Cheap flights from San Francisco to Seoul from $334

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2:30 pm - 8:30 pmSFO-ICN
13h 00mnonstop
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6:55 pm - 12:30 pmICN-SFO
10h 35mnonstop
$641AIR PREMIA
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Sun, Dec 7 - Sat, Dec 27
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11:30 pm - 7:25 pmSFO-ICN
27h 55m1 stop
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7:30 am - 8:30 pmICN-SFO
29h 00m1 stop
$642Philippine Airlines
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Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 25
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7:00 am - 6:35 pmSFO-ICN
18h 35m1 stop
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8:35 pm - 9:54 pmICN-SFO
18h 19m1 stop
$654Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Jan 8 - Fri, Jan 23
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 11:00 amSFO-ICN
30h 00m2 stops
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12:55 pm - 9:00 amICN-SFO
37h 05m1 stop
$655China Eastern
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Mon, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 7
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11:45 pm - 5:40 amSFO-ICN
12h 55mnonstop
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6:00 pm - 11:35 amICN-SFO
10h 35mnonstop
$661United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 4:40 amSFO-ICN
12h 55mnonstop
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12:45 pm - 6:30 amICN-SFO
10h 45mnonstop
$665United Airlines
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Sun, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 11
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7:00 am - 6:35 pmSFO-ICN
18h 35m1 stop
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8:35 pm - 11:43 pmICN-SFO
20h 08m1 stop
$669Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 16
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 11:00 amSFO-GMP
30h 00m1 stop
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8:50 pm - 9:00 amGMP-SFO
29h 10m1 stop
$700China Eastern
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Thu, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 12
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12:50 pm - 10:05 pmSFO-GMP
16h 15m1 stop
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12:05 pm - 10:15 amGMP-SFO
15h 10m1 stop
$842Japan Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 13
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12:50 pm - 10:05 pmSFO-GMP
16h 15m1 stop
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12:05 pm - 10:15 amGMP-SFO
15h 10m1 stop
$845Japan Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 18

AIR PREMIA flights from San Francisco to Seoul

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AIR PREMIA
Dec 7
SFO2:30 pmSan Francisco
13h 00m
ICN8:30 pmIncheon Intl
Dec 27
ICN6:55 pmIncheon Intl
10h 35m
SFO12:30 pmSan Francisco
AIR PREMIA
Nov 5
SFO2:30 pmSan Francisco
13h 00m
ICN8:30 pmIncheon Intl
Nov 26
ICN6:55 pmIncheon Intl
10h 35m
SFO12:30 pmSan Francisco
AIR PREMIA
Nov 5
SFO2:30 pmSan Francisco
13h 00m
ICN8:30 pmIncheon Intl
Nov 23
ICN6:55 pmIncheon Intl
10h 35m
SFO12:30 pmSan Francisco

Philippine Airlines flights from San Francisco to Seoul

Our best Philippine Airlines deals on San Francisco to Seoul flight tickets
Philippine Airlines
Mar 16
SFO11:30 pmSan Francisco
27h 55m
1 stop
ICN7:25 pmIncheon Intl
Mar 25
ICN7:30 amIncheon Intl
29h 00m
1 stop
SFO8:30 pmSan Francisco
Philippine Airlines
Apr 3
SFO11:25 pmSan Francisco
28h 10m
1 stop
ICN7:35 pmIncheon Intl
Apr 20
ICN8:10 amIncheon Intl
28h 05m
1 stop
SFO8:15 pmSan Francisco
Philippine Airlines
Oct 27
SFO11:30 pmSan Francisco
27h 55m
1 stop
ICN7:25 pmIncheon Intl
Oct 31
ICN8:35 pmIncheon Intl
39h 55m
1 stop
SFO8:30 pmSan Francisco

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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 October 16, 2025.
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San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

2:30 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop13h 00m

Incheon Intl

Sat 12/27

6:55 pm-12:30 pm

Nonstop10h 35m

$641

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

11:30 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Incheon Intl

Wed 3/25

7:30 am-8:30 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$642

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

7:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Incheon Intl

Fri 1/23

8:35 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop18h 19m

$654

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

12:00 pm-11:00 am

2 stops30h 00m

Incheon Intl

Fri 11/7

12:55 pm-9:00 am

1 stop37h 05m

$655

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

11:45 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop12h 55m

Incheon Intl

Tue 11/11

6:00 pm-11:35 am

Nonstop10h 35m

$661

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Sun 10/26

11:45 pm-4:40 am

Nonstop12h 55m

Incheon Intl

Tue 11/11

12:45 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop10h 45m

$665

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

7:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Incheon Intl

Mon 2/16

8:35 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop20h 08m

$669

San FranciscoSeoul

SFO - GMP

SFOGMP

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

12:00 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 00m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 11/12

8:50 pm-9:00 am

1 stop29h 10m

$700

San FranciscoSeoul

SFO - GMP

SFOGMP

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

12:50 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sat 12/13

12:05 pm-10:15 am

1 stop15h 10m

$842

San FranciscoSeoul

SFO - GMP

SFOGMP

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

12:50 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Thu 12/18

12:05 pm-10:15 am

1 stop15h 10m

$845

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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 $800. 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 $899.

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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 $750 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 $853 per ticket.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Seoul flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $846 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 $687 on momondo.

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Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Seoul flights?

You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Seoul flight.

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

As of October 2025, prices for San Francisco to Seoul flights are approximately 30% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$379

Fastest flight time

12h 25m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Seoul

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Seoul from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $379. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Seoul found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $661.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Seoul takes 12h 25m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Seoul every day.
There is 1 airport near Seoul: Incheon Intl (ICN)
  • How far is San Francisco to Seoul by plane?

    Seoul is 5606.2 mi away from San Francisco. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 12h 45m.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Seoul

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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $422Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,781 reviews
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AIR PREMIAPriceFrom $612Free CancellationRating
8.3
64 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $622Free CancellationRating
7.2
169 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $648Free CancellationRating
8.2
486 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $651Free CancellationRating
8.1
1,382 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $660Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,982 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $672Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,103 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $775Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,149 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $801Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,307 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $805Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,028 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 $775 round-trip, up to an average price of $937. 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 (8.3/10, 64 ratings). AIR PREMIA flies from San Francisco to Seoul around 4 times per week, with deals starting from $612 round-trip and rising to an average price of around $787.

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