Take advantage of an excellent deal for nonstop flights to Seoul!
United Airlines offers a fare of $861, which includes regular economy options with TWO checked bags, a standard carry-on, and the ability to select your seat in advance.
Alternatively, United has a Basic Economy fare priced at $661. Important details about this fare include:
- No advance seat assignments
- Only one checked bag included; a second bag costs $100 each way
- Changes are not allowed
- Non-refundable after the 24-hour risk-free period; cancelling results in a loss of value
- Many online travel agencies may not clearly label these fares as Basic Economy
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Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul, South Korea – Photo credit: Bridget Colla via Flickr, Creative Commons License (By 2.0)
Sample Travel Dates:
- This is a single sample travel date; for additional availability, refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.
Fare Availability:
- Travel is valid from mid-August to early December or January 2026. A Sunday stay is required, and seats are limited. Tickets must be purchased at least 3 days prior to departure.
- Keep in mind, this fare is subject to change; check the post date to ensure it’s still valid.
How to Search for Availability:
- This guide is for availability searches. To purchase tickets, please refer to the “How to Buy” section below.
- Utilize the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following criteria:
- From: SFO
- Advanced Routing Code:
- Routing Codes: ua
- Extension Codes:
- Use this to find Basic Economy fares; once identified, you may be given the option to upgrade to regular economy fares on United.
- To: ICN
- Return Advanced Routing Code:
- Routing Codes: ua
- (Click on the Advanced Codes link to enable input)
- Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
- Duration “3-10” (This is just a sample; feel free to input any 7-day range)
- Refer to our Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software.
- Learn How to Read Airfare Rules to your advantage.
- Your Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software should look like the example below once all inputs are complete.
- Note that you cannot purchase tickets directly through Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. To buy, refer to the “How to Buy” section below.
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:
- Book directly with United using the dates found on Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.
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Background Information:
- Visa: US citizens do not require a visa; check the TIMATIC Visa Database for other nationalities.
- Currency: South Korean Won (KRW); current exchange rate is approximately $1 USD = 1,367 KRW.
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