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$1,076+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SEL
Mar 17 — Mar 241
Mon 3/17
Mon 3/24
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Seoul are usually found in September or October, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) 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 March 12, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,345
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$1,076
(Turkish Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,532
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Cheapest flights from San José to Seoul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Seoul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2711:30 amSJO - ICN
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/31:30 pmICN - SJO
3 stops35h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,345
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 9/161:30 pmSJO - ICN
2 stops23h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/2111:30 amICN - SJO
1 stop34h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,496
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/56:18 amSJO - ICN
2 stops56h 42mAeromexico
Sat 11/2211:30 amICN - SJO
1 stop27h 08mAeromexico
Deal found 3/11$1,532
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/286:50 pmSJO - ICN
3 stops48h 05mLufthansa
Wed 5/1412:25 pmICN - SJO
2 stops64h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 3/11$1,865
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/294:10 pmSJO - ICN
2 stops57h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 10/201:20 amICN - SJO
2 stops52h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/11$2,003
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Sat 4/267:55 amSJO - ICN
2 stops41h 10mAir Canada
Wed 5/77:05 pmICN - SJO
1 stop42h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 3/11$2,083
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2910:10 amSJO - ICN
3 stops40h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/2110:20 amICN - SJO
2 stops52h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/11$2,103
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Thu 6/2611:59 pmSJO - ICN
1 stop24h 31mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/95:25 pmICN - SJO
1 stop19h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$2,436

Find flights from San José to Seoul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 March 12, 2025.

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San JoséIncheon

SJO - ICN

SJOICN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/27

11:30 am-5:40 am

2 stops27h 10m

Incheon Intl

Thu 4/3

1:30 pm-10:14 am

3 stops35h 44m

$1,345

San JoséIncheon

SJO - ICN

SJOICN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/1

1:30 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Incheon Intl

Sat 5/10

4:50 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops34h 36m

$1,496

San JoséIncheon

SJO - ICN

SJOICN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/1

8:06 am-6:00 am

2 stops54h 54m

Incheon Intl

Sat 5/10

11:40 am-11:41 pm

1 stop27h 01m

$1,682

San JoséIncheon

SJO - ICN

SJOICN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/28

6:50 pm-9:55 am

3 stops48h 05m

Incheon Intl

Wed 5/14

12:25 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops64h 20m

$1,865

San JoséIncheon

SJO - ICN

SJOICN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/26

7:55 am-4:05 pm

2 stops41h 10m

Incheon Intl

Wed 5/7

7:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop42h 45m

$2,083

San JoséIncheon

SJO - ICN

SJOICN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/29

10:10 am-5:40 pm

3 stops40h 30m

Incheon Intl

Wed 5/21

10:20 am-11:30 pm

2 stops52h 10m

$2,103

San JoséIncheon

SJO - ICN

SJOICN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/3

4:30 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops33h 35m

Incheon Intl

Sun 8/31

1:20 am-2:35 pm

2 stops52h 15m

$2,346

San JoséIncheon

SJO - ICN

SJOICN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/30

11:59 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop24h 31m

Incheon Intl

Fri 6/27

5:25 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$2,547

San JoséIncheon

SJO - ICN

SJOICN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/2

2:10 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops36h 30m

$1,076

San JoséIncheon

SJO - ICN

SJOICN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/1

7:55 am-4:20 am

2 stops29h 25m

$1,209

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

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Travel insights for flights from San José to Seoul

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Seoul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Seoul. Price data was last updated on March 7, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Seoul is 84 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Seoul?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Seoul (average of $1,002). Flying from San José, San José Province to Seoul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,671). 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 SJO to SEL?

Find hourly flight availability from San José 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 March 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San José, San José Province to Seoul in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 March 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Aeromexico, Qatar Airways and United Airlines from San José 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.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,725 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

QRO - ATL

You are a cheap airline - and I don’t mean well priced I mean miserable. That 4 1/2 hour plus flight was way below acceptable NO Food NO in flight entertainment NOt even a place to charge my own electronic devises All in a cheap aircraft with thin seats and very limited reclining I am done with Aeromexico

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,725 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,725 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

QRO - ATL

You are a cheap airline - and I don’t mean well priced I mean miserable. That 4 1/2 hour plus flight was way below acceptable NO Food NO in flight entertainment NOt even a place to charge my own electronic devises All in a cheap aircraft with thin seats and very limited reclining I am done with Aeromexico

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,548 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,725 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

QRO - ATL

You are a cheap airline - and I don’t mean well priced I mean miserable. That 4 1/2 hour plus flight was way below acceptable NO Food NO in flight entertainment NOt even a place to charge my own electronic devises All in a cheap aircraft with thin seats and very limited reclining I am done with Aeromexico

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,627 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,725 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

QRO - ATL

You are a cheap airline - and I don’t mean well priced I mean miserable. That 4 1/2 hour plus flight was way below acceptable NO Food NO in flight entertainment NOt even a place to charge my own electronic devises All in a cheap aircraft with thin seats and very limited reclining I am done with Aeromexico

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,759 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,725 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

QRO - ATL

You are a cheap airline - and I don’t mean well priced I mean miserable. That 4 1/2 hour plus flight was way below acceptable NO Food NO in flight entertainment NOt even a place to charge my own electronic devises All in a cheap aircraft with thin seats and very limited reclining I am done with Aeromexico

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,725 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

QRO - ATL

You are a cheap airline - and I don’t mean well priced I mean miserable. That 4 1/2 hour plus flight was way below acceptable NO Food NO in flight entertainment NOt even a place to charge my own electronic devises All in a cheap aircraft with thin seats and very limited reclining I am done with Aeromexico

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to Seoul?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San José to Seoul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Seoul from Juan Santamaria Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Seoul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the San José airport to Seoul. It is only a 8.8 mi journey to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from San José’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Seoul round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,496, United Airlines will fly you from San José, San José Province to Seoul and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Aeromexico and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,539 and $1,865, respectively. These flights start at 8% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 José, San José Province to Seoul?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Seoul (average of $1,002). Flying from San José, San José Province to Seoul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,671). 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 3 airlines flying from San José to Seoul

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 March 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,173Average$1,506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AeromexicoCheapest$1,189Average$1,568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,441Average$2,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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