Award flights from Los Angeles to Seoul Incheon (ICN)
Award space from Los Angeles to Seoul Incheon (ICN)
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AwardTool saw award space on 4 airport pairs between Los Angeles (LAX, BUR, SNA, ONT) and Seoul Incheon (ICN) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 31,000 points + $29.90 on LAX–ICN (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 115,000 points + $99.71 on LAX–ICN (Air Canada Aeroplan); mixed cabin from 60,000 miles + $11.20 on LAX–ICN (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 31,000 pts + $29.90
- LAX–ICN · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 50,000 pts + $5.60
- LAX–ICN · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 115,000 pts + $99.71
- LAX–ICN · Aeroplan · mixed cabin from 60,000 pts + $11.20 on LAX–ICN (AAdvantage)
- Lowest first class
- 95,000 pts + $5.60
- SNA–ICN · Atmos
Economy was lowest on LAX–ICN: 31,000 points + $29.90 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 35,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on ONT–ICN. With Air Canada Aeroplan, business class started at 115,000 points + $99.71, about 2.2 times the points of its lowest economy award (51,699 points + $75.91).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Los Angeles to Seoul Incheon (ICN) on points: 31,000 points + $29.90 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on LAX–ICN (seen on 182 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 31,000 pts + $29.90 | LAX–ICN | 182 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 32,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–ICN | 318 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–ICN | 319 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 37,500 pts + $34.40 | LAX–ICN | 218 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $33.63 | LAX–ICN | 210 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 41,140 pts + $27.80 | LAX–ICN | 273 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $9.46 | LAX–ICN | 167 |
| Emirates Skywards | 42,500 pts + $311.00 | LAX–ICN | 330 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–ICN | 182 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,600 pts + $5.60 | LAX–ICN | 324 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 51,699 pts + $75.91 | LAX–ICN | 354 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 51,800 pts + $29.00 | LAX–ICN | 294 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 62,700 pts + $5.60 | LAX–ICN | 319 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–ICN | 83 |
| GOL Smiles | 69,400 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–ICN | 326 |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $388.50 | LAX–ICN | 198 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 332,400 pts + $99.76 | LAX–ICN | 330 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Los Angeles to Seoul Incheon (ICN) on points: 50,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–ICN (seen on 315 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–ICN | 315 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $25.60 | LAX–ICN | 21 |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–ICN | 324 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + $33.63 | LAX–ICN | 31 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 99,100 pts + $534.00 | LAX–ICN | 107 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 99,415 pts + $75.61 | SNA–ICN | 10 |
| Emirates Skywards | 104,000 pts + $311.00 | LAX–ICN | 57 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 104,100 pts + $5.60 | LAX–ICN | 318 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 187,500 pts + $466.40 | LAX–ICN | 8 |
| GOL Smiles | 361,000 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–ICN | 7 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Los Angeles to Seoul Incheon (ICN) on points: 115,000 points + $99.71 with Air Canada Aeroplan on LAX–ICN (seen on 353 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 60,000 pts + $11.20Mixed cabin | LAX–ICN | 317 |
| Etihad Guest | 105,000 pts + $38.00Mixed cabin | ONT–ICN | 1 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 115,000 pts + $99.71 | LAX–ICN | 353 |
| Emirates Skywards | 116,000 pts + $1,254.00 | LAX–ICN | 183 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 119,000 pts + $278.98 | LAX–ICN | 11 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 124,100 pts + $744.60Mixed cabin | LAX–ICN | 195 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $40.50 | LAX–ICN | 238 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 170,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | LAX–ICN | 6 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 225,000 pts + $715.20 | LAX–ICN | 8 |
| United MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–ICN | 324 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 420,800 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | LAX–ICN | 93 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 800,000 pts + $99.76 | LAX–ICN | 323 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Los Angeles to Seoul Incheon (ICN) on points: 95,000 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SNA–ICN (seen on 8 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 95,000 pts + $5.60 | SNA–ICN | 8 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 293,123 pts + $81.51Mixed cabin | LAX–ICN | 7 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00 | LAX–ICN | 3 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 392,300 pts + $5.60 | LAX–ICN | 318 |
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.
Los Angeles to Seoul Incheon (ICN) at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles (LAX, BUR, SNA, ONT)
- To
- Seoul Incheon (ICN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 17 of 21 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK) and 19 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,971–6,016 miles (9,609–9,682 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Seoul Incheon (ICN)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Los Angeles and Seoul Incheon (ICN), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 31,000 pts + $29.90Virgin Atlantic · 182 dates | 50,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 315 dates | 60,000 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 317 dates · Mixed cabin | 150,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 304 dates |
| Burbank (BUR) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 35,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 35 dates | 92,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 35 dates | 60,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 35 dates · Mixed cabin | 392,300 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 10 dates |
| Orange County (SNA) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 35,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 20 dates | 65,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 8 dates | 130,000 pts + $40.70Atmos · 1 date · Mixed cabin | 95,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 8 dates |
| Ontario (ONT) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 35,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 40 dates | 65,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 43 dates | 105,000 pts + $38.00Etihad Guest · 1 date · Mixed cabin | 130,000 pts + $40.50Atmos · 35 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.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. 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.
Lowest observed by cabin, Los Angeles to Seoul Incheon (ICN)
- Economy: 31,000 points + $29.90 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 182 dates.
- Premium Economy: 50,000 miles + $5.60 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed premium economy award space there on 315 dates.
- Business Class: 115,000 points + $99.71 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) with Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed business-class award space there on 353 dates; mixed cabin from 60,000 miles + $11.20 on LAX–ICN (American Airlines AAdvantage).
- First Class: 95,000 points + $5.60 on Orange County (SNA) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 8 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | LAX–ICN | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | LAX–ICN | American Airlines AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–ICN | American Airlines AAdvantage | 60,000 pts + $11.20Mixed cabin | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | ONT–ICN | Etihad Guest | 105,000 pts + $38.00Mixed cabin | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SNA–ICN | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 95,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–ICN | Air Canada Aeroplan | 293,123 pts + $81.51Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–ICN | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–ICN | Delta SkyMiles | 392,300 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 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 in the observation window. 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 31,000 points + $29.90 via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on LAX–ICN, which showed nonstop space there on 44 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Los Angeles to Seoul Incheon (ICN) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 4 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + $25.60 (2 dates)Atmos | 60,000 pts + $11.20 (13 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 95,000 pts + $5.60 (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 105,000 pts + $38.00 (1 date)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Atmos | |
| 32,000 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)AAdvantage | 116,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Skywards | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 34,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 116,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Skywards | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 78,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Asia Miles | 116,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Skywards | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 83,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 116,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Skywards | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 93,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Atmos | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Atmos | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 116,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Skywards | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 116,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Skywards | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 77,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 116,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Skywards | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 77,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Flying Blue | 187,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Flying Blue | 170,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Privilege Club · Mixed cabin | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 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 Los Angeles to Seoul Incheon (ICN) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Los Angeles to Seoul Incheon (ICN)?
In business class, LAX–ICN with 115,000 points + $99.71 (Air Canada Aeroplan); mixed cabin from 60,000 miles + $11.20 on LAX–ICN (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, LAX–ICN with 31,000 points + $29.90 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Los Angeles and Seoul Incheon (ICN) had award space?
LAX–ICN (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), BUR–ICN (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), SNA–ICN (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and ONT–ICN (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Seoul Incheon (ICN)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 31,000 points + $29.90 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 182 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 07:44 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 115,000 points + $99.71 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 19:01 UTC for a Nov 25, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 353 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 10:29 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 60,000 miles + $11.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles to Seoul Incheon (ICN)?
17 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 318 dates, premium economy 315 dates, business class 317 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 354 dates, premium economy 10 dates, business class 353 dates, first class 7 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 330 dates, business class 323 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 319 dates, premium economy 21 dates, business class 238 dates, first class 8 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 273 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 83 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 210 dates, premium economy 31 dates, business class 11 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 319 dates, premium economy 318 dates, business class 93 dates, first class 318 dates) and 9 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Los Angeles to Seoul Incheon (ICN) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award was 31,000 points + $29.90 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Los Angeles to Seoul Incheon (ICN)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (32,000 miles + $5.60) to $388.50 with Etihad Guest (75,000 miles + $388.50); in business class from $5.60 with MileagePlus (250,000 miles + $5.60) to $1,254.00 with Skywards (116,000 miles + $1,254.00). Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Los Angeles to Seoul Incheon (ICN)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), 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), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), 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), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Los Angeles to Seoul Incheon (ICN) on points?
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, 31,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (30 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 115,000 points + $99.71 with Aeroplan (18 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Los Angeles to Seoul Incheon (ICN)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles about 360 days and 12 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Nov 3, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.