Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Seoul from $542

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9:05 am - 6:35 pm
SJC
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ICN
16h 30m1 stop
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8:35 pm - 9:48 am
ICN
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SJC
30h 13m1 stop
$616Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Sun, Feb 1
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6:15 am - 6:35 pm
SJC
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ICN
19h 20m1 stop
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8:35 pm - 8:04 pm
ICN
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SJC
16h 29m1 stop
$652Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 23
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6:15 am - 6:35 pm
SJC
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ICN
19h 20m1 stop
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8:35 pm - 9:48 am
ICN
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SJC
30h 13m1 stop
$657Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 19
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7:10 pm - 6:35 pm
SJC
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ICN
30h 25m1 stop
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8:35 pm - 8:00 pm
ICN
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SJC
15h 25m1 stop
$661Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Fri, Mar 13
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6:02 pm - 6:35 pm
SJC
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ICN
31h 33m1 stop
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8:35 pm - 1:08 pm
ICN
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SJC
33h 33m1 stop
$662Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 23
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8:40 am - 5:40 am
SJC
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ICN
28h 00m2 stops
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6:00 pm - 8:56 pm
ICN
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SJC
19h 56m2 stops
$780United Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Sun, Feb 1
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3:49 pm - 3:15 pm
SJC
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ICN
31h 26m2 stops
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4:50 pm - 9:07 pm
ICN
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SJC
44h 17m2 stops
$792United Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Mon, Mar 30
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5:54 am - 4:20 pm
SJC
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ICN
17h 26m1 stop
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4:10 pm - 1:37 pm
ICN
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SJC
14h 27m1 stop
$836Korean Air
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
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6:15 am - 10:55 am
SJC
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GMP
35h 40m2 stops
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8:00 am - 2:42 pm
GMP
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SJC
23h 42m2 stops
$1,219Japan Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 23
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8:10 am - 10:05 pm
SJC
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GMP
21h 55m2 stops
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7:20 pm - 2:11 pm
GMP
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SJC
34h 51m2 stops
$2,000Japan Airlines
Fri, Mar 27 - Tue, Apr 14

United Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Seoul

Our best United Airlines deals on San Jose, California to Seoul flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 23
SJC8:40 amSan Jose
28h 00m
2 stops
ICN5:40 amIncheon Intl
Feb 1
ICN6:00 pmIncheon Intl
19h 56m
2 stops
SJC8:56 pmSan Jose
United Airlines
Mar 18
SJC3:49 pmSan Jose
31h 26m
2 stops
ICN3:15 pmIncheon Intl
Mar 30
ICN4:50 pmIncheon Intl
44h 17m
2 stops
SJC9:07 pmSan Jose
United Airlines
Feb 11
SJC4:00 pmSan Jose
31h 15m
2 stops
ICN4:15 pmIncheon Intl
Feb 21
ICN12:45 pmIncheon Intl
25h 27m
2 stops
SJC9:12 pmSan Jose

Korean Air flights from San Jose, California to Seoul

Our best Korean Air deals on San Jose, California to Seoul flight tickets
Korean Air
Feb 5
SJC5:54 amSan Jose
17h 26m
1 stop
ICN4:20 pmIncheon Intl
Feb 12
ICN4:10 pmIncheon Intl
14h 27m
1 stop
SJC1:37 pmSan Jose
Korean Air
Feb 1
SJC7:45 amSan Jose
15h 10m
1 stop
ICN3:55 pmIncheon Intl
Feb 5
ICN4:10 pmIncheon Intl
18h 30m
1 stop
SJC5:40 pmSan Jose
Korean Air
Jan 3
SJC7:13 amSan Jose
16h 17m
1 stop
ICN4:30 pmIncheon Intl
Jan 24
ICN7:40 pmIncheon Intl
16h 32m
1 stop
SJC7:12 pmSan Jose

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San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Fri 1/23

9:05 am-6:35 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Incheon Intl

Sun 2/1

8:35 pm-9:48 am

1 stop30h 13m

$616

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Fri 1/16

6:15 am-6:35 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Incheon Intl

Fri 1/23

8:35 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop16h 29m

$652

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Thu 1/15

6:15 am-6:35 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Incheon Intl

Mon 1/19

8:35 pm-9:48 am

1 stop30h 13m

$657

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Sat 2/28

7:10 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop30h 25m

Incheon Intl

Fri 3/13

8:35 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$661

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Fri 1/9

6:02 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop31h 33m

Incheon Intl

Fri 1/23

8:35 pm-1:08 pm

1 stop33h 33m

$662

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Fri 1/23

8:40 am-5:40 am

2 stops28h 00m

Incheon Intl

Sun 2/1

6:00 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops19h 56m

$780

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Wed 3/18

3:49 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops31h 26m

Incheon Intl

Mon 3/30

4:50 pm-9:07 pm

2 stops44h 17m

$792

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Thu 2/5

5:54 am-4:20 pm

1 stop17h 26m

Incheon Intl

Thu 2/12

4:10 pm-1:37 pm

1 stop14h 27m

$836

San JoseSeoul

SJC - GMP

SJCGMP

San Jose

Fri 1/16

6:15 am-10:55 am

2 stops35h 40m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Fri 1/23

8:00 am-2:42 pm

2 stops23h 42m

$1,219

San JoseSeoul

SJC - GMP

SJCGMP

San Jose

Fri 3/27

8:10 am-10:05 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Tue 4/14

7:20 pm-2:11 pm

2 stops34h 51m

$2,000

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According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Seoul from San Jose, California. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was $1,124. 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 Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,492.

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Flying to Seoul from San Jose, California in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,170 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Seoul, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,595 per ticket.

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Fastest flight time

16h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Seoul takes 16h 30m
There are no direct flights from San Jose, California to Seoul. There are no popular flight routes from San Jose, California to Seoul.
  • How far is San Jose to Seoul by plane?

    San Jose and Seoul are 5648.5 mi apart from one another. Typically, this will take 16h 30m by plane in normal conditions.

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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Jose Airport to Seoul.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your Seoul trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Seoul. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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7.4
9,106 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $833Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,185 reviews
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