Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Jeju Airport (CJU): what you need to know
Jeju is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
To ensure you get on your SFO to CJU flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Jeju Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and CJU:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
Tokyo Narita Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Jeju Airport (CJU)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Jeju Airport flight is Rs105,558. A round-trip fare right now is Rs222,297. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from SFO to CJU, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Jeju Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SFO to CJU by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Jeju Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Jeju Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Jeju Airport (CJU)
Book a hotel near CJU if you're on a late San Francisco International Airport to Jeju Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Jeju Airport rental car and discover Jeju and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rainbow rental, TamRa and 패밀리렌트카 are leading providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Jeju Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Jeju Airport (CJU) to central Jeju
Jeju Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Jeju. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It'll take around 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Jeju Airport (CJU)
April is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Jeju Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Jeju in March.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Jeju Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Jeju, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SFO to CJU sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Korea
You've visited Jeju, now it's time to explore other corners of South Korea. Travel around 451 kilometres north to Seoul to tick off its top attractions. From Gyeongbokgung Palace to Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Busan is another essential stop in South Korea and is around 306 kilometres north-east of Jeju. No trip is complete without experiencing Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.
