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$434+ 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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SEL
Dec 7 — Dec 141
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The best prices from San Diego to Seoul are usually found in October or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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 December 2, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Round-trip from

$819
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$444
(Kiwi.com)
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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 December 2, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/511:00 amSAN - ICN
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/86:55 pmICN - SAN
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$978
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/37:35 amSAN - ICN
1 stop18h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 12/69:25 pmICN - SAN
1 stop27h 09mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,133
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/34:40 pmSAN - ICN
2 stops27h 05mCathay Pacific
Tue 12/173:00 pmICN - SAN
2 stops33h 36mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/2$1,240
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/27:45 pmSAN - ICN
1 stop16h 45mAsiana Airlines
Thu 2/278:40 pmICN - SAN
1 stop16h 13mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,299
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/211:45 amSAN - ICN
2 stops52h 30mAir Canada
Thu 12/56:20 pmICN - SAN
2 stops55h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 12/1$1,325
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/310:45 amSAN - ICN
2 stops36h 50mAir China
Tue 12/175:50 pmICN - SAN
2 stops38h 12mAir China
Deal found 12/1$1,381
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/38:49 pmSAN - GMP
2 stops21h 31mANA
Fri 12/67:50 pmGMP - SAN
2 stops41h 03mANA
Deal found 12/1$1,419
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/318:51 pmSAN - GMP
2 stops32h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/182:25 pmGMP - SAN
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,431
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/246:15 amSAN - ICN
2 stops40h 05mChina Eastern
Wed 1/86:25 pmICN - SAN
2 stops39h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/1$1,558
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/36:45 pmSAN - ICN
2 stops31h 30mChina Airlines
Fri 12/612:25 pmICN - SAN
2 stops38h 50mChina Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,608
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/27:27 pmSAN - ICN
2 stops28h 18mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/276:50 pmICN - SAN
1 stop20h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,625
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/103:59 pmSAN - ICN
2 stops20h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/3112:45 pmICN - SAN
2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,773

Find flights from San Diego to Seoul within your budget

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 2,650,959 searches. Data last updated December 2, 2024.

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San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Mon 1/27

2:05 pm-5:30 am

1 stop22h 25m

Incheon Intl

Wed 2/12

8:50 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$819

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Wed 4/16

7:58 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops27h 17m

Incheon Intl

Wed 4/23

5:25 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop22h 13m

$907

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Mon 1/27

7:43 pm-5:30 am

1 stop16h 47m

Incheon Intl

Wed 2/12

8:40 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop20h 18m

$1,026

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Tue 2/4

6:30 am-5:25 pm

2 stops41h 55m

Incheon Intl

Wed 2/19

6:25 pm-5:01 pm

2 stops39h 36m

$1,074

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Mon 3/10

7:55 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Incheon Intl

Sun 3/16

10:05 am-7:36 am

2 stops37h 31m

$1,081

San DiegoSeoul

SAN - GMP

SANGMP

San Diego

Mon 1/27

8:51 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops32h 39m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 2/12

7:50 pm-7:53 pm

2 stops41h 03m

$1,212

San DiegoSeoul

SAN - GMP

SANGMP

San Diego

Thu 1/23

7:35 am-10:30 pm

3 stops21h 55m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 2/5

7:45 am-2:49 pm

2 stops24h 04m

$1,288

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Tue 4/22

7:30 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop28h 35m

Incheon Intl

Sat 5/31

5:45 pm-4:09 pm

1 stop14h 24m

$1,295

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Sun 1/5

7:40 am-7:25 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Incheon Intl

Sun 1/19

9:25 pm-6:50 am

1 stop26h 25m

$1,322

San DiegoIncheon

SAN - ICN

SANICN

San Diego

Mon 1/27

5:45 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops32h 30m

Incheon Intl

Wed 2/12

12:25 pm-10:14 am

2 stops38h 49m

$1,338

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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-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.

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Seoul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Seoul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 November 22, 2024.

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 89 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Seoul (average of $1,086). Flying from San Diego to Seoul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,708). 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 December 2, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Seoul at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 69% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Seoul by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Seoul ranges from 1.1 - 10.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.0 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Seoul when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Seoul by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seoul, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 December 2, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines from San Diego to Seoul to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very good
1,019 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

food needs to change, not tasty at all. I remember they used to be good.

8.5
Very good
1,019 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,019 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

food needs to change, not tasty at all. I remember they used to be good.

8.4
Very good
830 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,019 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

food needs to change, not tasty at all. I remember they used to be good.

8.3
Very good
1,450 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,019 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

food needs to change, not tasty at all. I remember they used to be good.

8.3
Very good
473 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,019 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

food needs to change, not tasty at all. I remember they used to be good.

8.2
Very good
776 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,019 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

food needs to change, not tasty at all. I remember they used to be good.

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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Seoul is Asiana Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,026 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and Cathay Pacific, starting at $1,074 and $1,138 round-trip. Asiana Airlines is priced at 27% 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 Hawaiian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $489. However, be on the lookout for offers from Asiana Airlines and ANA, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Seoul (average of $1,086). Flying from San Diego to Seoul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,708). 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 2,650,959 searches. Data last updated December 2, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$453Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air CanadaCheapest$849Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$965Average$1,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$966Average$1,627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,073Average$1,449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$1,141Average$1,625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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