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$470+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to South Korea

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SJC — ICN
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Wed 1/15
Wed 1/22
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 January 10, 2025.

Round-trip from

$730
(Ovago)

One-way from

$470
(American Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to South Korea
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to South Korea. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 10, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/47:00 amSJC - GMP
2 stops43h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 3/198:50 pmGMP - SJC
2 stops34h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/8$730
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/278:58 amSJC - ICN
2 stops40h 27mChina Eastern
Wed 4/28:55 amICN - SJC
2 stops21h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/8$776
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Sun 1/266:45 pmSJC - ICN
2 stops28h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/3112:45 pmICN - SJC
2 stops22h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/9$780
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Tue 3/47:34 amSJC - ICN
3 stops34h 26mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/198:55 amICN - SJC
3 stops26h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$854
This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Sat 3/13:41 pmSJC - ICN
1 stop20h 09mKorean Air
Sat 3/292:30 pmICN - SJC
1 stop16h 20mKorean Air
Deal found 1/9$861
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Mon 2/36:25 amSJC - ICN
1 stop16h 50mDelta
Mon 2/108:05 pmICN - SJC
1 stop14h 30mDelta
Deal found 1/8$875
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/112:15 pmSJC - ICN
1 stop35h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/86:50 pmICN - SJC
2 stops21h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/8$939
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Mon 2/176:25 amSJC - PUS
2 stops39h 50mDelta
Mon 2/247:55 amPUS - SJC
2 stops26h 40mDelta
Deal found 1/9$986
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Mon 2/177:34 amSJC - PUS
2 stops35h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/241:00 pmPUS - SJC
3 stops34h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$1,095
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Tue 3/47:34 amSJC - GMP
2 stops34h 26mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/197:45 amGMP - SJC
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$1,164
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/87:55 pmSJC - ICN
2 stops23h 20mChina Airlines
Fri 9/198:35 pmICN - SJC
2 stops27h 38mChina Airlines
Deal found 1/9$1,260
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/810:05 amSJC - GMP
2 stops32h 40mJapan Airlines
Fri 9/197:55 amGMP - SJC
2 stops22h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/9$1,275

Find flights from San Jose to South Korea within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 January 10, 2025.

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San JoseSeoul

SJC - GMP

SJCGMP

San Jose

Tue 3/4

7:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops43h 50m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 3/19

8:50 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$730

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Thu 3/27

8:58 am-5:25 pm

2 stops40h 27m

Incheon Intl

Wed 4/2

8:55 am-2:50 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$776

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Sun 1/26

6:45 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Incheon Intl

Fri 1/31

12:45 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$780

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Tue 3/4

7:34 am-11:00 am

3 stops34h 26m

Incheon Intl

Wed 3/19

8:55 am-6:59 pm

3 stops26h 04m

$854

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Sat 3/1

3:41 pm-4:50 am

1 stop20h 09m

Incheon Intl

Sat 3/29

2:30 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$861

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Mon 2/3

6:25 am-4:15 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Incheon Intl

Mon 2/10

8:05 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$875

San JoseIncheon

SJC - ICN

SJCICN

San Jose

Sat 3/1

12:15 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop35h 30m

Incheon Intl

Sat 3/8

6:50 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$939

San JoseBusan

SJC - PUS

SJCPUS

San Jose

Mon 2/17

6:25 am-3:15 pm

2 stops39h 50m

Busan Gimhae

Mon 2/24

7:55 am-5:35 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$986

San JoseBusan

SJC - PUS

SJCPUS

San Jose

Mon 2/17

7:34 am-11:35 am

2 stops35h 01m

Busan Gimhae

Mon 2/24

1:00 pm-6:38 am

3 stops34h 38m

$1,095

San JoseSeoul

SJC - GMP

SJCGMP

San Jose

Sun 2/9

9:41 am-10:25 pm

2 stops19h 44m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Thu 2/20

1:30 pm-6:38 am

3 stops34h 08m

$1,115

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Korea from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Jose to South Korea

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to South Korea (average of $1,086). Flying from San Jose to South Korea in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,725). 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 SJC to KR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 January 10, 2025.

When flying from San Jose 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.

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 January 10, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Jose to South Korea, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, Delta and China Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,030 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,030 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,030 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,446 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,030 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

China Airlines
8.2
Very good
733 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,030 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,501 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,030 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,643 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,030 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to South Korea. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 2.9 mi from the city center, San Jose (SJC) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to South Korea from San Jose.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $470 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $471 and Philippine Airlines from $678 one-way.

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

    While some choose either San Jose - Seoul Gimpo Intl or San Jose - Busan Gimhae, San Jose - Incheon Intl is the most popular route from San Jose to South Korea.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose 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 Jose to South Korea.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose to South Korea?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to South Korea (average of $1,086). Flying from San Jose to South Korea in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,725). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from San Jose to South Korea

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 January 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Korean AirCheapest$842Average$1,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$1,287Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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