How do I save money for a round trip ticket from Korea to California?

Question

I currently live in Seoul, South Korea. I'm still only 13 years old, but I want to see my old friends in America. I came to Korea when I was 10 years old. Although I still kept in touch with my friends I want to see them in person and people at school, but for me to go it takes a lot of money. I don't know the exact amount, so can someone tell me that too? I have 4 siblings so I can't just go because I want to. Somehow I never got my allowance system to work properly. My parents give me money when I need it but not on a regular basis. There aren't a lot of jobs for me here in Korea. It's not like Korea where you can put up posters saying you'll babysit or mow their lawn(if they even have any).

The point is I really want to see my friends again. I miss them so much. My dad said if I went to a high school there and lived with my relatives or in a dorm I can go. But i don't exactly have perfect grades.

please please help!!

Answer 1

Well, you always could raise enough money ( for starters ) just by spending less money. You could also have a garage sale, and get rid of some of your old useless stuff. Start small like that, then go in for the kill. For your grades, there's nothing that I can say except try hard in ALL subjects, and try out some new languages ( they might raise your grade ). As soon as you think you have enough money for Asiana or Korean Air, find out if you really do, then just take your flight.

By the way, I work on Korean Air.

Answer 2

The answer to your original question is to buy the ticket online at least a month before the flight. You'll need a credit card.  

If you would leave from Seoul, Korea at Incheon airport on Aug. 28 on a UAL flight to Los Angeles and land at LAX. it would cost you between $2,305 and $2,404.00 US dollars.  Take the same flight on Sept. 28 will cost between $1,639.00 and $2,360.00 US dollars.

Being underage will probably cause other problems for you but that is how to get the lowest price.