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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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Seoul

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Seoul.
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2:55 pm - 8:30 pmSAN-ICN
37h 35m1 stop
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6:20 pm - 7:39 amICN-SAN
29h 19m1 stop
Sat, May 10 - Sun, May 25
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6:15 am - 8:30 pmSAN-ICN
22h 15m2 stops
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6:20 pm - 9:19 pmICN-SAN
18h 59m1 stop
Sat, May 10 - Sun, May 25
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7:57 pm - 8:30 pmSAN-ICN
32h 33m1 stop
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3:10 pm - 12:11 pmICN-SAN
37h 01m2 stops
Thu, May 15 - Thu, May 22
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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
$1,017Air 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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5:50 pm - 7:25 pmICN-SAN
17h 35m1 stop
$1,018Air Canada
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Mon, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 30
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11:08 am - 4:20 amSAN-ICN
25h 12m2 stops
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11:45 am - 2:58 pmICN-SAN
19h 13m1 stop
$1,038United Airlines
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Mon, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 28
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1:58 pm - 4:20 amSAN-ICN
22h 22m1 stop
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4:50 pm - 12:15 amICN-SAN
23h 25m1 stop
$1,046United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 28
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6:15 am - 3:20 pmSAN-ICN
17h 05m1 stop
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7:20 pm - 6:00 pmICN-SAN
14h 40m1 stop
$1,048Delta
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Tue, Oct 7 - Fri, Oct 24
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6:15 am - 3:20 pmSAN-ICN
17h 05m1 stop
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7:20 pm - 11:45 pmICN-SAN
20h 25m2 stops
$1,060Delta
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Tue, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 22
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6:15 am - 6:35 pmSAN-ICN
20h 20m1 stop
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9:25 pm - 7:10 amICN-SAN
25h 45m1 stop
$1,167Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 25
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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 $977 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,744 and $1,668 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 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonApril
Cheapest flight$414
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% 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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $414 for a one-way ticket and $733 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, Delta or Hawaiian Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Seoul are Delta and Hawaiian Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,205 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Hawaiian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,225 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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.

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 1068 reviews
8.3Comfort
8.1Food
8.7Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.5Boarding
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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.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025ATL - ICN
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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

Always have great flight experience on Korean Air. Glad to have been able to book this on Kayak/Under Pricer this year!!

An International flight from Cebu to Incheon was delayed the night before without a proper explanation. Same thing happened from Incheon to Cebu in the first leg. I will not fly Korean again. And I will ensure Delta their US partner hears about it. This is a routine by Korean to delay flights from and to Cebu via Incheon.

When I selected my seats, it showed row 29 as the front row, so I paid extra to sit in what I thought would be the front row, but when I boarded the plane, row 29 was the second economy row. I was disappointed that I'd spent almost $100 more for no actual benefit.

The food is always good and that flight was particularly good.

Unlimited drinks and snacks on this long flight. Very courteous Korean staff !!!

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.

Only process that my luggage didn’t make it to my destination because of short connection but I understand

The boarding process was good. The toilet could be better maintained.

This has been the worst experience I've ever had. We arrived to Ho Chi Minh Airport and were supposed to get our Asiana ticket from the transfer counter as we came with a different airline. However, the staff at the transfer counter were not helpful and kept giving us different information. We were first told by Asiana airlines staff we had to wait 2 hours so they could print out and give us our tickets, then someone else told us we had to wait 3hrs, someone told us "I don't know, just go sit and wait and we will tell you later." This was at a place in the Ho Chi Minh airport that had no coffee or food shops, nothing, just immigration (to enter Vietnam with a Vietnam Visa) and security (to transfer into the gates) but we needed our printed boarding pass to go through. It wasn't until we demanded to speak to a supervisor as our flight time was 1hr away because they kept telling us "there's alot of time left for your international flight, we will get your tickets later" we still had to wait around 20minutes for the "Supervisor" to give us our tickets. I would NOT recommend Asiana Airlines, especially if going thru Ho Chi Minh Airport as they are not helpful. (We almost missed our flight, due to their lazyness and incompetence of printing our tickets) I would suggest Asiana Airlines to have a Machine in the transfer area so passengers can easily print out their boarding passes themselves and save some money by not hiring incompetent staff that can't do a simple task such as printing a boarding pass.

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.

I actually received a notification from kayak on email but not one by text from Delta when my departure gait changed and I almost missed my flight

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

Delta flight was great from the check in all the way to arrival. However, I had a very bad experience. I requested a wheelchair and the wheelchair employee that went to pick me up from the plane in Boston to bring me to the baggage claims told me I have to pay him. I was under the impression that it was a free service and I usually give tips but the person forced me to pay and since I said no because I was upset with his demand when my daughter walked in to pick me up he demanded payment from my daughter who paid him thinking maybe now it is a charged service.

Horrible. Grateful to be alive but spent 13 hours at airport only to return back to my familys house and flight changed to next day. They tried to fix a part on plane, had no back up plane and after 10 hours , reattempted the flight and it STILL wasn't fixed. We got a meal voucher and rescheduled flight but there should be some other compensation for the 15 hours spent in airport

Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Seats were comfortable. It’s was so cold and very uncomfortable. I paid 2000 miles for wifi service that was choppy the whole flight. Would like to be reimbursed for my miles Food was so disappointing. Three cold and terrible meals for $3000 round trip. This needs to be better.

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Pilot Erika DeLong made us feel safe and at ease in a frankly scary time to be flying. Her warm smile and greeting and excellent command of the aircraft in foggy bumpy weather helped us all to calm our nerves and get us home safely.

Plenty of room for me and the cat in Premium Economy. Seat was comfortable. Boarding was a breeze. The lady at the special check-in desk was great, super helpful and professional.

Smooth flight. As always dinner could have been more generous. Breakfast was great.

AWFUL. I have had the experience of traveling with many airlines across the world, and hands down United Airlines is the worst. Not one flight was on time, and I don’t think I met one crew member or staff member who wasn’t rude.

Old and out of date plane, it seem like every time I fly with united there’s and issue. We were delayed,

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

Plane was old, cabin was small, overhead bins were small, seats really uncomfortable, no seat-back entertainment

Excellent crew, great food despite catering issues. We need more people like this.

1. The PA system was painfully loud. 2. Overhead bin #33 was missing—I find this troubling.

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