Travelling from Los Angeles to Gimpo International Airport (GMP): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Los Angeles to Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the main airports in Los Angeles.
Gimpo International Airport is located in Seoul. The city operates on the UTC+9 timezone and is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
To ensure you catch your flight from Los Angeles to GMP, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to GMP. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Gimpo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LAX land on schedule 81.05% of the time.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Los Angeles to GMP flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:
About Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Have a late flight from Los Angeles to Gimpo International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near GMP and be in snooze mode sooner:
Travel at your own speed with a Gimpo International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from GOGO Rent a Car, Gogo Rental Car Seoul or Hi Rent A Car and find adventure across Seoul and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Los Angeles to Gimpo International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to central Seoul
Gimpo International Airport to central Seoul is roughly 16 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Currently, R 5,990 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Gimpo International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 12,022. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to GMP if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Affordable Los Angeles to Gimpo International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Seoul. July is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Gimpo International Airport (GMP), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Los Angeles to GMP plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Seoul to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Gimpo International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Seoul
Start your Seoul trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Gimpo International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Seoul must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at N Seoul Tower.
Explore more of South Korea
Daegu is just one of the many places in South Korea waiting to be discovered after you've seen Seoul. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Modern Art Statue, Alive Aquarium Daegu and Jung-gu District.
Daejeon is another must-experience destination in South Korea and is around 153 kilometres south of Seoul. No trip is complete without visiting Temi Park, National Science Museum and Yuseong Hot Springs.