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$360+ Cheap flights from South Korea to San Diego (SAN)

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 12/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ICN — SAN
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Korea to San Diego

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$568
(Hanatour)

One-way from

$360
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$820
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Cheapest flights from South Korea to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Korea to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 23, 2025.

This Hanatour deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Hanatour is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/188:35 pmICN - SAN
1 stop15h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 12/269:24 pmSAN - ICN
1 stop28h 11mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 10/21$568
This Hanatour deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Hanatour is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/216:55 pmICN - SAN
1 stop15h 29mAir Canada
Fri 11/286:10 pmSAN - ICN
1 stop30h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 10/22$575
This WhyPayMore deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 WhyPayMore is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:55 pmICN - SAN
1 stop34h 08mAir Canada
Sat 12/66:10 pmSAN - ICN
1 stop30h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 10/23$601
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Fri 12/1912:45 pmICN - SAN
1 stop17h 17mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/319:00 amSAN - ICN
2 stops27h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/23$610
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2112:45 pmICN - SAN
2 stops27h 59mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/289:54 amSAN - ICN
1 stop26h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/22$611
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/216:55 pmICN - SAN
1 stop15h 29mAir Canada
Wed 11/266:10 pmSAN - ICN
1 stop30h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 10/21$614
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Mon 12/2212:45 pmICN - SAN
1 stop14h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/55:40 pmSAN - ICN
1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/23$620
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Fri 11/218:05 pmICN - SAN
2 stops20h 54mDelta
Wed 11/2611:01 amSAN - ICN
1 stop36h 29mDelta
Deal found 10/21$624
This WhyPayMore deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 WhyPayMore is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/35:55 pmICN - SAN
1 stop35h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/66:15 amSAN - ICN
2 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23$625
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1512:00 pmPUS - SAN
2 stops22h 24mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/136:10 pmSAN - PUS
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$673
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/44:10 pmPUS - SAN
2 stops19h 58mKorean Air
Fri 11/76:15 amSAN - PUS
2 stops21h 30mKorean Air
Deal found 10/22$853
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/147:50 pmGMP - SAN
2 stops41h 02mANA
Fri 12/268:45 pmSAN - GMP
2 stops32h 45mANA
Deal found 10/22$1,156

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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Korea to San Diego 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 October 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Korea to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

South Korea

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IncheonSan Diego

ICN - SAN

ICNSAN

Incheon Intl

Thu 12/18

8:35 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop15h 55m

San Diego

Fri 12/26

9:24 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop28h 11m

$568

IncheonSan Diego

ICN - SAN

ICNSAN

Incheon Intl

Fri 11/21

6:55 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop15h 29m

San Diego

Fri 11/28

6:10 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$575

IncheonSan Diego

ICN - SAN

ICNSAN

Incheon Intl

Wed 4/15

7:20 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop19h 28m

San Diego

Thu 4/23

7:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$586

IncheonSan Diego

ICN - SAN

ICNSAN

Incheon Intl

Mon 2/2

8:05 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops19h 50m

San Diego

Sat 2/21

1:30 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$586

IncheonSan Diego

ICN - SAN

ICNSAN

Incheon Intl

Thu 12/4

6:55 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop15h 29m

San Diego

Sat 12/6

12:45 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop35h 25m

$601

IncheonSan Diego

ICN - SAN

ICNSAN

Incheon Intl

Fri 12/19

12:45 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop17h 17m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

9:00 am-5:40 am

2 stops27h 40m

$610

IncheonSan Diego

ICN - SAN

ICNSAN

Incheon Intl

Fri 11/21

12:45 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops27h 59m

San Diego

Fri 11/28

9:54 am-5:40 am

1 stop26h 46m

$611

IncheonSan Diego

ICN - SAN

ICNSAN

Incheon Intl

Mon 12/22

12:45 pm-10:43 am

1 stop14h 58m

San Diego

Mon 1/5

5:40 pm-5:40 am

1 stop19h 00m

$620

BusanSan Diego

PUS - SAN

PUSSAN

Busan Gimhae

Mon 12/15

12:00 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops22h 24m

San Diego

Fri 2/13

6:10 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$673

BusanSan Diego

PUS - SAN

PUSSAN

Busan Gimhae

Fri 4/17

4:30 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops17h 30m

San Diego

Tue 4/21

6:15 am-8:45 pm

2 stops22h 30m

$764

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from South Korea with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Korea to San Diego

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Korea to San Diego (average of $333). Flying from South Korea to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of $993). 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 KR to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from South Korea to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 23, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Korea to San Diego in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 41% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Korea to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from South Korea to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their South Korea to San Diego flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated October 23, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Korea to San Diego, such as Asiana Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
486 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
486 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
486 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
486 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,992 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
486 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Korea to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Korea to San Diego. It is only a 2.6 mi journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city center.

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

    A quick flight from South Korea to San Diego can take about 15h 29m. Hawaiian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $575. The distance from South Korea to San Diego 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 South Korea to San Diego?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Korea to San Diego 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 South Korea to San Diego?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Korea to San Diego (average of $333). Flying from South Korea to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of $993). 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 3 airlines flying from South Korea to San Diego

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from South Korea to San Diego. 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 October 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$704Average$1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$705Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$715Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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