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$381+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to South Korea

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ICN
Jul 30 — Aug 61
Wed 7/30
Wed 8/6
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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 July 25, 2025.

Round-trip from

$729
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$381
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,695
From San Diego to South Korea
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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 July 25, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/164:55 pmSAN - ICN
1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/219:45 amICN - SAN
2 stops42h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$729
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/255:50 pmSAN - ICN
1 stop33h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 9/109:25 pmICN - SAN
1 stop25h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/24$757
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Tue 8/269:00 amSAN - ICN
1 stop18h 00mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/39:25 pmICN - SAN
1 stop25h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/24$786
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 9/116:15 amSAN - ICN
2 stops16h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/264:50 pmICN - SAN
2 stops19h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/23$852
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/27:30 amSAN - ICN
1 stop17h 00mDelta
Thu 9/117:20 pmICN - SAN
1 stop19h 09mDelta
Deal found 7/24$861
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/53:01 pmSAN - ICN
1 stop32h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/205:25 pmICN - SAN
1 stop21h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/22$868
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sun 11/26:10 pmSAN - ICN
1 stop30h 00mAir Canada
Thu 11/136:55 pmICN - SAN
1 stop15h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 7/24$879
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/104:55 pmSAN - PUS
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/248:05 amPUS - SAN
2 stops24h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$993
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 9/37:59 pmSAN - PUS
2 stops31h 01mChina Airlines
Wed 9/1010:20 amPUS - SAN
2 stops38h 32mChina Airlines
Deal found 7/24$997
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/309:59 pmSAN - GMP
2 stops31h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/87:55 amGMP - SAN
2 stops31h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$1,002
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/47:00 amSAN - GMP
2 stops22h 20mJapan Airlines
Wed 12/107:50 amGMP - SAN
1 stop18h 55mJapan Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,010
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/76:20 amSAN - PUS
2 stops42h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 9/1212:35 pmPUS - SAN
2 stops45h 38mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/24$1,062

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to South Korea that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to South Korea that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

South Korea

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Tue 9/16

4:55 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop31h 10m

Incheon Intl

Sun 9/21

9:45 am-11:47 am

2 stops42h 02m

$729

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Mon 8/25

5:50 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop33h 10m

Incheon Intl

Wed 9/10

9:25 pm-7:00 am

1 stop25h 35m

$757

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Tue 8/26

9:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Incheon Intl

Wed 9/3

9:25 pm-7:00 am

1 stop25h 35m

$786

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Thu 9/11

6:15 am-3:00 pm

2 stops16h 45m

Incheon Intl

Fri 9/26

4:50 pm-7:52 pm

2 stops19h 02m

$852

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Tue 9/2

6:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Incheon Intl

Wed 9/10

7:20 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop19h 31m

$861

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Fri 9/5

3:01 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop32h 29m

Incheon Intl

Sat 9/20

5:25 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop21h 11m

$868

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Sun 11/2

6:10 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Incheon Intl

Thu 11/13

6:55 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop15h 29m

$879

San DiegoBusan

SAN - PUS

SANPUS

San Diego

Wed 9/10

4:55 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops34h 40m

Busan Gimhae

Wed 9/24

8:05 am-4:07 pm

2 stops24h 02m

$993

San DiegoBusan

SAN - PUS

SANPUS

San Diego

Wed 9/3

7:59 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops31h 01m

Busan Gimhae

Wed 9/10

10:20 am-8:52 am

2 stops38h 32m

$997

San DiegoSeoul

SAN - GMP

SANGMP

San Diego

Sat 8/30

9:59 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops31h 51m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Mon 9/8

7:55 am-11:44 pm

2 stops31h 49m

$1,002

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/23

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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 $998). 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 July 25, 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.

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 July 25, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, ANA, and Korean Air from San Diego to South Korea. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,219 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,219 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,219 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
ANA
8.4
Very good
921 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,219 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,114 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,219 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,529 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,219 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
750 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,219 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.

Related info for your journey

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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 WestJet ($410), Hawaiian Airlines ($471), and Alaska Airlines ($475).

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to South Korea?

    The most popular route from San Diego to South Korea is San Diego - Incheon Intl. You may also consider San Diego - Seoul Gimpo Intl or San Diego - Busan Gimhae.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to South Korea that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to South Korea flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to South Korea?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to South Korea.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to South Korea?

    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 $998). 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 July 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$568Average$1,285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air CanadaCheapest$786Average$1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$877Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$877Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$953Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$1,057Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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