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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

Thu, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 22
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12:17 pm - 8:30 pmSAN-ICN
39h 13m1 stop
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9:20 pm - 11:45 amICN-SAN
31h 25m2 stops
$750Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Dec 14
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9:14 am - 7:25 pmSAN-ICN
41h 11m2 stops
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6:55 pm - 8:39 amICN-SAN
30h 44m1 stop
$785Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Nov 17 - Mon, Dec 8
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6:10 pm - 5:10 pmSAN-ICN
30h 00m1 stop
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6:55 pm - 5:24 pmICN-SAN
15h 29m1 stop
$798Air Canada
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Sun, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 9
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6:15 am - 6:35 pmSAN-ICN
19h 20m1 stop
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8:35 pm - 8:58 pmICN-SAN
17h 23m1 stop
$802Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 24
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12:45 pm - 5:10 pmSAN-ICN
35h 25m1 stop
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6:55 pm - 5:24 pmICN-SAN
15h 29m1 stop
$809Air Canada
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Wed, Feb 18 - Fri, Feb 27
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7:00 am - 6:35 pmSAN-ICN
18h 35m1 stop
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8:35 pm - 8:42 pmICN-SAN
17h 07m1 stop
$810Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 24
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6:15 am - 4:15 pmSAN-ICN
17h 00m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 8:48 pmICN-SAN
19h 48m1 stop
$838United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Thu, Dec 4
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4:10 pm - 5:40 amSAN-ICN
20h 30m2 stops
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6:00 pm - 7:52 pmICN-SAN
18h 52m2 stops
$842United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 2
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6:15 am - 4:30 pmSAN-ICN
17h 15m1 stop
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7:40 pm - 11:59 pmICN-SAN
21h 19m1 stop
$893Delta
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Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 24
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7:59 pm - 4:30 pmSAN-ICN
27h 31m2 stops
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8:05 pm - 6:07 pmICN-SAN
15h 02m1 stop
$897Delta
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Air Canada
Cheapest • from $798 (round-trip)
Korean Air
Best reviews • 8.4 score
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November
Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$750
Overall average: $1,139
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Thu 11/13Sat 11/22
SAN - ICN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$396
Typical prices: $528-$537
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Seoul?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Seoul departing in November.

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 November, where tickets cost $893 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,695 and $1,470 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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$396
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% 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 $396 for a one-way ticket and $750 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?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Seoul, with SkyTeam 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 $1,378 and an overall rating of 8.4, Korean Air is the most popular choice. Asiana Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,576 and an overall rating of 8.2.

  • 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

 
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Korean AirOverall score based on 1155 reviews
8.7Crew
8.5Boarding
8.3Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.1Food
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Flight crew was fantastic. The aircraft was meticulously cleaned at all times. The crew was continuously checking to see if the passengers were ok.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025IAD - ICN
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Flight crew was fantastic. The aircraft was meticulously cleaned at all times. The crew was continuously checking to see if the passengers were ok.

Korean are so racist and when I ask question or directions they totally ignore me and say racist. Also they give me an rude attitude.

It was good, I liked the self-serve snacks but it was a little difficult to get the alcohol, which is understandable since I wouldn't want kids sneaking it.

Friendly flight attendants and gate agents. Very clean plane and food was good!

I normally love Korean Air, but this trip was not great. We boarded the plan and were settling into our seats. My son and I use these leg swings and we used it on the trip over to Cambodia, but on the way back the flight attendant very rudely told us we could not use it and that it was against regulations. I asked to see the regulation, but never saw it. The food on this trip was horrible as well, Even my son's kids meal was disgusting so we didn't eat anything on the flight. Thankfully we brought snacks. Entertainment - what happened to the games?

This was an amazing flight. The crew was great. The service was great. The food provided was great.

I was unable to select decent seats, and so I was stuck in the middle seat because it was selected for me

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

Better screens, it would have been nice to have more comfortable seats.

2nd major delay due to maintenance issues. 1st delay missed my connecting flight.

It was great, but my bag was not loaded onto the connecting flight. I'm currently getting it resolved. If this isn't a problem, everything else was excellent.

The plane hasnt left im stuck in seatle still my flight has been grounded for almost 5 hours

My luggage didn’t arrive with my flight. Flight was delayed by nearly 2 hours while we sat on the plane and I almost missed my connecting flight and subsequently missed the last train from the airport so it took me another 2 hours to get to my destination after arriving, Crew skipped me several times when offering beverages, and I couldn’t get their attention at times because they wouldn’t even make eye contact with me. They didn’t give me a form for disembarking so I had to go to the back of the line after waiting an eternity for immigration. Paid for on flight wi- fi that didn’t work for most of the flight.

Love flying Asiana. Been using it for over a decade now.

I had a bad experience coming from America to Thailand. On my connecting flight my check in suitcase was not put on the departing aircraft, I received my suitcase 24 hours after arriving in Bangkok and when I open my luggage my hand swelled up. The next morning when I put on an outfit from my suitcase my face swelled up and became numb. My entire vacation was ruined it seems that some kind of chemical was sprayed into suitcase and ruined my clothes and got me sick. The staff at my hotel called the airline and spoke to someone and they told me to file a complaint and gave my a website to do so. I did not file a complaint I felt like it would have fell on death ears. I had to throw away my brand new vacation clothes and suitcase and I had the worst vacation ever due to this happening to me.

The staff was courteous and the flight was very smooth. It was so nice to see the captain greeting the passengers at the end of the flights.

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 were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

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.

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

All attendents were very efficient, pleasant and happy. Everything went smoothly. The seats could have been wider. There could have been more free food instead of just one small bar.

I liked a lot , the flight attendant so nice ,the seat very comfortable I enjoyed the flight , I will do it again with Air Canada,

It was a smooth flight both in the sky and landing!

The crew was really nice. The plane seats were kinda small even for a 5’6” / 158 lbs person.

Fare was great, seat comfort the opposite as cushion was worn out. Ok for 2 hour flight, not for 4.5 hour flight..

Fair. What's the point of partnering with United if we cannot use the lounge. My wife is a frequent flier with United but we were refused access to Air Canada lounge

Real smooth and easy, Real good leg room in coach!

Re luggage I carried a backpack only. I did not check any bags in. However there were other passengers with carry on luggage going in the plane. My question is why are others allowed to have a carry on luggage inside the plane? Shouldn’t they have dropped it off at the gate? I’m asking because I could have brought the same thing instead of a backpack only. Please clarify for future reference. Thank you.

Like the service. Very hard to communicate or contact when have problems

They rescheduled me and I had no issues with the new flight

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