Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Seoul
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Seoul
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Seoul? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Seoul vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 35,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Seoul for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
SFO - ICN
Economy | 2 Stops
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-06
SFO - ICN
Economy | 2 Stops
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-07
SFO - ICN
Economy | 2 Stops
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-08
SFO - ICN
Economy | 2 Stops
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-09
SFO - ICN
Economy | 2 Stops
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-10
SFO - ICN
Economy | 2 Stops
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
San Francisco to Seoul flight facts
Distance
5,631 mi
9,062 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 11h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+17h
Seoul is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Seoul
GMP · Gimpo Intl
ICN · Incheon Intl
SSN · Seoul Air Base (K-16)
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Oakland - Seoul · Oakland is 11 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Jose - Seoul · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights Sacramento - Seoul · Sacramento is 86 mi from San Francisco
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Seoul
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
SFO - ICN
Premium Economy | 2 Stops
From 50,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
SFO - ICN
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 55,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
SFO - ICN
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 65,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
SFO - ICN
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 65,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
SFO - ICN
Premium Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 65,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
SFO - ICN
Premium Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 65,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Seoul (South Korea)
Hotel28 Myeongdong, an SLH Hotel
From 70,000 Pts or $252
Seoul (South Korea)
Conrad Seoul
From 75,000 Pts or $550
Seoul (South Korea)
JW Marriott Hotel Seoul
From Pts or $374
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Seoul depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Seoul.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Seoul.
San Francisco and Seoul are about 5,631 miles (9,062 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,631-mile straight-line distance takes about 11h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Seoul is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Seoul: Gimpo Intl (GMP), Incheon Intl (ICN), Seoul Air Base (K-16) (SSN).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Seoul, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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