Award flights from New York JFK to Seoul Incheon (ICN)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 13 programs for JFK→ICN. Lowest economy: 12,500 points + $298.30 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business: 60,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first: 185,000 points + $5.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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JFK to ICN at a glance
- From
- John F Kennedy International, New York, United States (JFK)
- To
- Incheon International, Seoul, South Korea (ICN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 13 of 16 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business, via Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX) and 17 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Oct 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
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 12,500 pts + $298.30 | 1 stopNonstop from 37,000 pts | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), EL AL (LY) +1 more | 1 | 309 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 317 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 37,500 pts + $311.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 4 | 320 | See dates | |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $33.63 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), Cathay Pacific (CX), Qatar Airways (QR) | 7 | 247 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), Cathay Pacific (CX) +1 more | 9+ | 315 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 43,000 pts + $34.40 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), China Airlines (CI), Delta Air Lines (DL), Japan Airlines (JL) +4 more | 9+ | 319 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 48,200 pts + $384.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY) +6 more | 1 | 305 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 50,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 66,400 pts | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) +1 more | 9+ | 321 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 54,200 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +1 more | 9+ | 328 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 54,450 pts + $27.80 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), Lufthansa (LH), Asiana Airlines (OZ), Singapore Airlines (SQ) | 9+ | 140 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 294 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 81,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 88,200 pts | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Aeromexico (AM) +9 more | 1 | 320 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 97,000 pts + $288.50 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL) | 4 | 352 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 33,000 pts + $535.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), EL AL (LY), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 291 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $14.90 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 314 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), Asiana Airlines (OZ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 328 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $458.30 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), EL AL (LY) | 2 | 260 | See dates | |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + $267.52 | 1 stop | Cathay Pacific (CX) | 1 | 30 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 95,000 pts + $311.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 50 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 100,400 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 321 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 128,500 pts + $33.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Finnair (AY), Emirates (EK), EL AL (LY) +1 more | 1 | 249 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 407,200 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Aeromexico (AM) | 1 | 146 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 60,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 312 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 105,000 pts + $1,254.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 3 | 181 | See dates | |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 119,000 pts + $278.98 | 1 stop | Cathay Pacific (CX) | 1 | 22 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 292 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $40.70 | 1 stop | Philippine Airlines (PR) | 1 | 29 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 136,200 pts + $403.50 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY) +4 more | 1 | 60 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 139,000 pts + $38.90 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) +1 more | 1 | 263 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 195,000 pts + $768.50 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY) | 3 | 344 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 212,000 pts + $1,147.30 | 1 stop | Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 265 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), Asiana Airlines (OZ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 328 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 325,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 2 | 182 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 842,200 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 35 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Avianca LifeMiles.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 181,500 pts + $29.90 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 185,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS) | 3 | 302 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 236,900 pts + $943.00 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 11 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 325,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 321 | See dates |
Not seen in first: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus.
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 | 13,500 pts + $286.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 43,000 pts + $34.40 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 60,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 185,000 pts + $5.60 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 236,900 pts + $943.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 325,000 pts + $5.60 | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 37,000 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop space on 18 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop from 65,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 325 dates.
- Business: nonstop from 250,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 326 dates.
Best months to fly JFK to ICN on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 65,000 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | 174,000 · Skywards (3 dates) | 185,000 · Atmos (11 dates) | |
| 13,500 · Virgin (30 dates) | 65,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 60,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 185,000 · Atmos (25 dates) | |
| 33,000 · Virgin (21 dates) | 65,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 142,000 · Flying Blue (19 dates) | 185,000 · Atmos (27 dates) | |
| 13,500 · Virgin (27 dates) | 33,000 · Virgin (20 dates) | 60,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 185,000 · Atmos (29 dates) | |
| 13,500 · Virgin (23 dates) | 33,000 · Virgin (17 dates) | 105,000 · Skywards (10 dates) | 185,000 · Atmos (24 dates) | |
| 13,500 · Virgin (31 dates) | 60,500 · Virgin (31 dates) | 105,000 · Skywards (17 dates) | 185,000 · Atmos (27 dates) | |
| 13,500 · Virgin (30 dates) | 66,000 · Virgin (30 dates) | 105,000 · Skywards (21 dates) | 185,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Virgin (31 dates) | 63,000 · Virgin (31 dates) | 130,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 185,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Virgin (30 dates) | 47,000 · Virgin (30 dates) | 130,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 185,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 23,000 · Virgin (31 dates) | 55,500 · Virgin (31 dates) | 60,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 181,500 · Virgin (1 date) | |
| 25,500 · Virgin (31 dates) | 41,500 · Virgin (31 dates) | 105,000 · Skywards (21 dates) | 185,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 13,500 · Virgin (9 dates) | 46,500 · Virgin (9 dates) | 119,000 · Asia Miles (6 dates) | 185,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | |
| 54,450 · LifeMiles (1 date) | 450,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 174,000 · Skywards (2 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 | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~3 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| 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 New York JFK to Seoul Incheon 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, 06:09 UTC). In business, 60,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business award space on 312 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:09 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on JFK→ICN?
13 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 317 dates, premium economy 314 dates, business 312 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 315 dates, business 29 dates, first 302 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 140 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 247 dates, premium economy 30 dates, business 22 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 321 dates, premium economy 321 dates, business 182 dates, first 321 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 320 dates, premium economy 50 dates, business 181 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 352 dates, business 344 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 320 dates, premium economy 146 dates, business 35 dates) and 5 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from JFK to ICN?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 37,000 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), 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: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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 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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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 JFK→ICN 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 Mar 2027 departures, 13,500 points with Virgin (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Jul 2027 departures, 60,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.