Cheap flights from San Francisco to Seoul from $388

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AIR PREMIA Logo
3:30 pm - 8:10 pm
SFO
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ICN
12h 40mnonstop
AIR PREMIA Logo
6:00 pm - 1:00 pm
ICN
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SFO
11h 00mnonstop
$699AIR PREMIA
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
AIR PREMIA Logo
3:30 pm - 8:10 pm
SFO
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ICN
12h 40mnonstop
AIR PREMIA Logo
6:00 pm - 1:00 pm
ICN
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SFO
11h 00mnonstop
$700AIR PREMIA
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 9
AIR PREMIA Logo
3:30 pm - 8:10 pm
SFO
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ICN
12h 40mnonstop
AIR PREMIA Logo
6:00 pm - 1:00 pm
ICN
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SFO
11h 00mnonstop
$707AIR PREMIA
Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 28
AIR PREMIA Logo
3:30 pm - 8:10 pm
SFO
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ICN
12h 40mnonstop
AIR PREMIA Logo
6:55 pm - 12:30 pm
ICN
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SFO
10h 35mnonstop
$710AIR PREMIA
Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Nov 22
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 11:00 am
SFO
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GMP
31h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
8:50 pm - 9:05 am
GMP
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SFO
28h 15m
1 stop
$1,080China Eastern
Thu, May 21 - Wed, Jun 3
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 11:00 am
SFO
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GMP
31h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
8:50 pm - 9:05 am
GMP
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SFO
28h 15m
1 stop
$1,087China Eastern
Mon, May 4 - Sun, May 24
Japan Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 9:15 pm
SFO
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GMP
17h 20m
1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:45 am
GMP
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SFO
17h 45m
1 stop
$1,136Japan Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Tue, May 5
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 11:00 am
SFO
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GMP
31h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
8:50 pm - 9:05 am
GMP
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SFO
28h 15m
1 stop
$1,145China Eastern
Mon, May 25 - Sun, May 31
Japan Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 9:15 pm
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GMP
17h 20m
1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:45 am
GMP
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SFO
17h 45m
1 stop
$1,172Japan Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
Japan Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 9:15 pm
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GMP
16h 50m
1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:45 am
GMP
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SFO
17h 45m
1 stop
$1,173Japan Airlines
Wed, Jul 22 - Wed, Oct 14

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United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Seoul

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Seoul flight tickets
United Airlines
May 1
SFO10:20 amSan Francisco
12h 40m
ICN3:00 pmIncheon Intl
May 15
ICN4:50 pmIncheon Intl
10h 45m
SFO11:35 amSan Francisco
$759
United Airlines
Sep 21
SFO11:45 pmSan Francisco
12h 35m
ICN4:20 amIncheon Intl
Oct 13
ICN11:30 amIncheon Intl
10h 50m
SFO6:20 amSan Francisco
$760
United Airlines
May 6
SFO10:20 amSan Francisco
12h 40m
ICN3:00 pmIncheon Intl
May 13
ICN11:30 amIncheon Intl
10h 45m
SFO6:15 amSan Francisco
$762

AIR PREMIA flights from San Francisco to Seoul

Our best AIR PREMIA deals on San Francisco to Seoul flight tickets
AIR PREMIA
Aug 29
SFO3:30 pmSan Francisco
12h 40m
ICN8:10 pmIncheon Intl
Sep 5
ICN6:00 pmIncheon Intl
11h 00m
SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco
$699
AIR PREMIA
Aug 24
SFO3:30 pmSan Francisco
12h 40m
ICN8:10 pmIncheon Intl
Sep 9
ICN6:00 pmIncheon Intl
11h 00m
SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco
$700
AIR PREMIA
Aug 14
SFO3:30 pmSan Francisco
12h 40m
ICN8:10 pmIncheon Intl
Aug 28
ICN6:00 pmIncheon Intl
11h 00m
SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco
$707

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Seoul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2026.
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San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Sat 8/29

3:30 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop12h 40m

Incheon Intl

Sat 9/5

6:00 pm-1:00 pm

Nonstop11h 00m

$699

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

3:30 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop12h 40m

Incheon Intl

Wed 9/9

6:00 pm-1:00 pm

Nonstop11h 00m

$700

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Fri 8/14

3:30 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop12h 40m

Incheon Intl

Fri 8/28

6:00 pm-1:00 pm

Nonstop11h 00m

$707
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Sun 10/4

3:30 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop12h 40m

Incheon Intl

Sun 11/22

6:55 pm-12:30 pm

Nonstop10h 35m

$710

San FranciscoSeoul

SFO - GMP

SFOGMP

San Francisco

Thu 5/21

12:00 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 00m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 6/3

8:50 pm-9:05 am

1 stop28h 15m

$1,080

San FranciscoSeoul

SFO - GMP

SFOGMP

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

12:00 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 00m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sun 5/24

8:50 pm-9:05 am

1 stop28h 15m

$1,087

San FranciscoSeoul

SFO - GMP

SFOGMP

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

11:55 am-9:15 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Tue 5/5

8:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop17h 45m

$1,136

San FranciscoSeoul

SFO - GMP

SFOGMP

San Francisco

Mon 5/25

12:00 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 00m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sun 5/31

8:50 pm-9:05 am

1 stop28h 15m

$1,145

San FranciscoSeoul

SFO - GMP

SFOGMP

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

11:55 am-9:15 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sun 5/10

8:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop17h 45m

$1,172

San FranciscoSeoul

SFO - GMP

SFOGMP

San Francisco

Wed 7/22

12:25 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 10/14

8:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop17h 45m

$1,173

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Seoul?

The month of August is another great option to travel to Seoul, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $662.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Seoul?

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Seoul from San Francisco. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $751. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. The most expensive day to fly to Seoul is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $864.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Seoul?

Flying to Seoul from San Francisco in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $764 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Seoul, so prices are often more expensive at around $840 per ticket.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Seoul flight route?

Fly from San Francisco to Incheon Intl for the best San Francisco - Seoul flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Seoul?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Seoul from San Francisco when booking week ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Seoul for around $856 when searching week out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Seoul from San Francisco for as low as $769 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Seoul flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Seoul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have San Francisco to Seoul flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2026, prices for San Francisco to Seoul flights are approximately 14% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Seoul

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Seoul according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$478

Fastest flight time

12h 20m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Seoul

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Seoul from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $478. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Seoul found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $766.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Seoul takes 12h 20m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Seoul on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There are 2 airports in Seoul. From San Francisco there are direct flights to Incheon Intl (ICN).

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Seoul

  • How far is San Francisco to Seoul by plane?

    Seoul is 5607.1 mi away from San Francisco. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 12h 20m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Seoul?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Seoul were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Seoul?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Seoul?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Seoul.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Seoul?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Seoul trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Seoul?

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Seoul?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Seoul

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Free Cancellation
Price
Philippine AirlinesPriceFrom $219Free CancellationRating
7.3
993 reviews
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AIR PREMIAPriceFrom $597Free CancellationRating
8.2
87 reviews
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Japan AirlinesPriceFrom $630Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,788 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $640Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,301 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $642Free CancellationRating
7.9
12,287 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $651Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,502 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $660Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,655 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $672Free CancellationRating
8.1
521 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $796Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,969 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $812Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,458 reviews
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  • Korean Air Flights From San Francisco to Seoul

    Korean Air is one of the most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Seoul, operating 7 flights/week on average for this route. A good Korean Air flight deal for San Francisco to Seoul starts from $813 round-trip, up to an average price of $924. Our users have rated Korean Air at 8.4/10.

  • AIR PREMIA Flights From San Francisco to Seoul

    Another popular option for San Francisco to Seoul flights is AIR PREMIA (8.2/10, 87 ratings). AIR PREMIA flies from San Francisco to Seoul around 3 times per week, with deals starting from $597 round-trip and rising to an average price of around $783.

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