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Flights from Busan to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Busan to San Francisco. The easiest way is one stop via Taipei or Shanghai, about 17h 10m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 05m
PUSSFOTPE

Busan to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey14h 05mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Taipei or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Busan to San Francisco

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
PUS Taipei (TPE) SFO
Leg 1: Air Busan, China Airlines, Eastar Jet · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 10m
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2
PUS Shanghai (PVG) SFO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 51m
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3
PUS Beijing (PEK) SFO
Leg 1: Air China, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air China, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 53m
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4
PUS Tokyo (NRT) SFO
Leg 1: Air Busan, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines
Same alliance ~14h 05m
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5
PUS Osaka (KIX) SFO
Leg 1: Air Busan, Eastar Jet, Jeju Air · Leg 2: United Airlines
Same alliance ~14h 06m
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PUS Seoul (ICN) SFO
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~14h 16m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,062 km5,628 miles
Journey time
14h 05mestimate
Time difference
-17hSan Francisco vs Busan
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
PUS → SFO

Flights from Busan to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Busan to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Taipei, Shanghai and Beijing. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Busan to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,062 km.
Where do you change planes between Busan and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Taipei (TPE), Shanghai (PVG), Beijing (PEK) and Tokyo (NRT). Air Busan flies both legs via Taipei, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Busan and San Francisco?
Busan: Gimhae International Airport (PUS). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Busan and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 17 hours behind Busan.

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