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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Incheon Intl (SFO-ICN)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Incheon Intl

Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 21 Oct
AIR PREMIA Logo
5:00 p.m. - 9:40 p.m.SFO  San Francisco-ICN Incheon Intl
12h 40mdirect
AIR PREMIA Logo
7:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.ICN  Incheon Intl-SFO San Francisco
11h 00mdirect
C$ 887AIR PREMIA
Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
United Airlines Logo
10:20 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.SFO  San Francisco-ICN Incheon Intl
12h 55mdirect
United Airlines Logo
12:45 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.ICN  Incheon Intl-SFO San Francisco
10h 45mdirect
C$ 890United Airlines
Mon, 1 Feb - Fri, 12 Feb
United Airlines Logo
4:50 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.SFO  San Francisco-ICN Incheon Intl
30h 35m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
6:00 p.m. - 11:40 a.m.ICN  Incheon Intl-SFO San Francisco
10h 40mdirect
C$ 891United Airlines
Tue, 22 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
United Airlines Logo
2:05 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.SFO  San Francisco-ICN Incheon Intl
33h 15m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
11:30 a.m. - 6:10 a.m.ICN  Incheon Intl-SFO San Francisco
10h 40mdirect
C$ 894United Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
United Airlines Logo
3:00 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.SFO  San Francisco-ICN Incheon Intl
32h 25m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
6:30 p.m. - 3:23 p.m.ICN  Incheon Intl-SFO San Francisco
37h 53m1 stop Newark
C$ 896United Airlines
Fri, 25 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct
United Airlines Logo
10:25 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.SFO  San Francisco-ICN Incheon Intl
12h 35mdirect
United Airlines Logo
4:50 p.m. - 11:40 a.m.ICN  Incheon Intl-SFO San Francisco
10h 50mdirect
C$ 898United Airlines
Sun, 7 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb
United Airlines Logo
11:45 p.m. - 5:40 a.m.SFO  San Francisco-ICN Incheon Intl
12h 55mdirect
United Airlines Logo
6:30 p.m. - 11:51 p.m.ICN  Incheon Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 21m1 stop Newark
C$ 899United Airlines
Sat, 19 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
AIR PREMIA Logo
3:30 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.SFO  San Francisco-ICN Incheon Intl
12h 40mdirect
AIR PREMIA Logo
7:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.ICN  Incheon Intl-SFO San Francisco
11h 00mdirect
C$ 901AIR PREMIA
Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
United Airlines Logo
11:45 p.m. - 4:20 a.m.SFO  San Francisco-ICN Incheon Intl
12h 35mdirect
United Airlines Logo
11:45 a.m. - 6:30 a.m.ICN  Incheon Intl-SFO San Francisco
10h 45mdirect
C$ 902United Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
United Airlines Logo
10:20 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.SFO  San Francisco-ICN Incheon Intl
12h 55mdirect
United Airlines Logo
12:45 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.ICN  Incheon Intl-SFO San Francisco
10h 45mdirect
C$ 903United Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport start at C$ 887. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from C$ 961 to C$ 1,613. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 887 on AIR PREMIA.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport?

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport and is 5% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 12% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport?

  • February is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport at C$ 946 round-trip.
  • June (C$ 1,890) and December (C$ 1,514) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 99% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport are cheapest 8 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 10% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

C$ 480
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flights from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to Incheon Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Incheon Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from San Francisco to Incheon Intl: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from San Francisco to Incheon Intl 
Verified travelerFlew with Asiana Airlines-Mar 2026
Walk straight to arrivals upon getting to Incheon, and take their airport bus route if convenient.
DexterFlew with Asiana Airlines-Feb 2026
If traveling with toddlers or picky eaters, make sure you feed or buy food your kids will eat. Leaving San Francisco my kids didn’t eat any of the food coming from the SFO airport.

Your San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport flights:

    • AIR PREMIA: offers free seat selection
    • 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 extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines are available on the route from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport?

    4 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Incheon Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport?

    Flights from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Incheon Intl (ICN).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport flights?

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

    • AIR PREMIA: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Asiana Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 880 round-trip via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL), compared to C$ 1,137 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 77–C$ 138 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Asiana Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 36% of one-stop connections
    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 20% of one-stop connections
    • Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) – 12% of one-stop connections
    • Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) – 11% of one-stop connections

    Vancouver Intl (YVR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,099 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,301, a difference of C$ 201. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 30 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Night is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, Afternoon flights for 25%, and Evening flights for 0%.

  • Which popular places can I visit in Incheon Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Incheon Intl Airport are Unseo Station, Songdo Convensia, and Incheon China Town. These are among the most viewed places in Incheon Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 10:20 am and lands at 11:10 pm
    • Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 12:45 pm.

    The flight takes about 12h 50m.

  • How expensive are last-minute San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 4% above the route average of C$ 1,154. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long does a flight from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport take?

    A direct flight from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport takes 12h 50m, covering 14,613 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport?

    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.

  • How are flight prices from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 584, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does Asiana Airlines's on-time performance compare to other airlines on San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport flights?

    Asiana Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while AIR PREMIA has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport flights are:

    • Asiana Airlines: 94% on time
    • AIR PREMIA: 91% on time
    • Korean Air: 83% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport?

    Flying via Vancouver Intl (YVR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 56m, compared with 17h 32m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 17h 37m via Los Angeles (LAX).

  • What is the time difference between San Francisco and Incheon Intl Airport?

    Incheon Intl Airport is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco (Korean Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Incheon Intl Airport (ICN)?

    Incheon Intl Airport (ICN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 17 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · WECAR
    · Wheego
    · Yesaway
    · Alamo
    · Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport range from C$ 961 to C$ 1,613, with an average of C$ 1,154 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 961 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport flights?

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

Your guide to booking San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average C$ 1,099 – about C$ 201 less than Saturday (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 8 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 10% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport trip for February. Fares historically average C$ 946 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 943 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Asiana Airlines is the strongest pick on this route. 94% of Asiana Airlines flights from San Francisco to Incheon Intl Airport arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 85%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 3 hours30 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 880 round-trip on this route – about C$ 257 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Incheon Intl Airport.
    - Grand Hyatt Incheon
    - Best Western Premier Incheon Airport
    - Hotel Hu Incheon Airport

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Incheon?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Incheon Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Incheon Intl

Monday

AIR PREMIA,Korean Air,United Airlines

AIR PREMIA,Korean Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Korean Air,United Airlines

Korean Air,United Airlines

Wednesday

AIR PREMIA,Korean Air,United Airlines

AIR PREMIA,Korean Air, +1 more

Thursday

Korean Air,United Airlines

Korean Air,United Airlines

Friday

AIR PREMIA,Korean Air,United Airlines

AIR PREMIA,Korean Air, +1 more

Saturday

AIR PREMIA,Korean Air,United Airlines

AIR PREMIA,Korean Air, +1 more

Sunday

AIR PREMIA,Korean Air,United Airlines

AIR PREMIA,Korean Air, +1 more

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Direct returns

Incheon Intl to San Francisco

Monday

AIR PREMIA,Korean Air,United Airlines

AIR PREMIA,Korean Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Korean Air,United Airlines

Korean Air,United Airlines

Wednesday

AIR PREMIA,Korean Air,United Airlines

AIR PREMIA,Korean Air, +1 more

Thursday

Korean Air,United Airlines

Korean Air,United Airlines

Friday

AIR PREMIA,Korean Air,United Airlines

AIR PREMIA,Korean Air, +1 more

Saturday

AIR PREMIA,Korean Air,United Airlines

AIR PREMIA,Korean Air, +1 more

Sunday

AIR PREMIA,Korean Air,United Airlines

AIR PREMIA,Korean Air, +1 more

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