17h 37m· 2 stops
WestJet · WS 1103OutboundLAX → ICNSun, Jun 7 · 7:10 PM· 16h 10m· 2 stops
United Airlines · UA 1047OutboundLAX → ICNSun, Sep 27 · 5:35 AM· 13h 59m· 1 stopReturnICN ← LAXMon, Oct 26 · 2:45 AM· 12h 28m· 1 stop
ZG · ZG 23OutboundLAX → ICNMon, Jul 27 · 5:55 PM· 14h· 1 stopReturnICN ← LAXSun, Aug 30 · 10:25 PM· 12h 45m· 1 stop
China Eastern · MU 586OutboundLAX → ICNSat, Nov 7 · 7:30 PM· 17h 30m· 2 stopsReturnICN ← LAXSun, Nov 29 · 9:55 AM· 12h 54m· 1 stop
Frontier · F9 2857OutboundLAX → ICNWed, May 6 · 1:09 AM· 15h 34m· 2 stopsReturnICN ← LAXMon, Jun 29 · 11:00 PM· 16h· 3 stops
WestJet · WS 1021OutboundLAX → ICNThu, May 14 · 2:30 PM· 17h· 2 stopsReturnICN ← LAXWed, Jul 8 · 11:00 PM· 12h 50m· 1 stop
WestJet · WS 1021OutboundLAX → ICNTue, May 12 · 2:30 PM· 16h 55m· 2 stopsReturnICN ← LAXTue, Jul 7 · 11:45 AM· 13h 55m· 1 stop
United Airlines · UA 1686OutboundLAX → ICNMon, May 11 · 12:00 PM· 17h 48m· 2 stopsReturnICN ← LAXMon, Jul 6 · 3:40 AM· 14h 57m· 2 stops
WestJet · WS 1027OutboundLAX → ICNThu, May 7 · 1:05 AM· 17h· 2 stopsReturnICN ← LAXTue, Jun 30 · 11:00 PM· 12h 50m· 1 stop
Frontier · F9 2457OutboundLAX → ICNSun, May 10 · 5:43 PM· 14h 56m· 2 stopsReturnICN ← LAXSun, Jul 5 · 4:45 AM· 12h 50m· 1 stop
Cathay Pacific · CX 881OutboundLAX → ICNWed, Jun 3 · 8:25 AM· 18h 5m· 1 stopReturnICN ← LAXThu, Jul 2 · 4:55 PM· 17h 20m· 1 stop
Cathay Pacific · CX 883OutboundLAX → ICNWed, Jun 24 · 7:25 AM· 18h 5m· 1 stopReturnICN ← LAXWed, Aug 19 · 4:40 AM· 17h 20m· 1 stop
Alaska Airlines · AS 1350OutboundLAX → ICNWed, May 13 · 1:51 AM· 15h 28m· 2 stopsReturnICN ← LAXTue, Jun 23 · 12:50 AM· 12h· 1 stop
WestJet · WS 1021OutboundLAX → ICNTue, Jun 2 · 2:30 PM· 16h 55m· 2 stopsReturnICN ← LAXMon, Jun 29 · 11:45 AM· 13h 55m· 1 stop
Frontier · F9 1177OutboundLAX → ICNSat, May 9 · 9:24 PM· 16h 28m· 2 stopsReturnICN ← LAXSat, Jul 4 · 1:25 AM· 12h 50m· 1 stop
United Airlines · UA 2019OutboundLAX → ICNSat, Dec 26 · 11:40 PM· 14h 27m· 1 stopReturnICN ← LAXSat, Jan 9 · 3:45 AM· 12h 28m· 1 stop
Cathay Pacific · CX 883OutboundLAX → ICNThu, Jun 25 · 7:25 AM· 18h 5m· 1 stopReturnICN ← LAXFri, Jul 3 · 11:00 PM· 17h 20m· 1 stop
YP · YP 104OutboundLAX → ICNTue, Jun 9 · 6:30 AM· 13h· Non-stopReturnICN ← LAXFri, Jul 31 · 1:05 PM· 11h 15m· Non-stop
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About Los Angeles → Seoul
Korean Air + Delta JV dominates. Asiana flights consolidated under KE following the 2024 merger.
Typical non-stop flying time is around 13 hours. Major carriers on this route include Korean Air, Asiana, Delta. Fares are usually cheapest in January, February, May — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.
Month-by-month price guide: Los Angeles to Seoul
Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on LAX → ICN for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.
- AprNo data
- MayShoulderfrom $985
- JunPeakfrom $1152
- JulShoulderfrom $911
- AugPeakfrom $1232
- SepShoulderfrom $863
- OctLowfrom $668
- NovShoulderfrom $970
- DecPeakfrom $1228
- JanNo data
- FebNo data
- MarNo data
Long-haul fares are most predictable when booked 10-16 weeks ahead. Inside six weeks expect sharp increases, especially in premium cabins. If you're paying with miles, search 330+ days ahead when award inventory first loads.
Questions, answered
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Seoul?
Non-stop flights on LAX → ICN are typically around 13 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Seoul?
The main carriers on this route are Korean Air, Asiana, Delta. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Seoul?
Historically the lowest fares land in January, February, May. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book Los Angeles to Seoul?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
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