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$355+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul (SEL)

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 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SEL
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Francisco to Seoul are usually found in February or March, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul (SEL). 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$656
(oojo)

One-way from

$355
(Gotogate)

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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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Seoul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Seoul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

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 2/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/312:00 pmSFO - ICN
2 stops30h 15mChina Eastern
Fri 3/78:50 pmICN - SFO
2 stops29h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/20$656
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/510:30 amSFO - ICN
Nonstop12h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/175:00 pmICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$659
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/121:05 pmSFO - GMP
1 stop32h 00mAir China
Tue 3/252:25 pmGMP - SFO
1 stop36h 25mAir China
Deal found 2/18$682
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1912:05 pmSFO - ICN
1 stop35h 30mAir China
Fri 3/211:10 pmICN - SFO
1 stop37h 40mAir China
Deal found 2/19$683
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/32:30 pmSFO - ICN
Nonstop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/179:40 amICN - SFO
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$687
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/2411:35 pmSFO - ICN
2 stops29h 15mChina Southern
Mon 3/39:40 amICN - SFO
2 stops27h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 2/20$694
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2010:30 amSFO - ICN
Nonstop12h 45mAsiana Airlines
Wed 3/512:45 pmICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 2/20$700
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/612:20 amSFO - ICN
1 stop26h 45mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/2110:10 amICN - SFO
1 stop28h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/20$804
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.
Wed 4/1610:50 pmSFO - ICN
1 stop25h 35mVietnam Airlines
Wed 4/235:55 pmICN - SFO
1 stop40h 45mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 2/19$832
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/312:30 pmSFO - GMP
1 stop32h 20mEVA Air
Tue 4/157:15 pmGMP - SFO
1 stop27h 30mEVA Air
Deal found 2/20$1,004

Find flights from San Francisco to Seoul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Seoul 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 FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

12:00 pm-11:15 am

2 stops30h 15m

Incheon Intl

Fri 3/7

8:50 pm-9:00 am

2 stops29h 10m

$656

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

10:30 am-4:15 pm

Nonstop12h 45m

Incheon Intl

Mon 3/17

5:00 pm-11:40 am

Nonstop10h 40m

$659

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 3/18

5:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

$684

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

2:30 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop13h 00m

Incheon Intl

Mon 3/17

9:40 am-8:40 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$687

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

Mon 4/7

3:00 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop12h 50m

Incheon Intl

Fri 4/11

5:30 pm-12:30 pm

Nonstop11h 00m

$765

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Fri 3/14

12:40 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop13h 00m

Incheon Intl

Sun 3/23

4:00 pm-10:30 am

Nonstop10h 30m

$790

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

12:20 am-7:05 pm

1 stop26h 45m

Incheon Intl

Wed 5/21

10:10 am-10:40 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$804

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Seoul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Seoul in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ScholarTripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 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 San Francisco-Seoul flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Seoul flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Seoul flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Seoul 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 San Francisco-Seoul 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 San Francisco to Seoul

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Seoul. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Seoul is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Seoul (average of $1,036). Flying from San Francisco to Seoul 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 SEL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Seoul. 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 Seoul, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Seoul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Seoul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Seoul flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Seoul

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Seoul. 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 SEL 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 Seoul by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Seoul ranges from 1.1 - 10.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.0 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Seoul when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Seoul by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seoul, 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 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Seoul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seoul. 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 Seoul. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air and ANA from San Francisco to Seoul 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
1,200 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

China Airlines
8.2
Very good
727 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

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

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

    For a flight from San Francisco to Seoul, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 11 outbound flights to Seoul per day. 15 airlines have flights to Seoul from San Francisco on a regular basis.

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

    Within the past month, 398 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Seoul.

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

    China Eastern, at $656, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Seoul.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Air China. China Eastern is priced at 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $355 on AIR PREMIA. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from $361 and Vietnam Airlines from $404 one-way.

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

    Consider Delta (89%), Korean Air (88%) or Singapore Airlines (78%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Seoul.

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Seoul is generally $1,012, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $360. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Incheon Intl), you can expect to pay $649 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Seoul (average of $1,036). Flying from San Francisco to Seoul 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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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Seoul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Seoul. 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$1,251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China EasternCheapest$691Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Korean AirCheapest$796Average$1,306FlexibilityNo 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$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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