Flying from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to San Diego: what you need to know
Incheon International Airport is located in Seoul. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, San Diego is 16 hours behind Seoul.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ICN to San Diego flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from ICN to San Diego with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
ICN is roughly 48 kilometres from central Seoul. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Booked an early flight from Incheon International Airport to San Diego? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ICN:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Incheon International Airport, 54.5% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to San Diego
R 7,667 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Incheon International Airport to San Diego flight. Return flight tickets start from R 11,448. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from ICN to San Diego, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Incheon International Airport to San Diego across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's an extra saving on cheap flights from ICN to San Diego.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Incheon International Airport to San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to the centre of San Diego takes around 10 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 5 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to SAN if you have a late flight from Incheon International Airport to San Diego. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a San Diego International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and chase adventure across San Diego and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from San Diego International Airport about two weeks before your flight from ICN to San Diego can help you get the best possible rate.
The address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) is roughly 56 kilometres from central San Diego. Once you've hopped off your flight from Incheon International Airport to San Diego, it'll take you around 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 2 hours 15 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near CLD. Settle in and get cosy after your ICN to San Diego flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Budget, Hertz and Avis make picking up a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from CLD a few weeks in advance so you can just collect the keys and drive away.
Best time to go to San Diego
Plan your trip to San Diego in peak season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Incheon International Airport to San Diego in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Before booking an Incheon International Airport to San Diego flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in San Diego, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ICN to San Diego in February when temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about San Diego
Once you've booked your flight from Incheon International Airport to San Diego, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Diego:
USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your San Diego itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at SeaWorld San Diego.
Explore more of United States
You've visited San Diego, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Travel around 177 kilometres north-west to Los Angeles to tick off its top sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 483 kilometres east of San Diego, Phoenix is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.
