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$358+ 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 3/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SEL
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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Wed 1/29
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The best prices from San Francisco to Seoul are usually found in March or October, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Seoul

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 January 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$660
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$358
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$876
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Seoul
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Wed 3/52:30 pmSFO - ICN
Nonstop13h 00mAIR PREMIA
Sun 3/96:55 pmICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 05mAIR PREMIA
Deal found 1/15$660
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1810:30 amSFO - ICN
Nonstop12h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/111:30 amICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$661
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/2812:50 pmSFO - ICN
Nonstop12h 50mAsiana Airlines
Fri 4/188:55 pmICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/15$662
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Thu 3/201:00 pmSFO - GMP
1 stop38h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 3/268:50 pmGMP - SFO
1 stop29h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/15$668
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/221:00 pmSFO - ICN
1 stop36h 25mChina Eastern
Sun 3/302:30 pmICN - SFO
1 stop34h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/16$668
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Wed 3/261:05 pmSFO - ICN
1 stop33h 10mAir China
Fri 4/115:50 pmICN - SFO
1 stop32h 40mAir China
Deal found 1/16$680
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/227:00 pmSFO - ICN
2 stops50h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/56:55 pmICN - SFO
Nonstop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$684
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Wed 3/512:05 pmSFO - GMP
1 stop32h 00mAir China
Tue 3/112:25 pmGMP - SFO
1 stop36h 25mAir China
Deal found 1/16$700
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1711:40 amSFO - ICN
Nonstop13h 00mKorean Air
Fri 2/218:05 pmICN - SFO
1 stop20h 39mKorean Air
Deal found 1/15$799
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Tue 2/410:55 pmSFO - ICN
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Tue 2/1810:05 amICN - SFO
1 stop28h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/16$804
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/27:45 amSFO - ICN
1 stop18h 40mAlaska Airlines
Fri 3/79:25 pmICN - SFO
1 stop19h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/16$837
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1712:10 amSFO - GMP
1 stop27h 05mEVA Air
Tue 4/157:00 pmGMP - SFO
1 stop27h 45mEVA Air
Deal found 1/16$1,007

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 January 17, 2025.

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San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

2:30 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop13h 00m

Incheon Intl

Sun 3/9

6:55 pm-12:00 pm

Nonstop10h 05m

$660

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Tue 3/18

11:45 pm-4:40 am

Nonstop12h 55m

Incheon Intl

Wed 4/2

11:30 am-6:10 am

Nonstop10h 40m

$661

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Fri 3/28

12:50 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop12h 50m

Incheon Intl

Wed 4/16

8:55 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop10h 35m

$662

San FranciscoSeoul

SFO - GMP

SFOGMP

San Francisco

Thu 3/20

1:00 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop38h 50m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 3/26

8:50 pm-10:00 am

1 stop29h 10m

$668

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Sat 3/22

1:00 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop36h 25m

Incheon Intl

Sun 3/30

2:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop34h 35m

$668

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

1:05 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop33h 10m

Incheon Intl

Fri 4/11

5:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop32h 40m

$680

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Tue 3/18

3:30 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops55h 25m

Incheon Intl

Wed 4/2

5:30 pm-12:30 pm

Nonstop11h 00m

$691

San FranciscoSeoul

SFO - GMP

SFOGMP

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

12:05 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Tue 3/11

2:25 pm-10:50 am

1 stop36h 25m

$700

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Mon 2/17

11:40 am-5:40 pm

Nonstop13h 00m

Incheon Intl

Fri 2/21

8:05 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop20h 39m

$799

San FranciscoIncheon

SFO - ICN

SFOICN

San Francisco

Tue 2/4

10:55 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop29h 20m

Incheon Intl

Tue 2/18

10:05 am-9:15 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ScholarTripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
KAYAKPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Seoul flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 January 10, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Seoul (average of $1,086). Flying from San Francisco to Seoul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,723). 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 January 17, 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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight in the morning.

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 Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday 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 January 17, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to SEL are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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 January 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines, China Eastern and Air China 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.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

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
1,034 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

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.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,248 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

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.

ANA
8.4
Very good
847 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

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
1,448 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

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.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
465 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

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 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 10 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, 397 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?

    AIR PREMIA, at $660, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Seoul.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Asiana Airlines. AIR PREMIA is priced at 39% 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 $358 on AIR PREMIA. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Asiana Airlines from $364 and ZIPAIR from $423 one-way.

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

    Consider AIR PREMIA (92%), Delta (86%) or Korean Air (74%) 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 $1,390, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $366. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Incheon Intl), you can expect to pay $604 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Seoul (average of $1,086). Flying from San Francisco to Seoul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,723). 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 January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$538Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
AIR PREMIACheapest$645Average$1,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$660Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$692Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$731Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$816Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$824Average$912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$827Average$1,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ZIPAIRCheapest$847Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China AirlinesCheapest$957Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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