Cheap flights from San Francisco to Busan from £493
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How much do flights to Busan cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £493 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £817 |
Average round-trip | £904 |
Includes rare itinerary | |
Most popular airline | Alaska Airlines |
Getting from Busan airport to the city center
Fastest options: Busan Metro Line 3 and airport limousine buses. Best value: city buses and metro.
Transport Option | Typical time | Typical cost | Frequency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
35-45 min | ₩1,500 – ₩1,800; ₩1,500–1,800 (~$1–1.50 USD); requires transfer at Daejeo | every 6–10 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers to Seomyeon | |
50-70 min | ₩7,000; ₩7,000 (~$5.50 USD) | every 20–30 min (traffic dependent) | direct to Haeundae Beach | |
40-55 min | ₩6,000; ₩6,000 (~$4.50 USD) | every 15–25 min (traffic dependent) | KTX train connections | |
45-60 min | ₩1,800; ₩1,800 (~$1.40 USD); T-money card accepted | every 15–20 min (traffic dependent) | lowest cost option | |
30-50 min | ₩25,000 – ₩40,000; ₩25,000–40,000 (~$19–30 USD); metered fare | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
30-50 min | ₩25,000 – ₩45,000; ₩25,000–45,000 (~$19–35 USD); varies with demand | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based booking | |
30-50 min | ₩60,000 – ₩100,000; ₩60,000–100,000 (~$45–75 USD); pre-booked | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups and families |
Notes:
- Prices in KRW; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- T-money transportation cards are accepted on metro and city buses and offer transfer discounts.
- The Busan Metro Light Rail connects to Line 2 at Sasang and Line 3 at Daejeo for transfers to central Busan.
- Taxi fares are metered; late-night surcharges (20%) apply between 00:00 and 04:00.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Busan
Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Busan
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | No |
| Air Busan | ABL | BX | Yes |
| Korean Air | KAL | KE | Yes |
| Jeju Air | JJA | 7C | No |
| Tway Airlines | TWB | TW | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Busan
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 6°C | 1°C |
| February | 8°C | 2°C |
| March | 12°C | 6°C |
| April | 16°C | 10°C |
| May | 20°C | 14°C |
| June | 23°C | 18°C |
| July | 26°C | 22°C |
| August | 28°C | 24°C |
| September | 25°C | 21°C |
| October | 20°C | 15°C |
| November | 15°C | 9°C |
| December | 8°C | 3°C |
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