International route
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Seoul
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Incheon International Airport (ICN). 5,982 miles, 12h 20m nonstop.
LAX to ICN at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 5,982 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 12h 20mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAB6ASKE5 airlinesAmerican, JetBlue, Alaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 5all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 16h aheadSeoul vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles to Seoul
Round trips from $501
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Los Angeles to Seoul
5 airlines fly nonstop with 5 departures a day combined, plus 11 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- OZAsiana AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag included
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- KEKorean AirSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag included
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR, YUL · first checked bag from $35
- NHANA All Nippon AirwaysStar AllianceConnecting via NRT · first checked bag included
- CXCathay PacificoneworldConnecting via HKG · first checked bag included
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via MSP, DTW, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via HND, NRT, KIX · first checked bag included
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, DEN, IAH, IAD · first checked bag from $40
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via MEX · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Mexico City (MEX)AMY42 airlines
- Tokyo (NRT)JLNH2 airlines
- Taipei (TPE)BRCI2 airlines
- Minneapolis (MSP)DL1 airline
- Detroit (DTW)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Los Angeles
- Santa Ana (SNA) to Seoul (ICN)1 airline flies nonstop · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Burbank (BUR) to Seoul (ICN)Connecting flights only · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Ontario (ONT) to Seoul (ICN)Connecting flights only · Ontario International Airport
- Long Beach (LGB) to Seoul (ICN)Connecting flights only · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- American, JetBlue, Alaska and Korean Air all fly LAX to ICN nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $501; September 2026 is the most expensive at $692 and up, a difference of $191 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Expect to lose 16 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Los Angeles to SeoulLos Angeles to Seoul: common questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Seoul?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul (ICN) takes about 12h 20m gate to gate, covering 5,982 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to ICN?
American Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul (ICN), with 5 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through MEX, NRT and TPE.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Seoul?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul (ICN), starting at $501 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to Seoul flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Seoul?
Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and ICN on Asia/Seoul time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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