Economy award flights from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Qingdao (TAO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 5 programs for ICN→TAO. Lowest: 5,000 miles + $17.50 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed economy award space on 11 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Alaska Atmos Rewards and 1 other program.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 5,000 pts + $17.50
- Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Programs with space
- 5 of 5
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 155
- Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 5,000 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on ICN→TAO, sorted by points.
| 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 |
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 | 5,500 pts + $17.30 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 5,500 pts + $17.30 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $37.90 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $37.90 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 12,500 pts + $25.10 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 12,500 pts + $25.10 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 17,500 pts + $17.30 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 17,500 pts + $17.30 | 2 | 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 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 economy award space
- Air France/KLM Flying Blue: nonstop from 5,000 miles; nonstop space on 10 dates.
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: nonstop from 5,500 points; nonstop space on 155 dates.
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 7,500 points; nonstop space on 155 dates.
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 17,500 miles; nonstop space on 150 dates.
Best months for economy from ICN to TAO
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7 | |
| 5,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 14 | |
| 5,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18 | |
| 5,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 11 | |
| 5,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 14 | |
| 5,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 19 | |
| 5,000 pts + taxes not reported | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 4 | |
| 5,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 13 | |
| 5,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18 | |
| 5,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 13 | |
| 5,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7 | |
| 5,000 pts + taxes not reported | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 7 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- Air China (CA): United MileagePlus
- Juneyao Airlines (HO): United MileagePlus
- Korean Air (KE): Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Delta SkyMiles
- China Eastern (MU): Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Asiana Airlines (OZ): United MileagePlus
- Shenzhen Airlines (ZH): United MileagePlus
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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Questions about economy award flights from ICN to TAO
What's the lowest economy award from Seoul Incheon to Qingdao?
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). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on ICN→TAO?
Air France/KLM Flying Blue (11 dates), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (155 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (155 dates), United MileagePlus (16 dates) and Delta SkyMiles (150 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from ICN to TAO?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Delta SkyMiles. The lowest nonstop award was 5,000 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop economy space on 10 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from ICN to TAO?
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 Sep 2027 departures: 5,000 miles with Flying Blue (7 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.