San Francisco – Seoul, South Korea. $660 (Basic Economy) / $860 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes – The Flight Deal

Exciting fare offer for nonstop flights to Seoul!

United Airlines has a regular economy fare available for $860, which includes two checked bags, a standard-sized carry-on, and the option to select your seat in advance.

Alternatively, United offers a Basic Economy fare at $660. Please note that Basic Economy fares:

• DO NOT permit advance seat selection.
• DO NOT include checked bags beyond the first, with a fee of $100 for the second bag each way.
• DO NOT allow changes to the itinerary.
• DO NOT allow cancellations—if you cancel after the 24-hour risk-free period, this fare will be non-refundable.
• Many online travel agencies may not clearly label these fares as BASIC ECONOMY.

Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul, South Korea – Photo: Bridget Colla via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Example Travel Date:

• This is just a SAMPLE travel date; for greater availability, please check the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.

Fare Availability:

• Travel valid until mid-May or mid-August to early December. A Sunday stay is required. Availability is limited, and tickets must be purchased at least three days before departure.

• Please note: while this fare is valid at the time of posting, if this post is more than two days old, the fare may no longer be available.

How to Search for Availability:

• This section is for searching availability. To purchase tickets, refer to the “How to Buy” section below.
• Utilize Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following parameters:
  • Origin: SFO
  • Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: ua
    • Extension Codes: This instructs Matrix Airfare Search to look for Basic Economy fares. The same dates on United will offer an option for the regular economy fare.
  • Destination: ICN
  • Return Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: ua
  • (Click on the Advanced Codes link to enter routing codes)
  • Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
  • Duration: “3-10” (this is a sample; you may choose any 7-day range, such as 3-10, 7-14, etc.)
• Refer to our Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software
• Learn How to Read Airfare Rules for your advantage

• The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software page should appear as below when all values are entered

• You cannot purchase tickets directly through Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. Follow the instructions in the “How to Buy” section below to complete your purchase.

Fare Class:

Elite Qualifying Dollars:

Routing:

• SFO – ICN (Seoul) – SFO

Stopover:

Mileage:

• Miles Flown: 11,286 miles or 5.9 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 7.6 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
• Redeemable Miles: 3,850 miles

How to Buy:

• Purchase your ticket on United using the dates found in Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.

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Background Information:

• Visa: US Citizens do not need a visa. Other nationals should check the TIMATIC Visa Database.
• Currency: South Korean Won (KRW): $1 USD = 1,452 KRW.

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