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$323+ Cheap flights from Seoul (SEL) to San Francisco (SFO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEL — SFO
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Seoul to San Francisco are usually found in November or October, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seoul (SEL) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$495
(WhyPayMore)

One-way from

$323
(Mytrip)

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November

Average price

$759
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This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/244:55 pmICN - SFO
2 stops41h 13mAir Canada
Mon 12/302:55 pmSFO - ICN
1 stop31h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 12/18$522
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Fri 12/206:00 pmICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/510:30 amSFO - ICN
Nonstop12h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$540
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/256:55 pmICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 05mAIR PREMIA
Wed 1/12:30 pmSFO - ICN
Nonstop13h 00mAIR PREMIA
Deal found 12/18$552
This WhyPayMore deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 WhyPayMore is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/204:50 pmICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 40mAsiana Airlines
Fri 1/1012:10 pmSFO - ICN
Nonstop12h 45mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/17$586
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/231:35 pmICN - SFO
2 stops17h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/302:55 pmSFO - ICN
1 stop31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$659
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/234:10 pmICN - SFO
1 stop24h 28mDelta
Wed 3/124:45 pmSFO - ICN
1 stop31h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/17$707
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/189:25 pmICN - SFO
1 stop16h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 3/118:00 amSFO - ICN
1 stop19h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 12/16$734
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/197:45 amGMP - SFO
1 stop24h 35mANA
Thu 1/212:20 amSFO - GMP
1 stop18h 00mANA
Deal found 12/18$784
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/256:50 pmICN - SFO
1 stop19h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/314:28 pmSFO - ICN
2 stops31h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$801
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/191:05 pmICN - SFO
1 stop17h 25mZIPAIR
Sun 1/53:40 pmSFO - ICN
1 stop26h 55mZIPAIR
Deal found 12/18$824
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/222:20 pmICN - SFO
3 stops35h 40mChina Eastern
Sat 1/412:00 pmSFO - ICN
2 stops32h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/16$880
This EVA Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 EVA Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/271:50 pmGMP - SFO
1 stop21h 40mEVA Air
Mon 1/2011:30 pmSFO - GMP
1 stop26h 45mEVA Air
Deal found 12/17$1,203

Find flights from Seoul to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Seoul to San Francisco 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 18, 2024.

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IncheonSan Francisco

ICN - SFO

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Sun 1/26

6:55 pm-12:00 pm

Nonstop10h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 1/29

2:30 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop13h 00m

$493

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN - SFO

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Mon 3/3

4:55 pm-1:56 pm

1 stop14h 01m

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

7:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$495

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN - SFO

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Mon 3/24

4:55 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop14h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

7:00 am-12:45 am

2 stops25h 45m

$539

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN - SFO

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Mon 2/3

6:00 pm-11:40 am

Nonstop10h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 2/17

10:30 am-4:15 pm

Nonstop12h 45m

$541

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN - SFO

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Mon 3/3

4:50 pm-10:30 am

Nonstop10h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 3/7

12:10 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop12h 45m

$639

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN - SFO

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Tue 2/4

4:00 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop10h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 2/13

11:40 am-5:40 pm

Nonstop13h 00m

$666

SeoulSan Francisco

GMP - SFO

GMPSFO

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 2/12

12:25 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

12:20 am-6:35 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$745

SeoulSan Francisco

GMP - SFO

GMPSFO

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Tue 2/25

2:25 pm-9:50 am

1 stop36h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

12:05 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$815

SeoulSan Francisco

GMP - SFO

GMPSFO

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sat 5/10

1:50 pm-6:30 am

1 stop32h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

1:25 am-12:50 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$896

SeoulSan Francisco

GMP - SFO

GMPSFO

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Tue 4/1

7:55 am-9:45 am

1 stop17h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

12:00 pm-10:45 am

1 stop30h 45m

$957

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Seoul to San Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Seoul-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Seoul-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Seoul-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Seoul-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Seoul-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Seoul to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Seoul to San Francisco

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Seoul to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seoul to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

Booking 20 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Seoul to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seoul to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Seoul to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 SEL to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Seoul to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Seoul to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Seoul to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Seoul to San Francisco. 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 18, 2024.

The most flights from SEL to SFO 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 San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA, Asiana Airlines and Air Canada from Seoul to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

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.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

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.

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,018 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

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.

ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

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.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

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.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
477 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Seoul to San Francisco. 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 into for flights to San Francisco from Seoul?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Seoul to San Francisco. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Francisco from Seoul; the airport handles an average of 11 inbound flights from Seoul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights to the San Francisco airport from Seoul. It is only a 11.8 mi journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city center.

  • How popular is this Seoul to San Francisco flight route?

    Within the past month, 39 users have taken a look at flights from Seoul to San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Seoul to San Francisco round-trip?

    Air Canada, at $495, was found to be the cheapest airline from Seoul to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include AIR PREMIA and United Airlines. These flights start at 48% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $323 on AIR PREMIA. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include ZIPAIR from $339 and Hawaiian Airlines from $436 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Seoul to San Francisco are Asiana Airlines (65%), United Airlines (65%) and Thai Airways (55%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seoul to San Francisco?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $335. While the most popular route (Incheon Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $462 on average our data indicates $1,724 when flying from Seoul to San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seoul to San Francisco 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 Seoul to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seoul to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Seoul to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 9 airlines flying from Seoul to San Francisco

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Seoul to San Francisco. 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 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$464Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$493Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AIR PREMIACheapest$564Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$569Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$653Average$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$665Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Korean AirCheapest$735Average$1,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$759Average$1,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$853Average$892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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