Seoul, South KoreaSan Francisco

Flights from Seoul to San Francisco

Fares, airlines, flight time and both airports for ICN–SFO.

From $436 one-way · seen 11 Sept 2026
About 11h 51m nonstop
4 airlines with flights or fares
9,085 kmdistance
~11h 51mnonstop
from $436one-way, nonstop, seen 11 Sept 2026
Ultra long-haulroute

Route snapshot: Seoul to San Francisco

Seoul (ICN) to San Francisco (SFO) is 9,085 km, about 11h 51m flying nonstop. Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on this route include Air Premia, United Airlines, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. The lowest one-way fare seen recently was $436 with Air Premia (nonstop), departing 25 Dec 2026 — as of 11 Sept 2026.

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Why travelers watch this route

Fares seen

The lowest one-way fare seen was $436 with Air Premia (nonstop), departing 25 Dec 2026. Checked 11 Sept 2026 — fares move daily.

Seasonality

San Francisco has year-round travel demand, so fare differences often depend more on booking window and airline competition than on one single peak season.

Who flies it

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares here include Air Premia, United Airlines, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. More carriers may sell it with a connection.

Airlines flying Seoul to San Francisco

Carriers on ICN–SFO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 11 Sept 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Premianonstop fare seen✈ United Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Korean Airnonstop fare seen✈ Asiana Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Seoul–San Francisco route intelligence

Updated analysis of the ICN–SFO corridor — distance, timing, and connecting options.

Route class
Ultra-long-haul
Distance
9,086 km
Flight time
11h 30m

Route profile

Seoul (ICN) to San Francisco (SFO) is a ultra-long-haul corridor spanning approximately 9,086 km, with typical block time around 11h 30m.

Best time to book

Ultra-long-haul corridors reward early planners — fares are softest 12-16 weeks before departure. Premium-cabin awards open ~330 days out.

Demand-spike calendar: Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving, Sep/Oct) and Lunar New Year create severe demand spikes. Outside those windows Seoul is reasonably priced year-round.

Visa & arrival

Passport-validity and visa requirements differ between South Korea and — most arriving travellers need at least six months of remaining passport validity. Check AirConnect's visa checker for your nationality before booking, especially if you plan to connect through a third country en route.

Direct & Connecting Flights

Nonstop flights link Seoul (ICN) and San Francisco (SFO), taking about 11h 51m. Connecting itineraries can be cheaper but take longer.

Fares & Price Guide

The lowest one-way fare seen on ICN–SFO was $436 USD (nonstop) as of 11 Sept 2026. Set a fare alert to be told when it drops.

About San Francisco

Flights arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). See the destination guide for hotels, visa requirements and travel tips.

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