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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Seoul to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 11:45 am and lands at 10:23 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:00 pm and lands at 7:38 am.

The flight takes about 10h 38m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Seoul to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Seoul to San Francisco takes 10h 38m, covering 5,615 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Seoul to San Francisco range from $531 to $971, with an average of $729 over the past 12 months. Anything below $531 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $729 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $498 round-trip via Vancouver Intl (YVR), compared to $766 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $57–$57 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Seoul to San Francisco flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, night flights for 20%, and morning flights for 0%.

Asiana Airlines is the only airline on the Seoul to San Francisco route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Seoul to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $460, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Seoul to San Francisco may depart from several airports in Seoul area, including Seoul Gimpo Intl (GMP) and Incheon Intl (ICN). Flights usually arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

One-stop flights from Seoul to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Seoul to San Francisco. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $649 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $816, a difference of $167.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

4 airlines operate flights between Seoul and San Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Korean Air
• Asiana Airlines
• AIR PREMIA

Flying via Vancouver Intl (YVR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 36m, compared with 16h 58m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) and 17h 49m via Los Angeles (LAX).

San Francisco is 16 hours behind Seoul (Pacific Time vs Korean Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Seoul to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Asiana Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Korean Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AIR PREMIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Asiana Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Those who fly with Delta or American Airlines can use the showers available at the airline lounges. In addition, showers are available at FreshenUp at a fee, including soap, lotion, shampoo, and a hairdryer. The showers are well-maintained and are kept clean throughout.

Art enthusiasts arriving at San Francisco International Airport can visit the airport museum and see the various exhibits displaying art, cultural and historical exhibits. The museum is located on the arrivals level of terminal 1 and the landside and airside of the departures level of terminal 3. Additionally, there is an Aviation Museum in the main hall, landside of the international terminal. The museums have friendly staff who;ll be willing to show you around at no extra charges.

If you are looking for a place to eat at Seoul Incheon Airport, various food concessions offer grab-and-go meals and sit-down options. On the landside of terminal 1, you will find Burger King, Gongcha, Holly’s Coffee, Jamba Juice, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Lina’s. For those in the terminal, there are Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Lotteria 2 on the landside; on the airside, there is Angel-in-us-Coffee, Coffee@Works, Lina’s and Starbucks.

You can relax and unwind at Asiana Lounge. Take advantage of lounge services such as l conference facilities, showers, alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages, flight information monitors, TV, newspapers, and magazines. The lounge is located near gate 11 on the airside of terminal 1. To access the lounge, you can use your lounge membership program. You can also confirm with Airport staff to know if you need any documents for your pass.