How long is the flight from San José to Seoul?

Departing from San José to Seoul will take you 29h 25m. The distance from San José to Seoul is about 8599 mi.

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

Flying on Aeromexico is currently your cheapest option to Seoul, with prices starting at $1,478. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $1,498 round trip. Aeromexico is currently priced 12% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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.

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).

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What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to Seoul?

San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San José to Seoul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Seoul from Juan Santamaria Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Seoul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the San José airport to Seoul. It is only a 8.8 mi journey to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from San José’s city center.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from San José to Seoul?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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.

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Wed 12/249:40 amSJO - ICN

1 stop39h 35mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/306:00 pmICN - SJO

1 stop29h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,713

Thu 12/252:20 pmSJO - ICN

2 stops34h 55mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/1012:45 pmICN - SJO

1 stop34h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$2,240

Wed 12/178:45 amSJO - ICN

2 stops29h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/2412:45 pmICN - SJO

2 stops24h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$2,628

Mon 12/228:05 pmSJO - ICN

1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/2811:05 pmICN - SJO

2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$2,713

Sat 12/209:40 amSJO - ICN

1 stop39h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/166:00 pmICN - SJO

2 stops41h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$2,834

Wed 12/176:15 pmSJO - ICN

2 stops32h 00mQatar Airways

Tue 12/2312:20 amICN - SJO

2 stops55h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/17

$3,016

Sun 12/219:40 amSJO - ICN

1 stop39h 35mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/66:00 pmICN - SJO

1 stop29h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$3,210

Wed 12/2411:00 amSJO - ICN

2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/2912:10 amICN - SJO

3 stops36h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$3,333

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Tue 4/217:55 amSJO - ICN

2 stops29h 25mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/284:50 pmICN - SJO

2 stops34h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,502

Fri 4/171:25 pmSJO - ICN

2 stops34h 35mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/284:50 pmICN - SJO

2 stops34h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,502

Mon 4/208:45 amSJO - ICN

1 stop28h 35mUnited Airlines

Wed 4/294:50 pmICN - SJO

1 stop29h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,502

Mon 2/162:20 pmSJO - ICN

2 stops48h 20mUnited Airlines

Thu 3/1911:45 amICN - SJO

2 stops24h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,502

Sun 4/197:55 amSJO - ICN

2 stops40h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 4/294:50 pmICN - SJO

1 stop29h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,502

Sat 4/188:45 amSJO - ICN

1 stop28h 35mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/2511:30 amICN - SJO

1 stop34h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,502

Sun 2/19:40 amSJO - ICN

1 stop29h 00mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/286:00 pmICN - SJO

1 stop29h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,502

Tue 4/2111:13 amSJO - ICN

2 stops26h 07mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/274:50 pmICN - SJO

1 stop29h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,502

Sat 4/188:45 amSJO - ICN

1 stop28h 35mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/264:50 pmICN - SJO

2 stops32h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,502

Mon 4/2011:13 amSJO - ICN

2 stops26h 07mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/274:50 pmICN - SJO

2 stops32h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,502

Sat 4/188:45 amSJO - ICN

1 stop28h 35mUnited Airlines

Wed 4/294:50 pmICN - SJO

2 stops34h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,502

Fri 4/178:45 amSJO - ICN

1 stop39h 15mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/2511:30 amICN - SJO

1 stop34h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,502

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Sat 1/246:30 amSJO - ICN

2 stops32h 10mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/316:00 pmICN - SJO

1 stop29h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,502

Sun 1/252:39 pmSJO - ICN

3 stops30h 41mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/299:20 amICN - SJO

3 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,414

Fri 1/3012:33 pmSJO - ICN

2 stops39h 02mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/2710:20 pmICN - SJO

2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,234

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Sun 4/122:39 pmSJO - ICN

3 stops48h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$588

Wed 4/1512:31 pmSJO - ICN

3 stops39h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$597

Tue 4/148:50 amSJO - ICN

2 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$654

Fri 4/108:50 amSJO - ICN

3 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$671

Thu 4/98:50 amSJO - ICN

3 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$679

Mon 4/133:05 pmSJO - ICN

3 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$769

Sat 4/1111:43 amSJO - ICN

3 stops39h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$790

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$1,234 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$588 (Trip.com)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$2,002

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San JoséIncheon

SJO - ICN

SJOICN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/21

7:55 am-4:20 am

2 stops29h 25m

Incheon Intl

Tue 4/28

4:50 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops34h 31m

$1,502

San JoséIncheon

SJO - ICN

SJOICN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/17

1:25 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Incheon Intl

Tue 4/28

4:50 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops34h 31m

$1,502

San JoséIncheon

SJO - ICN

SJOICN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/20

8:45 am-4:20 am

1 stop28h 35m

Incheon Intl

Wed 4/29

4:50 pm-7:15 am

1 stop29h 25m

$1,502

San JoséIncheon

SJO - ICN

SJOICN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/16

2:20 pm-5:40 am

2 stops48h 20m

Incheon Intl

Thu 3/19

11:45 am-9:32 pm

2 stops24h 47m

$1,502

San JoséIncheon

SJO - ICN

SJOICN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/19

7:55 am-3:00 pm

2 stops40h 05m

Incheon Intl

Wed 4/29

4:50 pm-7:15 am

1 stop29h 25m

$1,502

San JoséIncheon

SJO - ICN

SJOICN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/18

8:45 am-4:20 am

1 stop28h 35m

Incheon Intl

Sat 4/25

11:30 am-7:15 am

1 stop34h 45m

$1,502

San JoséIncheon

SJO - ICN

SJOICN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

9:40 am-5:40 am

1 stop29h 00m

Incheon Intl

Sat 2/28

6:00 pm-8:32 am

1 stop29h 32m

$1,502

San JoséIncheon

SJO - ICN

SJOICN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/21

11:13 am-4:20 am

2 stops26h 07m

Incheon Intl

Mon 4/27

4:50 pm-7:15 am

1 stop29h 25m

$1,502

San JoséIncheon

SJO - ICN

SJOICN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/18

8:45 am-4:20 am

1 stop28h 35m

Incheon Intl

Sun 4/26

4:50 pm-10:11 am

2 stops32h 21m

$1,502

San JoséIncheon

SJO - ICN

SJOICN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/20

11:13 am-4:20 am

2 stops26h 07m

Incheon Intl

Mon 4/27

4:50 pm-10:11 am

2 stops32h 21m

$1,502

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 José-Seoul flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José-Seoul flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Seoul flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Seoul flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 José-Seoul flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

The best time to book flights from San José to Seoul is 75 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 José to Seoul?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Seoul (average of $1,290). Flying from San José to Seoul in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,614). 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 SJO to SEL?

It’s optimal to fly from San José to Seoul at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Seoul

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to Seoul, such as Aeromexico and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Aeromexico

7.4

Good

1,629 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice

Aeromexico

7.4

Good

1,629 reviews

Aeromexico

7.4

Good

1,629 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

Aeromexico

7.4

Good

1,629 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to Seoul?
San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San José to Seoul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Seoul from Juan Santamaria Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Seoul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the San José airport to Seoul. It is only a 8.8 mi journey to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from San José’s city center.
How long is the flight from San José to Seoul?
Departing from San José to Seoul will take you 29h 25m. The distance from San José to Seoul is about 8599 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to Seoul round-trip?
Flying on Aeromexico is currently your cheapest option to Seoul, with prices starting at $1,478. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $1,498 round trip. Aeromexico is currently priced 12% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from San José to Seoul that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Seoul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San José to Seoul?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Seoul.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Seoul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 José to Seoul?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Seoul (average of $1,290). Flying from San José to Seoul in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,614). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Aeromexico	Cheapest$1,478	Average$1,539	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,498	Average$1,582	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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