How to get fromCalifornia to Seoulby plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from California to Seoul by plane or train

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Fly San Francisco International Airport to Incheon International Airport, train
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1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane SFO - ICN
2. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain
16h 19m
₩479,691–1,324,553
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 29m
₩767,291–2,721,753
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Incheon International Airport, train
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane LAX - ICN
2. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain
16h 29m
₩614,907–1,323,605
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
17h 29m
₩662,507–1,720,805
Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Incheon International Airport, train
1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane SJC - ICN
2. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain
18h 59m
₩561,304–1,812,904
Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Incheon International Airport, train
1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane FAT - ICN
2. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain
19h 46m
₩505,781–1,507,381

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

61Weekly Planes

14h 35mAverage Duration

₩463,397Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9,183.3 km
Duration: 16h 19m

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) every 4 hours.

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Seoul(opens in a new window), 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

Children's Grand Park(Opens in a new window)

Children's Grand Park or Seoul Children's Grand Park is a park complex in Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea. Facilities at Children's Grand Park include hills and hiking trails, Zoo, garden, and an amusement park. Children's Grand Park is a leisure facility for families, offering a botanical garden, amusement facilities, and diverse performance events. The facility first opened on Children's Day (May 5), 1975.

Lotte World(Opens in a new window)

Lotte World or Lotte World Adventure is a major recreation complex in Seoul, South Korea. It consists of a large indoor theme park, an outdoor amusement park called "Magic Island", an artificial island on a lake linked by monorail, shopping malls, a luxury hotel, an observation tower, a Korean folk museum, sports facilities, and movie theaters. Opened in July 1989, Lotte World receives approximately 7.3 million visitors each year. Lotte World's sister theme park, Lotte World Adventure Busan, opened in March 2022.

Atlantis Adventure(Opens in a new window)

Atlantis Adventure is an Intamin steel roller coaster at Lotte World that opened in 2003. It is the only known Aqua Trax roller coaster in the world.

Yongma Land(Opens in a new window)

Yongma Land is a small abandoned amusement park in Yongmasan, Jungnang District, Seoul, South Korea. It operated from 1980 to 2011.

Places to stay in Seoul

Orakai Insadong Suites(Opens in a new window)

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THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - Formerly known as Lotte Hotel Seoul(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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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