Economy award flights from Budapest (BUD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 6 programs for BUD→ICN. Lowest: 28,500 points + $224.40 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space on 87 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Delta SkyMiles and GOL Smiles.
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
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- Lowest observed
- 28,500 points + $224.40
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Programs with space
- 6 of 6
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 324 of 324
- dates checked · GOL Smiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 31,000 points + taxes vary
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on BUD→ICN, sorted by points.
| 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 |
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 economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 28,500 pts + $224.40 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 28,500 pts + $224.40 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,000 pts + $189.10 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,000 pts + $189.10 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $60.30 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 50,000 pts + $40.46 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $48.40 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| GOL Smiles | 66,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 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.
How often economy award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for each program in the last 30 days, how many had economy award space at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Program | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 87 of 323 | 26% | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 22 of 341 | 6% | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 12 of 12 | 100% | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 116 of 314 | 36% | |
| United MileagePlus | 188 of 330 | 56% | |
| GOL Smiles | 324 of 324 | 100% |
Nonstop economy award space
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: nonstop from 31,000 points; nonstop space on 36 dates.
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 50,000 miles; nonstop space on 37 dates.
- GOL Smiles: nonstop from 63,900 miles; nonstop space on 35 dates.
Best months for economy from Budapest (BUD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60,000 pts + taxes vary | United MileagePlus | 9 | |
| 28,500 pts + taxes vary | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 14 | |
| 28,500 pts + taxes vary | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7 | |
| 28,500 pts + taxes vary | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 14 | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes vary | SAS EuroBonus | 3 | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes vary | SAS EuroBonus | 2 | |
| 28,500 pts + taxes vary | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 12 | |
| 28,500 pts + taxes vary | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 8 | |
| 28,500 pts + taxes vary | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 9 | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes vary | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 8 | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes vary | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 8 | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes vary | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1 |
Lowest economy award by month and program
Each program's lowest one-way economy award by departure month, in its own points or miles; taxes vary. — means the program showed no economy space that month.
| Program | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Clubpoints | — | 28,500 | 28,500 | 28,500 | 31,000 | 31,000 | 28,500 | 28,500 | 28,500 | 31,000 | 31,000 | 31,000 |
| SAS EuroBonuspoints | — | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Bluemiles | — | 30,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMilesmiles | — | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | — |
| United MileagePlusmiles | 60,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 | — |
| GOL Smilesmiles | 233,500 | 124,500 | 66,500 | 64,700 | 64,500 | 64,500 | 63,900 | 63,900 | 63,900 | 63,900 | 63,900 | 63,900 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- Air France (AF): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles and GOL Smiles
- EVA Air (BR): United MileagePlus
- Air China (CA): United MileagePlus
- Emirates (EK): GOL Smiles
- Air Dolomiti (EN): United MileagePlus
- Eurowings (EW): United MileagePlus
- Etihad Airways (EY): GOL Smiles
- Korean Air (KE): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Delta SkyMiles and GOL Smiles
- KLM (KL): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles and GOL Smiles
- Lufthansa (LH): United MileagePlus
- LOT Polish Airlines (LO): United MileagePlus
- SWISS (LX): United MileagePlus
- EL AL (LY): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Austrian (OS): United MileagePlus
- Asiana Airlines (OZ): United MileagePlus
- Qatar Airways (QR): GOL Smiles
- SAS (SK): SAS EuroBonus, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Delta SkyMiles
- Brussels Airlines (SN): United MileagePlus
- Singapore Airlines (SQ): United MileagePlus
- Turkish Airlines (TK): United MileagePlus and GOL Smiles
- Lufthansa City Airlines (VL): United MileagePlus
- Virgin Atlantic (VS): Delta SkyMiles
- Shenzhen Airlines (ZH): United MileagePlus
Economy on nearby routes
The lowest economy award AwardTool observed on related routes, as each route's page shows it: the return direction, other airports in the same cities, and more routes from Budapest (BUD) and to Seoul Incheon (ICN). One way, in the program's points or miles; taxes are on each route's page.
| Route | Lowest observed | Program | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Budapest (BUD)Return direction | 28,500 points | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 83 |
| Budapest (BUD) to Amsterdam (AMS)Also from BUD | 7,500 pointsNonstop | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 273 |
| Budapest (BUD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)Also from BUD | 7,500 pointsNonstop | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 215 |
| Budapest (BUD) to Dubai (DXB)Also from BUD | 17,500 milesNonstop | Emirates Skywards | 316 |
| Budapest (BUD) to Doha (DOH)Also from BUD | 20,000 milesNonstop | American Airlines AAdvantage | 233 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)Also to ICN | 20,000 points | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 317 |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)Also to ICN | 12,500 points | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 309 |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)Also to ICN | 31,000 pointsNonstop | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 174 |
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 |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to GOL Smiles and SAS EuroBonus.
Questions about economy award flights from Budapest (BUD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)
What's the lowest economy award from Budapest (BUD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)?
28,500 points + $224.40 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Oct 11, 2026, 20:51 UTC for a Nov 11, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 87 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 11, 2026, 20:51 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space from Budapest (BUD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)?
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (87 dates), SAS EuroBonus (22 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (12 dates), Delta SkyMiles (116 dates), United MileagePlus (188 dates) and GOL Smiles (324 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from Budapest (BUD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Delta SkyMiles and GOL Smiles. The lowest nonstop award was 31,000 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop economy space on 36 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from Budapest (BUD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Nov 2026 departures: 28,500 points with Virgin Atlantic (14 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.