What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Busan Gimhae?

China Airlines, EVA Air, and China Eastern are the most popular carriers operating from California to Busan Gimhae

What airlines fly to Busan?

Korean Air, China Airlines and Air China are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Busan from California according to our data. Korean Air is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Busan. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Busan on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Busan?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in California you fly out of and what airport in Busan you fly into. For example, flying from Los Angeles to Busan takes 16h 30m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Busan takes 20h 20m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Busan Gimhae Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Busan Gimhae Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Busan Gimhae Airport?

As of December 2025, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Busan Gimhae Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Busan Gimhae Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Busan Gimhae Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Busan Gimhae Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Busan Gimhae Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Busan Gimhae Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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11:30 am - 11:35 am

LAX

PUS

31h 05m1 stop

12:35 pm - 9:05 am

PUS

LAX

37h 30m1 stop

$758China Eastern

Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 28

12:30 pm - 11:35 am

LAX

PUS

31h 05m1 stop

12:35 pm - 10:05 am

PUS

LAX

37h 30m1 stop

$804China Eastern

Thu, Mar 19 - Mon, Apr 6

11:30 pm - 7:55 pm

SFO

PUS

28h 25m1 stop

9:00 pm - 9:10 pm

PUS

SFO

40h 10m1 stop

$816Philippine Airlines

Sun, Mar 22 - Sun, Mar 29

11:50 am - 11:50 am

LAX

PUS

32h 00m1 stop

9:00 pm - 8:40 pm

PUS

LAX

39h 40m1 stop

$820Philippine Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Fri, Apr 10

3:40 pm - 2:00 pm

SFO

PUS

29h 20m1 stop

1:25 pm - 1:40 pm

PUS

SFO

17h 15m1 stop

$840Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 29

2:30 pm - 8:35 am

SFO

PUS

25h 05m1 stop

6:20 pm - 12:30 pm

PUS

SFO

35h 10m1 stop

$855Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 16 - Sat, Feb 28

11:00 pm - 1:45 pm

LAX

PUS

21h 45m1 stop

7:10 pm - 8:55 pm

PUS

LAX

17h 45m1 stop

$858EVA Air

Mon, Feb 23 - Thu, Apr 23

11:40 pm - 10:50 am

SFO

PUS

19h 10m1 stop

7:50 pm - 6:45 pm

PUS

SFO

15h 55m1 stop

$881China Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Mon, Nov 30

11:40 am - 6:00 pm

LAX

PUS

38h 20m1 stop

7:10 pm - 7:10 am

PUS

LAX

28h 00m1 stop

$896EVA Air

Sun, Apr 12 - Sun, Apr 26

12:05 am - 11:15 am

LAX

PUS

19h 10m1 stop

12:15 pm - 8:45 pm

PUS

LAX

24h 30m1 stop

$902China Airlines

Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 25

China Airlines flights from California to Busan

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China Airlines

Mar 10

SFO11:40 pmSan Francisco

19h 10m

1 stop

PUS10:50 amBusan Gimhae

Nov 30

PUS7:50 pmBusan Gimhae

15h 55m

1 stop

SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco

$881

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China Airlines

Apr 11

LAX12:05 amLos Angeles

19h 10m

1 stop

PUS11:15 amBusan Gimhae

Apr 25

PUS12:15 pmBusan Gimhae

24h 30m

1 stop

LAX8:45 pmLos Angeles

$902

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China Airlines

Apr 11

LAX12:05 amLos Angeles

19h 10m

1 stop

PUS11:15 amBusan Gimhae

Apr 25

PUS12:15 pmBusan Gimhae

24h 30m

1 stop

LAX8:45 pmLos Angeles

$903

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Delta flights from California to Busan

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Delta

Feb 16

SFO1:08 pmSan Francisco

26h 02m

2 stops

PUS8:10 amBusan Gimhae

Feb 28

PUS7:55 amBusan Gimhae

18h 35m

1 stop

SFO9:30 amSan Francisco

$1,174

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Delta

Jan 9

SFO11:40 amSan Francisco

34h 30m

1 stop

PUS3:10 pmBusan Gimhae

Jan 17

PUS7:00 amBusan Gimhae

31h 55m

2 stops

SFO9:55 pmSan Francisco

$1,179

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Delta

Jan 22

SJC5:05 pmSan Jose

22h 05m

2 stops

PUS8:10 amBusan Gimhae

Jan 29

PUS7:00 amBusan Gimhae

24h 52m

2 stops

SJC2:52 pmSan Jose

$1,184

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LAX - PUS

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Wed 1/7

11:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop31h 05m

Busan Gimhae

Wed 1/28

12:35 pm-9:05 am

1 stop37h 30m

$758

Los AngelesBusan

LAX - PUS

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Thu 3/19

12:30 pm-11:35 am

1 stop31h 05m

Busan Gimhae

Mon 4/6

12:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop37h 30m

$804

San FranciscoBusan

SFO - PUS

SFOPUS

San Francisco

Sun 3/22

11:30 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Busan Gimhae

Sun 3/29

9:00 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop40h 10m

$816

Los AngelesBusan

LAX - PUS

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

11:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop32h 00m

Busan Gimhae

Fri 4/10

9:00 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop39h 40m

$820

San FranciscoBusan

SFO - PUS

SFOPUS

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

3:40 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop29h 20m

Busan Gimhae

Thu 1/29

1:25 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$840

San FranciscoBusan

SFO - PUS

SFOPUS

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

2:30 pm-8:35 am

1 stop25h 05m

Busan Gimhae

Sat 2/28

6:20 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$855

Los AngelesBusan

LAX - PUS

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Mon 2/23

11:00 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Busan Gimhae

Thu 4/23

7:10 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$858

San FranciscoBusan

SFO - PUS

SFOPUS

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

11:40 pm-10:50 am

1 stop19h 10m

Busan Gimhae

Mon 11/30

7:50 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$881

Los AngelesBusan

LAX - PUS

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Sun 4/12

11:40 am-6:00 pm

1 stop38h 20m

Busan Gimhae

Sun 4/26

7:10 pm-7:10 am

1 stop28h 00m

$896

Los AngelesBusan

LAX - PUS

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Sat 4/11

12:05 am-11:15 am

1 stop19h 10m

Busan Gimhae

Sat 4/25

12:15 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$902

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Busan?

The cheapest month to fly to Busan from California is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $918, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Busan during the month of September, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,068.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Busan?

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Busan. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,104. Flights from California to Busan on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,601. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Busan?

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from California to Busan when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,272. Flying to Busan at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Busan, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,603 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Busan?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Busan from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Busan for around $1,390 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Busan from California for as low as $869 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Busan flights?

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Fastest flight time	16h 20m
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The fastest flight from California to Busan takes 16h 20m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Busan Gimhae Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Busan Gimhae Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Busan Gimhae Airport?
As of December 2025, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Busan Gimhae Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Busan Gimhae Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Busan Gimhae Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Busan Gimhae Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Busan Gimhae Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Busan Gimhae Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from California to Busan

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
China Eastern	PriceFrom $640	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 178 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	PriceFrom $680	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 127 reviews	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $760	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,095 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $857	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 788 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $941	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,184 reviews	Search Korean Air flights

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