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Flights from San Francisco to Busan
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Busan. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Taipei, about 14h 16m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 05m
San Francisco to Busan at a glance
Fastest journey14h 05mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Taipei
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Busan
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SFO Taipei (TPE) PUS
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines · Leg 2: Air Busan, China Airlines, Eastar Jet
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SFO Shanghai (PVG) PUS
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air
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SFO Tokyo (NRT) PUS
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Busan, Jeju Air, Jin Air
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
- +17hBusan vs San Francisco
- Currency in Busan
- KRW
- Airports
- SFO → PUS
Flights from San Francisco to Busan: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Busan?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Taipei and Shanghai. 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 San Francisco to Busan?
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 San Francisco and Busan?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Taipei (TPE), Shanghai (PVG) and Beijing (PEK). Air Premia flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Busan?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Busan: Gimhae International Airport (PUS).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Busan?
Busan is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco.
