Which airports can I use when flying from Seoul to San Jose?

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

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Seoul to San Jose?

Only First Class is available on flights from Seoul to San Jose.

Which airports do connecting flights from Seoul to San Jose pass through?

Most connecting flights from Seoul to San Jose pass through Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Seoul to San Jose?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 67% on the Seoul to San Jose route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $436 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,316, a difference of $880. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in San Jose?

Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Santana Row. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Seoul to San Jose?

A nonstop flight from Seoul to San Jose takes 0h 00m, covering 5,646 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Seoul to San Jose?

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.

Have flight prices from Seoul to San Jose changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $909 to $9,009. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Seoul to San Jose looking right now?

One-way fares from Seoul to San Jose are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $563, which is 21% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Seoul and San Jose?

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

What car rental options are available at San Jose Airport (SJC)?

San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include: • Europcar • Fox • Thrifty • Dollar • Hertz

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Seoul to San Jose?

United Airlines ($913) and American Airlines ($1,041) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Seoul to San Jose according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Seoul to San Jose?

Flights via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,213. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Seoul to San Jose which airport offers the shortest layover?

Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) had the shortest average connection time for Seoul to San Jose layovers at 557 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $498-$1,316

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Seoul to San Jose

Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Oct 12

11:30 am - 8:48 pmICN Incheon Intl-SJC San Jose

25h 18m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

6:35 pm - 3:00 pmSJC San Jose-ICN Incheon Intl

28h 25m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

$913United Airlines

Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Jan 14

12:45 pm - 1:20 pmICN Incheon Intl-SJC San Jose

41h 35m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

1:04 pm - 5:40 amSJC San Jose-ICN Incheon Intl

23h 36m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

$915United Airlines

Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 25

6:00 pm - 9:11 pmICN Incheon Intl-SJC San Jose

20h 11m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

9:00 am - 5:40 amSJC San Jose-ICN Incheon Intl

27h 40m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

$924United Airlines

Thu, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 28

12:45 pm - 9:11 pmICN Incheon Intl-SJC San Jose

25h 26m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

1:04 pm - 5:40 amSJC San Jose-ICN Incheon Intl

23h 36m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

$925United Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 3

5:50 pm - 1:38 pmICN Incheon Intl-SJC San Jose

35h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

4:00 pm - 3:45 pmSJC San Jose-ICN Incheon Intl

31h 45m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,041American Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 3

5:50 pm - 10:01 pmICN Incheon Intl-SJC San Jose

20h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:00 am - 3:45 pmSJC San Jose-ICN Incheon Intl

41h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,043American Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

1:20 pm - 8:07 pmICN Incheon Intl-SJC San Jose

22h 47m1 stop Los Angeles

9:07 pm - 9:20 pmSJC San Jose-ICN Incheon Intl

55h 13m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco

$1,048Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Oct 12

5:50 pm - 10:01 pmICN Incheon Intl-SJC San Jose

20h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:16 pm - 3:45 pmSJC San Jose-ICN Incheon Intl

28h 29m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,052American Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Oct 12

5:50 pm - 10:01 pmICN Incheon Intl-SJC San Jose

20h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:41 pm - 3:45 pmSJC San Jose-ICN Incheon Intl

33h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,056American Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

6:50 pm - 11:04 amICN Incheon Intl-SJC San Jose

32h 14m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:50 pm - 4:45 pmSJC San Jose-ICN Incheon Intl

32h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,069American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Seoul to San Jose

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

7:35 pm - 10:57 pmICN Incheon Intl-SJC San Jose

19h 22m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8:02 am - 5:30 pmSJC San Jose-ICN Incheon Intl

17h 28m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,167Alaska Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

7:35 pm - 10:57 pmICN Incheon Intl-SJC San Jose

19h 22m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6:17 am - 5:30 pmSJC San Jose-ICN Incheon Intl

19h 13m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,191Alaska Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Oct 15

5:50 pm - 10:01 pmICN Incheon Intl-SJC San Jose

20h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:16 pm - 3:45 pmSJC San Jose-ICN Incheon Intl

28h 29m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,379Japan Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23

7:35 pm - 6:45 pmICN Incheon Intl-SJC San Jose

15h 10m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

10:00 am - 5:30 pmSJC San Jose-ICN Incheon Intl

15h 30m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,477Alaska Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 21

7:35 pm - 8:00 pmICN Incheon Intl-SJC San Jose

16h 25m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6:17 am - 5:30 pmSJC San Jose-ICN Incheon Intl

19h 13m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,478Alaska Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

7:35 pm - 8:00 pmICN Incheon Intl-SJC San Jose

16h 25m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:02 am - 5:30 pmSJC San Jose-ICN Incheon Intl

18h 28m2 stops Portland Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,498Alaska Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

7:35 pm - 10:57 pmICN Incheon Intl-SJC San Jose

19h 22m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:02 am - 5:30 pmSJC San Jose-ICN Incheon Intl

18h 28m2 stops Portland Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,531Alaska Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23

7:35 pm - 6:45 pmICN Incheon Intl-SJC San Jose

15h 10m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8:17 pm - 5:30 pmSJC San Jose-ICN Incheon Intl

29h 13m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,683Alaska Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 21

7:35 pm - 10:27 pmICN Incheon Intl-SJC San Jose

18h 52m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Portland

8:02 am - 5:30 pmSJC San Jose-ICN Incheon Intl

17h 28m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,834Alaska Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23

7:35 pm - 10:27 pmICN Incheon Intl-SJC San Jose

18h 52m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Portland

8:17 pm - 5:30 pmSJC San Jose-ICN Incheon Intl

29h 13m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,994Alaska Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Seoul to San Jose flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Seoul to San Jose with more confidence.

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How much is a round-trip flight from Seoul to San Jose?

Round-trip flights from Seoul to San Jose start at $913. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $498 to $1,316. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $913 on United Airlines.

What is the cheapest Seoul to San Jose flight route?

There's little price difference between Seoul to San Jose routes. They average around $999 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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High season	May
Cheapest flight	$504

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 38% increase in price.

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When to book flights from Seoul to San Jose

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seoul to San Jose based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Seoul to San Jose?
Flights from Seoul to San Jose may depart from several airports in Seoul area, including Seoul Gimpo Intl (GMP) and Incheon Intl (ICN). Flights usually arrive at San Jose (SJC).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Seoul to San Jose?
Only First Class is available on flights from Seoul to San Jose.
Which airports do connecting flights from Seoul to San Jose pass through?
Most connecting flights from Seoul to San Jose pass through Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Seoul to San Jose?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 67% on the Seoul to San Jose route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $436 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,316, a difference of $880. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What popular places can I visit in San Jose?
Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Santana Row. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from Seoul to San Jose?
A nonstop flight from Seoul to San Jose takes 0h 00m, covering 5,646 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Seoul to San Jose?
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.
Have flight prices from Seoul to San Jose changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $909 to $9,009. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Seoul to San Jose looking right now?
One-way fares from Seoul to San Jose are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $563, which is 21% above the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between Seoul and San Jose?
San Jose is 16 hours behind Seoul (Pacific Time vs Korean Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at San Jose Airport (SJC)?
San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Fox
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average $436 - about $880 less than Saturday (67% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Seoul to San Jose trip for October. Fares historically average $436 round-trip in that month - typically $942 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Jose Airport.
- Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Airport
- DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose
- Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

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