Travelling from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-8, which makes San Francisco 17 hours behind Seoul.
Flights from ICN to SFO start at 11:30 — the first with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 20:55 with Asiana Airlines. In total, you can choose from 31 weekly Incheon International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your ICN to SFO flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Incheon International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. When you're ready to start your San Francisco adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of the United States:
United is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Korean Air is the most punctual carrier operating ICN to SFO flights. An exceptional 83.33% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Incheon International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between ICN and SFO:
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Tokyo Narita Airport
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Rs107,282 is the lowest price for a one-way Incheon International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs177,600. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book 11 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ICN to SFO.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Incheon International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ICN to SFO.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Incheon International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Incheon International Airport, 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Incheon International Airport from central Seoul, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Incheon International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near ICN:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Incheon International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Incheon International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to San Francisco in March.
Before locking in your flight from Incheon International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 24ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ICN to SFO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen San Francisco, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its must-visit sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
