Delta SkyMiles award flights from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Istanbul (IST)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for ICN→IST in economy and business. Lowest economy: 50,000 miles + $17.30 (economy space on 88 dates). Lowest business: 80,000 miles + $46.21 (business space on 33 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 50,000 miles + $17.30
- economy space on 88 dates
- Lowest business
- 80,000 miles + $46.21
- business space on 33 dates
SkyMiles award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles award AwardTool observed on ICN→IST in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 50,000 miles + $17.30 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) +2 more | 2 | 88 | See dates | |
| Business | 80,000 miles + $46.21 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 33 | 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 SkyMiles award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 50,000 miles + $17.30 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 50,000 miles + $17.30 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 50,000 miles + $17.30 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 80,000 miles + $47.73 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 80,000 miles + $47.73 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 80,000 miles + $47.58 | 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.
Best months to fly ICN to IST with SkyMiles
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 50,000 (4 dates) | 80,000 (1 date) | |
| 50,000 (7 dates) | 105,000 (1 date) | |
| 50,000 (12 dates) | 80,000 (7 dates) | |
| 50,000 (11 dates) | 80,000 (4 dates) | |
| 50,000 (15 dates) | 80,000 (4 dates) | |
| 50,000 (19 dates) | 80,000 (5 dates) | |
| 50,000 (4 dates) | — | |
| 50,000 (5 dates) | 80,000 (4 dates) | |
| 50,000 (5 dates) | 80,000 (5 dates) | |
| 50,000 (6 dates) | — | |
| — | 80,000 (2 dates) |
How to get SkyMiles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
SkyMiles vs other programs on ICN–IST
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $45.30 | 118,800 pts + $60.30 | 75,000 pts + $50.30 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,000 pts + $17.40 | 50,000 pts + $237.90Lowest | 85,000 pts + $360.50 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 53,240 pts + $17.30 | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 50,000 pts + $17.30 | — | 80,000 pts + $46.21 |
| Emirates Skywards | 27,500 pts + $196.39 | 69,000 pts + $196.39 | 77,000 pts + $811.43 |
| Etihad Guest | 19,175 pts + $207.90Lowest | — | 70,160 pts + $553.00Lowest |
| GOL Smiles | 60,100 pts + taxes not reported | 413,800 pts + taxes not reported | 335,000 pts + taxes not reported |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | 140,000 pts + taxes not reported |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $17.90 | — | 110,000 pts + $17.70 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 30,000 pts + $177.86 | 51,000 pts + $188.10 | 102,500 pts + $229.41 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 50,000 pts + $182.98 | — | 104,000 pts + $395.20 |
Questions about SkyMiles award flights from ICN to IST
What's the lowest SkyMiles award from Seoul Incheon to Istanbul?
In economy, 50,000 miles + $17.30. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 88 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 01:31 UTC). In business, 80,000 miles + $46.21. Delta SkyMiles showed business award space on 33 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 14:46 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop ICN to IST awards with SkyMiles?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Delta SkyMiles award space in economy, from 50,000 miles in economy.
Which credit card points transfer to SkyMiles?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest SkyMiles award prices from ICN to IST?
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 Mar 2027 departures: 50,000 miles (19 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.