Award flights from Auckland (AKL) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for AKL→ICN. Lowest economy: 31,000 points + $38.50 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business: 85,000 points + $76.30 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest premium economy: 300,700 points + $77.90 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
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AKL to ICN at a glance
- From
- Auckland International, Auckland, New Zealand (AKL)
- To
- Incheon International, Seoul, South Korea (ICN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 9 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Hainan Airlines (HU), JQ, Korean Air (KE), Malaysia Airlines (MH), China Eastern (MU) and 6 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Seoul Incheon (ICN)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 31,000 pts + $38.50 | Nonstop | Korean Air (KE) | 1 | 25 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 35,000 pts + $38.72 | Nonstop | China Airlines (CI), Korean Air (KE) | 2 | 35 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 37,500 pts + $55.50 | Nonstop | Cathay Pacific (CX), Hainan Airlines (HU), Korean Air (KE), Malaysia Airlines (MH) | 2 | 111 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 47,500 pts + $142.70 | 1 stop | JQ, China Eastern (MU), Qantas (QF) | 5 | 3 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $47.20 | 1 stop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Air New Zealand (NZ) +3 more | 1 | 194 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 77,500 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), JQ, Korean Air (KE) | 1 | 322 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 149,800 pts + $77.90 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 7 | 39 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 300,700 pts + $77.90 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 4 | 7 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 85,000 pts + $76.30 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Emirates (EK), Asiana Airlines (OZ), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Thai Airways International (TG) | 1 | 62 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $170.60 | 1 stop | Hainan Airlines (HU) | 4 | 8 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $48.90 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Air New Zealand (NZ), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) | 4 | 21 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $72.70 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $47.20 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | GOL Smiles | 193,200 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 300,700 pts + $77.90 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 85,000 pts + $76.30 | 1 | 2 stops | 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 at the time shown. 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 31,000 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop space on 25 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly AKL to ICN on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42,500 · Atmos (6 dates) | — | 85,000 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | |
| 42,500 · Atmos (2 dates) | 300,700 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 411,600 · Aeroplan (19 dates) | |
| 42,500 · Atmos (1 date) | — | 411,600 · Aeroplan (7 dates) | |
| 42,500 · Atmos (14 dates) | 300,700 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 42,500 · Atmos (10 dates) | 300,700 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 110,000 · MileagePlus (8 dates) | |
| 31,000 · Virgin (2 dates) | — | 110,000 · MileagePlus (11 dates) | |
| 35,000 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | — | 411,600 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | |
| 31,000 · Virgin (2 dates) | — | — | |
| 31,000 · Virgin (8 dates) | — | — | |
| 31,000 · Virgin (6 dates) | — | 85,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 31,000 · Virgin (4 dates) | — | 85,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 31,000 · Virgin (3 dates) | — | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search AKL to ICNQuestions about AKL to ICN award flights
What's the lowest Auckland to Seoul Incheon award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 31,000 points + $38.50 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 25 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 16:46 UTC). In business, 85,000 points + $76.30 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business award space on 62 departure dates (newest observation Oct 9, 2026, 18:33 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on AKL→ICN?
7 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 39 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business 62 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 111 dates, business 8 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 35 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 322 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 3 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 194 dates, business 21 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 25 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from AKL to ICN?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 31,000 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest AKL→ICN award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jun 2027 departures, 31,000 points with Virgin (8 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 85,000 points with Aeroplan (6 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.