Award flights from Budapest (BUD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for BUD→ICN. Lowest economy: 28,500 points + $224.40 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business: 80,000 miles + $549.26 (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest premium economy: 45,000 points + $60.30 (SAS EuroBonus).
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BUD to ICN at a glance
- From
- Budapest Liszt Ferenc International, Budapest, Hungary (BUD)
- To
- Incheon International, Seoul, South Korea (ICN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air France (AF), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW), Etihad Airways (EY), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO) and 12 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 | 28,500 pts + $224.40 | 1 stopNonstop from 31,000 pts | Air France (AF), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL), EL AL (LY) | 1 | 87 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $60.30 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 1 | 22 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,000 pts + $189.10 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 12 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 50,000 pts + $40.46 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +1 more | 1 | 116 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $48.40 | 1 stop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW) +10 more | 2 | 188 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 63,900 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), Korean Air (KE) +3 more | 1 | 324 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAS EuroBonusLowest observed | 45,000 pts + $60.30 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 2 | 7 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 49,500 pts + $241.80 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 31 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 50,000 pts + $285.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 1 | 12 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 338,800 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Emirates (EK), KLM (KL) | 1 | 41 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Delta SkyMiles and United MileagePlus.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 80,000 pts + $549.26 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Air France (AF), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 1 | 26 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 102,500 pts + $311.20 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), EL AL (LY) | 1 | 19 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 106,000 pts + $424.30 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 1 | 12 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 140,000 pts + $63.40 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), EVA Air (BR), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH) +7 more | 2 | 28 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 597,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL) | 1 | 229 | See dates |
Not seen in business: SAS EuroBonus.
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 | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 28,500 pts + $224.40 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 50,000 pts + $40.46 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $60.30 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Delta SkyMiles | 80,000 pts + $822.42 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 106,000 pts + $424.30 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 140,000 pts + $63.40 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GOL Smiles | 603,400 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | 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 36 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly BUD to ICN on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60,000 · MileagePlus (9 dates) | 594,600 · Smiles (2 dates) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | |
| 28,500 · Virgin (14 dates) | 45,000 · EuroBonus (2 dates) | 80,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 28,500 · Virgin (7 dates) | 49,500 · Virgin (4 dates) | 80,000 · SkyMiles (3 dates) | |
| 28,500 · Virgin (14 dates) | 45,000 · EuroBonus (5 dates) | 80,000 · SkyMiles (3 dates) | |
| 30,000 · EuroBonus (3 dates) | 49,500 · Virgin (2 dates) | 597,300 · Smiles (24 dates) | |
| 30,000 · EuroBonus (2 dates) | 581,900 · Smiles (3 dates) | 80,000 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | |
| 28,500 · Virgin (12 dates) | 49,500 · Virgin (1 date) | 80,000 · SkyMiles (3 dates) | |
| 28,500 · Virgin (8 dates) | 49,500 · Virgin (4 dates) | 80,000 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | |
| 28,500 · Virgin (9 dates) | 49,500 · Virgin (4 dates) | 80,000 · SkyMiles (7 dates) | |
| 31,000 · Virgin (8 dates) | 599,400 · Smiles (7 dates) | 80,000 · SkyMiles (3 dates) | |
| 31,000 · Virgin (8 dates) | 594,600 · Smiles (4 dates) | 80,000 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | |
| 31,000 · Virgin (1 date) | — | 195,000 · Virgin (1 date) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| 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 BUD to ICNQuestions about BUD to ICN award flights
What's the lowest Budapest to Seoul Incheon award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 28,500 points + $224.40 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 87 departure dates (newest observation Oct 11, 2026, 20:51 UTC). In business, 80,000 miles + $549.26 with Delta SkyMiles. Delta SkyMiles showed business award space on 26 departure dates (newest observation Oct 2, 2026, 05:58 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on BUD→ICN?
6 programs in the last 30 days: Delta SkyMiles (economy 116 dates, business 26 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 324 dates, premium economy 41 dates, business 229 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 12 dates, premium economy 12 dates, business 12 dates); SAS EuroBonus (economy 22 dates, premium economy 7 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 188 dates, business 28 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 87 dates, premium economy 31 dates, business 19 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from BUD to ICN?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via 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: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: 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 BUD→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 Nov 2026 departures, 28,500 points with Virgin (14 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 80,000 miles with SkyMiles (3 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.