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Connecting route · United States → South Korea

Flights from San Francisco to Daegu

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Daegu. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Shanghai, about 24h 12m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 15h 06m
SFOTAEICN

San Francisco to Daegu at a glance

Fastest journey15h 06mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Daegu

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

1
SFO Seoul (ICN) TAE
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Korean Air
Sat03:45 SFO08:11 ICN11h 04m connection19:15 ICN19:57 TAEKorean Air
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 24h 12m
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2
SFO Shanghai (PVG) TAE
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 53m
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3
SFO Tokyo (NRT) TAE
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Trinity Airways
Self-transfer likely ~15h 06m
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4
SFO Osaka (KIX) TAE
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Trinity Airways
Self-transfer likely ~15h 09m
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5
SFO Taipei (TPE) TAE
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines · Leg 2: Trinity Airways
Self-transfer likely ~18h 14m
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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
9,044 km5,616 miles
Journey time
15h 06mon current schedules
Time difference
+17hDaegu vs San Francisco
Currency in Daegu
KRW
Airports
SFO → TAE

Flights from San Francisco to Daegu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Daegu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Shanghai and Tokyo. 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 Daegu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,044 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Daegu?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Shanghai (PVG), Tokyo (NRT) and Osaka (KIX). Air Premia flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Daegu?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Daegu: Daegu International Airport (TAE).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Daegu?
Daegu is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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