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?

The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

LAX → ICN

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
Airlines
Korean Air, Asiana, Delta
Cheapest months
January, February, May

Flex dates · cheapest nearby

Loading prices…

Read our best-time-to-book guide for LAX → ICN →Target price, booking window, weekday pattern.

See 30-day price history for LAX → ICN →Median fare, lows, and best-day patterns.

No cached fares for exactly 2026-09-07 → 2026-09-14. Showing recent fares on LAX → ICN — pick a different date in the calendar above or run a live search.

Los Angeles → Seoul · 23 fares12-month low · $386

Cached from Travelpayouts · filter & sort below

Showing 23 of 23 results

Cheapest
MF · MF 830
OutboundLAX → ICNMon, Sep 7 · 6:55 AM· 18h 5m· 1 stop
$386
one-way
Book →
Frontier · F9 4593
OutboundLAX → ICNTue, Sep 22 · 2:43 AM· 22h 51m· 2 stops
$412
one-way
Book →
China Southern · CZ 328
OutboundLAX → ICNSat, Sep 5 · 6:50 AM· 18h 35m· 1 stop
$436
one-way
Book →
China Southern · CZ 328
OutboundLAX → ICNSat, Sep 19 · 6:50 AM· 18h 45m· 1 stop
$448
one-way
Book →
Air Canada · AC 3892
OutboundLAX → ICNTue, Sep 8 · 5:53 PM· 17h 44m· 2 stops
$456
one-way
Book →
Frontier · F9 4593
OutboundLAX → ICNSat, Sep 26 · 2:43 AM· 14h 15m· 1 stop
$493
one-way
Book →
China Eastern · MU 0586
OutboundLAX → ICNWed, Sep 30 · 7:30 PM· 16h 50m· 2 stops
$495
one-way
Book →
YP · YP 102
OutboundLAX → ICNTue, Sep 22 · 5:50 PM· 13h· Non-stop
ReturnICN ← LAXThu, Oct 22 · 4:00 AM· 11h 20m· Non-stop
$673
total round-trip
Book →
YP · YP 102
OutboundLAX → ICNTue, Sep 8 · 5:50 PM· 13h· Non-stop
ReturnICN ← LAXTue, Sep 29 · 4:00 AM· 11h 20m· Non-stop
$674
total round-trip
Book →
YP · YP 102
OutboundLAX → ICNSat, Oct 24 · 5:50 PM· 13h· Non-stop
ReturnICN ← LAXFri, Oct 30 · 4:20 AM· 11h· Non-stop
$711
total round-trip
Book →
MF · MF 830
OutboundLAX → ICNWed, Sep 2 · 6:55 AM· 18h 5m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← LAXTue, Sep 8 · 4:30 AM· 15h 30m· 1 stop
$727
total round-trip
Book →
Air China · CA 984
OutboundLAX → ICNTue, Nov 10 · 6:25 AM· 17h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← LAXFri, Nov 20 · 2:10 AM· 15h 20m· 1 stop
$749
total round-trip
Book →
Air China · CA 984
OutboundLAX → ICNFri, Sep 4 · 6:25 AM· 17h· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← LAXMon, Nov 2 · 5:50 AM· 15h 30m· 1 stop
$750
total round-trip
Book →
Air China · CA 984
OutboundLAX → ICNTue, Sep 1 · 6:25 AM· 17h· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← LAXFri, Oct 30 · 5:50 AM· 15h 30m· 1 stop
$750
total round-trip
Book →
Air China · CA 984
OutboundLAX → ICNSat, Sep 5 · 6:25 AM· 17h· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← LAXTue, Nov 3 · 4:20 AM· 11h· Non-stop
$844
total round-trip
Book →
Frontier · F9 4081
OutboundLAX → ICNSat, Oct 3 · 1:37 AM· 14h 11m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← LAXSun, Oct 18 · 10:15 AM· 12h 34m· 1 stop
$845
total round-trip
Book →
YP · YP 102
OutboundLAX → ICNSat, Sep 5 · 5:50 PM· 13h· Non-stop
ReturnICN ← LAXFri, Sep 18 · 8:15 AM· 19h 27m· 1 stop
$847
total round-trip
Book →
Frontier · F9 4593
OutboundLAX → ICNThu, Sep 3 · 2:07 AM· 13h 58m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← LAXSun, Nov 1 · 10:45 AM· 12h 3m· 1 stop
$863
total round-trip
Book →
YP · YP 102
OutboundLAX → ICNThu, Feb 4 · 5:50 PM· 13h 30m· Non-stop
ReturnICN ← LAXSat, Feb 13 · 4:20 AM· 11h· Non-stop
$877
total round-trip
Book →
YP · YP 102
OutboundLAX → ICNWed, Aug 12 · 5:50 PM· 13h· Non-stop
ReturnICN ← LAXThu, Aug 27 · 4:00 AM· 11h 20m· Non-stop
$901
total round-trip
Book →
Frontier · F9 4593
OutboundLAX → ICNWed, Sep 2 · 2:07 AM· 14h 13m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← LAXSat, Oct 31 · 10:45 AM· 12h 3m· 1 stop
$924
total round-trip
Book →
EVA Air · BR 011
OutboundLAX → ICNTue, Aug 4 · 7:50 AM· 15h 40m· 1 stop
ReturnICN ← LAXTue, Aug 11 · 10:45 AM· 15h 15m· 1 stop
$1,081
total round-trip
Book →
YP · YP 104
OutboundLAX → ICNTue, Jul 28 · 6:30 AM· 13h· Non-stop
ReturnICN ← LAXSun, Aug 2 · 4:00 AM· 11h 20m· Non-stop
$1,176
total round-trip
Book →

Try a nearby airport

Thin routes often have more options from a neighbouring airport.

BUR (BUR) → Seoul (ICN)

nearby origin

ONT (ONT) → Seoul (ICN)

nearby origin

Los Angeles (LAX) → Seoul (GMP)

nearby destination

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.

Jul
Peak
from $1176
Aug
Low
from $750
Sep
Low
from $673
Oct
Low
from $711
Nov
Low
from $749
Dec
No data
Jan
No data
Feb
Shoulder
from $877
Mar
No data
Apr
No data
May
No data
Jun
No data

Cheapest next 12 months: September from $673 round-trip. Run a live search →

Booking window tip

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.

Price drop alerts

Email me when Los Angeles → Seoul drops.

One email per route, only when fares actually move. Set a ceiling if you only want to hear about big drops.

Also text me when it drops — fastest alert

We’ll never share your email. Unsubscribe in any send.

Where to stay

Once you’ve booked the flight, pick a Seoul neighbourhood.

See where to stay in Seoul →

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?
The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

Other ways to reach Seoul

If your plans are flexible on the origin, these alternate departure airports also serve Seoul on the routes we track.

Other popular routes

Keep planning

Complete your Seoul trip

Trip plannerSeoul one-stop planTours, transfers, packages, and events for Seoul in one place.StaysWhere to stay in SeoulNeighborhood-by-neighborhood picks with live nightly rates.ExperiencesThings to do in SeoulCurated sights, food, nightlife, and tours across every district.Getting thereCheap flights to SeoulUS gateway fares with the months each route bottoms out.NeighborhoodsSeoul by districtLongform breakdowns of where locals eat, drink, and sleep.When to goBest time to visit South KoreaMonth-by-month verdicts on weather, crowds, and prices.