Travelling from San Diego to Incheon International Airport (ICN): What you need to know
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is San Diego's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from San Diego to Incheon International Airport (ICN) taking off from here.
Seoul is 16 hours ahead of San Diego. Incheon International Airport is located in Seoul, which is in the UTC+9 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from San Diego to ICN, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from San Diego to ICN that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from San Diego International Airport (SAN), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between SAN and ICN include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Located around 5 kilometres from central San Diego, SAN can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from San Diego to Incheon International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to San Diego International Airport:
71.38% of flights taking off from San Diego International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
With public transport, you can travel from central San Diego to CLD in around 2 hours 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your San Diego to ICN flight? Check in to a hotel near McClellan-Palomar Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
About Incheon International Airport (ICN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from San Diego to Incheon International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near ICN:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Incheon International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and explore beyond Seoul's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your San Diego to Incheon International Airport flight.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Incheon International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Seoul. The time it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Incheon International Airport is R 6,864. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 13,435. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from San Diego to ICN. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your San Diego to Incheon International Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from San Diego to ICN.
Find a cheap flight from San Diego to Incheon International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from San Diego to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Seoul. July is when most people book flights from San Diego to Incheon International Airport (ICN), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Book a San Diego to ICN plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Seoul to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from San Diego to Incheon International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Seoul
Start your Seoul trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from San Diego to Incheon International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Seoul when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Gyeongbokgung Palace followed by Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower.
Explore more of South Korea
You've visited Seoul, now it's time to explore more of South Korea. Journey about 257 kilometres south-east to Daegu to tick off its must-visit sights. From Modern Art Statue to Alive Aquarium Daegu and Jung-gu District, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Daejeon is another sought-after destination in South Korea and is around 153 kilometres south-east of Seoul. No journey is complete without visiting Temi Park, National Science Museum and Yuseong Hot Springs.
