How to get from San Diego to Seoul

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Los Angeles: about 17h 34m including the connection. Other options: via San Francisco, Tokyo, Vancouver and Las Vegas. Two tickets from $339.

Flights from San Diego to Seoul

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Los Angeles
17h 34m
two tickets, via San Francisco
$339
connection options
5
straight-line distance
6,066 mi (9,762 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
17h 34m
with the connection
San Diego to Los Angeles flight 1h 6m
Connection of about 3h
Los Angeles to Seoul flight 13h 28m
two ticketsfrom $649
Via San Francisco
17h 34m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Seoul: San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Seoul flight 12h 53m
two ticketsfrom $339
Via Tokyo
Japan
17h 40m
with the connection
San Diego to Tokyo flight 12h
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Narita International. Departure to Seoul: Haneda, Narita International.
Tokyo to Seoul flight 2h 40m
two ticketsfrom $689
Via Vancouver
Canada
17h 47m
with the connection
San Diego to Vancouver flight 3h 17m
Connection of about 3h
Vancouver to Seoul flight 11h 30m
Via Las Vegas
17h 50m
with the connection
San Diego to Las Vegas flight 1h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to Seoul flight 13h 25m
two ticketsfrom $1,406

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Seoul

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June and September, +26° to +27° by day, sea +23° to +27°. In November it is +12° by day and +2° at night, sea +16°, with 6 rainy days.

Jan
+2° −7° +4° 4 days
Feb
+5° −5° +3° 4 days
Mar
+12° +1° +6° 7 days
Apr
+18° +7° +11° 7 days
May
+22° +12° +17° 9 days
Jun
+27° +18° +23° 13 days
Jul
+30° +23° +27° 18 days
Aug
+30° +23° +30° 18 days
Sep
+26° +18° +27° 11 days
Oct
+19° +10° +22° 9 days
Nov
+12° +2° +16° 6 days
Dec
+3° −6° +8° 5 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Seoul?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Los Angeles.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Diego to Seoul?
Via Los Angeles: 1h 6m to the connection, 13h 28m after it, about 17h 34m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Seoul with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via San Francisco from $339. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between San Diego and Seoul?
Los Angeles (17h 34m total), San Francisco (17h 34m total), Tokyo (17h 40m total), Vancouver (17h 47m total) and Las Vegas (17h 50m total).
How far is Seoul from San Diego?
6,066 mi (9,762 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.