United MileagePlus award flights from Istanbul (IST) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for IST→ICN in economy and business. Lowest economy: 55,000 miles + $25.90 (economy space on 105 dates). Lowest business: 110,000 miles + $25.90 (business space on 15 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 55,000 miles + $25.90
- economy space on 105 dates
- Lowest business
- 110,000 miles + $25.90
- business space on 15 dates
MileagePlus award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus award AwardTool observed on IST→ICN in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 55,000 miles + $25.90 | 1 stopNonstop from 60,000 pts | EVA Air (BR), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +2 more | 8 | 105 | See dates | |
| Business | 110,000 miles + $25.90 | 1 stopNonstop from 140,000 pts · Mixed cabin | EVA Air (BR), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +1 more | 4 | 15 | 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 MileagePlus award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 55,000 miles + $25.90 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 55,000 miles + $25.90 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 55,000 miles + $37.50 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 110,000 miles + $25.90 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 110,000 miles + $25.90 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 110,000 miles + $25.90 | 4 | 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 IST to ICN with MileagePlus
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 55,000 (4 dates) | 110,000 (4 dates) | |
| 55,000 (17 dates) | 140,000 (3 dates) | |
| 55,000 (11 dates) | 110,000 (7 dates) | |
| 55,000 (11 dates) | — | |
| 55,000 (10 dates) | — | |
| 60,000 (2 dates) | — | |
| 55,000 (8 dates) | — | |
| 55,000 (6 dates) | — | |
| 55,000 (7 dates) | — | |
| 55,000 (14 dates) | — | |
| 55,000 (15 dates) | 140,000 (1 date) |
How to get MileagePlus miles
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
MileagePlus vs other programs on IST–ICN
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $54.90 | 118,800 pts + $68.20 | 92,500 pts + $54.90 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,000 pts + $27.30 | 50,000 pts + $269.40Lowest | 110,500 pts + $418.20 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 45,000 pts + $28.10 | — | 75,000 pts + $58.00 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 50,000 pts + $27.77 | — | 80,000 pts + $57.35 |
| GOL Smiles | 62,300 pts + taxes not reported | 441,400 pts + taxes not reported | 154,800 pts + taxes not reported |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | 65,000 pts + taxes not reportedLowest |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $25.90 | — | 110,000 pts + $25.90 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 30,000 pts + $217.18Lowest | 51,000 pts + $235.32 | 102,500 pts + $307.29 |
Questions about MileagePlus award flights from IST to ICN
What's the lowest MileagePlus award from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon?
In economy, 55,000 miles + $25.90. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 105 departure dates (newest observation Oct 11, 2026, 20:51 UTC). In business, 110,000 miles + $25.90. United MileagePlus showed business award space on 15 departure dates (newest observation Oct 11, 2026, 20:50 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop IST to ICN awards with MileagePlus?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop United MileagePlus award space in economy and business, from 60,000 miles in economy.
Which credit card points transfer to MileagePlus?
Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant) and Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest MileagePlus award prices from IST to ICN?
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 Nov 2026 departures: 55,000 miles (17 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.