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$390+ 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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ICN
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$767
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$390
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,161
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 September 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Wed 10/18:24 amSAN - ICN
2 stops45h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/128:35 pmICN - SAN
1 stop17h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$767
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/39:10 amSAN - ICN
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/176:55 pmICN - SAN
1 stop19h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$789
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/138:11 amSAN - ICN
2 stops28h 39mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/176:20 pmICN - SAN
1 stop33h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$790
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/1012:12 pmSAN - ICN
2 stops38h 13mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/48:35 pmICN - SAN
1 stop15h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$791
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/178:11 amSAN - ICN
2 stops28h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/176:55 pmICN - SAN
1 stop14h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$792
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 10/148:00 amSAN - ICN
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/258:45 pmICN - SAN
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$793
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 11/912:12 pmSAN - ICN
2 stops38h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/166:55 pmICN - SAN
1 stop14h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$797
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Wed 10/18:24 amSAN - ICN
2 stops45h 56mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/86:20 pmICN - SAN
1 stop33h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$803
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sat 10/251:01 pmSAN - ICN
1 stop39h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/176:55 pmICN - SAN
1 stop14h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$820
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Tue 9/3011:28 amSAN - ICN
2 stops25h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/128:35 pmICN - SAN
1 stop17h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$822
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/189:15 amSAN - ICN
2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/258:35 pmICN - SAN
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$825
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/161:35 pmSAN - GMP
1 stop36h 25mJapan Airlines
Mon 9/227:55 amGMP - SAN
1 stop19h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 9/15$910

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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 September 17, 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

Sun 11/16

12:12 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop39h 18m

Incheon Intl

Sun 11/30

9:20 pm-11:45 am

2 stops31h 25m

$878

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Mon 9/29

5:15 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop30h 15m

Incheon Intl

Tue 10/14

5:45 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop18h 28m

$885

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Mon 9/29

3:01 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop32h 29m

Incheon Intl

Sat 10/11

5:45 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop21h 14m

$885

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Wed 10/1

8:08 pm-4:20 am

1 stop16h 12m

Incheon Intl

Sun 10/19

4:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop23h 25m

$888

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Fri 10/24

6:15 am-4:30 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Incheon Intl

Sat 11/15

8:05 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop19h 42m

$892

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Wed 10/1

9:30 am-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Incheon Intl

Sat 10/18

8:35 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop16h 18m

$892

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Wed 10/1

7:28 pm-4:20 am

1 stop16h 52m

Incheon Intl

Wed 10/8

11:30 am-10:06 am

1 stop14h 36m

$892

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Fri 10/3

8:08 pm-4:20 am

1 stop16h 12m

Incheon Intl

Fri 10/10

4:50 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop17h 39m

$892

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Thu 10/30

5:55 pm-4:40 am

1 stop18h 45m

Incheon Intl

Thu 11/6

12:45 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop22h 49m

$892

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Sat 10/4

6:15 am-3:00 pm

2 stops16h 45m

Incheon Intl

Tue 10/7

11:30 am-12:53 pm

1 stop17h 23m

$892

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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 $989). Flying from San Diego to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,621). 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 September 17, 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 September 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and Delta 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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,140 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,140 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,140 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
481 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,140 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,140 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,140 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,140 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

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.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to South Korea?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to South Korea in 16h 12m. Fly via American Airlines, United Airlines, or Japan Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between San Diego and South Korea is about 6086 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $989). Flying from San Diego to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,621). 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$786Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$877Average$1,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$895Average$1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$902Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$953Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$1,057Average$1,452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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