Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul (SEL)
The best prices from San Francisco to Seoul All airports are usually found in March or February, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Monday
How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul (SEL)
All the information you need to plan the best SFO to SEL flight in 2023: compare San Francisco to Seoul flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Seoul.
SFO - SEL Price | $1,186 - $1,801 |
|---|---|
SEL Temperature | 35.6 - 77 °F |
SEL Rainfall | 1.1 - 10 inches |
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest in | March | Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop |
| Round-trip from | $1,186 | From San Francisco to Seoul (SEL) |
| One-way from | $555 | One-way flight from San Francisco to Seoul (SEL) |
What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Seoul?
Thursday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from San Francisco to Seoul. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Seoul.
How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Seoul?
To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Seoul, book at least 59 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 23% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,651 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,893.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Seoul?
Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, March can be a great choice for travel to Seoul. Flights to Seoul from San Francisco in March are about $1,420 on average during March, but can be found for as low as $840.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Seoul (SFO - SEL)?
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 32% versus a flight at noon.
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Seoul in January, February 2023
The best prices found for SFO to SEL flights for January, February
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Incheon Intl
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30h 25mCathay Pacific
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San Francisco to Seoul 2023 flight deals
Cheap flights to Seoul from San Francisco found for this year
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Cheap Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Seoul
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One of the most popular airlines traveling from San Francisco to Seoul is Cathay Pacific. San Francisco to Seoul flights are typically 53% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Cathay Pacific typically cost $1,477.58 RT. The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight found for this route was $1,265. When traveling from San Francisco to Seoul on Cathay Pacific, the most popular airport to depart from is San Francisco Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Incheon Intl Airport. When flying from San Francisco to Seoul, Cathay Pacific flights are -1% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
Cheap China Airlines flights from San Francisco to Seoul
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Incheon Intl
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One of the most popular airlines traveling from San Francisco to Seoul is China Airlines. Flights on this route from China Airlines typically cost $1,470.54 RT, a price that is 65% more expensive than the average San Francisco to Seoul flight. The cheapest flight found was $1,236 RT. When traveling from San Francisco to Seoul on China Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is San Francisco Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Incheon Intl Airport. When flying from San Francisco to Seoul, China Airlines flights are -2% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
Non-stop flights to Seoul from San Francisco
Save time with San Francisco to Seoul direct flight deals
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10h 10mAsiana Airlines
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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Seoul
Late deals on return flights to Seoul from San Francisco, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Seoul from San Francisco
The cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Seoul
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Reviews of Airlines Servicing Seoul
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Why did my flight take off an hour late - almost missed my connecting flight in Taipei - had to run across the airport there and made my flight by about 6 minutes. Too much stress to start a vacation with. The on-board entertainment system was surprisingly good and the food also quite good. Still, except for going home, I don’t think I will take a 14 hour light again.
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Why did my flight take off an hour late - almost missed my connecting flight in Taipei - had to run across the airport there and made my flight by about 6 minutes. Too much stress to start a vacation with. The on-board entertainment system was surprisingly good and the food also quite good. Still, except for going home, I don’t think I will take a 14 hour light again.
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Why did my flight take off an hour late - almost missed my connecting flight in Taipei - had to run across the airport there and made my flight by about 6 minutes. Too much stress to start a vacation with. The on-board entertainment system was surprisingly good and the food also quite good. Still, except for going home, I don’t think I will take a 14 hour light again.
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Why did my flight take off an hour late - almost missed my connecting flight in Taipei - had to run across the airport there and made my flight by about 6 minutes. Too much stress to start a vacation with. The on-board entertainment system was surprisingly good and the food also quite good. Still, except for going home, I don’t think I will take a 14 hour light again.
Food
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Comfort
Boarding
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Why did my flight take off an hour late - almost missed my connecting flight in Taipei - had to run across the airport there and made my flight by about 6 minutes. Too much stress to start a vacation with. The on-board entertainment system was surprisingly good and the food also quite good. Still, except for going home, I don’t think I will take a 14 hour light again.
Food
Crew
Comfort
Boarding
Entertainment
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Reviews
Why did my flight take off an hour late - almost missed my connecting flight in Taipei - had to run across the airport there and made my flight by about 6 minutes. Too much stress to start a vacation with. The on-board entertainment system was surprisingly good and the food also quite good. Still, except for going home, I don’t think I will take a 14 hour light again.
Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Seoul flights.
What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Seoul?
If you book a flight from San Francisco to Seoul, you will be flying from San Francisco to All airports. Flights to Seoul All airports (SEL) from San Francisco (SFO) take 12h 30m for a nonstop flight. There are 7 flights from San Francisco to Seoul per day from 21 airlines.
Which airlines flying from San Francisco to Seoul have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, and United Airlines are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.
Can I find flights from San Francisco to Seoul for under $800 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Seoul for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Cathay Pacific for just $785, but on average you can expect to pay $884.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Seoul for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Seoul under $1,300. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Seoul is less than $1,314.
Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Seoul for under $1,000?
There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Seoul within the next 7 days for less than $1,000.
How popular is this San Francisco to Seoul flight route?
Within the past month, 100 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Seoul.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Seoul round-trip?
Cathay Pacific, at $785, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Seoul.. Cathay Pacific is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Seoul?
Consider Air Canada, Aeromexico or EVA Air when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from San Francisco to Seoul.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Seoul?
Consider Delta (65%), United Airlines (58%) or Korean Air (55%) 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 $2,771, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $528. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Incheon Intl), you can expect to pay $843 for that flight.
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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Seoul
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Francisco to Seoul choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Seoul
See what time of day planes typically take off from San Francisco to Seoul
| 1%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 60%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 0%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 39%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Seoul
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from San Francisco to Seoul
| Sunday | 8daily flights |
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| Monday | 7daily flights |
| Tuesday | 7daily flights |
| Wednesday | 8daily flights |
| Thursday | 7daily flights |
| Friday | 8daily flights |
| Saturday | 8daily flights |