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$358+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to South Korea

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SFO — ICN
Dec 26 — Jan 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to South Korea (KR0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 21, 2024.

Round-trip from

$660
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$358
(FlightHub)
From San Francisco to South Korea
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/2510:30 amSFO - ICN
Nonstop12h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/36:00 pmICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$660
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/274:45 pmSFO - ICN
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/36:55 pmICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$759
This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 ScholarTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/274:45 pmSFO - ICN
1 stop19h 25mKorean Air
Mon 3/34:00 pmICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 30mKorean Air
Deal found 12/19$775
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/302:30 pmSFO - ICN
Nonstop13h 00mAIR PREMIA
Wed 1/296:55 pmICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 05mAIR PREMIA
Deal found 12/20$810
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/256:00 amSFO - ICN
1 stop17h 15mDelta
Sun 3/28:05 pmICN - SFO
1 stop19h 27mDelta
Deal found 12/19$875
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/302:55 pmSFO - ICN
1 stop31h 20mAir Canada
Wed 1/294:55 pmICN - SFO
1 stop15h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 12/20$942
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Mon 12/3011:35 pmSFO - ICN
2 stops29h 15mChina Southern
Mon 3/39:40 amICN - SFO
2 stops27h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 12/19$1,062
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Sat 12/2812:00 pmSFO - ICN
1 stop34h 20mChina Eastern
Mon 1/208:55 amICN - SFO
1 stop17h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/21$1,171
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Tue 12/3111:35 pmSFO - PUS
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/277:40 amPUS - SFO
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,181
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Tue 12/316:00 amSFO - PUS
2 stops41h 50mChina Eastern
Mon 1/275:50 pmPUS - SFO
2 stops40h 43mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/20$1,211
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Sun 12/2912:59 amSFO - ICN
1 stop22h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/296:50 pmICN - SFO
1 stop21h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,259
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Mon 12/306:50 pmSFO - ICN
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 1/2812:10 amICN - SFO
1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,317

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 December 21, 2024.

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SFO - ICN

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San Francisco

Mon 2/10

10:30 am-4:15 pm

Nonstop12h 45m

Incheon Intl

Thu 2/20

12:45 pm-6:20 am

Nonstop10h 35m

$660

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

12:00 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop34h 20m

Incheon Intl

Fri 4/4

4:35 pm-9:05 am

2 stops32h 30m

$665

San FranciscoSeoul

SFO - GMP

SFOGMP

San Francisco

Thu 3/27

1:00 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 00m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 4/2

8:50 pm-9:05 am

1 stop28h 15m

$668

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

2:30 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop13h 00m

Incheon Intl

Mon 2/10

6:55 pm-12:00 pm

Nonstop10h 05m

$679

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Mon 1/27

11:30 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop13h 00m

Incheon Intl

Sun 2/2

8:50 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

$687

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Sun 1/5

3:40 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop30h 45m

Incheon Intl

Wed 1/29

9:20 am-10:04 am

2 stops41h 44m

$739

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Thu 3/20

1:29 pm-4:50 am

1 stop23h 21m

Incheon Intl

Sat 3/22

7:40 pm-7:33 am

1 stop27h 53m

$765

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Mon 1/13

10:55 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop29h 20m

Incheon Intl

Tue 1/28

3:00 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$770

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

10:10 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop26h 15m

Incheon Intl

Wed 3/19

10:35 am-6:00 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$831

San FranciscoBusan

SFO - PUS

SFOPUS

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

10:50 pm-7:50 am

1 stop41h 00m

Busan Gimhae

Wed 4/30

10:00 am-6:40 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$833

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to South Korea

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to South Korea

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to South Korea including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Korea (average of $1,086). Flying from San Francisco to South Korea in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,729). 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 December 21, 2024.

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 December 21, 2024.

The most flights from SFO to KR0 are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 December 21, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Eastern, AIR PREMIA and Asiana Airlines 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.
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8.6

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8.4

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8.3

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The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

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Very good
1,264 reviews
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1,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

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8.4

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8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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8.0

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1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

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Very good
1,025 reviews
8.4
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1,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

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8.4

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8.6

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8.4

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8.3

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8.0

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1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

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842 reviews
8.4
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1,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

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8.6

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8.4

Comfort

8.3

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8.0

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1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

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Very good
1,440 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.3
Very good
754 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

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 $358. However, be on the lookout for offers from Asiana Airlines and ZIPAIR, 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 AIR PREMIA (79%), Singapore Airlines (65%) and Korean Air (55%).

  • 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 $1,362, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $355. The most popular route (San Francisco - Incheon Intl), is priced around $598.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to South Korea?

    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.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to South Korea?

    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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Korea (average of $1,086). Flying from San Francisco to South Korea in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,729). 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 December 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$538Average$932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
AIR PREMIACheapest$647Average$992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$660Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$692Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air ChinaCheapest$730Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$740Average$1,647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$828Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$836Average$912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ZIPAIRCheapest$847Average$1,108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Korean AirCheapest$896Average$1,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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