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Fly San Francisco International Airport to Incheon International Airport, bus
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1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane SFO - ICN
2. Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Ramada Hotel and Suites Namdaemunbus
16h 21m
₩513,020–1,742,238
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Incheon International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane LAX - ICN
2. Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Ramada Hotel and Suites Namdaemunbus
16h 38m
₩534,040–1,443,262
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Gimpo International Airport
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane SFO - GMP
18h 38m
₩516,620–1,821,438
Fly Sacramento International Airport to Incheon International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane SMF - ICN
2. Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Ramada Hotel and Suites Namdaemunbus
18h 33m
₩671,242–2,428,683
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Gimpo International Airport
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane LAX - GMP
18h 30m
₩767,640–1,822,462
Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Incheon International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane FAT - ICN
2. Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Ramada Hotel and Suites Namdaemunbus
20h 52m
₩669,441–2,425,441
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Daegu International Airport, train
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)plane SFO - TAE
2. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Suseo SRTtrain
19h 41m
₩959,020–3,293,238

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) flights

43Weekly Planes

13h 52mAverage Duration

₩468,841Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from California to Seoul.

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Distance: 9,183.8 km
Duration: 16h 21m

What companies run services between California, USA and Seoul, South Korea?

United Airlines, All Nippon Airways, and three other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) 4 times a day.

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Seoul, South Korea(opens in a new window)

The city that never sleeps, the South Korean capital is a haven for the young and the young-at-heart. The sprawling Dongdaemun market area with its 20+ malls is a shopper’s delight, while a visit to Lotte World, the largest indoor theme park in the world, is a guarantee for all-around fun. Immerse yourself in royal history at the Gyeongbokgung Royal Palace, and check out the Gahoe Museum where over 1,500 traditional Korean art and craft pieces are on display. Night owls will revel in the all-night diners offering a jam-packed food-and-drink menu, from bibimbap to Korean BBQ to soju shots.

Things to do in Seoul

Gyeongbokgung(Opens in a new window)

Gyeongbokgung, also known as Gyeongbokgung Palace or Gyeongbok Palace, was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon dynasty, Gyeongbokgung served as the home of Kings of the Joseon dynasty, the Kings' households, as well as the government of Joseon.

Ewha Womans University(Opens in a new window)

Ewha Womans University is a private women's university in Seoul, South Korea founded in 1886 by the American Methodist Episcopal Church. It is currently the world's largest female educational institute and is one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea.

National Museum of Korea(Opens in a new window)

The National Museum of Korea is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea and is the cultural organization that represents Korea. Since its establishment in 1945, the museum has been committed to various studies and research activities in the fields of archaeology, history, and art, continuously developing a variety of exhibitions and education programs.

War Memorial of Korea(Opens in a new window)

War Memorial of Korea is located in Yongsan-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It opened in 1994 on the former site of the army headquarters to exhibit and memorialize the military history of Korea. The building was built for the purpose of preventing war through lessons in wretched Korean war and for peaceful reunification (Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea). The memorial building has six indoor exhibition rooms and an outdoor exhibition centre displaying war memorabilia and military equipment.

Places to stay in Seoul

Orakai Insadong Suites(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Lotte Hotel Seoul(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Royal Hotel Seoul Myeongdong(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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