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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Seoul

Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 24
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4:55 pm - 4:05 pmSAN-ICN
31h 10m1 stop
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9:45 am - 11:47 amICN-SAN
42h 02m2 stops
Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 24
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4:55 pm - 9:10 pmSAN-ICN
36h 15m2 stops
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9:45 am - 11:47 amICN-SAN
42h 02m2 stops
Thu, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 11
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6:15 am - 4:05 pmSAN-ICN
17h 50m1 stop
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5:45 pm - 4:07 pmICN-SAN
14h 22m1 stop
$875Air Canada
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Tue, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 11
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4:55 pm - 4:05 pmSAN-ICN
31h 10m1 stop
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5:45 pm - 4:07 pmICN-SAN
14h 22m1 stop
$879Air Canada
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Mon, Oct 20 - Mon, Nov 3
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11:08 am - 4:20 amSAN-ICN
25h 12m1 stop
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8:40 pm - 7:52 pmICN-SAN
16h 12m1 stop
$957Asiana Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 24
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8:11 pm - 4:30 amSAN-ICN
16h 19m1 stop
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8:55 pm - 8:48 pmICN-SAN
15h 53m1 stop
$958Asiana Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 29
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7:00 am - 4:30 pmSAN-ICN
17h 30m1 stop
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7:40 pm - 11:45 pmICN-SAN
20h 05m1 stop
$1,000Delta
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Wed, Oct 15 - Fri, Oct 31
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7:30 pm - 4:30 pmSAN-ICN
29h 00m2 stops
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8:05 pm - 9:19 amICN-SAN
29h 14m2 stops
$1,004Delta
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Sun, Nov 23 - Wed, Dec 31
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7:40 pm - 4:15 pmSAN-ICN
27h 35m1 stop
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12:45 pm - 6:00 pmICN-SAN
22h 15m1 stop
$1,006United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 4 - Mon, Aug 18
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6:47 pm - 3:00 pmSAN-ICN
28h 13m2 stops
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4:50 pm - 10:24 amICN-SAN
33h 34m1 stop
$1,011United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Seoul flights

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 round-trip flights from San Diego to Seoul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from San Diego to Seoul, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Diego, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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 round-trip 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 $981 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,793 and $1,630 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Seoul, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonApril
Cheapest flight$357
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to Seoul Incheon Airport

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 $357 for a one-way ticket and $757 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?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, 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, Asiana Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Seoul are Asiana Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $1,429 and an overall rating of 8.2, Asiana Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,205 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s 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.

Reviews of the 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 1090 reviews
8.7Crew
8.1Food
8.5Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.3Comfort
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Korean air has a little bit more seating space than Asiana air.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2025CRK - ICN
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Korean air has a little bit more seating space than Asiana air.

There was a lot of partial tv shows but not enough to last the flight. The food was incredible! The crew were so helpful and patient. Lots more space than what I usually get on an international flight. Very comfortable!

Stingy on the drinks - 15 hour direct flight and could barely get attention for some water

Unfortunately, there has been a boarding and departure delay. However, as usual, the flight arrived earlier than the scheduled. There has been a turbulence in-between, it’s unavoidable. I couldn’t complain them.

Not many people, so you can lay down on two seats

The delay in Korea was a pain and set us back a day. I have to give big props to Korean Air for setting up a hotel with dinner and transportation to and from the hotel. I also needed assistance with a wheelchair and they did an outstanding job.

The food on this flight from NRT to ICN was average. The staff were very friendly, but the flight took about 60 minutes longer than it should have because the pilot was only flying at 330mph instead of 500-550. Not sure what the reason is for that, but it meant for a much longer flight.

Flight delayed going to Korea. No free WiFi. Other than that everything else is were good. I would love to fly with Korea airline again

Food choice could be better, plus the crew can walk around and offer snacks and drinks. Also the air-conditioning onboard blows high speed, and very cold makes the trip uncomfortable.

long flights are difficult but the crew and amenities made it a very good experience

The beefsteak on the lunch menu was excellent! I usually do not eat airplane food. I loved it.

Flight was too cold. I wore a regular cotton tee and it wasn’t enough. It was a night time flight so I would have thought a blanket would be provided to passengers. A 4 hour flight and no options for a meal? I flew Asiana the next day from Seoul to Manilla. Same duration, 4 hours. They give everyone a pillow and blanket and serve a meal. Why is United so cheap and holding back meals and amenities? Also, they promote too much gay stuff and DEI in their advertisements. Please be mindful of other beliefs and don’t shove your gay ideology down my throat.

Staff always with a smile and very helpful with my mom who has mobility issues.

It was amazing. I was not expecting the phenomenal customer service Asiana provides.

It was all perfect and very pleasant for such long flights

The seats felt very small. We were supplied with pillows and blankets, which was nice. Lots of noise from the bathroom, plus exterior noise. Made it hard to hear the entertainment system, even using my own noise-cancelling headphones. The food was really bad. I generally request a vegetarian meal and one was supplied, but the pasta was cold and hard and there was nothing pleasant about it. Two meals were served on this flight; one was a repeat of the meal I had had on the flight immediately preceding this one, which was bad enough I didn't even try it. Drinks were very limited. All I wanted was water, and on a 10.5 hour flight, I was given 3 cups of about 3 ounces each.

The seats felt very small. We were supplied with pillows and blankets, which was nice. Lots of noise from the bathroom, plus exterior noise. Made it hard to hear the entertainment system, even using my own noise-cancelling headphones. The food was really bad. I generally request a vegetarian meal and one was supplied, but the pasta was cold and hard and there was nothing pleasant about it. Drinks were very limited. All I wanted was water, and on a 4 hour flight, I was given 2 cups of about 3 ounces each.

We took business class, It was comfortable and I was able to sleep.

Everything was perfect. A flight attendant even brought me snacks after I declined food due to my desire to force myself to follow the destination time zone.

For the most part, it was an enjoyable experience. It's the 2nd half of the journey was a bit uncomfortable. It was on a noticable smaller plane compared to the previous one.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Bathrooms dirty sinks clogged. No one seemed to clean them. Plane very old

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

It was terrible, if they ran flights on time it would make a big difference.

Delta seems to be improving in many areas, except they are super bad with the food available. Bring back normal food service on long flights.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

The food was the worst I’ve had on any flight I’ve ever been on.

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

They hired a new catering company the same day of my flight. They botched the job by not delivering the right carts and after THREE HOURS waiting, the flight crew timed out (flight was 19 hours long and FAA rules state crew can’t work more than 14 hours long). So they CANCELED OUR FLIGHT!! Worst experience ever. Avoid UAL at all costs.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

Easy boarding and comfortable seating were plusses. Enjoyed the experience and good service from the captain and crew. Many thanks...!

Somehow, my booking was under my preferred name instead of my legal name so they almost didn’t let me board the plane at LAX. This problem should have been notified to me when I was still in Toronto.

Terrible food, unprofessional flight attendants, and an uncomfortable seat. The food they provided was the worst I have ever had since I flew. They were worse than any cheap food you can get at convenience stores. I feel that a racist looking fight attendant was scanning me as she was passing by me. A man sitting in front of me fully extended his chair to the back, so I had virtually no space to eat with reasonable comfort. Many people were so inconsiderate of others and fully extended their chairs to the back that they did not have enough space to eat. Flight attendants ignored these situations and never bothered to tell passengers to return their chairs to upright positions during the mealtime. I want to be comfortable and don't care if others feel uncomfortable because of me. Those were the dominant thoughts of people in that airplane. I paid more than $2000.00 for this terrible experience.

Short flight so no food or entertainment. Good landing at SFO and on time. We were told no carryon luggage yet lots of people were puting bags in overhead compartments. The rules need to be made more clear. I was on the first leg of an international flight and this is the first time I could not have carryon luggage.

Poor air traffic controller staffing led to a 50%reduction on flights so we got to wait 4 hrs for our flight! Very disorganized at the gate Poor communication with customers

No Charging ports for personal electronics, which were required to use wifi entertainment.

There wasn't much leg-room, and although I requested a vegetarian meal, there was an error and I did not get one. Everything else was excellent.

They are a great airline, and i enjoying flying with them. However my experience with booking through Kayak was a horrible experience. With all the restrictions and glitches of website. My entire bookings by kayak was wrong. And there was no possible way of fixing anything with them, because they hand over responsibility to the airline after purchase is made. Will not be booking through Kayak again and will inform my family and friends not to as well.

I liked nothing about this flight nor the incredible lack of service and communication on this flight from the Captain to every staff member. Arrogant, entitled and lacking any kind of basic customer service

I booked my flight ni November and was placed on standby? How does this happen. Flight was 1 1/2 hours late departure plane was switched to a smaller plane easy to tell this is a government run company they don’t care about anyone

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