Seoul

$399+ 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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SEL
May 2 — May 91
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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 April 2, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Sun 4/269:19 am
SAN
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ICN
1 stop18h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/128:10 am
ICN
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SAN
2 stops31h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$861
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sun 10/255:00 pm
SAN
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ICN
1 stop31h 10m
Air Canada
Mon 11/96:55 pm
ICN
-
SAN
1 stop14h 24m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/31$926
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 11/35:00 pm
SAN
-
ICN
1 stop31h 10m
Air Canada
Wed 11/116:55 pm
ICN
-
SAN
1 stop14h 24m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/31$927
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 10/2611:50 am
SAN
-
ICN
1 stop36h 20m
Air Canada
Mon 11/96:55 pm
ICN
-
SAN
1 stop14h 24m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/31$936
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Sun 10/256:15 am
SAN
-
ICN
1 stop22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/116:55 pm
ICN
-
SAN
1 stop14h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$946
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Sun 10/256:15 am
SAN
-
ICN
1 stop22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/136:55 pm
ICN
-
SAN
1 stop14h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$948
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Mon 10/268:00 am
SAN
-
ICN
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/136:55 pm
ICN
-
SAN
1 stop14h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$950
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 4/296:10 pm
SAN
-
ICN
1 stop29h 55m
Air Canada
Wed 6/175:45 pm
ICN
-
SAN
1 stop14h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/31$960
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/84:55 pm
SAN
-
ICN
1 stop31h 10m
Air Canada
Mon 9/285:45 pm
ICN
-
SAN
1 stop34h 02m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/30$964
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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
-
ICN
1 stop31h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/1212:55 pm
ICN
-
SAN
2 stops50h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$965
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 10/275:00 pm
SAN
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ICN
1 stop31h 10m
Asiana Airlines
Tue 11/106:55 pm
ICN
-
SAN
1 stop33h 18m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/31$966
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 9/18:15 am
SAN
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ICN
1 stop15h 50m
Air Canada
Tue 9/295:45 pm
ICN
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SAN
1 stop14h 27m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/2$973

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 April 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$861
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$399
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,003
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. 15% potential increase in price ($197 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 April 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Seoul that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Mon 5/4

9:12 pm-11:00 am

2 stops21h 48m

Incheon Intl

Mon 5/11

12:00 pm-8:38 pm

2 stops24h 38m

$1,187

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Sun 4/26

6:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Incheon Intl

Tue 5/12

7:20 pm-8:45 am

1 stop29h 25m

$1,201

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Mon 5/4

6:15 am-4:50 pm

2 stops18h 35m

Incheon Intl

Fri 5/15

7:00 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$1,218

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Wed 4/29

7:45 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Incheon Intl

Fri 5/8

7:00 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops20h 43m

$1,218

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Mon 5/4

7:45 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Incheon Intl

Mon 5/11

7:00 pm-6:07 pm

1 stop15h 07m

$1,218

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Mon 5/4

9:12 pm-11:00 am

2 stops21h 48m

Incheon Intl

Fri 5/15

12:00 pm-8:02 pm

2 stops24h 02m

$1,227
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Thu 9/3

6:20 am-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Incheon Intl

Mon 9/7

11:30 am-9:58 am

1 stop14h 28m

$1,261

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Tue 4/21

7:12 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops29h 38m

Incheon Intl

Thu 4/30

7:00 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops19h 36m

$1,337

San DiegoSeoul

SAN - GMP

SANGMP

San Diego

Sun 9/6

9:05 am-10:40 am

2 stops33h 35m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 9/9

12:05 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops21h 05m

$1,474

San DiegoSeoul

SAN - GMP

SANGMP

San Diego

Thu 4/23

6:15 am-9:15 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Thu 5/28

12:05 pm-1:31 pm

2 stops17h 26m

$1,628

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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 April.
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
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 March 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 78 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,191). 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 83% 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 April 2, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air,Asiana Airlines, andDelta 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.

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

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.

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

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.

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

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.

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

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.

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

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.

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

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?

    Delta and Japan Airlines can get you from San Diego to Seoul in just under 17h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 30m. 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $815 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and Hawaiian Airlines, starting at $851 and $862 round-trip. Delta is priced at 25% 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 United Airlines and Asiana 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,191). 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 April 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$815Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$851Average$1,457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$862Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$907Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Korean AirCheapest$921Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$953Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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