Flights from Los Angeles to Seoul
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The fastest flights from Los Angeles to Seoul
Fastest Journey
20 h
Average
22 h 17 m
Flights per day
2
Distance
9586 km
Of the 2 flights that leave Los Angeles for Seoul every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Los Angeles to Seoul flight
 | Distance | 5943 miles (9585 km) |
 | Average flight duration | 16 h 50 min |
 | Average plane ticket price | $1,133 (€1,016) |
 | Direct flight | Yes |
 | Airlines | Xiamen Air, China Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air or Air Canada |
Flights from Los Angeles to Seoul cover the 5943 miles (9585 km) long route taking on average 16 h 50 min with our travel partners like Xiamen Air, China Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air or Air Canada. There are direct flight services available. You can get the cheapest plane tickets for this journey for as low as $1,133 (€1,016), but the average price of plane tickets is $1,133 (€1,016).
Flights from Los Angeles to Seoul
Travelers to Seoul can board flights from Los Angeles International (LAX) which prides itself as the second busiest airport in the USA and fourth busiest in the word. The airport is located 17 miles (27 kilometers) away from the downtown Los Angeles. Officially referred as the Seoul Special City is the largest metropolis and capital of South Korea. Seoul is the fourth largest metropolitan economy in the word and is also rated as an alpha world city. Seoul can generally be accessed from the Incheon International Airport which has previously been ranked by Airports Council International as the best airport from 2005-2013 (nine consecutive years) and is located 29 miles (46 kilometers) from the city center. There are more than 23 airlines that provide services from Los Angeles to Seoul with the major carriers being Delta, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and United Airlines. All the above primary carriers fly directly from Los Angeles to Seoul. A flight from Los Angeles to Seoul will take approximately 1three hours and 15 minutes with the fastest flight taking 1two hours and 29 minutes to cover the 5,903 miles (9499 kilometers) between the two cities.
Airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Seoul
The main airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Seoul include Korean Air, Delta, United Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Asiana Airlines. Singapore Airlines boasts that they have has the least delays from Los Angeles to Seoul. Indeed, Singapore Airline has a 100% average for landing on the exact time scheduled making it one of the most timely airlines from Los Angeles to Seoul. Delta Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air and United Airlines all offer direct non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Seoul. Other airlines that offer one-stop flights to Seoul from Los Angeles include China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines with stopovers mostly in Beijing, Shenyang and Shanghai.
Time taken by airlines from Los Angeles to Seoul
A flight from Los Angeles to Seoul will take an average of 1three hours and 15 minutes to cover the 5,903 mile (9499 kilometer) distance, while the fastest direct flight from Los Angeles to Seoul will take 1two hours and 29 minutes. However, if there are any changes that are required, the flight time might increase, normally to 14 or 1five hours including layovers. The fastest one-stop flight from Los Angeles to Seoul will take about 1five hours, although there are some flights that my take up to 4two hours on the basis of the waiting duration and stopover destination.
How many flights are there from Los Angeles to Seoul
There are about 146 direct flights from LAX to ICN per week implying that on average, there are 20 daily flights. The airlines that fly most frequently between Los Angeles and Seoul include Thai Airways which has two flights every day, LATAM Airlines that also has two flights daily and Delta Airlines which also has two flights every day. Travelers can thus expect an option of 7 direct weekday flights from Los Angeles to Seoul and 7-8 choices during weekends. Moreover, there are more than 90 indirect trips between the two cities.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Los Angeles to Seoul?
Departure station: Los Angeles International airport is located in Los Angeles, which is the second biggest city in the US. The airport is located approximately 14 miles (24 kilometers) from the city center and has nine terminals including the Tom Bradley International Terminal. There is a free bus shuttle which serves all the terminals within the central loop. To access the airport from the city center, there are different transportation alternatives that include public buses, trains, taxis as well as airport shuttles. It takes about 40-50 minutes by public transit buses to cover the 14 miles (24 kilometers) from the city center to the airport. The airport boasts of world-class shops and restaurants, business facilities, internet access ports, airport lounges as well as layover and family facilities.
The arrival station is known as Incheon International Airport located at Seoul in South Korea. There are three different transportation alternatives to travel from the city center to ICN. The airport is located 30 miles (49 kilometers) from Seoul and travelers can take a train, tax or bus. Travelers can use the City Limousine Bus which is extremely convenient alternative from the city center to the airport and takes 70 minutes and has trips to the airport every 25 minutes. The other option is the Airport Railroad Express (AREX which runs two trains from the city center to the airport: the All Stop train and the Express Train. The train journey will take 40-60 minutes from the city center to the airport and vice versa. The airport boasts of such facilities as digital gym, free showers, free WiFi, designated zones, airport lounges, mobile charging and luggage storage facilities. There are also 24-hour food options and nearby hotels.
Travel Tips: Los Angeles to Seoul Flight
Travel between Los Angeles, USA and Seoul, South Korea by plane is: Restricted.
Can I enter South Korea from USA?
International entry status: Entry is restricted for citizens and permanent residents of United States
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in South Korea from Los Angeles?
Conditions of entry:
- 7-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
- Mandatory installation of smart phone app for contact purposes
- Health declaration required
What are the safety rules to follow in Seoul, South Korea?
All travelers in South Korea must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
- Physical distance: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 5/18/22. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your flight from Los Angeles to Seoul as this information can change.
Return travel from South Korea to USA is: Partially open.
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Los Angeles from Seoul?
Entry into USA is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of South Korea
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in USA from Seoul?
Requirements for reentering:
- Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 1 days prior to boarding for air passengers 2 years of age or older
- Unvaccinated travellers are recommended to quarantine for a minimum of 7 days; take a COVID-19 test 3 days after arriving. If test is positive arrivals need to self-isolate until fully recovered
- Vaccinated travellers are recommended to get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after travel; self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if symptoms develop
- 5-day mandatory monitored quarantine for arrivals with a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
- Travellers who are vaccinated with a booster shot (3rd dose) are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
- Travel Declaration required prior to arrival
What are the safety rules to follow in Los Angeles, USA?
The government of USA has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Recommended
Last checked on 5/17/22. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your flight to Los Angeles from Seoul.
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