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$408+ Cheap flights from Seoul (SEL) 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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEL — SAN
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Seoul to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Seoul to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seoul to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/188:35 pmICN - SAN
1 stop17h 24mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 1/226:15 amSAN - ICN
1 stop19h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$573
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/188:35 pmICN - SAN
1 stop17h 24mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/228:59 pmSAN - ICN
2 stops28h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$617
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:00 pmICN - SAN
1 stop23h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/16:15 amSAN - ICN
2 stops30h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$627
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/188:35 pmICN - SAN
1 stop17h 24mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/257:15 amSAN - ICN
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$647
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/198:35 pmICN - SAN
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/19:04 pmSAN - ICN
2 stops28h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$757
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:00 pmICN - SAN
2 stops22h 37mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/2511:12 amSAN - ICN
2 stops36h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$907
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/198:00 amGMP - SAN
1 stop18h 45mJapan Airlines
Thu 1/111:40 amSAN - GMP
1 stop30h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,534

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seoul (SEL) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$539
(YBTour)

One-way from

$408
(Kiwi.com)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Seoul 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Seoul to San Diego that are best for you.

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Seoul

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IncheonSan Diego

ICN - SAN

ICNSAN

Incheon Intl

Thu 1/29

8:35 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop17h 23m

San Diego

Thu 2/5

6:15 am-6:35 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$539

IncheonSan Diego

ICN - SAN

ICNSAN

Incheon Intl

Thu 1/29

8:35 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop17h 23m

San Diego

Thu 2/5

6:15 am-6:35 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$558

IncheonSan Diego

ICN - SAN

ICNSAN

Incheon Intl

Sat 1/31

8:35 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop15h 44m

San Diego

Sat 2/7

6:15 am-6:35 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$571

IncheonSan Diego

ICN - SAN

ICNSAN

Incheon Intl

Fri 1/30

8:35 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop15h 44m

San Diego

Fri 2/6

2:20 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop35h 15m

$573

IncheonSan Diego

ICN - SAN

ICNSAN

Incheon Intl

Thu 4/2

5:25 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop19h 12m

San Diego

Mon 4/6

4:45 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$587

IncheonSan Diego

ICN - SAN

ICNSAN

Incheon Intl

Mon 3/2

12:45 pm-12:39 pm

1 stop16h 54m

San Diego

Thu 3/5

6:15 am-4:15 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$627

IncheonSan Diego

ICN - SAN

ICNSAN

Incheon Intl

Thu 4/2

4:50 pm-7:57 pm

2 stops19h 07m

San Diego

Mon 4/6

1:48 pm-4:20 am

1 stop22h 32m

$627

IncheonSan Diego

ICN - SAN

ICNSAN

Incheon Intl

Thu 1/29

12:45 pm-7:54 pm

2 stops24h 09m

San Diego

Thu 2/5

11:08 am-5:40 am

2 stops25h 32m

$627

SeoulSan Diego

GMP - SAN

GMPSAN

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Thu 2/12

7:45 am-5:29 pm

2 stops26h 44m

San Diego

Sat 2/21

11:05 am-10:30 pm

2 stops42h 25m

$1,131

SeoulSan Diego

GMP - SAN

GMPSAN

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Fri 1/30

7:50 pm-7:54 pm

2 stops41h 04m

San Diego

Fri 2/6

11:08 am-11:20 am

2 stops31h 12m

$1,136

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/17

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Compare providers for flights from Seoul to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Seoul to San Diego in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Seoul-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Seoul-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Seoul-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Seoul-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Seoul-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Seoul to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Seoul with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Seoul to San Diego

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seoul to San Diego (average of $333). Flying from Seoul to San Diego in August is currently the most expensive (average of $890). 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 SEL to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Seoul 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 December 18, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 44% on flights from Seoul to San Diego by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Asiana Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from Seoul to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
493 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
493 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
493 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
493 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
493 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Seoul 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 Seoul?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Seoul to San Diego. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Diego from Seoul; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Seoul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the San Diego airport from Seoul. It is only a 2.6 mi journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Seoul to San Diego?

    A quick flight from Seoul to San Diego can take about 17h 23m. Hawaiian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $539. The distance from Seoul 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 cheapest airlines flying from Seoul to San Diego round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Seoul to San Diego round-trip from $638. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Asiana Airlines, from $660, and Delta, from $705.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $479 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Korean Air from $552 and Delta from $595 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seoul 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 Seoul to San Diego?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seoul to San Diego (average of $333). Flying from Seoul to San Diego in August is currently the most expensive (average of $890). 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 Seoul to San Diego

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Seoul 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$638Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$660Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$705Average$958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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