Award flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Seoul
Award space from Honolulu (HNL) to Seoul
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Honolulu (HNL) and Seoul (ICN, GMP) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 25,500 points + $29.90 on HNL–ICN (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 52,500 miles + $24.20 on HNL–ICN (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 120,000 points + $5.60 on HNL–ICN (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 25,500 pts + $29.90
- HNL–ICN · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 42,500 pts + $14.90
- HNL–ICN · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 52,500 pts + $24.20
- HNL–ICN · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 120,000 pts + $5.60
- HNL–ICN · Atmos
Economy was lowest on HNL–ICN: 25,500 points + $29.90 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 32,500 miles + $14.90 with American Airlines AAdvantage on HNL–GMP. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 52,500 miles + $24.20, about 1.6 times the points of its lowest economy award (32,500 miles + $14.90).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Honolulu (HNL) to Seoul on points: 25,500 points + $29.90 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on HNL–ICN (seen on 107 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 25,500 pts + $29.90 | HNL–ICN | 107 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | HNL–ICN | 304 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 32,500 pts + $104.51 | HNL–ICN | 327 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 32,500 pts + $14.90 | HNL–ICN | 89 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 45,000 pts + $24.70 | HNL–ICN | 115 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 48,000 pts + $9.40 | HNL–ICN | 16 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 51,800 pts + $276.00 | HNL–ICN | 104 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 53,000 pts + $38.00 | HNL–ICN | 18 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | HNL–ICN | 121 |
| GOL Smiles | 61,100 pts + taxes not reported | HNL–ICN | 329 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 93,500 pts + $5.60 | HNL–ICN | 47 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Honolulu (HNL) to Seoul on points: 42,500 miles + $14.90 with American Airlines AAdvantage on HNL–ICN (seen on 29 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from Honolulu (HNL) to Seoul on points: 52,500 miles + $24.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage on HNL–ICN (seen on 14 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 52,500 pts + $24.20 | HNL–ICN | 14 |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $26.00Mixed cabin | HNL–ICN | 3 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 125,400 pts + $276.00 | HNL–ICN | 44 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $40.60 | HNL–ICN | 214 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Honolulu (HNL) to Seoul on points: 120,000 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on HNL–ICN (seen on 287 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 120,000 pts + $5.60 | HNL–ICN | 287 |
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.
Honolulu (HNL) to Seoul at a glance
- From
- Honolulu (HNL)
- To
- Seoul (ICN, GMP)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 15 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
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), EVA Air (BR), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Jetstar Japan (GK), Japan Airlines (JL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL), ANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ) and 5 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 4,550–4,569 miles (7,322–7,353 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Seoul
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Honolulu (HNL) and Seoul, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 25,500 pts + $29.90Virgin Atlantic · 107 dates | 42,500 pts + $14.90AAdvantage · 29 dates | 52,500 pts + $24.20AAdvantage · 14 dates | 120,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 287 dates |
| Honolulu (HNL) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) | 32,500 pts + $14.90AAdvantage · 8 dates | 42,500 pts + $43.20AAdvantage · 1 date | — | — |
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.
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.
Lowest observed by cabin, Honolulu (HNL) to Seoul
- Economy: 25,500 points + $29.90 on Honolulu (HNL) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 107 dates.
- Premium Economy: 42,500 miles + $14.90 on Honolulu (HNL) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed premium economy award space there on 29 dates.
- Business Class: 52,500 miles + $24.20 on Honolulu (HNL) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 14 dates.
- First Class: 120,000 points + $5.60 on Honolulu (HNL) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 287 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | HNL–ICN | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | HNL–ICN | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 42,000 pts + $40.70 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | HNL–ICN | American Airlines AAdvantage | 42,500 pts + $43.10 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | HNL–ICN | Air Canada Aeroplan | 126,459 pts + $76.21 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | HNL–ICN | GOL Smiles | 212,500 pts + taxes not reported | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | HNL–ICN | United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $26.00Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | HNL–ICN | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 125,400 pts + $276.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | HNL–ICN | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 120,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 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 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 25,500 points + $29.90 via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on HNL–ICN, which showed nonstop space there on 53 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Honolulu (HNL) to Seoul on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32,500 pts + $104.51 (19 dates)Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $43.30 (4 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + $26.00 (2 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 120,000 pts + $5.60 (12 dates)Atmos | |
| 30,000 pts + $5.60 (26 dates)Atmos | 42,500 pts + $14.90 (2 dates)AAdvantage | 125,400 pts + $276.00 (1 date)Qantas | 120,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Atmos | |
| 30,000 pts + $5.60 (28 dates)Atmos | 114,300 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Qantas | 125,400 pts + $276.00 (9 dates)Qantas | 120,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Atmos | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Atmos | 114,300 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Qantas | 125,400 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Qantas | 120,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 42,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 125,400 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Qantas | 120,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 42,500 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)AAdvantage | 52,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 120,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 110,400 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | 52,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 120,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 42,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 52,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 120,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 42,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 52,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 120,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 42,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 52,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 120,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 42,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Atmos | 120,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 128,769 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Aeroplan | — | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 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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Questions about Honolulu (HNL) to Seoul award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Honolulu (HNL) to Seoul?
In business class, HNL–ICN with 52,500 miles + $24.20 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, HNL–ICN with 25,500 points + $29.90 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Honolulu (HNL) and Seoul had award space?
HNL–ICN (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and HNL–GMP (economy and premium economy). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Honolulu (HNL) to Seoul?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 25,500 points + $29.90 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 107 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 22:01 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 52,500 miles + $24.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 14 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 01:17 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Honolulu (HNL) to Seoul?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 89 dates, premium economy 29 dates, business class 14 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 327 dates, premium economy 313 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 304 dates, business class 214 dates, first class 287 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 115 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 47 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 329 dates, premium economy 103 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 18 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 104 dates, premium economy 11 dates, business class 44 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Honolulu (HNL) to Seoul on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award was 25,500 points + $29.90 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Seoul?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with Atmos (30,000 points + $5.60) to $276.00 with Qantas (51,800 points + $276.00); in business class from $24.20 with AAdvantage (52,500 miles + $24.20) to $276.00 with Qantas (125,400 points + $276.00). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Honolulu (HNL) to Seoul?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (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), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Honolulu (HNL) to Seoul on points?
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 Sep 2027 departures, 25,500 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (21 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Apr 2027 departures, 52,500 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (3 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Seoul?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 6 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 6, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.