Award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)

In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 14 programs for IAD→ICN. Lowest economy: 12,500 points + $298.30 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 105,000 miles + $1,254.00 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest first class: 185,000 points + $5.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).

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Washington Dulles (IAD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) at a glance

From
Washington Dulles International, Washington, D.C., United States (IAD)
To
Incheon International, Seoul, South Korea (ICN)
Programs with award space seen
14 of 17 programs tracked on this route
Nonstop award space seen
Yes, in economy, via Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
Airlines seen on these awards
American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), EVA Air (BR), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Japan Airlines (JL), Korean Air (KE) 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

ProgramPoints + taxesStopsAirlines seenSeatsDates seenNewest observation
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed12,500 pts + $298.301 stopNonstop from 37,000 ptsAir France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), Virgin Atlantic (VS)1309See dates
American Airlines AAdvantage35,000 pts + $5.601 stopAmerican Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL)—316See dates
Emirates Skywards37,500 pts + $311.001 stopEmirates (EK)4299See dates
Alaska Atmos Rewards40,000 pts + $11.201 stopAmerican Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS)9+308See dates
Air France/KLM Flying Blue42,500 pts + $34.40NonstopAir France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), Korean Air (KE) +3 more2308See dates
Virgin Australia Velocity48,000 pts + $9.531 stopUnited Airlines (UA)9+174See dates
Qantas Frequent Flyer48,200 pts + $384.001 stopAmerican Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), WestJet (WS)1271See dates
Air Canada Aeroplan50,000 pts + $81.311 stopAir Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY) +4 more6335See dates
United MileagePlus55,000 pts + $5.601 stopAir Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), ANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +1 more9+327See dates
Avianca LifeMiles55,000 pts + $28.501 stopAir Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), Asiana Airlines (OZ), United Airlines (UA)3177See dates
Delta SkyMiles59,600 pts + $5.601 stopNonstop from 129,000 ptsAir France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) +2 more9+318See dates
Turkish Miles & Smiles75,000 pts + taxes not reported1 stopTurkish Airlines (TK)1300See dates
GOL Smiles87,700 pts + taxes not reportedNonstopAmerican Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM) +9 more1327See dates
Etihad Guest91,500 pts + $288.501 stopAmerican Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Etihad Airways (EY), Korean Air (KE) +1 more9+339See dates

Premium Economy

ProgramPoints + taxesStopsAirlines seenSeatsDates seenNewest observation
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed33,000 pts + $535.001 stopAir France (AF), Virgin Atlantic (VS)1293See dates
American Airlines AAdvantage50,000 pts + $20.502 stopsAmerican Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL)—308See dates
Air Canada Aeroplan63,232 pts + $59.412 stopsAir Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA)1330See dates
United MileagePlus65,000 pts + $5.601 stopANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ), United Airlines (UA)9+327See dates
Air France/KLM Flying Blue65,000 pts + $457.501 stopAir France (AF), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS)2284See dates
Delta SkyMiles97,800 pts + $5.601 stopDelta Air Lines (DL)5318See dates
Qantas Frequent Flyer130,800 pts + $875.801 stopAir France (AF)1187See dates
GOL Smiles426,700 pts + taxes not reported2 stopsAmerican Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Aeromexico (AM)159See dates

Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, Turkish Miles & Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.

Business Class

ProgramPoints + taxesStopsAirlines seenSeatsDates seenNewest observation
Emirates SkywardsLowest observed105,000 pts + $1,254.001 stopEmirates (EK)3145See dates
Air France/KLM Flying Blue115,000 pts + $697.201 stopAir France (AF), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS)3288See dates
Etihad Guest117,000 pts + $259.502 stopsMixed cabinAmerican Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Etihad Airways (EY), Korean Air (KE) +1 more1338See dates
Turkish Miles & Smiles130,000 pts + taxes not reported1 stopTurkish Airlines (TK)1297See dates
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club135,000 pts + $1,015.601 stopAir France (AF), Virgin Atlantic (VS)1271See dates
American Airlines AAdvantage152,000 pts + $5.601 stopAmerican Airlines (AA)—310See dates
Qantas Frequent Flyer167,000 pts + $1,681.801 stopAmerican Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS)1161See dates
Air Canada Aeroplan238,611 pts + $75.712 stopsMixed cabinAir Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Asiana Airlines (OZ), United Airlines (UA)1335See dates
United MileagePlus250,000 pts + $5.601 stopANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ), United Airlines (UA)9+327See dates
Delta SkyMiles499,900 pts + $5.601 stopMixed cabinAir France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS)1207See dates
GOL Smiles864,900 pts + taxes not reported1 stopAir France (AF)1140See dates

Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.

First Class

ProgramPoints + taxesStopsAirlines seenSeatsDates seenNewest observation
Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed185,000 pts + $5.601 stopAlaska Airlines (AS)4292See dates
Air Canada Aeroplan333,312 pts + $75.712 stopsMixed cabinAir Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA)16See dates
Delta SkyMiles395,100 pts + $5.601 stopDelta Air Lines (DL)9+318See dates

Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.

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

Awards AwardTool observed for departures in the next 60 days (one way, per traveler)
DepartureCabinProgramPoints + taxesSeatsStopsObserved (UTC)
EconomyVirgin Atlantic Flying Club13,500 pts + $286.4011 stopCheck this date
Premium EconomyAir France/KLM Flying Blue65,000 pts + $457.709+1 stopCheck this date
BusinessAir France/KLM Flying Blue115,000 pts + $697.3061 stopCheck this date
BusinessEtihad Guest117,000 pts + $259.5062 stopsCheck this date
BusinessAmerican Airlines AAdvantage152,500 pts + $16.80—2 stopsCheck this date
FirstAlaska Atmos Rewards185,000 pts + $5.6041 stopCheck this date
FirstAir Canada Aeroplan333,312 pts + $75.7112 stopsCheck this date
FirstDelta SkyMiles499,900 pts + $5.6031 stopCheck 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 37,000 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop space on 11 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).

Best months to fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) on points

Lowest prices among the dates we observed, by departure month. A record, not a forecast.
MonthEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
35,000 · AAdvantage (14 dates)91,500 · AAdvantage (13 dates)117,000 · Etihad Guest (14 dates)250,000 · Atmos (9 dates)
13,500 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates)65,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates)115,000 · Flying Blue (25 dates)185,000 · Atmos (25 dates)
13,500 · Virgin Atlantic (21 dates)65,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates)115,000 · Flying Blue (24 dates)185,000 · Atmos (24 dates)
13,500 · Virgin Atlantic (27 dates)33,000 · Virgin Atlantic (19 dates)105,000 · Skywards (14 dates)185,000 · Atmos (25 dates)
13,500 · Virgin Atlantic (24 dates)33,000 · Virgin Atlantic (21 dates)105,000 · Skywards (10 dates)185,000 · Atmos (23 dates)
13,500 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates)48,500 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates)105,000 · Skywards (18 dates)185,000 · Atmos (27 dates)
13,500 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates)65,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates)105,000 · Skywards (21 dates)185,000 · Atmos (30 dates)
12,500 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates)65,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates)105,000 · Skywards (16 dates)185,000 · Atmos (31 dates)
17,500 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates)65,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates)115,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates)185,000 · Atmos (30 dates)
25,500 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates)65,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates)105,000 · Skywards (20 dates)185,000 · Atmos (31 dates)
25,500 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates)49,000 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates)105,000 · Skywards (21 dates)185,000 · Atmos (31 dates)
13,500 · Virgin Atlantic (9 dates)60,500 · Virgin Atlantic (9 dates)117,000 · Etihad Guest (20 dates)185,000 · Atmos (6 dates)

Points that transfer to these programs

Bank points to program miles or points: ratio and typical transfer time
ProgramAmexBiltCapital OneChaseCitiWells Fargo
Air Canada Aeroplan1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant——
Air France/KLM Flying Blue1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant
Alaska Atmos Rewards—1:1 · ~1 day————
American Airlines AAdvantage————1:1 · Instant—
Avianca LifeMiles1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant—1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant
Delta SkyMiles1:1 · Instant—————
Emirates Skywards5:4 · Instant1:1 · Instant1:0.75 · Instant—1:0.8 · Instant—
Etihad Guest—1:1 · Instant1:1 · ~1 day—1:1 · Instant—
Qantas Frequent Flyer1:1 · Instant—1:1 · ~1-2 days—1:1 · Instant—
Turkish Miles & Smiles—1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant—1:1 · ~1 day—
United MileagePlus—1:1 · Instant—1:1 · Instant——
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant

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Questions about award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)

What's the lowest Washington Dulles (IAD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) award price AwardTool has seen?

In economy, 12,500 points + $298.30 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 309 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 03:21 UTC). In business class, 105,000 miles + $1,254.00 with Emirates Skywards. Emirates Skywards showed business-class award space on 145 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:28 UTC). Search live before transferring points.

Which loyalty programs had award space from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)?

14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 316 dates, premium economy 308 dates, business class 310 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 335 dates, premium economy 330 dates, business class 335 dates, first class 6 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 308 dates, first class 292 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 177 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 318 dates, premium economy 318 dates, business class 207 dates, first class 318 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 299 dates, business class 145 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 339 dates, business class 338 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 327 dates, premium economy 59 dates, business class 140 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.

Is there nonstop award space from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)?

Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award was 37,000 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.

Which credit card points can book awards from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)?

American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), 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), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.

Which months had the lowest award prices from Washington Dulles (IAD) 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: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 13,500 points with Virgin Atlantic (30 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Apr 2027 departures, 105,000 miles with Skywards (21 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.

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How this page is built

These figures come from AwardTool's cached award searches across 29 loyalty programs. A value counts only when AwardTool observed it in the last 30 days, for departures within 365 days of the data date. Each price is the lowest one-way award seen per passenger, in the program's points or miles, with taxes and fees in USD. A missing value means AwardTool hasn't seen that award recently, not that none exists. The date-by-date calendar is in the app: a limited window on the free plan and 365 days with Pro.

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