Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul (SEL)
The best prices from San Francisco to Seoul All airports are usually found in November or October, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday
How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Seoul
All the information you need to plan the best SFO to SEL flight in 2022: compare San Francisco to Seoul flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Seoul.
SFO - SEL | Price | $783 - $1,246 |
SEL | Temperature | 35.6 - 77 °F |
SEL | Precipitation | 1.1 - 10 inches |
Popular in
December
High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise
Cheapest in
November
Best time to find cheap flights, 15% potential price drop
Round-trip from
$783
From San Francisco to Seoul (SEL)
One-way from
$522
One-way flight from San Francisco to Seoul (SEL)
What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Seoul?
Saturday 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 32 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 11% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $888 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $934.
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, November can be a great choice for travel to Seoul. Flights to Seoul from San Francisco in November are about $926 on average during November, but can be found for as low as $555.
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 at noon, which can drop the price by up to 41% versus a flight in the afternoon.
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Seoul in January, February 2022
The best prices found for SFO to SEL flights for January, February
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Incheon Intl
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33h 14mAir Canada
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Incheon Intl
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Incheon Intl
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17h 20mAir Canada
San Francisco to Seoul 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Seoul from San Francisco found for this year
San Francisco
Incheon Intl
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28h 30mIncheon Intl
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33h 14mAir Canada
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Incheon Intl
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16h 50mIncheon Intl
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13h 55mAir Canada
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Incheon Intl
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36h 25mEVA Air
Non-stop flights to Seoul from San Francisco
Save time with San Francisco to Seoul direct flight deals
San Francisco
Incheon Intl
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12h 40mIncheon Intl
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10h 20mUnited Airlines
San Francisco
Incheon Intl
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13h 00mIncheon Intl
San Francisco
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10h 20mAsiana Airlines
San Francisco
Incheon Intl
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13h 00mIncheon Intl
San Francisco
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10h 50mAsiana Airlines
Last minute flights from San Francisco to Seoul
Late deals on return flights to Seoul from San Francisco, departing today and this week
San Francisco
Incheon Intl
1 stop
16h 50mIncheon Intl
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33h 14mAir Canada
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Incheon Intl
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16h 50mIncheon Intl
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18h 56mAir Canada
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Incheon Intl
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31h 15mIncheon Intl
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32h 55mTurkish Airlines
One-way flights to Seoul All airports from San Francisco
The cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Seoul
San Francisco
Incheon Intl
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36h 30mMultiple Airlines
San Francisco
Incheon Intl
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50h 25mMultiple Airlines
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Incheon Intl
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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 5 flights from San Francisco to Seoul per day from 17 airlines.
Which airlines flying from San Francisco to Seoul have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, 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 $900 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Seoul for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air Canada for just $841, but on average you can expect to pay $889.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Seoul for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Seoul under $1,200. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Seoul is less than $1,226.
Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Seoul for under $900?
There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Seoul within the next 7 days for less than $900.
What days are nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Seoul?
You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Tuesday.
How popular is this San Francisco to Seoul flight route?
Within the past month, 124 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Seoul.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to Seoul on average per day?
1 flight departure from San Francisco to Seoul per day on average.
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Seoul?
There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Seoul in 26h. Fly via Air Canada, EVA Air, or Lufthansa to get the fastest option. The distance between San Francisco and Seoul is about 5677 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Seoul round-trip?
Air Canada, at $841, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Seoul.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include EVA Air and Lufthansa. Air Canada is priced at 9% 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 Major Airline, American Airlines or Air Canada 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 Korean Air (77%), United Airlines (74%) or Delta (67%) 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 $1,605, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $602. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Incheon Intl), you can expect to pay $889 for that flight.
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Can I fly to Seoul from San Francisco right now?
Most visitors from San Francisco need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Seoul.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from San Francisco must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 48 Antigen (quick-test) hours before departing to Seoul.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from San Francisco are not required to quarantine after entering Seoul.
Documents
K-ETA - K-ETA is an electronic travel authorization that visa-free foreign visitors need to obtain before entering the Republic of Korea.
Can I fly back to San Francisco from Seoul?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Seoul must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 24 hours before departing to San Francisco.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Seoul are not required to quarantine after entering San Francisco.
Alternative routes for San Francisco to Seoul
See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
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 |
|---|---|
| 30%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 0%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 69%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 |
|---|---|
| Monday | 2daily flights |
| Tuesday | 6daily flights |
| Wednesday | 7daily flights |
| Thursday | 4daily flights |
| Friday | 8daily flights |
| Saturday | 2daily flights |