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$396+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Seoul (SEL)

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 11/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SEL
nov. 29 — dic. 61
sáb. 11/29
sáb. 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Seoul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octubre 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
jue. 11/1312:17 pmSAN - ICN
1 stop39h 13mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/229:20 pmICN - SAN
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$750
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
sáb. 11/810:00 pmSAN - ICN
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/229:20 pmICN - SAN
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$779
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
jue. 11/139:14 amSAN - ICN
2 stops41h 11mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/146:55 pmICN - SAN
1 stop30h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$785
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
mié. 11/129:10 amSAN - ICN
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/229:20 pmICN - SAN
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$789
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
jue. 11/1312:17 pmSAN - ICN
1 stop39h 13mMultiple Airlines
mié. 11/196:55 pmICN - SAN
1 stop32h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$796
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
lun. 11/176:10 pmSAN - ICN
1 stop30h 00mAir Canada
lun. 12/86:55 pmICN - SAN
1 stop15h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 10/28$798
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
jue. 11/612:17 pmSAN - ICN
1 stop39h 13mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/29:20 pmICN - SAN
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$803
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/1012:45 pmSAN - ICN
1 stop35h 25mAir Canada
lun. 11/246:55 pmICN - SAN
1 stop15h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 10/28$809
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
dom. 11/96:55 amSAN - ICN
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/229:20 pmICN - SAN
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$813
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
mar. 11/256:10 pmSAN - ICN
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/26:55 pmICN - SAN
1 stop15h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$817
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/1711:02 amSAN - GMP
2 stops33h 03mAir China
lun. 12/82:25 pmGMP - SAN
2 stops26h 17mAir China
Deal found 10/30$1,195
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/1311:02 amSAN - GMP
2 stops34h 08mAir China
lun. 11/242:25 pmGMP - SAN
2 stops26h 19mAir China
Deal found 10/30$1,337

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Seoul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Seoul (SEL). 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 octubre 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$750
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$396
(Air Canada)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$981
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One-way flight from San Diego to Seoul (SEL)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($278 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Seoul 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 octubre 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Seoul that are best for you.

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Seoul

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

dom. 11/2

5:15 am-4:40 am

2 stops30h 25m

Incheon Intl

jue. 11/13

12:45 pm-10:41 am

1 stop14h 56m

$838

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

jue. 11/13

4:10 pm-5:40 am

2 stops20h 30m

Incheon Intl

lun. 11/24

12:45 pm-10:41 am

1 stop14h 56m

$842

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

jue. 11/27

6:45 am-5:40 am

2 stops29h 55m

Incheon Intl

vie. 12/5

12:45 pm-3:02 pm

1 stop19h 17m

$842

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

lun. 11/3

1:10 pm-5:40 am

1 stop23h 30m

Incheon Intl

sáb. 11/15

12:45 pm-5:44 pm

2 stops21h 59m

$842

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

jue. 11/13

4:10 pm-5:40 am

2 stops20h 30m

Incheon Intl

dom. 12/14

6:00 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$842

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

lun. 11/3

9:10 am-8:30 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Incheon Intl

jue. 12/4

9:20 pm-12:38 pm

2 stops32h 18m

$881

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

mar. 11/25

6:15 am-4:30 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Incheon Intl

mar. 12/2

7:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop21h 19m

$893

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

lun. 11/3

6:30 am-4:30 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Incheon Intl

vie. 11/14

7:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop21h 19m

$893

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

lun. 11/3

6:30 am-4:30 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Incheon Intl

sáb. 11/15

8:05 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop19h 42m

$893

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

lun. 1/12

7:45 am-4:15 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Incheon Intl

sáb. 2/21

6:00 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop19h 49m

$910

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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 San Diego to Seoul in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 San Diego-Seoul flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Seoul flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Seoul flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Seoul 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 San Diego-Seoul 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 San Diego to Seoul

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Seoul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Seoul. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Seoul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 58 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Seoul (average of $589). Flying from San Diego to Seoul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $990). 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 SEL?

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

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Seoul at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Seoul?

Reviews of airlines servicing Seoul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seoul. 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 Seoul. Reviews last updated octubre 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and Delta from San Diego to Seoul to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,155 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

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
1,155 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,155 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

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
484 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,155 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

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
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,155 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

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
8,999 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,155 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

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
10,383 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,155 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Seoul. 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 from for flights from San Diego to Seoul?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Seoul from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Seoul should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Seoul from 6 different airlines.

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

    United Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Air China can get you from San Diego to Seoul in just under 22h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 03m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6066 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Seoul round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Seoul is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $786 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $862 and $876 round-trip. Air Canada is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $396. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Japan Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Diego to Seoul for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Seoul (average of $589). Flying from San Diego to Seoul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $990). 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 Seoul

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Seoul. 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 octubre 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$786Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$862Average$1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$876Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$892Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$937Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$1,057Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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