Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Jeju International Airport (CJU): what you need to know
Jeju's timezone is UTC+9, making Jeju 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
To ensure you get on your SFO to CJU flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Jeju International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between SFO and CJU include:
Narita International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Jeju International Airport (CJU)
R 7,626 is the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Jeju International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 15,819. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to CJU if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Jeju International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SFO to CJU by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Jeju International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights taking off from San Francisco International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near SFO. Whether you're taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Jeju International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Jeju International Airport (CJU)
If you're coming in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Jeju International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near CJU:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Jeju International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rainbow rental, TamRa or 패밀리렌트카 and venture far and wide through Jeju and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Jeju International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Jeju International Airport (CJU) to central Jeju
Jeju International Airport to the centre of Jeju is roughly 3 kilometres. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions, so checking a navigation app for live updates is a good idea.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Jeju International Airport (CJU)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Jeju International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Jeju. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Jeju is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Jeju International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to CJU in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Korea
Jeju has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of South Korea waiting to be discovered. About 451 kilometres north of Jeju, a visit to Seoul will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower.
Busan is another sought-after destination in South Korea and is around 306 kilometres north-east of Jeju. No journey is complete without dropping by Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple.
