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$436+ Cheap flights from South Korea to San Francisco (SFO)

ICN — SFO
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapest flights from South Korea to San Francisco

Sun 12/137:45 pm -
Nonstop10h 35m
Sun 1/103:20 pm -
Nonstop13h 00m
Deal found 10/31$694
Sat 12/127:45 pm -
Nonstop10h 35m
Sat 1/163:20 pm -
Nonstop13h 00m
Deal found 11/2$702
Fri 12/117:45 pm -
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Sat 1/93:20 pm -
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Deal found 11/2$719
Mon 12/77:45 pm -
Nonstop10h 35m
Wed 2/173:20 pm -
Nonstop13h 00m
Deal found 10/31$720
Fri 12/187:45 pm -
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Mon 1/183:20 pm -
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Deal found 11/3$722
Fri 12/257:45 pm -
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Sat 1/93:20 pm -
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Deal found 11/2$775
Wed 11/117:45 pm -
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Sun 11/153:20 pm -
Nonstop13h 00m
Deal found 11/4$781
Sun 12/137:45 pm -
Nonstop10h 35m
Wed 12/303:20 pm -
Nonstop13h 00m
Deal found 11/2$785
Fri 12/41:10 pm -
2 stops47h 58m
Sun 2/73:20 pm -
Nonstop13h 00m
Deal found 11/3$792
Fri 12/186:50 am -
1 stop23h 30m
Sun 12/273:20 pm -
1 stop26h 30m
Deal found 11/3$1,019
Thu 12/174:10 pm -
1 stop34h 25m
Thu 12/246:30 am -
2 stops21h 15m
Deal found 11/2$1,247
Fri 12/252:25 pm -
1 stop36h 05m
Sat 1/912:00 pm -
1 stop32h 05m
Deal found 11/2$1,258

Find flight deals from South Korea to San Francisco

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$694
(Super.com)

One-way from

$436
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$844

Good round-trip deal

$875 or less

Good one-way deal

$463 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Seoul (SEL)-San Francisco flight deals.
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From South Korea to San Francisco
One-way flight from South Korea to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Korea to San Francisco.
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IncheonSan Francisco

ICN Incheon Intl - SFO San Francisco

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Wed 12/2

6:00 pm-11:45 am

Nonstop10h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$456

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN Incheon Intl - SFO San Francisco

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Sat 2/6

12:45 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop10h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$456

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN Incheon Intl - SFO San Francisco

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Wed 12/23

6:00 pm-11:45 am

Nonstop10h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$457

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN Incheon Intl - SFO San Francisco

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Sun 1/31

6:00 pm-11:45 am

Nonstop10h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$457

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN Incheon Intl - SFO San Francisco

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Wed 2/24

6:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop32h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$461

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN Incheon Intl - SFO San Francisco

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Mon 1/25

6:00 pm-11:45 am

Nonstop10h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$489

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN Incheon Intl - SFO San Francisco

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Tue 12/1

6:00 pm-11:45 am

Nonstop10h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$548

BusanSan Francisco

PUS Busan Gimhae - SFO San Francisco

PUSSFO

Busan Gimhae

Sun 3/28

8:10 am-2:15 pm

2 stops46h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$563

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN Incheon Intl - SFO San Francisco

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Sun 3/21

10:35 am-6:00 pm

1 stop23h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$599

IncheonSan Francisco

ICN Incheon Intl - SFO San Francisco

ICNSFO

Incheon Intl

Sat 11/14

8:00 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop15h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$603

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Korea to San Francisco

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Korea to San Francisco (average of $575). Flying from South Korea to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,011). 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 KR to SFO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Korea to San Francisco as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from South Korea to San Francisco

The most flights from KR0 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

How often are flights from South Korea to San Francisco delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between South Korea and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 158 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Korea to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Korea to San Francisco flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Korea to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air,Asiana Airlines, andAIR PREMIA from South Korea to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to San Francisco from South Korea, you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.0 mi from the center of San Francisco.

  • How long is the flight from South Korea to San Francisco?

    Airlines like United Airlines, China Airlines, and Korean Air fly from South Korea to San Francisco in about 10h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 40m. The distance from South Korea to San Francisco is about 5642 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from South Korea to San Francisco are Frontier ($91), Alaska Airlines ($124), and American Airlines ($125).

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

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

    Consider Delta (93%), Korean Air (93%) or AIR PREMIA (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from South Korea to San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Korea to San Francisco?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from South Korea to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,435, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $430. The most popular route (Incheon Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $722.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Korea to San Francisco (average of $575). Flying from South Korea to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,011). 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 5 airlines flying from South Korea to San Francisco

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$282Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$404Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AIR PREMIACheapest$484Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$493Average$831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$607Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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