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$452 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Seoul Incheon Airport

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Incheon (SFO-ICN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Incheon that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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12:00 pm - 11:55 amSFO-ICN
30h 55m1 stop
8:55 am - 9:00 amICN-SFO
17h 05m1 stop
$757China Eastern
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Thu, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 18
12:00 pm - 5:25 pmSFO-ICN
37h 25m1 stop
8:55 am - 9:00 amICN-SFO
17h 05m1 stop
$770China Eastern
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Mon, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 4
12:00 pm - 3:20 pmSFO-ICN
34h 20m1 stop
8:55 am - 9:00 amICN-SFO
17h 05m1 stop
$771China Eastern
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Mon, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 25
7:30 am - 7:00 pmSFO-ICN
19h 30m1 stop
9:25 pm - 10:15 pmICN-SFO
16h 50m1 stop
$885Hawaiian Airlines
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Sun, Sep 15 - Wed, Oct 16
7:30 am - 7:00 pmSFO-ICN
19h 30m1 stop
9:25 pm - 10:15 pmICN-SFO
16h 50m1 stop
$930Hawaiian Airlines
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Sun, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 23
3:00 pm - 7:50 pmSFO-ICN
12h 50mnonstop
5:30 pm - 12:30 pmICN-SFO
11h 00mnonstop
$935AIR PREMIA
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Fri, Aug 16 - Sun, Sep 1
3:00 pm - 7:50 pmSFO-ICN
12h 50mnonstop
5:30 pm - 12:30 pmICN-SFO
11h 00mnonstop
$937AIR PREMIA
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Fri, Aug 23 - Fri, Sep 20
12:40 am - 6:45 pmSFO-ICN
26h 05m1 stop
7:45 pm - 6:40 pmICN-SFO
15h 55m1 stop
$1,012EVA Air
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Tue, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 6
1:00 am - 6:45 pmSFO-ICN
25h 45m1 stop
12:00 pm - 8:25 pmICN-SFO
24h 25m1 stop
$1,016EVA Air
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Wed, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 29
1:05 am - 11:10 amSFO-ICN
18h 05m1 stop
8:50 pm - 8:25 pmICN-SFO
15h 35m1 stop
$1,069China Airlines
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Wed, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 5

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Flight from San Francisco to Incheon

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  • What flight types operate from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Incheon International airport (ICN)?

    There are both direct and connecting flights available on this route. Korean Air is the only airline that offers direct flights between the destinations. However, they also offer flights with a layover at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Alaska Airlines and Asiana Airlines Also offer connecting flights with layovers at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

  • What are parking options available at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has four parking options: The International Parking is around $2 per 20min and approximately $25 per day, and long-term parking is going for around $2 per 20min and approximately $25 per day. Park Fast Parking, where you pay around $2 per 20min, around $36 per day for members, and approximately $45 for non-members. At Domestic Parking, you will pay around $2 per 15min and approximately $36 per day.

  • Does Incheon International Airport have showers?

    Yes. The airport has got a well-equipped shower room which is open for use by passengers at all times. It is equipped with shampoo and a body wash which you can use to freshen up after a flight.

  • What hotels can I stay in after arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)?

    Golden Tulip Incheon Airport Hotel and Paradise City Hotel are among the most convenient hotels from which you can book a room for the night. The hotels are located 0.9 miles and 3.7 miles from the Airport. Paradise City has an outdoor and indoor pool, a spa, and a wellness center.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $617 or less one-way and $1,003 or less round-trip.
  • The BART Rapid Rail provides a convenient way to get from San Francisco to San Francisco International airport (SFO). It's also the fastest way to travel from Northern San Mateo County and East Bay to the Airport. The AirTrain is a free and fully automated way to move around the Airport. It's wheelchair accessible and has spaces at the end of each car for persons in wheelchairs to occupy. The train makes station departures every 4min.
  • Children can enjoy various activities in an area near the security checkpoints of Terminal 2 near Gates D17 and D15 in San Francisco International Airport (SFO). This area is ideal for them to pass the time while waiting to board their flight.
  • Incheon International airport (ICN) is located 32.3 miles away from the city center. There are a couple of means by which you can access downtown Seoul from the Airport. They include using a taxi, bus, or the Express train. Trains depart every 20min to 40min from the airport, and it takes 40min for the express train and 60min for the trains to get to Seoul Station.
  • If you have an early morning flight from San Francisco International (SFO), consider staying at the Grand Hyatt at SFO, which is located 1 mile from the Airport. Also, the Dylan Hotel at SFO is located 1.6 miles away from the San Francisco Airport (SFO).
  • There are animal relief areas at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) before the security check-in area for Terminal 2. These areas are located in Courtyard 2 at the arrivals level.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Incheon

 
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8.5
Korean AirOverall score based on 1129 reviews
8.6Boarding
8.8Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.2Food
8.3Comfort
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Overall, very uneventful and pleasant experience. Most importantly, no delays.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2024SGN - ICN
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Overall, very uneventful and pleasant experience. Most importantly, no delays.

The flight crews were extremely professional, helpful, and courteous. Departure and arrival times were accurate. No delay. I will use K airline again. Thanks

We were seated at the back and that was very uncomfortable for me with the turbulence we experienced on our way to Chicago.

I enjoyed flying on Korean Air. The service was great and the food was yummy. They served white fish.

I enjoyed flying on Korean Air. The service was great and the food was yummy, especially the bibimbap and cold spicy noodles. The only thing that bummed me out on this red-eye flight was that my seat did not properly recline so I was not able to sleep.

On time and flight crew are always so happy to help and always smiling unlike other airlines.

Great crew, decent food Charging plugs were broken on both seats next to me. Only the USB port was available, and that charges, very, very slowly. Seat was also broken, it would not lock into position when reclining.

Korean Air had great service and the Bibimbap dish was the best airplane food I’ve ever had. It was a long flight so in between the two meals they served customers could get Shin ramen. The flight attendants let my children use a pair of nice headphones for the flight and had earbuds and slippers for all the adults. The flight was long but the time passed by relatively quickly because they have many great shows in their entertainment TV. I watched the BTS Love Yourself and Speak Yourself concerts 💜

Stewardess are nice. Food could have been better and should have a better dessert. They do not offer scotch or beer. You have to ask for it. I also was not happy that you do not serve ginger ale and or cranberry juice. This is my first time that an international flight do not have this. I go home overseas every year and when I travel through ANA, Delta, Qatar, JAL, Asiana Air, United Air. they all serve this two very famous drink. You do not have a great snack tray.

You did not put me on a Korean Air flight! so I do not have nothing to say

It’s wonderful service aboard. Delayed for departure but arrival in Korea went so well.

Ok, the flight was late and the plane was old. The check in crew in Narita were amazing however.

Seems like crew assumed you're korean. Not impressed by crew

One of the flight was delayed. The flight attendant of returning flight to LA was mean.

Flight attendants rude, they disappear for almost 3 hours not doing rounds to see what people needed. The laboratories were full of empty water cups, because they never come back to collect them.

Flew on an Airbus 350-900. Excellent aircraft properly cleaned and serviced. Flight crew was excellent plane departed and arrived on time. The A350 has excellent air circulation far better than the 777. I would recommend Asiana to anyone looking to fly in a clean comfortable environment. This is my second round trip flight from New York to Bangkok via Asiana and I will book Asiana again!

I could not choose my seat prior to check in

I had the most wonderful experience from CEB bag drop through deplaning. The staff, the aircraft, food, and cabin crew were all amazing. I want to give a kudos to Marky from Mactan Cebu's Asiana airport staff for his exceptional customer service and assistance.

JetBlue's check-in was great, but there was an in-flight attendant who was very rude and unkind. I didn't realize that the bathrooms were already locked 30 mins prior to landing and needed to use the restroom. Instead of politely asking me to return, she rudely told me, 'NO, bathrooms are locked! Go back to your seat!' The JetBlue flight was more than an hour delay, which made me almost miss my connecting flight with Asiana. I understand the reasoning, but the action they took to get a hold of maintenance was time consuming. It took them more than 30 mins to get a hold of maintenance and for maintenance to get started. The Asiana flight and crew were wonderful, in general. They waited for us who were delayed from the previous flight before they took off and were very kind to take my checked baggage's info. Seats were a little uncomfortable for such long flight, but service and flight attendants were great! However, my 3 checked baggages are missing! They're lost somewhere in the transition. I'm writing this review 3 days after my arrival to the Philippines, and my 3 checked baggages, where my wedding dress is, are all still missing! I and the CEB airport crew have sent multiple emails to both JetBlue and Asiana, and neither has responded to any of our emails. Although, I was able to get in contact with JetBlue's Interline Department who confirmed that the bags were turned over to Asiana without confirmation details.

The full flat bed was not that comfortable, hard and lumpy., too much space wasted with those bulky walls and divisions instead of making the bed 3-4 inches wider. The compartment where you put your feet is like a shoebox, poor design. Toilets of A350 are just too small, sink is too small

The legroom was great for a 5’11” person. The 11 hour direct flight had two meal services included in the ticket price which was less than other airline’s cost without food service (Canada air)from sfo to incheon. The airline is focused towards Korean nationals with the onboard entertainment selection of Korean movies but English subtitles were available. Overall premia air is a great option to fly from the US to Korea.

Most of them are OK! But, meals service was not enough. I felt hungry after eating the meal for the first time. I had to buy some other food. So I had to buy a sandwich and drinks for the return flight. And I am not sure it's only my feeling or not, I felt my butt is getting forward. I will use Korean Air or Asiana Airline for next time to visit Korea.

Plane and service were great. The entertainment is only for Koreans. Wish there were vegetarian options for food. All in all pleasantly surprised. Economy premium was quite good.

This form doesn’t work. Can’t type in, had to copy-paste. The crew constantly telling everyone about minor things is unnecessary. Did you put the belt on, push your bag more under the seat… The seat space was good for tall people, the food was decent for airplane.

Roomy seats for the given price! I couldn’t ask more!

Great airline, but there was no English entertainment (movies or shows)

Check-in was an absolute disaster, taking more than an hour and half because they offered no online check-in and Kiosks were not available to use. In-flight entertainment was exclusively Korean media with a selection of only 5 or 6 movies to choose from. Korean television shows were also available. The food was lackluster. My chicken and tomatoes had 3 small pieces of chicken next to a mountain of soggy wedge potato fries. The seats were more comfortable than other airlines I’ve flown with and the staff aboard was extremely pleasant and helpful.

One of our luggage items was damaged during our flight to Newark from Incheon. Although our email communication was not responded to, when discussing the matter with the staff at the Newark checkin before our return flight to Incheon, we were provided with a free replacement luggage item. This customer service was, overall, very satisfactory.

I would have enjoyed some hot tea, preferably green tea, but they only serve hot coffee.

10 Hours delay on departure of the return flight and in-flight Wi-Fi was not available entire flying time all that caused monetary loss to my business.

The flight who provided services on my row had some not-nice attitude and not smiling at all.

They were helpful, considerate with asking us for standby preboarding with our infant, gave us toys and excellent service onboard. They were always on time, even early boarding once! All our luggage arrived intact, and they even brought our baby car seat to oversized for us. We love China Airlines!

Great flight, although I flew out of ONT and that is where my car is, lol

Staff is friendly, great variety of entertainment, check in a little messy but due to people not listening. Overall a pleasant experience. Would use again in the future.

Better training to have qualified crews and services. My flight was from around 12 midnight Friday Taipei to Vancouver. After two hours first meal (2:00 Am -8:00 ) no crew available for even asking for some water. I was even willing to pay for water. For breakfast after 8 hours the only drink was tea and coffee no water or juice.

Ask flight attendant for water during flight and she was a little rude get the water.

Flight was delay almost 2 hours from Hong Kong to Taipei. Last minute gate change from 24 to 66. Long way walk. We need to run in the Taipei airport to catch our next flight from Taipei to Vancouver. That is so suck!

Excellent staff made the boarding process fast and easy. Friendly crews on both flights from Saigon to Taipei and Taipei to Los Angeles. Will fly China Airlines again.

For a long-haul flight, the crew did a very good job of keeping the lavatories clean and the aisles clear.

The check-in crew at SF did not put on breakable glass stickers on check-in baggages which caused my antique whisky bottle to break during transportation.

Why does it have to be painful to fly long distances?

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

Food is very bad and entertint not too many options ... flight attendet service is not good

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

Aisle chair was good and liked the foot bar preventing you from putting your foot in the isle, The breakfast on this international flight to Zurich was horrible (Europeans, specially, used to good food) may make this a dealbreaker for booking with United Airlines again. I agreed with my Spanish fellow passenger.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Backpack should NOT allowed put in the flight bin , only put it under the seat. I can't find space put my carry on luggage!!! and I pay for it ! that was very bad experience

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Incheon found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/9Mon
1 stopCathay Pacific
26h 20mSFO-ICN
$452
7/15Mon
1 stopZIPAIR
26h 15mSFO-ICN
$455
9/1Sun
1 stopZIPAIR
26h 15mSFO-ICN
$456
7/10Wed
nonstopAIR PREMIA
12h 50mSFO-ICN
$457
7/17Wed
2 stops
27h 35mSFO-ICN
$459
7/15Mon
nonstopAIR PREMIA
12h 50mSFO-ICN
$485
9/7Sat
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
19h 30mSFO-ICN
$597
10/7Mon
1 stopEVA Air
26h 00mSFO-ICN
$609
10/2Wed
1 stopEVA Air
30h 00mSFO-ICN
$611
8/11Sun
1 stopChina Airlines
18h 05mSFO-ICN
$616

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Incheon that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/12Wed
nonstopAIR PREMIA
12h 50mSFO-ICN
6/14Fri
nonstopAIR PREMIA
11h 00mICN-SFO
$1,283
6/11Tue
multi-stop
34h 40mSFO-ICN
6/18Tue
multi-stop
22h 20mICN-SFO
$1,359
6/14Fri
nonstopAIR PREMIA
12h 50mSFO-ICN
6/23Sun
nonstopAIR PREMIA
11h 00mICN-SFO
$1,416
6/12Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
32h 35mSFO-ICN
6/20Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
18h 35mICN-SFO
$1,599
6/12Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
12h 25mSFO-ICN
6/20Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
11h 05mICN-SFO
$1,681
6/12Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
12h 25mSFO-ICN
6/26Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
34h 50mICN-SFO
$1,701
6/12Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
32h 35mSFO-ICN
6/26Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
17h 50mICN-SFO
$1,707
6/11Tue
multi-stopEVA Air
25h 30mSFO-ICN
8/21Wed
multi-stopEVA Air
16h 40mICN-SFO
$1,826
6/15Sat
multi-stopEVA Air
25h 30mSFO-ICN
6/23Sun
multi-stopEVA Air
34h 30mICN-SFO
$1,845
6/11Tue
nonstopAsiana Airlines
13h 00mSFO-ICN
8/21Wed
nonstopAsiana Airlines
11h 00mICN-SFO
$1,952

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San Francisco - Incheon Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN)South Korea

Return flight deals:

Seoul Incheon Airport - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

$17,318
$1,396
$1,500
$778