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

As of September 2025, 31 flights take off from California and land in South Korea each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 11:00PM, with 50% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

How long is the flight from California to South Korea?

The flight from California to South Korea depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from San Francisco (a popular airport in California) to Incheon Intl Airport (the most popular airport in South Korea), then the flight time is 12h 25m on average. If you fly from Los Angeles (another popular airport in California) to Incheon Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 12h 55m.

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

As of September 2025, there are 219 flights per week flying from California to South Korea. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to South Korea?

AIR PREMIA, United Airlines and Asiana Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Korea from California according to our data. AIR PREMIA is the first choice among our users, with 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Korea. Keep in mind that there are 19 different airlines that fly to South Korea on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to South Korea?

Philippine Airlines, AIR PREMIA, and WestJet are the most popular carriers operating from California to South Korea

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

Prices for flights from California to South Korea refresh daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights from California to South Korea is 19 as of September 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to South Korea?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to South Korea.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Korea?

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

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10:50 am - 3:45 pmLAX-ICN

12h 55mnonstop

9:05 pm - 10:45 amICN-LAX

29h 40m1 stop

$622Multiple Airlines

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17h 05m1 stop

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11:30 am - 10:45 pmLAX-ICN

42h 15m2 stops

8:55 am - 9:05 amICN-LAX

17h 10m1 stop

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2:30 pm - 8:30 pmSFO-ICN

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32h 40m1 stop

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19h 35m1 stop

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17h 43m1 stop

$676Alaska Airlines

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Dec 7

SJC6:18 amSan Jose

17h 12m

1 stop

ICN4:30 pmIncheon Intl

Dec 18

ICN2:30 pmIncheon Intl

20h 48m

1 stop

SJC6:18 pmSan Jose

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Sep 21

SJC8:00 amSan Jose

16h 40m

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ICN4:40 pmIncheon Intl

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ICN8:25 pmIncheon Intl

14h 56m

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SJC7:21 pmSan Jose

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Dec 7

SJC6:18 amSan Jose

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ICN3:55 pmIncheon Intl

Dec 18

ICN4:10 pmIncheon Intl

19h 03m

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SJC6:13 pmSan Jose

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Oct 21

SFO11:45 pmSan Francisco

12h 35m

ICN4:20 amIncheon Intl

Nov 5

ICN12:45 pmIncheon Intl

10h 45m

SFO6:30 amSan Francisco

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Dec 7

SJC12:40 pmSan Jose

24h 00m

2 stops

ICN5:40 amIncheon Intl

Dec 18

ICN6:00 pmIncheon Intl

36h 33m

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SJC1:33 pmSan Jose

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Sep 22

SFO11:45 pmSan Francisco

12h 35m

ICN4:20 amIncheon Intl

Sep 26

ICN11:30 amIncheon Intl

10h 40m

SFO6:10 amSan Francisco

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10:50 am-3:45 pm

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10:50 am-4:10 pm

Nonstop13h 20m

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6:55 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$635

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11:30 am-10:45 pm

2 stops42h 15m

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8:55 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 10m

$640

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1 stop17h 10m

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2:30 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop13h 00m

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6:55 pm-12:30 pm

Nonstop10h 35m

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Nonstop10h 05m

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SFO - GMP

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1 stop30h 15m

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2:25 pm-9:15 am

1 stop35h 50m

$652

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SFO - ICN

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1:00 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop35h 35m

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1 stop32h 40m

$652

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SJC - ICN

SJCICN

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Fri 3/13

8:10 am-6:35 pm

1 stop18h 25m

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8:35 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$656

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SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

6:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop19h 35m

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Mon 3/16

8:35 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop17h 43m

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to South Korea

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Korea?

If you aren’t able to travel to South Korea during the month of November, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $855.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Korea?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to South Korea from California is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $798. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from California to South Korea for around $957.

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

Flying to South Korea from California in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $819 when looking at flights departing in the morning. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $876 on average. Flights to South Korea from California at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest California to South Korea flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to South Korea?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Korea from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Korea for around $1,011 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Korea from California for as low as $869 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to South Korea flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to South Korea 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	$365
Fastest flight time	12h 25m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in South Korea	1 airport

The best one-way flight to South Korea from California in the past 72 hours is $365. The best round-trip flight deal from California to South Korea found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $649.

The fastest flight from California to South Korea takes 12h 25m

Direct flights go from California to South Korea every day.

There is 1 airport near South Korea: Incheon Intl (ICN)

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Prices for flights from California to South Korea refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to South Korea?
The number of operators available for flights from California to South Korea is 19 as of September 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to South Korea?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to South Korea.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Korea?
The required travel and health documents for your South Korea 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 South Korea. 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 South Korea?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from California to South Korea is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, representing 26.22% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 777-300ER at 16.83%, Boeing 747-8 at 11.63%, and Airbus A350-900 at 10.16%.

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XiamenAir	PriceFrom $362	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 41 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
AIR PREMIA	PriceFrom $398	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 62 reviews	Search AIR PREMIA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $415	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,926 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $422	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,729 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $528	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 768 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
WestJet	PriceFrom $549	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 3,095 reviews	Search WestJet flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $580	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,000 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Air China	PriceFrom $592	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 101 reviews	Search Air China flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $640	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 166 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Asiana Airlines	PriceFrom $649	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 481 reviews	Search Asiana Airlines flights

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Can I find flights from California to South Korea with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to South Korea from California which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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Once you have performed a search for California to South Korea flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Korea?

If you aren’t able to travel to South Korea during the month of November, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $855.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Korea?

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

What is the cheapest California to South Korea flight route?

Fly from Los Angeles to Incheon Intl for the best California - South Korea flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Korea?

What cabin class options are available on California to South Korea flights?

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

Can stopping save me money on California to South Korea flights?

You could potentially save up to 36% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to South Korea flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to South Korea?

Philippine Airlines, AIR PREMIA, and WestJet are the most popular carriers operating from California to South Korea

What airlines fly to South Korea?

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

As of September 2025, 31 flights take off from California and land in South Korea each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 11:00PM, with 50% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

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

As of September 2025, there are 219 flights per week flying from California to South Korea. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

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Best airlines flying from California to South Korea

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Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from California to South Korea?

Can I find flights from California to South Korea with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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I’m not ready to book a flight from California to South Korea right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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