From the bustling city streets of Seoul to the sandy beaches of Busan, South Korea There is a lot to offer. Although this is a long (and often expensive) trip from the United States, you can operate comfortably with airline mileage or credit card points. Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul flies directly to several North Korean and American Airlines North American airports, giving you a lot of options.
Here we will discuss the best ways to redeem points and miles through airlines from the United States to South Korea.
Air Canada
Air Canada offers an extensive network of routes to most major cities in the United States, which you can use to connect to ICN-bound flights at Air Canada hubs. Canadian Flag Airlines operates flights from the following cities to ICN:
- Montreal – International Airport (YUL)
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ)
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Air Canada Aeroplan There are reward charts that mix dynamic pricing with fixed prices, so shorter flights are much fewer, but prices can still be ranged. Don’t expect any huge deal, though. The cheapest flight we can find is on the YVR to ICN route, with economy class starting at 82,400 points, advanced economy starting at 139,700 points and business class starting at 182,000 points. You will pay about $44 in taxes on ICN-bound flights, while Canada limited flights will pay $17.
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines is Launch flight From Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to use Hawaiian Airlines aircraft this September. Flights are available for booking Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan mile. Economy class starts at 37,500 miles, Business class starts at 250,000 miles, plus ICN-bound flight tax of $5.60, and flights to sea are about $35. We hope that the commercial-grade reward rate will drop over time.
Hawaiian Airlines also flies from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Seoul. The rates are more reasonable, with economy class starting at 35,000 miles and business class starting at 65,000 miles on many dates. Taxes and fees are the same: $5.60 when leaving HNL and $35 when leaving ICN.
You can transfer Bilt Rewards Point to the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan. You can also transfer American Express Membership Rewards Point to Hawaiian Airlines and then Transfer these miles to Alaska.
American Airlines
American Airlines offers ICN from its Fort Dallas Worth International Airport (DFW) Center. You can use American Airlines AADVANTAGH In the next few months, the economy of miles was as low as 35,000 miles, and the premium economy was 66,000 miles or 81,000 miles for business class. Nevertheless, with the dynamic pricing of the Aadvantage program, the pricing varies. The good news is that taxes and fees are small, especially when leaving the U.S., from ICN to DFW, you will pay about $35 in taxes and fees.
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Another great option for booking a US Haner flight is the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan. Unstoppable flights on the DFW to ICN route account for 37,500 miles in economy class and 75,000 miles in business class with minimal tax and fees.
Those with One mile in the capitalAmerican Express membership bonus points or Thank you for your return You can also use it Qantas Frequent Flyer Book these flights. The economic cost of uninterrupted flights on this route is 37,600 points, and 94,900 points for Business Class, taxes and fees range from $250 to $350.
Air Asia
Air Asia It is the second largest airline in Korea and is working with Korean Air. However, currently, airlines operate separately, and Asians are members of the Star Alliance (at present). Asians operate flights from the following airports to ICN:
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- John Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Ocean)
If you have American Express membership bonus points, BILT bonus points, one mile or Chase Ultimate Rewards points, your best bet is usually to book with Air Canada Aeroplan. You will pay 55,000 points for the economy ticket, and 87,500 points for business class from Kennedy International Airport to ICN. Flights on the West Coast are 50,000 and 75,000 points, respectively, with lower prices in economic and business class. Taxes and fees range from $50 to $100 per flight.
If there is United Airlines Mileage Prous Miles, expected to pay 60,500 miles of economic tickets or 110,000 miles of business tickets in the coming months, as well as low taxes and fees. Please note that this price is the same regardless of the US airport you depart.
Anna Mileage Club Excellent deals can also be provided. If you can find reward space, you will pay 60,000 miles in the economy and 130,000 in the business class. round trip From the United States to South Korea, on Asians or other star alliance airlines. That said, you can only book roundtrip tickets (open jaws are allowed), with moderate taxes and fees. You can transfer AMEX points to all Nippon Airways, however Transfers take up to 48 hours deal with.
Delta gas line
Seoul is one of Delta’s major Asian outposts, and you will fly from the following airports to ICN on the airline:
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
- Wayne County Airport, Metropolitan Detroit (DTW)
- Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Ocean)
The airline will also Starting service from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to ICN In mid-June. Flights on this route are equipped A business class in Deltaalthough the seats will vary depending on the route you booked and the plane you operate it.
use Delta Snowman It might be a good choice for economic flights, but don’t expect a deal for business class. Loyalty Program Price Reward Dynamic Tickets. In our study, uninterrupted tickets for ICN-bound flights from various airports in the United States were 68,000 miles of the main cabin economy, Advanced Choice (Advanced Economy) and 160,000 miles of the Delta One Business Class. you can Save 15% if you have a Delta Common Brand Credit Card.
Other booking options include France-klm flying blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. However, there is no reward space in the business on the route we searched for. Before booking with Delta Skymiles, it’s worth checking out these partners as the prices may be lower.
Korean Air
South Korea Air is the largest airline in South Korea and one of the largest airlines in Asia. It has Seoul’s extensive global route network. It operates flights from ICN to the following airports:
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
- O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
- Harry Reed International Airport (LAS)
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- John Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Ocean)
- Dulles International Airport (IAD)
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Those who have American Express membership bonus points, bilt bonus points, one mile, chase ultimate bonus points or Citi Thanks points can be transferred to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Book a Korean Air Award. From the East Coast, the economy of Korean Air flying accounts for 37,000 points or 100,000 miles of business class, as well as the minimum taxes and fees. You can book flights from the West Coast with fewer points (economy 31,000, 85,000 in Business Class), but there is limited reward space.
The cheapest way to book Korean airline flights with points and Miles is the Alaska Air Mileage Plan. You can redeemed for 37,500 miles of economy class and 75,000 miles of business class from the United States to ICN. Similarly, you can transfer Bilt Rewards points directly to Alaska, or AMEX points to Hawaiians and then transfer those miles to Alaska.
United Airlines
The consortium operates uninterrupted daily services from SFO to ICN. On this route you will find United Polaris Business-grade seating that provides a consistently comfortable experience throughout the Pacific region.
United MileagePlus uses dynamic pricing to make its own flights, which means the price you are paying will vary depending on the route, flight, and booking. The lowest price you might find on this route is 42,800 miles in the economy, 65,000 miles in the premium economy or 100,000 miles in business class, and the minimum tax and $5.60 fee when leaving the U.S., and about $34 in the other direction. You can transfer the Chase and Bilt points to United.
Like Asian flights, Canada Aeroplan is usually the best deal if you book joint commercial-grade tickets from SFO to ICN using Amex, Bilt, Capital One or Chase Points. You will pay 50,000 points in Economy Class, or 75,000 points in Business Class, and about $57 for ICN restricted flight taxes and fees, and $70 on US-BOND FIRKITS.
You can also book round trip flights on this route using the ANA Mileage Club, economically making 60,000 miles and 130,000 business class. However, the restrictions discussed when booking Asian flights at ANA Mileage Clubs that we apply here.
Best Points Hotels in Seoul
Seoul is dozens of hotels covering all major hotel loyalty programs. Here are some of our favorite properties in the Korean capital, as well as the pricing of sample prizes:
- AndazSeoul Gangn: 17,000 to 23,000 Hyatt World Points per night
- Conrad Seoul: From 70,000 Hilton Honors Points per night
- Intercontinental Europe Greater Europe Greater Parnas: From 44,000 ihg a reward Points per night
- JW Marriott Dongdaemun Plaza Seoul: From 47,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points per night
- Parker Hyatt Seoul: 21,000 to 29,000 Hyatt Worlds per night
- Vico Seoul GANGEN: One bonus point per night from 26,000 IHG
Credit card to South Korea
Going to Korea means paying in Korea, so you should travel with no charge credit Foreign transaction fees. This will help you save money and Win the reward for your next trip.
Some cards to consider include:
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Bottom line
It’s a long flight from the US to South Korea, but having points and mileage makes it easier for you to fly comfortably without breaking the bank. If you are planning to book any flights on this list with your point of view, start your search as early as possible, as reward spaces will be booked soon, especially in business class.
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