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Find cheap flights from San Diego to Seoul from $527

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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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8:07 am - 12:35 pmSAN-ICN
36h 28m2 stops
10:10 am - 7:39 amICN-SAN
37h 29m2 stops
$1,010
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Wed, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 26
8:55 pm - 2:10 pmSAN-ICN
25h 15m2 stops
10:10 am - 5:29 pmICN-SAN
23h 19m2 stops
$1,126Cathay Pacific
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Sat, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 8
8:55 pm - 12:35 pmSAN-ICN
23h 40m2 stops
8:15 pm - 5:29 pmICN-SAN
37h 14m2 stops
$1,132Cathay Pacific
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Sat, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 7
7:15 am - 4:30 pmSAN-ICN
17h 15m1 stop
7:20 pm - 6:04 pmICN-SAN
14h 44m1 stop
$1,428Delta
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Sun, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 16
7:15 am - 4:30 pmSAN-ICN
17h 15m1 stop
7:20 pm - 6:04 pmICN-SAN
14h 44m1 stop
$1,436Delta
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Sun, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 17
10:55 am - 4:20 amSAN-ICN
25h 25m2 stops
4:50 pm - 2:59 pmICN-SAN
14h 09m1 stop
$1,491United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 9
1:25 pm - 3:00 pmSAN-ICN
33h 35m1 stop
11:30 am - 12:22 pmICN-SAN
16h 52m1 stop
$1,628United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 23 - Tue, Jul 30
6:30 pm - 5:00 amSAN-ICN
18h 30m1 stop
2:30 pm - 5:46 pmICN-SAN
19h 16m1 stop
$1,983Korean Air
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Fri, Jun 7 - Thu, Jun 13
7:00 am - 4:40 pmSAN-ICN
17h 40m1 stop
2:30 pm - 5:13 pmICN-SAN
18h 43m1 stop
$2,068Korean Air
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Fri, May 31 - Tue, Aug 27
10:00 pm - 4:05 pmSAN-ICN
26h 05m2 stops
6:00 pm - 10:47 pmICN-SAN
20h 47m1 stop
$2,374Air Canada
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Fri, Jun 7 - 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 Wednesdays 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 Thursday 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 July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,888 and $1,780 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 $1,126 on Cathay Pacific, followed by American Airlines ($1,294). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $555 on Cathay Pacific and from $597 on Hawaiian Airlines.

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August

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March

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
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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 $527 for a one-way ticket and $1,010 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, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance 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 $1,562 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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Korean AirOverall score based on 1181 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.2Food
8.6Boarding
8.3Comfort
8.8Crew
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Overall, very uneventful and pleasant experience. Most importantly, no delays.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2024SGN - ICN
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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.

You did not put me on a Korean Air flight! so I do not have nothing to say

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

Honestly, I didn’t expect that I will experience this long time wait during the check in. There was only one person who was taking care of the passengers for the economy class and it took us to wait about one hour to do our check i. As a result we barely get to the airplane as the gate was at the end of the airport. That is totally not professional where one crue is working at the registration desk with economy and 3-4 crues are helping for the business class.

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

When I got into Maui I had a layover but there was a flight to Honolulu earlier. I asked the gate agent to see if I could get on the earlier flight to get home sooner. Ke'van is so great! He was very helpful and friendly and I appreciate him very much

Unable to perform online check in using Hawaiian Airlines APP Only ONE meal choice available - Totally unacceptable Low Airline ranking compared to other International airlines and service Old Airplane (A330-200) Entertainment system - Outdated Total Score - Mediocre

This flight was delayed approximately 4 hours due to bad weather in HNL.

It was great with the exception of a rude desk member on the way back. And a terrible sandwich on the way back.

One of the best flights Ive had in a long time

Flight delayed then cancelled then gate changed two times then baggage lost.

My flight was canceled minutes before boarding started. It took three hours to get rebooked and it was on another airline overnight with another stop added. All I got was two $15 food coupons.

The plane is extremely loud and there’s no place to charge devices.

Not great to be very honest. Our flight was delayed after we sat at the airport until 15 minutes after we were supposed to leave . We were then notified the plane was being worked on “and the parts were out in the ground and still not finished .” Even though the work started the evening before and they knew it wasn’t fixed. . Then we were told it would be a 1:15 pm boarding time so we waited then at 1:45pm we were told it would be an 11:15pm boarding . It was changed to and 3:55am boarding the next morning . We lost out on a day in Hawaii and a night of our VRBO rental.

Safety record impeccable and important since flying many hours and thousands of miles over ocean.

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.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

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

Very good other than we have to wait for one crew and we’re delayed and the pilot and his co- pilot has to make a difference to be right on time arrival. Disappointed about no food service also.

Due to a strike taking place with the airline, it negatively impacted my flight in multiple ways. My flight was delayed over 2 hours and the food served was mediocre at best.

Cabin crew were great. Seats are criminal for tall people

Flight was delayed 1.5 hrs due to problem with a previous flight to mine; I was informed appropriately via Text & Email, however, website did not keep up with messages sent by nearly an hour. When checking-in warm & friendly reception at check-in desk until female Air Canada Rep noticed my flight number and instantly pivoted to a condescending & sarcastic comments about getting my bag checked in since I’m running so late; then tone instantly changed again few minutes later when she muttered, “Oh, they’ve delayed it” another sign systems & worse front line staff, not fully informed or simply not reading their flight status updates. Flight crew were very friendly & did a great job trying to make up lost time due to the delay.

The fact that I got to Toronto alive and well and safe is a huge plus. I thank the captain and crew for a safe flight The comfort of the aircraft leaves much to be desired. Human beings should not have to be that cramped and squashed on a flight that we pay a lot for and even have to pay for lousy food choices The cabin crew were pleasant and helpful Kudos to them as the flight was packed to capacity and there was a lot of work for them in a short space of time All in all a good experience, but too cramped

We had a good flight, service was good and lots of leg room. Service was good and the staff were friendly.

United force you to download their App to do the check-in.

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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.
11/2Sat
3 stops
31h 34mSAN-ICN
$527
8/19Mon
2 stops
30h 20mSAN-ICN
$531
8/24Sat
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
17h 25mSAN-ICN
$597
10/3Thu
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
17h 30mSAN-ICN
$651
10/20Sun
1 stopAir Canada
31h 10mSAN-ICN
$913
10/26Sat
1 stopAir Canada
31h 05mSAN-ICN
$964
10/31Thu
1 stopAsiana Airlines
25h 35mSAN-ICN
$1,010
5/20Mon
1 stopAsiana Airlines
17h 12mSAN-ICN
$1,296
5/30Thu
1 stopDelta
17h 05mSAN-ICN
$1,309
5/27Mon
1 stopDelta
18h 50mSAN-ICN
$1,392

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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.
5/13Mon
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30h 43mICN-SAN
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19h 19mICN-SAN
$1,564
5/13Mon
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22h 10mSAN-ICN
6/8Sat
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17h 14mICN-SAN
$1,623
5/9Thu
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18h 45mSAN-ICN
5/13Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 12mICN-SAN
$1,636
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
25h 55mSAN-ICN
5/13Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 27mICN-SAN
$1,640
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22h 36mSAN-ICN
5/13Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 22mICN-SAN
$1,641
5/13Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
38h 44mSAN-ICN
6/7Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
46h 20mICN-SAN
$2,433
5/13Mon
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50h 46mSAN-ICN
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multi-stopEthiopian Air
53h 48mICN-SAN
$2,983

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