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

As of December 2025, there are 218 flights per week flying from California to South Korea. The most common day of the week flights depart is Thu, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

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 40m 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.

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 56% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Korea. Keep in mind that there are 21 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?

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

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

As of December 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 49% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

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 21 as of December 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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Apr 22

SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco

35h 35m

1 stop

ICN4:35 pmIncheon Intl

May 1

ICN1:05 pmIncheon Intl

37h 25m

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SFO10:30 amSan Francisco

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Apr 15

SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco

30h 35m

1 stop

ICN11:35 amIncheon Intl

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ICN10:50 amIncheon Intl

15h 40m

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SFO10:30 amSan Francisco

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Apr 15

SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco

30h 35m

1 stop

ICN11:35 amIncheon Intl

May 20

ICN10:50 amIncheon Intl

15h 40m

1 stop

SFO10:30 amSan Francisco

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Apr 3

LAX12:30 pmLos Angeles

31h 25m

1 stop

ICN11:55 amIncheon Intl

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17h 10m

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Apr 7

LAX12:30 pmLos Angeles

34h 25m

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17h 10m

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33h 00m

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$766

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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 February, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $889.

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 Sunday. momondo users have found tickets for Sunday departures for as low as $773. 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 $918.

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 $811 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 $1,012 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 $861 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	$356
Fastest flight time	12h 40m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in South Korea	24 airports

The best one-way flight to South Korea from California in the past 72 hours is $356. The best round-trip flight deal from California to South Korea found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $629.

The fastest flight from California to South Korea takes 12h 40m

Direct flights go from California to South Korea every day.

There are 24 airports in South Korea. 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 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 21 as of December 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 29.25% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 747-8 at 15.37%, Boeing 777-300ER at 14.58%, and Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at 11.28%.

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XiamenAir	PriceFrom $347	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 41 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
Philippine Airlines	PriceFrom $372	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 942 reviews	Search Philippine Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $413	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,116 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $478	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,820 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
WestJet	PriceFrom $522	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 3,220 reviews	Search WestJet flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $578	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 123 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Air China	PriceFrom $599	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 132 reviews	Search Air China flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $622	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 183 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $630	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,662 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Asiana Airlines	PriceFrom $649	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 500 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.

How can momondo help me find flights from California to South Korea?

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 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.

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

AIR PREMIA, Philippine Airlines, 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 December 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 49% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

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

As of December 2025, there are 218 flights per week flying from California to South Korea. The most common day of the week flights depart is Thu, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

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