How long does it take to fly to Seoul?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in California, such as San Francisco or Los Angeles, and flying into Seoul, then you can expect flight times to average 12h 30m and 13h, respectively.

How many flights depart from California to Seoul on average per week?

As of September 2026, there are 200 flights per week flying from California to Seoul. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from California to Seoul on average per day?

28 flights are operational daily from California to Seoul as of September 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 11:00PM, with 53% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

What airlines fly to Seoul?

AIR PREMIA, Asiana Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Seoul from California according to our data. AIR PREMIA is the first choice among our users, with 61% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Seoul. Keep in mind that there are 17 different airlines that fly to Seoul on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Seoul?

United Airlines, AIR PREMIA, and China Eastern are the most popular carriers operating from California to Seoul

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Seoul?

Prices for flights from California to Seoul were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Seoul?

As of September 2026, there are 17 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Seoul.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Seoul?

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 Seoul.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Seoul?

The required travel and health documents for your Seoul 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 Seoul. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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1:20 pm - 4:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-ICN Incheon Intl

34h 15m1 stop Beijing Capital

1:10 pm - 7:00 pmICN Incheon Intl-LAX Los Angeles

22h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

$639Air China

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 12

1:20 pm - 4:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-ICN Incheon Intl

34h 15m1 stop Beijing Capital

1:10 pm - 10:00 amICN Incheon Intl-LAX Los Angeles

37h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

$641Air China

Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Dec 5

3:20 pm - 9:20 pmSFO San Francisco-ICN Incheon Intl

13h 00mnonstop

7:45 pm - 1:20 pmICN Incheon Intl-SFO San Francisco

10h 35mnonstop

$643AIR PREMIA

Wed, Nov 4 - Fri, Nov 13

3:20 pm - 9:20 pmSFO San Francisco-ICN Incheon Intl

13h 00mnonstop

7:45 pm - 1:20 pmICN Incheon Intl-SFO San Francisco

10h 35mnonstop

$643AIR PREMIA

Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Dec 2

10:55 pm - 12:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-ICN Incheon Intl

20h 25m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

1:20 pm - 7:00 pmICN Incheon Intl-LAX Los Angeles

22h 40m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

$651XiamenAir

Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 19

10:25 am - 3:00 pmSFO San Francisco-ICN Incheon Intl

12h 35mnonstop

12:45 pm - 6:30 amICN Incheon Intl-SFO San Francisco

10h 45mnonstop

$652United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 10

3:00 pm - 4:25 pmSFO San Francisco-ICN Incheon Intl

32h 25m1 stop Newark

12:45 pm - 6:30 amICN Incheon Intl-SFO San Francisco

10h 45mnonstop

$652United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 12

11:45 pm - 4:20 amSFO San Francisco-ICN Incheon Intl

12h 35mnonstop

11:45 am - 6:30 amICN Incheon Intl-SFO San Francisco

10h 45mnonstop

$656Lufthansa

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

11:55 pm - 3:20 pmSFO San Francisco-ICN Incheon Intl

23h 25m1 stop Newark

11:45 am - 6:30 amICN Incheon Intl-SFO San Francisco

10h 45mnonstop

$663Lufthansa

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

10:55 pm - 12:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-ICN Incheon Intl

20h 25m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

1:20 pm - 7:00 pmICN Incheon Intl-LAX Los Angeles

22h 40m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

$670XiamenAir

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11:45 pm - 4:20 amSFO San Francisco-ICN Incheon Intl

12h 35mnonstop

6:00 pm - 11:45 amICN Incheon Intl-SFO San Francisco

10h 45mnonstop

$653United Airlines

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11:45 pm - 4:20 amSFO San Francisco-ICN Incheon Intl

12h 35mnonstop

11:30 am - 6:10 amICN Incheon Intl-SFO San Francisco

10h 40mnonstop

$653United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 7

10:25 am - 3:00 pmSFO San Francisco-ICN Incheon Intl

12h 35mnonstop

4:50 pm - 11:40 amICN Incheon Intl-SFO San Francisco

10h 50mnonstop

$683Asiana Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

10:25 am - 3:00 pmSFO San Francisco-ICN Incheon Intl

12h 35mnonstop

4:50 pm - 11:40 amICN Incheon Intl-SFO San Francisco

10h 50mnonstop

$683Asiana Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2

12:30 pm - 11:00 amLAX Los Angeles-GMP Seoul Gimpo Intl

30h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

8:50 pm - 10:05 amGMP Seoul Gimpo Intl-LAX Los Angeles

29h 15m1 stop Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

$698China Eastern

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 14

12:30 pm - 5:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-ICN Incheon Intl

36h 55m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

4:15 pm - 10:05 amICN Incheon Intl-LAX Los Angeles

33h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$698China Eastern

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 17

11:50 pm - 9:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-ICN Incheon Intl

30h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

9:40 am - 8:00 pmICN Incheon Intl-LAX Los Angeles

26h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$767China Southern

Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Oct 4

11:50 pm - 3:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-ICN Incheon Intl

23h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

3:15 pm - 8:00 pmICN Incheon Intl-LAX Los Angeles

20h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$767China Southern

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 16

3:30 pm - 8:10 pmSFO San Francisco-ICN Incheon Intl

12h 40mnonstop

7:45 pm - 1:20 pmICN Incheon Intl-SFO San Francisco

10h 35mnonstop

$772AIR PREMIA

Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Dec 13

10:50 am - 3:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-ICN Incheon Intl

13h 00mnonstop

1:00 pm - 8:20 amICN Incheon Intl-LAX Los Angeles

11h 20mnonstop

$788AIR PREMIA

Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 5

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Air China flights from California to Seoul

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Air China

Nov 1

LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles

34h 15m

1 stop

ICN4:35 pmIncheon Intl

Nov 12

ICN1:10 pmIncheon Intl

22h 50m

1 stop

LAX7:00 pmLos Angeles

$639

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Nov 22

LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles

34h 15m

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ICN4:35 pmIncheon Intl

Dec 5

ICN1:10 pmIncheon Intl

37h 50m

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LAX10:00 amLos Angeles

$641

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Nov 26

LAX10:25 pmLos Angeles

30h 30m

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ICN11:10 amIncheon Intl

24h 50m

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$647

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Oct 21

SFO10:25 amSan Francisco

12h 35m

ICN3:00 pmIncheon Intl

Nov 10

ICN12:45 pmIncheon Intl

10h 45m

SFO6:30 amSan Francisco

$652

United Airlines

Oct 19

SFO11:45 pmSan Francisco

12h 35m

ICN4:20 amIncheon Intl

Oct 29

ICN11:45 amIncheon Intl

10h 45m

SFO6:30 amSan Francisco

$653

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Nov 9

SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco

24h 30m

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Nov 17

ICN12:45 pmIncheon Intl

10h 45m

SFO6:30 amSan Francisco

$654

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1:10 pm-7:00 pm

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3:20 pm-9:20 pm

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Nonstop10h 35m

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$643

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LAX Los Angeles - ICN Incheon Intl

LAXICN

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1 stop22h 40m

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Wed 10/21

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12:45 pm-6:30 am

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SFO San Francisco - ICN Incheon Intl

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11:45 pm-4:20 am

Nonstop12h 35m

Incheon Intl

Tue 10/27

11:45 am-6:30 am

Nonstop10h 45m

$656

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO San Francisco - ICN Incheon Intl

SFOICN

San Francisco

Tue 10/20

11:55 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Incheon Intl

Tue 10/27

11:45 am-6:30 am

Nonstop10h 45m

$663

Los AngelesIncheon

LAX Los Angeles - ICN Incheon Intl

LAXICN

Los Angeles

Thu 11/12

10:55 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Incheon Intl

Thu 11/19

1:20 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$670

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Seoul?

The month of August is another great option to travel to Seoul, with average flight prices from California averaging around $812.

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

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Seoul from California. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $796. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. The most expensive day to fly to Seoul is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $924.

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

Flying to Seoul from California in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $807 when looking at flights departing in the evening. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to Seoul, so prices are often more expensive at around $968 per ticket.

What is the cheapest California to Seoul flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Seoul?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Seoul from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Seoul for around $1,004 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Seoul from California for as low as $838 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Seoul flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Seoul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found	$327
Fastest flight time	12h 35m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Seoul	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Seoul from California in the past 72 hours is $327. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Seoul found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $639.

The fastest flight from California to Seoul takes 12h 35m

Direct flights go from California to Seoul every day.

There are 2 airports in Seoul. From California there are direct flights to Incheon Intl (ICN).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Seoul?
Prices for flights from California to Seoul were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Seoul?
As of September 2026, there are 17 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Seoul.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Seoul?
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 Seoul.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Seoul?
The required travel and health documents for your Seoul 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 Seoul. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Seoul?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from California to Seoul is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (29.03% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A350-900 (16.87%), Boeing 747-8 (13.96%), and Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner (12.65%).

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Philippine Airlines	PriceFrom $144	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,026 reviews	Search Philippine Airlines flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $374	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 48 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
AIR PREMIA	PriceFrom $375	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 106 reviews	Search AIR PREMIA flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $460	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,683 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $578	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 172 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $598	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,921 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom $606	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 166 reviews	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $640	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,494 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $642	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,966 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $643	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,234 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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