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$1,178+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Busan (PUS)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PUS
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Busan

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Busan (PUS). 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 March 25, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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$1,178
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Busan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Busan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 8/157:57 pmSAN - PUS
2 stops23h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/308:00 pmPUS - SAN
2 stops27h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,178
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/146:15 amSAN - PUS
2 stops42h 35mChina Eastern
Mon 4/215:50 pmPUS - SAN
2 stops39h 02mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/24$1,484
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 4/141:05 pmSAN - PUS
1 stop16h 30mJapan Airlines
Mon 4/219:20 amPUS - SAN
1 stop17h 50mJapan Airlines
Deal found 3/24$6,073

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SAN - PUS

SANPUS

San Diego

Mon 4/14

6:15 am-4:50 pm

2 stops42h 35m

Busan Gimhae

Mon 4/21

5:50 pm-4:52 pm

2 stops39h 02m

$1,484

San DiegoBusan

SAN - PUS

SANPUS

San Diego

Mon 4/14

6:15 am-11:35 am

2 stops37h 20m

Busan Gimhae

Mon 4/21

9:20 am-11:10 am

1 stop17h 50m

$3,846

San DiegoBusan

SAN - PUS

SANPUS

San Diego

Mon 4/14

1:05 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Busan Gimhae

Mon 4/21

9:20 am-11:10 am

1 stop17h 50m

$6,073

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Deals found on 3/24

Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Busan

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

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Rainfall in Busan by month

Plan your trip to Busan by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Busan ranges from 0.9 - 10.2 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Busan when rainfall is around 0.9 in.

Temperature in Busan by month

Plan your trip to Busan by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Busan, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Busan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Busan. 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 Busan. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
China Eastern
7.1
Good
135 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Busan is China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,484 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Japan Airlines, starting at $6,073.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Busan (average of $1,166). Flying from San Diego to Busan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,247). 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 airline flying from San Diego to Busan

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Korean AirCheapest$1,590Average$1,599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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