Statistics on Los Angeles -Busan flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Busan (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Busan from Los Angeles airport is $ 1183 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 986 (in april) and $ 1520 (in june), which is a saving of $ 197 or a surplus of $ 338 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1106 to $1161 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Busan before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Busan plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 15510 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Busan from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 986, saving $ 197 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1183). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1520).
Flight Los Angeles -Busan: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1007 | $ 1195 | fair price |
| February | $ 780 | $ 993 | good price |
| March | $ 887 | $ 1049 | good price |
| April | $ 817 | $ 986 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 856 | $ 1049 | good price |
| June | $ 1213 | $ 1520 the most expensive | very high price |
| July | $ 1170 | $ 1483 | high price |
| August | $ 1003 | $ 1238 | fair price |
| September | $ 757 | $ 988 | good price |
| October | $ 939 | $ 1141 | fair price |
| November | $ 809 | $ 1037 | good price |
| December | $ 1135 | $ 1513 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Busan
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Busan range from $442 to $1824. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $443 to $498), 1% at the maximum price (from $1769 to $1824). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1106 to $1161 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Busan flight
There are 16 companies that serve Los Angeles from Busan airport: China Airlines, Air China, Philippine Airlines, China Eastern, Viva Macau, Korean Air, United, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Delta, Asiana Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, ANA, Hainan Airlines and China Southern.
Data analysis:
Of the 15510 flights analyzed in previous years, China Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Busan route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Busan flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $50. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $89.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Busan to Los Angeles departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $79. Conversely, departing from Busan on a friday may cost you an additional $97.
Top prices Los Angeles -Busan
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Busan | 07-04 to 15-04-2025 | $ 791 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Los Angeles → Busan | 08-04 to 15-04-2025 | $ 900 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Los Angeles → Busan | 09-04 to 23-04-2025 | $ 1023 | layover flight with China Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Busan | 15-04 to 22-04-2025 | $ 936 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Los Angeles → Busan | 07-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 944 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Los Angeles → Busan | 04-09 to 18-09-2025 | $ 963 | layover flight with China Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Busan | 06-09 to 20-09-2025 | $ 1012 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Los Angeles → Busan | 08-09 to 14-09-2025 | $ 912 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Los Angeles → Busan | 12-09 to 26-09-2025 | $ 961 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Los Angeles → Busan | 13-03 to 22-03-2026 | $ 751 | layover flight with China Eastern |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Busan to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Busan flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Busan, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1075 $, which is a saving of 108 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (151 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Busan flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 941 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1088) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 850 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 886), 4 to 5 months ($ 914) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 882 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1028), 2 to 3 months ($ 908), 3 to 4 months ($ 957), 4 to 5 months ($ 1012) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 784 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 825), 3 to 4 months ($ 857), 4 to 5 months ($ 908) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 902 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1022), 3 to 4 months ($ 951) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1327 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1411), 3 to 4 months ($ 1489), 4 to 5 months ($ 1386), 6 to 7 months ($ 1461) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1233 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1331), 3 to 4 months ($ 1285) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1059 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1232), 2 to 3 months ($ 1225), 3 to 4 months ($ 1114), 5 to 6 months ($ 1163) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 862 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 984), 3 to 4 months ($ 914), 5 to 6 months ($ 902), 6 to 7 months ($ 988) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1079 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1120), 3 to 4 months ($ 1118), 4 to 5 months ($ 1113), 7 to 8 months ($ 1134) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 891 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 982), 2 to 3 months ($ 934), 3 to 4 months ($ 949) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1316 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1333), 5 to 6 months ($ 1455) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Busan are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $23. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $28 more.
Los Angeles to Busan: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1162 $791 to $1525 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1198 $944 to $1630 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1332 $1156 to $1655 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 2189 $1235 to $3142 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 962 $912 to $1012 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1254 $1254 to $1254 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1059 $1059 to $1059 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1027 $1027 to $1027 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 751 $751 to $751 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, september, january and march are cheaper to travel to Busan. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!