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$421+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to South Korea

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SAN — ICN
May 5 — May 121
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to South Korea

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to South Korea flight deals. Data was last updated April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$890
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$421
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,071
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From San Diego to South Korea
One-way flight from San Diego to South Korea
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($365 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to South Korea
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to South Korea. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/58:32 amSAN - ICN
1 stop19h 58mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/812:55 pmICN - SAN
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$890
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/17:12 amSAN - ICN
2 stops38h 53mCathay Pacific
Thu 5/1510:10 amICN - SAN
2 stops26h 36mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$962
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/178:55 pmSAN - ICN
2 stops52h 40mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/158:35 pmICN - SAN
2 stops27h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$997
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/26:15 amSAN - ICN
1 stop17h 50mAir Canada
Thu 9/115:45 pmICN - SAN
1 stop14h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$1,017
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/611:08 amSAN - ICN
2 stops25h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/2811:45 amICN - SAN
1 stop19h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,038
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/51:00 pmSAN - ICN
2 stops37h 45mWestJet
Thu 6/198:45 pmICN - SAN
1 stop32h 35mWestJet
Deal found 4/29$1,045
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Tue 10/76:15 amSAN - ICN
1 stop17h 05mDelta
Fri 10/247:20 pmICN - SAN
1 stop14h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/29$1,048
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Wed 5/712:44 pmSAN - ICN
2 stops38h 51mChina Airlines
Wed 6/48:35 pmICN - SAN
2 stops19h 03mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,106
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Sat 12/137:00 amSAN - ICN
1 stop18h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 1/108:35 pmICN - SAN
1 stop20h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,151
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Sat 8/301:35 pmSAN - GMP
1 stop29h 10mJapan Airlines
Wed 9/37:20 pmGMP - SAN
1 stop32h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,157
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Sat 8/309:59 pmSAN - GMP
2 stops52h 11mEVA Air
Wed 9/38:20 pmGMP - SAN
2 stops30h 28mEVA Air
Deal found 4/29$1,196
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Sat 8/309:59 pmSAN - GMP
2 stops31h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/37:55 amGMP - SAN
2 stops24h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,198

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to South Korea that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

South Korea

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Mon 5/5

8:32 am-8:30 pm

1 stop19h 58m

Incheon Intl

Thu 5/8

12:55 pm-8:15 am

2 stops35h 20m

$890

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Thu 6/5

1:00 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops37h 45m

Incheon Intl

Thu 6/19

8:45 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop32h 35m

$1,045

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Wed 5/7

12:44 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops38h 51m

Incheon Intl

Wed 6/4

8:35 pm-11:38 pm

2 stops19h 03m

$1,106

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Mon 5/12

4:20 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Incheon Intl

Sat 5/24

10:10 am-8:46 pm

2 stops26h 36m

$1,136

San DiegoSeoul

SAN - GMP

SANGMP

San Diego

Sat 8/30

1:35 pm-10:45 am

1 stop29h 10m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 9/3

7:20 pm-11:35 am

1 stop32h 15m

$1,157

San DiegoSeoul

SAN - GMP

SANGMP

San Diego

Sat 8/30

9:59 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops52h 11m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 9/3

8:20 pm-10:48 am

2 stops30h 28m

$1,196

San DiegoSeoul

SAN - GMP

SANGMP

San Diego

Sat 8/30

9:59 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops31h 51m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 9/3

7:55 am-4:31 pm

2 stops24h 36m

$1,198

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Wed 5/7

7:20 am-4:30 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Incheon Intl

Wed 6/4

7:20 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$1,206

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Mon 5/5

7:25 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Incheon Intl

Thu 5/8

11:30 am-1:46 pm

2 stops18h 16m

$1,273

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Wed 7/9

5:00 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Incheon Intl

Thu 7/17

5:45 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop20h 08m

$1,316

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to South Korea

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to South Korea

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to South Korea?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to South Korea (average of $1,001). Flying from San Diego to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,635). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to KR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to South Korea. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to South Korea, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in South Korea by month

Plan your trip to South Korea by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Korea ranges from 0.8 - 10.2 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit South Korea when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in South Korea by month

Plan your trip to South Korea by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Korea, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Korea

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Korea. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Korea. Reviews last updated April 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, Japan Airlines and China Airlines from San Diego to South Korea. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
8.3
Very good

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to South Korea?

    Most people fly from San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight from San Diego to South Korea. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to South Korea one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to South Korea are Japan Airlines ($682), WestJet ($746), and Turkish Airlines ($749).

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to South Korea by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to South Korea?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to South Korea (average of $1,001). Flying from San Diego to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,635). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to South Korea

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to South Korea. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$403Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$618Average$1,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$786Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$877Average$1,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,025Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$1,057Average$1,531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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