Statistics on Los Angeles -Seoul 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 Seoul (from: Los Angeles )

The average price to go to Seoul from Los Angeles airport is $ 1331 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1144 (in february) and $ 1612 (in june), which is a saving of $ 188 or a surplus of $ 281 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1084 to $1138 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday 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 Seoul 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 -Seoul plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 64773 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Seoul 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

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Data analysis:

By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1144, saving $ 188 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1331). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1612).

Flight Los Angeles -Seoul: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1153 $ 1365 fair price
February$ 999 $ 1144 very good price
March$ 1022 $ 1176 good price
April$ 1090 $ 1205 good price
May$ 1198 $ 1339 fair price
June$ 1451 $ 1612 very high price
July$ 1423 $ 1535 high price
August$ 1238 $ 1373 fair price
September$ 1110 $ 1245 fair price
October$ 1077 $ 1270 fair price
November$ 1033 $ 1195 good price
December$ 1298 $ 1508 fair 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 Seoul

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Seoul range from $758 to $1897. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $759 to $813), 1% at the maximum price (from $1843 to $1897). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1409 to $1464 (7% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Seoul flight

There are 12 companies that serve Los Angeles from Seoul airport: Aero Lloyd, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Viva Macau, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Delta, EVA Air, Air Canada, Hawaiian Airlines, Turkish Airlines and China Eastern.

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Data analysis:

Of the 64773 flights analyzed in previous years, Aero Lloyd was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (45% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Seoul route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

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Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Seoul flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 300 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Los Angeles -Seoul 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 $46. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $69.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Seoul to Los Angeles departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $27. Conversely, departing from Seoul on a saturday may cost you an additional $33.

Top prices Los Angeles -Seoul

Round tripDatesPrice
Los Angeles → Seoul01-04 to 09-04-2025$ 807 
Los Angeles → Seoul08-04 to 12-04-2025$ 837 
Los Angeles → Seoul10-04 to 24-04-2025$ 812 
Los Angeles → Seoul08-05 to 17-05-2025$ 808 
Los Angeles → Seoul20-08 to 27-08-2025$ 774 
Los Angeles → Seoul02-09 to 14-09-2025$ 825 
Los Angeles → Seoul04-09 to 23-09-2025$ 774 
Los Angeles → Seoul08-09 to 22-09-2025$ 775 
Los Angeles → Seoul14-11 to 21-11-2025$ 835 
Los Angeles → Seoul16-11 to 28-11-2025$ 835 

When to book your flight Los Angeles - Seoul 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 -Seoul flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Seoul, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1239 $, which is a saving of 92 $ 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 (212 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Seoul 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: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1233 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1274), 2 to 3 months ($ 1315), 3 to 4 months ($ 1349), 4 to 5 months ($ 1337), 5 to 6 months ($ 1279), 6 to 7 months ($ 1349)
February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1056 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1124), 3 to 4 months ($ 1107), 4 to 5 months ($ 1136), 5 to 6 months ($ 1097), 6 to 7 months ($ 1065), 7 to 8 months ($ 1112), 8 to 9 months ($ 1107)
March

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1024 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1071), 3 to 4 months ($ 1035), 4 to 5 months ($ 1117), 5 to 6 months ($ 1132), 7 to 8 months ($ 1151)
April

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1090 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1175), 1 to 2 months ($ 1176), 2 to 3 months ($ 1144), 3 to 4 months ($ 1123), 5 to 6 months ($ 1104), 6 to 7 months ($ 1156)
May

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1271 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1284), 3 to 4 months ($ 1283), 4 to 5 months ($ 1279), 5 to 6 months ($ 1283), 6 to 7 months ($ 1303), 8 to 9 months ($ 1328)
June

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1516 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1582), 6 to 7 months ($ 1533), 7 to 8 months ($ 1563), 9 to 10 months ($ 1540)
July

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1482 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1510), 5 to 6 months ($ 1512), 6 to 7 months ($ 1501), 7 to 8 months ($ 1483), 8 to 9 months ($ 1497)
August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1288 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1293), 2 to 3 months ($ 1317), 5 to 6 months ($ 1336), 6 to 7 months ($ 1340)
September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1012 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1162), 2 to 3 months ($ 1045), 3 to 4 months ($ 1214), 5 to 6 months ($ 1232), 6 to 7 months ($ 1197), 7 to 8 months ($ 1228)
October

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1030 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1257), 1 to 2 months ($ 1095), 3 to 4 months ($ 1124), 4 to 5 months ($ 1193), 5 to 6 months ($ 1240), 6 to 7 months ($ 1213)
November

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1029 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1068), 3 to 4 months ($ 1053), 4 to 5 months ($ 1033), 5 to 6 months ($ 1074), 6 to 7 months ($ 1158), 7 to 8 months ($ 1179)
December

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1352 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1440), 2 to 3 months ($ 1466), 3 to 4 months ($ 1461), 5 to 6 months ($ 1368), 6 to 7 months ($ 1391), 7 to 8 months ($ 1425), 8 to 9 months ($ 1444), 9 to 10 months ($ 1390)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Seoul are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $10. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $18 more.

Los Angeles to Seoul: 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
April 2025$ 1008
$766 to $1547		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1069
$808 to $1667		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1542
$974 to $2184		Find a flight
July 2025$ 1260
$993 to $1913		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1107
$774 to $1729		Find a flight
September 2025$ 1073
$774 to $1426		Find a flight
October 2025$ 1253
$837 to $2519		Find a flight
November 2025$ 964
$835 to $1668		Find a flight
December 2025$ 1153
$789 to $1478		Find a flight
January 2026$ 1403
$1016 to $2119		Find a flight
February 2026$ 1186
$973 to $1470		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november and december are cheaper to travel to Seoul. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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