Curated Flight Research

Bali to San Francisco

One way · Two passengers · Economy · March 2026
DPS 1 stop SFO
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Time Sensitive

Book Now — Prices Will Rise

You’re 14–20 days before departure — the worst zone for waiting. Expert data shows 90%+ probability of price increases in the final 3 weeks. The optimal booking window (5–7 months out) has passed. Current prices of $464–650/pp are strong for this timeline.

Both Korean Air and Singapore Airlines offer free cancellation within 24 hours of purchase. Book now, review tomorrow — you lose nothing.

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Overview

Trip Details

2 Adults
Economy
One Way
1 Stop
Mar 26 — Apr 1
April 2, 2026
1 bag + 2 bags
< $800 / person
Recommended

Our Top Picks

Prices change hourly — verify before booking
Prices below are research estimates from multiple platforms. Always check the booking link for the actual current price on your exact dates. Try multiple departure dates — even 1 day shift can save $50–200.
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Best Value — #1 Pick
Korean Air
DPS → Seoul Incheon → SFO · Daily · KE630 + KE23
~$464+
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00:50 Bali
09:30 SFO
~24h 10m
6h 40m Seoul
787-10 + 777-300ER
2×23kg (standard)
No visa needed — 60 days for RU Best value pick Wi-Fi: ~$21/flight · Free Starlink coming Q3 2026 Saver fare = only 1 bag (+~$100 for extra) Incheon: free tours, spa, rest zones 5-star Skytrax #7
7.0
/10
Skytrax Users
603 verified reviews
6.5
/10
AirlineRatings
Airline of the Year 2025
Good
The legendary Korean Air bibimbap was a very tasty meal. Good service, ample food and snacks. The leg room was amazing — I am 183cm and could stretch my legs out. Complimentary slippers, toothbrush, pillow and blanket.Skytrax verified passengers · 787-10 & 777-300ER economy
Skyscanner — check price Momondo — check price Korean Air Direct Google Flights Traveloka KAYAK Skyscanner Trip.com CheapOair Expedia
Best Comfort-to-Price
Singapore Airlines
DPS → Singapore Changi → SFO · SQ937 + SQ34
~$500–650
~$1,000–1,300
12:05 Bali
18:35 SFO
~22h 30m
5h Changi
787 + A350-900
2×23kg free
Alternative: SQ947 (depart 21:45) + SQ32 (09:15 next day) — overnight 9h layover at Changi. Arrive SFO 07:50. Changi has free cinema, pool, gardens.
2 free bags/pp — $0 baggage extra Newest fleet ~7yr avg Wi-Fi: FREE unlimited for KrisFlyer members (free signup) 96h visa-free transit for RU Changi = world's #1 airport 5-star Skytrax #2 Tighter seats: 32" pitch (81cm)
7.0
/10
Skytrax Users
1,692 verified reviews
4.0
/5
TripAdvisor
27,314 reviews
Good
Comfortable seats with enough cushion for 11+ hour flights. Most interesting movies — no other airline beaten for number and variety. Surprisingly good and filling food. Hot towels to all passengers. Free Wi-Fi is a game changer.Skytrax & TripAdvisor verified passengers · A350-900 economy
Skyscanner — check price SQ Direct Google Flights Trip.com Momondo KAYAK
Best In-Flight Experience
Cathay Pacific
DPS → Hong Kong → SFO · CX784 + CX870 · Overnight layover
~$550–700
~$1,100–1,400
16:10 Bali
09:45 SFO +1 day
~33h 35m
Overnight ~16h HKG
A330-300 + A350-900
1×30kg free
Skytrax Best Economy 2024 & 2025 4K screens + Michelin dining Wi-Fi: $9.95/hr or $19.95/flight · Free messaging apps 14 days visa-free HKG for RU 5-star Skytrax #3 No fatal accident in 52 years Overnight layover — longest trip Person 2 may need extra bag ($)
6.0
/10
Skytrax Users
1,534 verified reviews
5.2
/10
AirlineRatings
Safety: 7/7 PLUS (first ever!)
Mixed
IFE was excellent with plenty of movies. Hong Kong specific food offerings — egg tarts, milk tea, cup noodles. Two full meals served. Crew are fast and efficient. However: seats felt cramped even for non-tall passengers. Wi-Fi expensive with slow speeds.Skytrax & TripAdvisor verified passengers · A350-900 economy
KAYAK — check price CX Direct Google Flights Skyscanner Momondo Trip.com
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EVA Air
DPS → Taipei → SFO · BR256 + BR28
~$500–900
BR256 + BR28
16:40 Bali
18:40 SFO
18h–37h varies
1h45m or 21h — verify!
Schedule Alert: TPE–SFO schedule may have changed after March 20. Layover could be 1h45m or 21h overnight. Verify on EVA Air directly.
Visa Alert: Taiwan transit for Russian citizens — airside OK for 24h, confirm with airline.
Best economy food — Skytrax winner Zero fatalities ever Wi-Fi: free messaging · browsing ~$10–22/flight 2 free bags/pp 5-star Skytrax #12
8.0
/10
Skytrax Users
674 verified reviews
5.1
/10
AirlineRatings
8th safest airline 2026
Great
Very tasty and generous portions. Courteous, professional and friendly crew. Comfortable with a lot of legroom even at 190cm. Best 3-3-3 configuration — competitors squeeze 10-across. Premium amenities: slippers, down cushions, thick blankets. Clean lavatories constantly maintained.Skytrax verified passengers · 777-300ER economy
EVA Air Direct Google Flights Momondo

Also Considered

We researched these airlines but found issues. They may still work depending on your priorities.

Budget Pick — Decent Value
China Airlines
DPS → Taipei (TPE) → SFO · via same hub as EVA Air
~$437
6.0/10 (499 reviews)
5.3/10 · Safety 7/7
81cm / 46cm wide
2×23kg (US routes)
Wi-Fi: free messaging since Aug 2025 Food: adequate, not special Crew inconsistent — “don’t show up except meal times” Poor disruption support — no compensation help Taipei transit — verify for RU passport Cheaper than EVA but worse in every metric
Why lower: Same Taipei hub as EVA Air but 4-star vs 5-star. Inconsistent crew, poor customer service recovery. If EVA is unavailable, China Airlines is a reasonable backup. Skytrax users rate it 6/10.
KAYAK — check price China Airlines Direct Google Flights Trip.com
Budget Only
China Eastern
DPS → Shanghai (PVG) → SFO
~$517
5.0/10 (720 reviews)
3.8/10 · Safety 4/7
81cm / 43cm wide — narrowest!
1×23kg
Wi-Fi: free basic · Chinese firewall blocks Google/social media! Food: “bland and overcooked” Crew: “cold, transactional” — refused extra meals 777 in 3-4-3 config — tightest seats on this route Broken USB ports and recline buttons reported Shanghai transit has improved — express transfer available
Why lower: Genuinely mediocre 5/10 rating is earned. Narrowest seats (43cm), bland food, cold crew. The Chinese firewall means no Google, WhatsApp, or Instagram on their Wi-Fi. Only consider if price gap vs Korean Air is $100+.
KAYAK — check price China Eastern Direct Trip.com
Not Recommended
Philippine Airlines
DPS → Manila (MNL) → SFO
~$993
5.0/10 (954 reviews)
4.8/10 · Safety 7/7
81cm / 47cm wide
Varies by fare — check!
Wi-Fi: 30MB free, then $5/100MB — minimal Food: tasty Filipino flavors but insufficient quantity Crew: genuinely warm and friendly No lunch served on 7hr flights! Customer service: 40+ unanswered emails reported Manila NAIA: worst transit — terminals not connected $500 rebooking fees
Why skip: At ~$993/pp it’s over budget AND more expensive than Korean Air ($464). Manila NAIA is the worst transit airport — you must clear immigration to change terminals. Warm crew but catastrophic ground support. Bring your own food.
Philippine Airlines Google Flights
Deep Dive

Airline Comparison

AirlineUser RatingSeat PitchSeat WidthFoodWi-FiSafetyBags~Price
Korean Air
via Seoul		7.0/10
603 reviews		84cm
33"		46cm
18"		$21/flight
Free Starlink Q3’26		25yr clean2×23kg~$464
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Singapore Airlines
via Singapore		7.0/10
1,692 reviews		81cm
32"		48cm
19"		FREE†
KrisFlyer signup		24yr clean2×23kg$500+
Cathay Pacific
via Hong Kong		6.0/10
1,534 reviews		81cm
32"		47cm
18.5"		$10–25/flight
Msg apps cheaper		52yr clean1×30kg$550+
EVA Air
via Taipei		8.0/10
674 reviews		84cm
33"		46cm
18.3"		Msg free
Browse $10–22		0 fatalities2×23kg$500+
China Airlines
via Taipei		6.0/10
499 reviews		81cm
32"		46cm
18"		Msg free
Since Aug 2025		OK2×23kg$437
China Eastern
via Shanghai		5.0/10
720 reviews		81cm
32"		43cm
17" — tight!		Free basic
GFW blocks Google!		4/71×23kg$517
Philippine Airlines
via Manila		5.0/10
954 reviews		81cm
32"		47cm
18.5"		30MB free
$5/100MB after		7/7Varies$993

User ratings: Skytrax verified passenger reviews (airlinequality.com). † SQ free Wi-Fi with KrisFlyer (free to join). China Eastern Wi-Fi blocked by Chinese firewall. Safety scores from AirlineRatings.com (7 = perfect). Seat measurements: pitch = legroom, width = shoulder room. Prices from Skyscanner, Momondo, KAYAK — verify at time of booking.

Important

Transit Visa Requirements

For Russian citizens. US entry requires B1/B2 visa (not ESTA).

Seoul
Safest

60 days visa-free
No K-ETA thru 2026
Can leave airport

Singapore
Safe

96h VFTF
No application
Can leave airport

Hong Kong
Safe

14 days visa-free
Full freedom

Taipei
Verify

Airside OK 24h
Confirm w/ airline

Tokyo
Risky

Airside only
No entry if disrupted

Manila
OK

30 days free
Worst transit airport

Action Plan

How to Book

  1. Check ITA Matrix (free, 5 min) — matrix.itasoftware.com → DPS to SFO, one-way, Mar 26 ±3 days. Shows cheapest published fares across ALL airlines.
  2. Compare on Momondo & Skyscanner — found the lowest prices ($394–$464). Try each departure date Mar 26–Apr 1. Even 1 day shift can save $50–100.
  3. Check Indonesian OTAs — Traveloka and Tiket.com often have lower prices for DPS departures. Set locale to Indonesia / IDR.
  4. Check airline direct — Korean Air, Singapore Airlines. Apply code KEPDOT5 on Korean Air for 5% off.
  5. Activate cashback before booking — open ShopBack first for 12–20% cashback. Stacks with promo codes.
  6. Call ASAP Tickets (optional) — asaptickets.com agents access unpublished consolidator fares. May beat online by $50–200.
  7. Verify fare class — before paying, confirm your fare includes checked bags (Korean Air “saver” = only 1 bag).
Save More

Money-Saving Strategies

Korean Air Promos

Multiple codes active! Try each at checkout — up to 25% off on economy bookings through March 31.

KEPDOT5KEINTKGS2026AME

CheapOair $40 Off

Save up to $40 on service fees. Expires March 31.

TRIP40

Cashback Stacking

ShopBack: 20% on Trip.com, 12% on Traveloka. Route booking through ShopBack, then use platform promo codes on top.

Indonesian Pricing

Traveloka / Tiket.com show IDR prices, 5–10% cheaper for DPS departures. Traveloka Birthday Sale: up to 50% off.

Trip.com New User

Download app, register — get Rp 250k (~$15) off first booking. Stack with cashback.

Best Days

Book on Tuesday or Sunday (6–13% cheaper). Fly midweek Tue–Thu (16% less vs weekend). Mar 25–27 had cheapest fares.

Price Alerts

Set on Google Flights + Skyscanner + KAYAK. Fares fluctuate — $500 today could be $420 tomorrow.

SQ March Sale

Singapore Airlines fare sale (booking Mar 4–16). DBS/POSB card: extra SGD 50 off.

DBS50OFF

SQ Free Wi-Fi Trick

Sign up for KrisFlyer (free) before your flight — get unlimited Wi-Fi on board. No status needed, just a free account.

ShopBack + Trip.com

Up to 20% cashback + S$100 off flights via ShopBack → Trip.com. Active Mar 3–29, 2026. Stack with Trip.com new user bonus.

24h Free Cancel

Both Korean Air & Singapore Airlines offer free cancellation within 24 hours. Book now, review tomorrow, cancel free if needed.

Your Research Toolkit

Search These Sites Manually

These platforms need interactive browsers. Check them yourself — they often have the best prices, especially Indonesian platforms for DPS departures.

Best Price Finders

Google Flights

Best date grid. Set alerts. Filter by airline, stops, times.
Search DPS → SFO →

Skyscanner

Lowest fares ($394 seen). "Whole Month" view for cheapest dates.
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Momondo

Found $464 Korean Air fare. Sometimes beats others.
Search →

ITA Matrix

True cheapest fare. Use BookWithMatrix to book.
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Indonesian & Asian OTAs

Traveloka

Indonesia's biggest. Birthday Sale active. 89 promos.
Search →

Tiket.com

Indonesian OTA. Check for platform-exclusive promos.
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Trip.com

Asia discounts. New user bonus Rp 250k. 20% ShopBack cashback.
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Wego

Asian metasearch. Compares regional OTAs.
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Airpaz

Asia-focused. Exclusive Indonesian departure rates.
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NusaTrip

Indonesian OTA, from ~$560.
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Creative Routes & Consolidators

Kiwi.com

Virtual interlining — mixes airlines for cheaper combos.
Search →

CheapOair

Code TRIP40 for $40 off. Consolidator fares.
Search →

ASAP Tickets

Phone agents. Unpublished fares. Avg $287 savings claimed.
Call →

FareBoom

Consolidator platform for international routes.
Visit →

Deal Trackers & Error Fares

Secret Flying

Error fare aggregator. Set alerts for Indonesia/USA.
Browse →

ErrorFareAlerts

Free email alerts for global error fares.
Set alerts →

The Flight Deal

SFO-specific deals. Daily flash sales.
Check →

FlyerTalk

Deal hunter community. Search airline forums.
Browse →

Cashback Platforms

ShopBack

20% on Trip.com, 12% on Traveloka. Start here.
Open →

Rakuten

7% on Expedia. 10x flash days.
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TopCashback

Compare rates with ShopBack.
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Behind the Research

How We Found These

Price Intelligence

Cross-referenced Google Flights, Skyscanner, Momondo, KAYAK, Trip.com, Traveloka, Kiwi.com, CheapOair, NusaTrip, Expedia, and 4 airline sites.

Hidden Fares

Searched consolidators (ASAP Tickets, FareBoom), error fare trackers (Secret Flying), and communities (FlyerTalk, Reddit r/flights).

Deep Analysis

Skytrax 2025 ratings, seat specs, fleet age, safety, on-time stats, Wi-Fi, IFE, and 100+ passenger reviews across 6 airlines.

Visa Safety

Verified transit requirements at 7 Asian hubs for Russian passport holders using IATA, embassy, and immigration sources.

17 specialist AI agents · 300+ sources · 7 airlines · 25+ platforms · Skytrax, TripAdvisor, AirlineRatings verified user scores