Book Korean Air with Delta SkyMiles: observed awards
On 64 routes (56 international), Korean Air was the only airline on the lowest Delta SkyMiles award AwardTool observed on every open date in the last 30 days. Lowest economy on an international route: 7,500 miles + $17.30, Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Fukuoka (FUK); SkyMiles showed economy award space on that route on 121 dates.
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- Routes on Korean Air
- 64
- International routes
- 56
- Lowest economy, international
- 7,500 miles
- ICN–FUK · $17.30
- Partnership
- Confirmed partner (both in SkyTeam)
Economy awards on Korean Air with SkyMiles
64 routes where Korean Air was the only airline on the lowest SkyMiles economy award. Route lows: 5,000–93,500 miles (median 17,500 across 64 routes); taxes $2.88–$86.12 (median $17.30 on 64 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busan (PUS) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 5,000 miles + $2.88 | 281 | |
| Busan (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP)PUS–GMP with SkyMiles | 5,000 miles + $2.88 | 272 | |
| Jeju (CJU) to Busan (PUS)CJU–PUS with SkyMiles | 5,000 miles + $2.88 | 272 | |
| Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jeju (CJU)GMP–CJU with SkyMiles | 5,000 miles + $2.88 | 270 | |
| Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Busan (PUS)GMP–PUS with SkyMiles | 5,000 miles + $2.88 | 264 | |
| Busan (PUS) to Jeju (CJU)PUS–CJU with SkyMiles | 5,000 miles + $2.88 | 262 | |
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Busan (PUS) | 5,000 miles + $2.88 | 261 | |
| Jeju (CJU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP)CJU–GMP with SkyMiles | 5,000 miles + $2.88 | 258 | |
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Fukuoka (FUK)ICN–FUK with SkyMiles | 7,500 miles + $17.30 | 121 | |
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Osaka Kansai (KIX)ICN–KIX with SkyMiles | 7,500 miles + $17.30 | 118 |
Dated Korean Air awards with SkyMiles
The lowest SkyMiles awards on Korean Air AwardTool observed for departures in the next 60 days on the routes above.
| Departure | Route | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUS–GMP | Economy | 5,000 miles + $2.88 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| PUS–ICN | Economy | 5,000 miles + $2.88 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| CJU–PUS | Economy | 5,000 miles + $2.88 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| CJU–GMP | Economy | 5,000 miles + $2.88 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Other programs whose lowest award was on Korean Air
Compared only on routes and cabins where both programs' lowest awards were on Korean Air in the last 30 days: the median of each program's route lows, in its own points or miles, with the median taxes reported. A program's low may be on another flight or date.
| Program | Cabin | Shared routes | SkyMiles median | Their median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | Economy | 32 | 17,500 miles + $17.30 | 7,000 points + $17.30 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | Economy | 6 | 7,500 miles + $17.30 | 7,500 points + $37.90 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | Economy | 2 | 5,000 miles + $2.88 | 5,000 miles + $2.90 |
Shared routes counts the routes where both programs showed Korean Air as the only airline on their lowest award in that cabin. Medians compare route lows, not one itinerary.
Transfer points to Delta SkyMiles for Korean Air awards
Banks that transfer to Delta SkyMiles, with the ratio and typical transfer time as written. Search before you transfer: confirm the Korean Air award with a live search first.
| Bank | Ratio | Transfer time | Transfer details | Bank points page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Membership Rewards | 1:1 | Instant | Amex to SkyMiles | Fly Korean Air with Amex points |
Transfers are usually irreversible: check award availability with a live search before you transfer points, and look for current transfer bonuses.
Questions about booking Korean Air with SkyMiles
How many SkyMiles does a Korean Air economy award take?
The lowest economy award on Korean Air that AwardTool observed with Delta SkyMiles on an international route in the last 30 days was 7,500 miles + $17.30 from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Fukuoka (FUK); SkyMiles showed economy award space on that route on 121 dates. On domestic routes the lowest was PUS–ICN at 5,000 miles + $2.88. Across 64 routes the lows ranged from 5,000 to 93,500 miles, with a median of 17,500. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
On which routes was the lowest SkyMiles award on Korean Air?
Korean Air was the only airline on the lowest SkyMiles award on every open date in the last 30 days on 64 routes; the lowest by cabin include PUS–ICN (economy), PUS–GMP (economy) and CJU–PUS (economy). Only routes with that award on 2 or more dates are counted.
Which other programs' lowest awards were on Korean Air on the routes SkyMiles covers?
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on 32 shared routes, Alaska Atmos Rewards on 6 shared routes and Air France/KLM Flying Blue on 2 shared routes. Each program prices awards its own way and in its own currency, so compare the lows route by route before you transfer.
Which credit card points transfer to Delta SkyMiles for Korean Air awards?
Amex points (1:1, Instant), with ratios and times as AwardTool's transfer partner list writes them. Search before you transfer: transfers usually can't be reversed.