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$355+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to South Korea

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SFO — ICN
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to South Korea

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to South Korea flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$652
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$355
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$677

Good round-trip deal

$737 or less

Good one-way deal

$433 or less
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From San Francisco to South Korea
One-way flight from San Francisco to South Korea
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/192:30 pmSFO - ICN
Nonstop13h 00mAIR PREMIA
Fri 3/216:55 pmICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 05mAIR PREMIA
Deal found 2/19$654
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/171:00 pmSFO - ICN
2 stops30h 15mChina Eastern
Fri 3/288:50 pmICN - SFO
2 stops29h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/19$657
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1910:30 amSFO - ICN
Nonstop12h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/2312:45 pmICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$660
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Mon 3/171:00 pmSFO - GMP
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 3/268:50 pmGMP - SFO
1 stop29h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/19$668
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Wed 3/121:05 pmSFO - GMP
1 stop32h 00mAir China
Tue 3/252:25 pmGMP - SFO
1 stop36h 25mAir China
Deal found 2/18$682
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Wed 3/121:05 pmSFO - ICN
1 stop33h 10mAir China
Tue 3/253:30 pmICN - SFO
1 stop35h 20mAir China
Deal found 2/18$682
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Mon 4/283:00 pmSFO - ICN
Nonstop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/85:45 pmICN - SFO
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$689
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Thu 3/1312:35 amSFO - ICN
1 stop45h 15mChina Southern
Sun 3/234:15 pmICN - SFO
1 stop44h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 2/19$694
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Wed 9/1710:50 pmSFO - ICN
1 stop25h 35mVietnam Airlines
Wed 9/245:55 pmICN - SFO
1 stop40h 45mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 2/18$784
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Tue 3/1112:35 amSFO - ICN
1 stop28h 40mCathay Pacific
Wed 3/261:50 pmICN - SFO
1 stop24h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/19$809
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Sat 3/291:00 pmSFO - PUS
1 stop35h 50mChina Eastern
Sun 4/1312:35 pmPUS - SFO
1 stop36h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/19$817
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Thu 3/271:00 pmSFO - CJU
1 stop31h 50mChina Eastern
Sun 4/137:10 pmCJU - SFO
1 stop30h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/20$848

Find flights from San Francisco to South Korea within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to South Korea 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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San Francisco

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San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Mon 3/17

1:00 pm-11:15 am

2 stops30h 15m

Incheon Intl

Fri 3/28

8:50 pm-10:00 am

2 stops29h 10m

$657

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Mon 3/17

11:45 pm-4:40 am

Nonstop12h 55m

Incheon Intl

Mon 3/24

11:45 am-6:20 am

Nonstop10h 35m

$660

San FranciscoSeoul

SFO - GMP

SFOGMP

San Francisco

Mon 3/17

1:00 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 00m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 3/26

8:50 pm-10:00 am

1 stop29h 10m

$668

San FranciscoSeoul

SFO - GMP

SFOGMP

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

1:05 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Tue 3/25

2:25 pm-10:50 am

1 stop36h 25m

$682

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

1:05 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop33h 10m

Incheon Intl

Tue 3/25

3:30 pm-10:50 am

1 stop35h 20m

$682

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

2:30 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop13h 00m

Incheon Intl

Mon 3/10

6:55 pm-1:00 pm

Nonstop10h 05m

$686

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

3:00 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop12h 50m

Incheon Intl

Thu 5/8

5:45 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops34h 40m

$689

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Thu 3/13

12:35 am-1:50 pm

1 stop45h 15m

Incheon Intl

Sun 3/23

4:15 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop44h 25m

$694

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

12:35 am-9:15 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Incheon Intl

Wed 3/26

1:50 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$809

San FranciscoBusan

SFO - PUS

SFOPUS

San Francisco

Sat 3/29

1:00 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop35h 50m

Busan Gimhae

Sun 4/13

12:35 pm-9:30 am

1 stop36h 55m

$817

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to South Korea

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to South Korea?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Korea (average of $1,036). Flying from San Francisco to South Korea in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,697). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to KR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to South Korea. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to South Korea, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to South Korea

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to South Korea. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to KR0 are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Rainfall in South Korea by month

Plan your trip to South Korea by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Korea ranges from 0.8 - 10.2 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit South Korea when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in South Korea by month

Plan your trip to South Korea by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Korea, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Korea

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Korea. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Korea. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, Korean Air and ANA from San Francisco to South Korea by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

8.4
Very good

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to South Korea?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to South Korea. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to South Korea flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to South Korea one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is AIR PREMIA, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $355. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Southern and Vietnam Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to South Korea for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to South Korea?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to South Korea?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to South Korea are Delta (89%), Korean Air (88%) and Singapore Airlines (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to South Korea?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to South Korea? While on average our users pay $1,012, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $360. The most popular route (San Francisco - Incheon Intl), is priced around $649.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to South Korea that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to South Korea flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to South Korea.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to South Korea by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to South Korea?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Korea (average of $1,036). Flying from San Francisco to South Korea in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,697). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to South Korea. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$403Average$924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
AIR PREMIACheapest$643Average$992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$660Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$663Average$1,597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China EasternCheapest$691Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Korean AirCheapest$796Average$1,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air CanadaCheapest$799Average$1,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$824Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ZIPAIRCheapest$847Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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