International route
Cheap flights from San Diego to Seoul
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Incheon International Airport (ICN). 6,090 miles, 12h 30m nonstop.
SAN to ICN at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 6,090 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 12h 30mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- OZ1 airlineAsiana
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday21% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 16h aheadSeoul vs San Diego
San Diego to Seoul
Round trips from $456
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying San Diego to Seoul
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 13 more with one stop.
- OZAsiana AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag included
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR, YUL · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via SEA, PDX, SFO, LAX · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, ORD, PHX, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via MSP, DTW, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via NRT, KIX · first checked bag included
- B6JetBlueConnecting via MCO, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- PRPhilippine AirlinesConnecting via MNL · first checked bag included
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, DEN, IAH, IAD · first checked bag from $40
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via MEX · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)AAB6AS3 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)AAUA2 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)AMY42 airlines
- Taipei (TPE)BRCI2 airlines
- Dallas (DFW)AA1 airline
Tips for this route
- Only Asiana flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or ORD is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $456; September 2026 is the most expensive at $624 and up, a difference of $168 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 21% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Seoul is 16 hours ahead of San Diego. Expect to lose 16 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search San Diego to SeoulSan Diego to Seoul: common questions
How long is the flight from San Diego to Seoul?
A nonstop flight from San Diego (SAN) to Seoul (ICN) takes about 12h 30m gate to gate, covering 6,090 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAN to ICN?
Asiana Airlines operates nonstop flights from San Diego (SAN) to Seoul (ICN), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, ORD and MEX.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Seoul?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Diego (SAN) to Seoul (ICN), starting at $456 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Diego to Seoul flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Seoul?
Seoul is 16 hours ahead of San Diego. SAN is on America/Los Angeles time and ICN on Asia/Seoul time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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