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 San Francisco to Busan takes 15h 20m on average. On the other hand, flying from Santa Ana to Busan takes 18h 47m 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.

What airlines fly to Busan?

China Airlines, Korean Air and EVA Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Busan from California according to our data. China Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Busan. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Busan on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and STARLUX Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Busan Gimhae

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 August 2026, there are 6 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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10:50 am - 8:30 amLAX Los Angeles-PUS Busan Gimhae

29h 40m1 stop Incheon Intl

3:00 pm - 5:20 pmPUS Busan Gimhae-LAX Los Angeles

18h 20m1 stop Seoul Gimpo Intl

$804Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 16

12:30 pm - 11:35 amLAX Los Angeles-PUS Busan Gimhae

31h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

5:50 pm - 10:05 amPUS Busan Gimhae-LAX Los Angeles

32h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$817China Eastern

Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Oct 23

12:30 pm - 11:35 amLAX Los Angeles-PUS Busan Gimhae

31h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

12:35 pm - 10:05 amPUS Busan Gimhae-LAX Los Angeles

37h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$817Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Oct 12

12:30 pm - 4:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUS Busan Gimhae

36h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

5:50 pm - 9:05 amPUS Busan Gimhae-LAX Los Angeles

32h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$831China Eastern

Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Nov 5

12:55 am - 11:15 amLAX Los Angeles-PUS Busan Gimhae

18h 20m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

12:15 pm - 9:35 pmPUS Busan Gimhae-LAX Los Angeles

25h 20m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$943China Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13

12:55 am - 7:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUS Busan Gimhae

26h 05m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

12:15 pm - 8:45 pmPUS Busan Gimhae-LAX Los Angeles

24h 30m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$943China Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Oct 7

4:59 pm - 7:45 amSFO San Francisco-PUS Busan Gimhae

22h 46m2 stops Los Angeles Incheon Intl

10:40 am - 10:40 amPUS Busan Gimhae-SFO San Francisco

16h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

$948Korean Air

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 27

6:00 am - 6:20 pmSJC San Jose-PUS Busan Gimhae

20h 20m2 stops Salt Lake City Incheon Intl

10:40 am - 2:14 pmPUS Busan Gimhae-SJC San Jose

19h 34m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles

$949Korean Air

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 27

11:00 pm - 5:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUS Busan Gimhae

25h 40m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

6:55 pm - 7:35 pmPUS Busan Gimhae-LAX Los Angeles

17h 40m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,005EVA Air

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

11:00 pm - 5:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUS Busan Gimhae

25h 40m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

6:55 pm - 7:00 amPUS Busan Gimhae-LAX Los Angeles

29h 05m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,005EVA Air

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 18

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12:45 am - 9:30 amONT Ontario-PUS Busan Gimhae

16h 45m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

10:30 am - 6:40 pmPUS Busan Gimhae-ONT Ontario

24h 10m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,304China Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 15

1:05 am - 11:15 amSFO San Francisco-PUS Busan Gimhae

18h 10m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

10:30 am - 8:30 pmPUS Busan Gimhae-SFO San Francisco

26h 00m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,313China Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Wed, Aug 12

1:05 am - 7:00 pmSFO San Francisco-PUS Busan Gimhae

25h 55m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

10:30 am - 8:21 amPUS Busan Gimhae-SFO San Francisco

37h 51m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Los Angeles

$1,359China Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Wed, Aug 12

1:25 am - 6:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUS Busan Gimhae

24h 35m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

7:10 pm - 7:50 amPUS Busan Gimhae-LAX Los Angeles

28h 40m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,380EVA Air

Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 15

1:25 am - 6:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUS Busan Gimhae

24h 35m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

12:45 pm - 11:21 pmPUS Busan Gimhae-LAX Los Angeles

26h 36m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl San Francisco

$1,577Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 15

10:55 am - 7:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUS Busan Gimhae

16h 20m1 stop Tokyo Narita

7:20 am - 3:24 pmPUS Busan Gimhae-LAX Los Angeles

24h 04m3 stops Seoul Gimpo Intl Tokyo Haneda San Francisco

$1,582Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 15

4:55 pm - 7:45 amSFO San Francisco-PUS Busan Gimhae

22h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Incheon Intl

10:40 am - 9:36 amPUS Busan Gimhae-SFO San Francisco

38h 56m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,619Korean Air

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 12

1:05 am - 8:45 pmSFO San Francisco-PUS Busan Gimhae

27h 40m3 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Hong Kong Intl Incheon Intl

7:45 am - 8:30 pmPUS Busan Gimhae-SFO San Francisco

28h 45m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,691Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Wed, Aug 12

12:45 am - 2:20 pmONT Ontario-PUS Busan Gimhae

21h 35m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Jeju City

10:30 am - 6:40 pmPUS Busan Gimhae-ONT Ontario

24h 10m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,752Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 15

1:25 am - 1:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUS Busan Gimhae

19h 40m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Okinawa Naha

7:20 am - 3:24 pmPUS Busan Gimhae-LAX Los Angeles

24h 04m3 stops Seoul Gimpo Intl Tokyo Haneda San Francisco

$1,846Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 15

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China Eastern flights from California to Busan

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China Eastern

Sep 7

LAX12:30 pmLos Angeles

36h 20m

1 stop

PUS4:50 pmBusan Gimhae

Nov 5

PUS5:50 pmBusan Gimhae

32h 15m

1 stop

LAX9:05 amLos Angeles

$831

China Eastern

Aug 31

LAX12:30 pmLos Angeles

36h 20m

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PUS4:50 pmBusan Gimhae

Oct 6

PUS6:55 pmBusan Gimhae

31h 10m

2 stops

LAX10:05 amLos Angeles

$879

China Eastern

Aug 30

LAX12:30 pmLos Angeles

31h 05m

1 stop

PUS11:35 amBusan Gimhae

Oct 3

PUS5:50 pmBusan Gimhae

32h 15m

1 stop

LAX10:05 amLos Angeles

$898

China Airlines flights from California to Busan

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Sep 5

SFO1:05 amSan Francisco

25h 55m

1 stop

PUS7:00 pmBusan Gimhae

Sep 13

PUS12:15 pmBusan Gimhae

24h 15m

1 stop

SFO8:30 pmSan Francisco

$925

China Airlines

Aug 29

SFO1:05 amSan Francisco

25h 55m

1 stop

PUS7:00 pmBusan Gimhae

Oct 3

PUS10:30 amBusan Gimhae

25h 25m

1 stop

SFO7:55 pmSan Francisco

$934

China Airlines

Sep 5

LAX12:55 amLos Angeles

18h 20m

1 stop

PUS11:15 amBusan Gimhae

Sep 12

PUS10:30 amBusan Gimhae

27h 05m

1 stop

LAX9:35 pmLos Angeles

$943

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Los Angeles

Wed 8/19

10:50 am-8:30 am

1 stop29h 40m

Busan Gimhae

Wed 9/16

3:00 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$804

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Los Angeles

Mon 9/7

12:30 pm-11:35 am

1 stop31h 05m

Busan Gimhae

Fri 10/23

5:50 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 15m

$817

Los AngelesBusan

LAX Los Angeles - PUS Busan Gimhae

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Mon 8/31

12:30 pm-11:35 am

1 stop31h 05m

Busan Gimhae

Mon 10/12

12:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop37h 30m

$817

Los AngelesBusan

LAX Los Angeles - PUS Busan Gimhae

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Mon 9/7

12:30 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop36h 20m

Busan Gimhae

Thu 11/5

5:50 pm-9:05 am

1 stop32h 15m

$831

Los AngelesBusan

LAX Los Angeles - PUS Busan Gimhae

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Sun 9/6

12:55 am-11:15 am

1 stop18h 20m

Busan Gimhae

Sun 9/13

12:15 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$943

Los AngelesBusan

LAX Los Angeles - PUS Busan Gimhae

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Wed 8/26

12:55 am-7:00 pm

1 stop26h 05m

Busan Gimhae

Wed 10/7

12:15 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$943

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SFO San Francisco - PUS Busan Gimhae

SFOPUS

San Francisco

Sun 9/20

4:59 pm-7:45 am

2 stops22h 46m

Busan Gimhae

Sun 9/27

10:40 am-10:40 am

1 stop16h 00m

$948

San JoseBusan

SJC San Jose - PUS Busan Gimhae

SJCPUS

San Jose

Sun 9/20

6:00 am-6:20 pm

2 stops20h 20m

Busan Gimhae

Sun 9/27

10:40 am-2:14 pm

2 stops19h 34m

$949

Los AngelesBusan

LAX Los Angeles - PUS Busan Gimhae

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Wed 11/11

11:00 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop25h 40m

Busan Gimhae

Wed 11/18

6:55 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$1,005

Los AngelesBusan

LAX Los Angeles - PUS Busan Gimhae

LAXPUS

Los Angeles

Thu 11/12

11:00 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop25h 40m

Busan Gimhae

Wed 11/18

6:55 pm-7:00 am

1 stop29h 05m

$1,005

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Busan?

The cheapest month to fly to Busan from California is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $875, 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 March, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $955.

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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 August 2026, there are 6 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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China Eastern	PriceFrom $649	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 232 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $760	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,445 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $817	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,515 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $854	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 841 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $972	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,221 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,081	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,504 reviews	Search Delta flights

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