SFO → ICNUnited States → South Korea

Cheap flights from San Francisco to Seoul

5,645 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: San Francisco to Seoul at a glance

5,645 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
16 hours ahead
Time-zone shift
~508 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul (ICN) cover 5,645 miles (9,082 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 7 airlines flying direct — a ultra-long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 9/10.

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Flying from San Francisco to Seoul covers 5,645 miles (9,083 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 7 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 3rd most competitive of 104 routes from San Francisco. This is a ultra-long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.

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SFO (0 mi)ICN (5,645 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 5,645 miles. Direct carriers include AI, DL, KE, OZ, SQ, UA and US.

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Airlines on this route

7 airlines fly San Francisco → Seoul. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
AIDirect
DLDirect
KEDirect
OZDirect
SQDirect
UADirect
USDirect
Baggage on San Francisco → Seoul: on this route, AI typically includes a carry-on, while DL and KE may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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San Francisco to Seoul — quick answers

How far is San Francisco from Seoul by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul (ICN) is 5,645 miles (9,082 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Seoul?

The average nonstop flight time from SFO to ICN is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Seoul?

7 airlines serve this route nonstop: AI, DL, KE, OZ, SQ, UA, US. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: San Francisco → Seoul

Route type
ultra-long-haul international
Time zone difference
16 hours ahead
Carbon footprint
~508 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
9/10 — challenging long-haul
When to go
It's shoulder season in Seoul — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
7 airlines fly direct — rank 3 of 104 routes from San Francisco
Airline network
UA: 87 destinations from SFO; DL: 17 destinations from SFO; US: 13 destinations from SFO
Alternative origin airports
OAK (Oakland, 11 mi); SJC (San Jose, 30 mi); SMF (Sacramento, 86 mi)
Alternative destination airports
GMP (Seoul, 20 mi); CJJ (Cheongju, 81 mi); WJU (Wonju, 83 mi)
Nearby destinations
Seoul, South Korea (20 mi); Cheongju, South Korea (81 mi); Wonju, South Korea (83 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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