Award flights from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Qingdao (TAO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for ICN→TAO. Lowest economy: 5,000 miles + $17.50 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business: 14,500 points + $17.30 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club).
Data as of
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ICN to TAO at a glance
- From
- Incheon International, Seoul, South Korea (ICN)
- To
- Liuting Airport, Qingdao, China (TAO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Korean Air (KE), China Eastern (MU), Asiana Airlines (OZ), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Qingdao (TAO)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 5,000 pts + $17.50 | Nonstop | Korean Air (KE), China Eastern (MU) | 1 | 11 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 5,500 pts + $17.30 | Nonstop | Korean Air (KE) | 1 | 155 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $37.90 | Nonstop | Korean Air (KE) | 2 | 155 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 12,500 pts + $25.10 | 1 stop | Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Asiana Airlines (OZ), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) | 4 | 16 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 17,500 pts + $17.30 | Nonstop | Korean Air (KE) | 2 | 150 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 14,500 pts + $17.30 | Nonstop | Korean Air (KE) | 1 | 157 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $37.90 | Nonstop | Korean Air (KE) | 1 | 158 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + $17.50 | Nonstop | Korean Air (KE), China Eastern (MU) | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $32.60 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Asiana Airlines (OZ), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) | 1 | 16 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Delta SkyMiles.
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 | 5,500 pts + $17.30 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 17,500 pts + $17.30 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 14,500 pts + $17.30 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $37.90 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $32.60 | 1 | 2 stops | 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 5,000 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 10 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 14,500 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop space on 157 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly ICN to TAO on points
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 5,500 · Virgin (7 dates) | 14,500 · Virgin (6 dates) | |
| 5,500 · Virgin (14 dates) | 14,500 · Virgin (17 dates) | |
| 5,500 · Virgin (18 dates) | 14,500 · Virgin (19 dates) | |
| 5,500 · Virgin (11 dates) | 14,500 · Virgin (11 dates) | |
| 5,500 · Virgin (14 dates) | 14,500 · Virgin (14 dates) | |
| 5,500 · Virgin (19 dates) | 14,500 · Virgin (18 dates) | |
| 5,000 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 14,500 · Virgin (17 dates) | |
| 5,500 · Virgin (13 dates) | 14,500 · Virgin (13 dates) | |
| 5,500 · Virgin (18 dates) | 14,500 · Virgin (18 dates) | |
| 5,500 · Virgin (13 dates) | 14,500 · Virgin (13 dates) | |
| 5,500 · Virgin (7 dates) | 14,500 · Virgin (7 dates) | |
| 5,000 · Flying Blue (7 dates) | 14,500 · Virgin (4 dates) |
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 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| 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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What's the lowest Seoul Incheon to Qingdao award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 5,000 miles + $17.50 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 11 departure dates (newest observation Sep 27, 2026, 18:11 UTC). In business, 14,500 points + $17.30 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed business award space on 157 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 06:24 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on ICN→TAO?
5 programs in the last 30 days: Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 155 dates, business 158 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 150 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 11 dates, business 8 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 16 dates, business 16 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 155 dates, business 157 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from ICN to TAO?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 5,000 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
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: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), 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 ICN→TAO 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 Sep 2027 departures, 5,000 miles with Flying Blue (7 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 14,500 points with Virgin (19 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.