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$384+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Seoul (SEL)

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SAN — SEL
Mar 18 — Mar 251
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Seoul

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Seoul
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 February 16, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Tue 3/38:00 am
SAN
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ICN
2 stops39h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/296:00 pm
ICN
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SAN
1 stop33h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/14$800
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Wed 4/229:12 pm
SAN
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ICN
2 stops35h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/276:00 pm
ICN
-
SAN
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/14$815
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 4/216:10 pm
SAN
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ICN
1 stop29h 55m
Air Canada
Mon 4/275:45 pm
ICN
-
SAN
1 stop15h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/12$851
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 4/218:59 pm
SAN
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ICN
2 stops35h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/276:00 pm
ICN
-
SAN
1 stop16h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$854
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/712:35 pm
SAN
-
ICN
1 stop35h 30m
Asiana Airlines
Mon 9/145:45 pm
ICN
-
SAN
1 stop14h 27m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 2/13$864
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 4/158:59 pm
SAN
-
ICN
2 stops35h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/246:00 pm
ICN
-
SAN
1 stop30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$868
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 4/1311:53 am
SAN
-
ICN
2 stops41h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/276:00 pm
ICN
-
SAN
1 stop30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/15$870
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 4/216:10 pm
SAN
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ICN
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/305:45 pm
ICN
-
SAN
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13$871
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 5/68:15 am
SAN
-
ICN
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/176:00 pm
ICN
-
SAN
1 stop33h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13$873
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 5/166:35 pm
SAN
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ICN
2 stops42h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/16:00 pm
ICN
-
SAN
1 stop19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/15$874
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/309:59 pm
SAN
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GMP
2 stops46h 51m
EVA Air
Wed 10/148:20 pm
GMP
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SAN
2 stops32h 49m
EVA Air
Deal found 2/14$1,014
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/148:35 pm
SAN
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GMP
2 stops24h 15m
EVA Air
Tue 6/27:15 pm
GMP
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SAN
2 stops32h 59m
EVA Air
Deal found 2/15$1,016

Find 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 February 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$800
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$384
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$977
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Seoul (SEL) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Seoul (SEL) flights.
From San Diego to Seoul (SEL)
One-way flight from San Diego to Seoul (SEL)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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 February 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Seoul that are best for you.

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San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Mon 4/13

6:10 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop29h 55m

Incheon Intl

Mon 4/27

5:45 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$851

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Mon 4/13

11:53 am-9:35 pm

2 stops41h 42m

Incheon Intl

Mon 4/27

6:00 pm-8:55 am

1 stop30h 55m

$870

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Sat 3/7

6:15 am-6:35 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Incheon Intl

Fri 3/20

8:35 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop19h 23m

$912

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Thu 2/19

12:55 pm-5:40 am

2 stops23h 45m

Incheon Intl

Wed 4/29

4:50 pm-5:12 pm

2 stops16h 22m

$916

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Wed 2/18

1:20 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Incheon Intl

Tue 4/28

7:20 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop20h 22m

$916

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Wed 2/18

1:20 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Incheon Intl

Thu 4/23

7:00 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops19h 46m

$916

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Wed 2/18

1:20 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop34h 00m

Incheon Intl

Mon 4/27

7:00 pm-5:34 pm

1 stop14h 34m

$918

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Tue 3/10

12:05 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop38h 30m

Incheon Intl

Fri 3/20

8:35 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop19h 23m

$919

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Wed 3/11

8:39 am-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 56m

Incheon Intl

Wed 4/1

8:35 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop16h 44m

$924

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Tue 3/10

7:26 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop31h 09m

Incheon Intl

Wed 4/1

8:35 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop16h 44m

$924

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Seoul

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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Seoul flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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

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 February 13, 2026.

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 $587). Flying from San Diego to Seoul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $955). 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.

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Diego to Seoul?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Diego to Seoul chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of 1-stop itineraries from San Diego to Seoul on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Diego to Seoul?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Diego to Seoul, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Seattle (SEA) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $926.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Diego to Seoul?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to Seoul, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 15h 51m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Diego to Seoul?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to Seoul, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Seattle (SEA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 33m.

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 February 16, 2026.
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.

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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

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 7 different airlines.

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

    Air Canada, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from San Diego to Seoul in just under 23h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6086 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 Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $715 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, starting at $815 and $862 round-trip. Alaska Airlines is priced at 33% 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 Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $422. However, be on the lookout for offers from Asiana Airlines and United 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 $587). Flying from San Diego to Seoul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $955). 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Seoul

Discover the top 7 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 February 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$715Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$815Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$862Average$1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$877Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Korean AirCheapest$921Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air CanadaCheapest$936Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$953Average$1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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