Flights Los Angeles → Seoul
LAX → ICN
Route overview
The flight route from Los Angeles to Seoul is serviced by a variety of aircraft including the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777 series (including the -200LR and -300ER), as well as the Boeing 747-400. The origin airport in Los Angeles has been operational since 1926 and serves a flight to one of the world's busiest airports for international travelers, where over 17.8 million passengers pass through annually.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Los Angeles (LAX) → Seoul (ICN) route is operated by Delta Air Lines, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Seoul the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Los Angeles the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Seoul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul (ICN) heads north-west for about 9,625 km, a flight time of roughly 12h 27m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Los Angeles the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Seoul it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 80% | 8 min | 1.8% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
Airlines operating LAX-ICN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LAX-ICN
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
