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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Seoul (SAN-SEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Seoul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:35 am - 7:00 pmSAN-ICN
17h 25m1 stop
9:25 pm - 9:40 pmICN-SAN
16h 15m1 stop
$1,083Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, Jul 25 - Wed, Oct 16
9:35 am - 7:00 pmSAN-ICN
17h 25m1 stop
9:25 pm - 9:40 pmICN-SAN
16h 15m1 stop
$1,096Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, Jul 25 - Wed, Oct 16
4:20 pm - 3:15 pmSAN-ICN
30h 55m2 stops
5:25 pm - 10:20 amICN-SAN
32h 55m2 stops
$1,134American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 25
2:29 pm - 4:20 amSAN-ICN
21h 51m2 stops
4:50 pm - 7:50 pmICN-SAN
19h 00m2 stops
$1,211United Airlines
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Thu, Jul 25 - Wed, Oct 16
6:35 am - 3:00 pmSAN-ICN
16h 25m2 stops
11:30 am - 5:42 pmICN-SAN
22h 12m2 stops
$1,226United Airlines
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Thu, Jul 25 - Wed, Oct 16
7:34 am - 4:30 pmSAN-ICN
16h 56m1 stop
7:20 pm - 6:20 pmICN-SAN
15h 00m1 stop
$1,230Delta
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Tue, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 11
6:28 pm - 4:30 pmSAN-ICN
30h 02m2 stops
7:20 pm - 10:37 pmICN-SAN
19h 17m1 stop
$1,234Delta
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Tue, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 11
7:00 am - 4:05 pmSAN-ICN
17h 05m1 stop
6:00 pm - 9:52 pmICN-SAN
19h 52m1 stop
$1,662Air Canada
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Mon, Jul 15 - Fri, Jul 19
5:00 pm - 4:05 pmSAN-ICN
31h 05m1 stop
6:00 pm - 12:02 pmICN-SAN
34h 02m1 stop
$1,877Air Canada
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Sun, Jul 7 - Sun, Aug 11
6:30 pm - 5:50 pmSAN-ICN
31h 20m1 stop
4:35 pm - 8:34 pmICN-SAN
19h 59m1 stop
$2,228Korean Air
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Sat, Jun 15 - Sun, Jun 30

Flights from San Diego to Seoul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Seoul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Seoul?

The average price of all flights from San Diego to Seoul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from San Diego to Seoul, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Seoul, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Seoul?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to Seoul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Seoul is February, where tickets cost $1,232 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,955 and $1,888 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Seoul?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to Seoul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Seoul, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 44 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Seoul?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San Diego to Seoul found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $1,083 on Hawaiian Airlines, followed by American Airlines ($1,134). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $549 on Hawaiian Airlines and from $682 on American Airlines.

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February

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March

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Seoul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Seoul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Seoul

  • Can I have access to a nursing room at San Diego International Airport?

    Nursing mothers flying through SAN will have access to lactation lounges located at the airport’s Terminals 1 and 2. The Mamava pods are equipped with comfy seating, a child seat, artwork, handwashing stations, and electrical power outlets for pumping. You can have access to these amenities at no extra fee while flying through this airport.

  • What can I do at SAN before boarding my flight?

    You can partake in various activities in SAN if you have some time before your flight. SAN features a meditation room in Terminal 2 that you can utilize if you need a quiet and peaceful place to think and relax. You can also take advantage of spa services such as massage, manicure, and pedicure at Be Relax Spa, located in Terminal 2, or view live performances or art exhibits available at the airport terminals.

  • Are there onsite hotels at ICN?

    If you are landing late at ICN from San Diego, you don’t have to worry about camping in the cold at the airport. There are several great hotels located within and near the airport where you can find accommodation. Incheon Airport transit hotel, located in Terminals 1 and 2 of ICN, offers excellent services to passengers during transit. However, if you are landing late and need a place to spend the night, you should consider sleeping at Darakhyu Capsule Hotel Incheon Airport, located in Terminal 2.

  • Does ICN offer accessibility services?

    Passengers with limited mobility can have access to accessibility services such as wheelchairs and extra assistance at ICN. The airport also features wheelchair-accessible restrooms and parking lots.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Seoul?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Seoul was $479 for a one-way ticket and $1,083 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Seoul?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Seoul from San Diego.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Seoul?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Seoul?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Seoul, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Seoul, Korean Air or Asiana Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Seoul are Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,762 and an overall rating of 8.5, Korean Air is the most popular choice. Asiana Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,514 and an overall rating of 8.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Seoul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Seoul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Seoul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Seoul from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Seoul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Seoul with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Seoul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Seoul from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Seoul

  • Ask one of the helpful and educated Volunteer Airport Ambassadors wandering the terminal at San Diego International Airport (SAN) for information and assistance if your need one. Their green polo shirts with the words "AIRPORT INFORMATION" on the back make them easy to identify. Alternatively, you can go to the information desk in the baggage claim area.
  • When you arrive in Seoul. You will probably land at Incheon International Airport (ICN), Seoul's primary airport. The airport serves as the main hub for Korean Air, Delta Airlines, Asiana Airlines, and Jeju Air. It is located approximately 30.4 miles away from Seoul.
  • Passengers traveling with kids through ICN will find outstanding designated kids’ play areas located in Terminals 1 and 2. The play areas are equipped with toys to help kids burn off some energy after or before a long flight. You can also have access to strollers available at the airport.
  • Incheon International Airport has many food concessions available for all passengers to explore. Some of these eateries include Bistrobar Lagrilla, Sanuki Bore, Gongcha, Starbucks, and Lotteria. They are located at ICN’s Terminals 1 and 2.
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) features an outstanding USO lounge that active US military personnel and their families can access at no extra fee. The lounge is located in Terminal 2 and offers peerless services, including showers, meals, games, and comfortable seating space.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Seoul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Seoul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.5
Korean AirOverall score based on 1132 reviews
8.6Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.2Food
8.3Comfort
8.8Crew
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My flight with Korean Air went quite well, I've flown with them for many years and have grown accustomed to their great service.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2024MNL - ICN
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My flight with Korean Air went quite well, I've flown with them for many years and have grown accustomed to their great service.

Overall, very uneventful and pleasant experience. Most importantly, no delays.

The flight crews were extremely professional, helpful, and courteous. Departure and arrival times were accurate. No delay. I will use K airline again. Thanks

We were seated at the back and that was very uncomfortable for me with the turbulence we experienced on our way to Chicago.

I enjoyed flying on Korean Air. The service was great and the food was yummy. They served white fish.

I enjoyed flying on Korean Air. The service was great and the food was yummy, especially the bibimbap and cold spicy noodles. The only thing that bummed me out on this red-eye flight was that my seat did not properly recline so I was not able to sleep.

On time and flight crew are always so happy to help and always smiling unlike other airlines.

Great crew, decent food Charging plugs were broken on both seats next to me. Only the USB port was available, and that charges, very, very slowly. Seat was also broken, it would not lock into position when reclining.

Korean Air had great service and the Bibimbap dish was the best airplane food I’ve ever had. It was a long flight so in between the two meals they served customers could get Shin ramen. The flight attendants let my children use a pair of nice headphones for the flight and had earbuds and slippers for all the adults. The flight was long but the time passed by relatively quickly because they have many great shows in their entertainment TV. I watched the BTS Love Yourself and Speak Yourself concerts 💜

Stewardess are nice. Food could have been better and should have a better dessert. They do not offer scotch or beer. You have to ask for it. I also was not happy that you do not serve ginger ale and or cranberry juice. This is my first time that an international flight do not have this. I go home overseas every year and when I travel through ANA, Delta, Qatar, JAL, Asiana Air, United Air. they all serve this two very famous drink. You do not have a great snack tray.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

All in all it was a long flight in economy class. There’s only so much comfort one can expect on a plane. The seats felt exceptionally hard and as an over 6’ individual I’ll seldom feel great about legroom. The food was good and the flight crew was great. The headphones provided for the movies were terrible, though

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Liked all aspects except boarding notification. Long delay with little support in knowing about change in boarding gates .

I liked my seat and the boarding was seamless once I arrived at the gate. The food was not good and they didn't have any vegan options. Some of the crew members were lacking empathy or personality

Well organized staff friendly and great attitude. Little awkward and slow to check a bag in Lihue but otherwise a pleasant experience

Extra leg room was nice. The wheelchair situation getting off the plane was a disaster. No wheelchairs or porters were waiting for customers to be picked up when the plane arrive pretty much on time. After about 45 minutes of waiting on the chair service I just walked myself to the luggage claim. Aren't they supposed to know when the planes are going to arrive and land? It was messed up from thr time we landed. No wheelchairs and no porters. Finally After an hour of waiting for them to arrive I walked to the Baggage claim myself. Not a good way to return home from a great Hawaiian vacation.

The flight was so cold from Vegas to Hawaii. Everyone was so cold they put on goodies. They made us buy blankets for $13 each for 4 people. The plane was like an icebox. Now on the way back you made me pay extra so my family can sit together. Will not use you again.

The in flight speakers little touches of humor were entertaining.

The crew was quick and efficient. The flight was uneventful and arrived slightly early.

My seat was broken I couldn’t put it back I have really bad back issues , the flight was 5 hours delayed and there was a drink dude harassing the entire flight

No food or entertainment because it was a short flight. Unfortunately the takeoff was delayed more than an hour

The flight left and arrived on time. the only food offered on the 5+ hour flight was a cheese sandwich. Unlike Alaska Airlines there was no information on the website regarding food at all or any option to purchasse in advance. Otherwise, it was an excellent flight.

Why does it have to be painful to fly long distances?

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

Food is very bad and entertint not too many options ... flight attendet service is not good

Everything was pretty good except for food. They need to improve on it compared to other airlines.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

I had a great flight. Everything went smoothly and the flight arrived early.

Aisle chair was good and liked the foot bar preventing you from putting your foot in the isle, The breakfast on this international flight to Zurich was horrible (Europeans, specially, used to good food) may make this a dealbreaker for booking with United Airlines again. I agreed with my Spanish fellow passenger.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Backpack should NOT allowed put in the flight bin , only put it under the seat. I can't find space put my carry on luggage!!! and I pay for it ! that was very bad experience

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

I love air Canada. The staff is so helpful and friendly and attentive. I paid for extra room but chose a ser near a person who took up a lot of space which gave me less space than regular economy, I was sad I did that!

No meal. Flight crew was wonderful, happily finding me storage for my guitar. THANK YOU!!!

The flight was excellent the problem was that my luggage was damaged (zipper pulls ripped out) and it is difficult to contact the number to claim the damage while in another country and going back to the airport is not an option and no matter what I tried I got the same response to just call the number that is not possible for me to call in the first place. So very disappointed that I can’t claim such damage and that now I have to take part of my trip looking for a new luggage.

Flight was delayed for almost 3 hours. Communication of gate change was poor. Email and screen said one gate and it was a different gate from that. Gate changed first to 64 B and then to 64 C. Originally it was 68B. 64C was not communicated properly!

Plenty of room in the exit row. Sat on the plane an hour before taking off.☹️ Landed late and had to wait for gate availability.

Flight was on time early arrival better entertainment good staff.everything was excellent

They canceled the flight on us very close to the flight date .

My experience was pretty frustrating because the first leg of my flight on United (though booked through Air Canada) was delayed causing me to miss my connecting flight on Air Canada. This could have been an easy solve as there was a direct flight later that morning via Air Canada that they easily could have put me on which would have only gotten me to my destination 2 1/2 hours later but because United and Air Canada don’t seem to have good communication they gave me the run around both telling me to talk with the other which I did three times to no avail. I ended up taking the delayed flight and getting on a new connecting flight which ended up getting me to my destination 6 hours later and I missed the event I was planning to go to this evening.

Everything went smoothly and as expected. We were on time and one flight arrived early.

This is not a Business Class equipped airplane and even the crew apologize before take over BUT BUT Air Canada charged full business class fare

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to Seoul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/23Tue
3 stops
53h 45mSAN-ICN
$479
8/19Mon
2 stops
36h 58mSAN-ICN
$491
7/23Tue
2 stops
38h 05mSAN-ICN
$500
8/26Mon
3 stops
31h 01mSAN-ICN
$511
8/24Sat
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
17h 25mSAN-ICN
$549
8/17Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
30h 55mSAN-ICN
$682
8/17Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
32h 50mSAN-ICN
$697
8/26Mon
1 stopKorean Air
17h 06mSAN-ICN
$827
6/18Tue
1 stopAir Canada
17h 05mSAN-ICN
$1,022
6/21Fri
1 stopAir Canada
31h 05mSAN-ICN
$1,070

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to Seoul that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/15Sat
multi-stop
36h 02mSAN-ICN
6/21Fri
multi-stop
46h 14mICN-SAN
$1,438
6/15Sat
multi-stop
36h 02mSAN-ICN
6/21Fri
multi-stop
17h 54mICN-SAN
$1,674
6/13Thu
multi-stop
30h 55mSAN-ICN
6/22Sat
multi-stop
23h 27mICN-SAN
$1,829
6/15Sat
multi-stop
34h 40mSAN-ICN
6/21Fri
multi-stop
26h 10mICN-SAN
$2,133
6/13Thu
multi-stop
17h 35mSAN-ICN
6/22Sat
multi-stop
25h 50mICN-SAN
$2,138
6/15Sat
multi-stopKorean Air
31h 20mSAN-ICN
6/30Sun
multi-stopKorean Air
19h 59mICN-SAN
$2,228
6/15Sat
multi-stopChina Airlines
48h 40mSAN-ICN
6/30Sun
multi-stopChina Airlines
45h 12mICN-SAN
$2,235
6/15Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
25h 45mSAN-ICN
6/30Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 47mICN-SAN
$2,542
6/15Sat
multi-stopDelta
17h 15mSAN-ICN
6/21Fri
multi-stopDelta
19h 05mICN-SAN
$6,318
6/15Sat
multi-stopDelta
30h 10mSAN-ICN
6/21Fri
multi-stopDelta
19h 05mICN-SAN
$6,322

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