Economy award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 14 programs for SFO→ICN. Lowest: 31,000 points + $29.90 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space on 181 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Avianca LifeMiles and 4 other programs.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 31,000 pts + $29.90
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Programs with space
- 14 of 14
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 330
- Etihad Guest
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 31,000 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on SFO→ICN, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 31,000 pts + $29.90 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 181 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 34,500 pts + $34.40 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), China Airlines (CI), Delta Air Lines (DL), Japan Airlines (JL) +5 more | 1 | 203 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Philippine Airlines (PR) | 9+ | 325 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 312 | See dates | |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $33.63 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Qatar Airways (QR) | 7 | 187 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 41,140 pts + $29.00 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Asiana Airlines (OZ), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 278 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 166 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 42,500 pts + $311.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 8 | 286 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 46,100 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +2 more | 9+ | 328 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 51,800 pts + $29.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), China Airlines (CI) +6 more | 1 | 275 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 63,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 68,500 pts | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), Virgin Atlantic (VS) +1 more | 9+ | 323 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $388.50 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), JetBlue (B6) +2 more | 9+ | 330 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 71,300 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Air India (AI) +8 more | 2 | 322 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 74,000 pts + $99.31 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 9+ | 80 | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 35,500 pts + $34.40 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $33.63 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Avianca LifeMiles | 41,140 pts + $29.00 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Emirates Skywards | 42,500 pts + $311.00 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 46,700 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 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
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: nonstop from 31,000 points; nonstop space on 23 dates.
- Air France/KLM Flying Blue: nonstop from 34,500 miles; nonstop space on 21 dates.
- Avianca LifeMiles: nonstop from 41,140 miles; nonstop space on 129 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 42,000 points; nonstop space on 129 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 46,100 miles; nonstop space on 328 dates.
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 68,500 miles; nonstop space on 24 dates.
- GOL Smiles: nonstop from 71,300 miles; nonstop space on 6 dates.
Best months for economy from San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 16 | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30 | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 28 | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 25 | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 28 | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported | Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 25 | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30 | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30 | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 21 | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29 | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 9 | |
| 35,500 pts + taxes not reported | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 4 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Etihad Guest and GOL Smiles
- Air Canada (AC): Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus, Etihad Guest and GOL Smiles
- Air France (AF): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest and GOL Smiles
- Air India (AI): GOL Smiles
- Aeromexico (AM): GOL Smiles and Aeromexico Club Premier
- Alaska Airlines (AS): Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage, Qantas Frequent Flyer and GOL Smiles
- JetBlue (B6): United MileagePlus and Etihad Guest
- EVA Air (BR): Avianca LifeMiles and United MileagePlus
- China Airlines (CI): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Cathay Pacific (CX): Alaska Atmos Rewards, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Delta SkyMiles
- Emirates (EK): Emirates Skywards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and GOL Smiles
- Etihad Airways (EY): Etihad Guest
- Japan Airlines (JL): Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- JQ: Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Korean Air (KE): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles and GOL Smiles
- KLM (KL): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and GOL Smiles
- Asiana Airlines (OZ): Avianca LifeMiles and United MileagePlus
- Philippine Airlines (PR): Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Qantas (QF): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Qatar Airways (QR): Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and GOL Smiles
- Singapore Airlines (SQ): Virgin Australia Velocity and United MileagePlus
- Turkish Airlines (TK): GOL Smiles
- United Airlines (UA): Avianca LifeMiles, Virgin Australia Velocity and United MileagePlus
- Vietnam Airlines (VN): Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Virgin Atlantic (VS): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Delta SkyMiles
- WestJet (WS): Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest and GOL Smiles
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 1:1.6 · ~2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)
What's the lowest economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)?
31,000 points + $29.90 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 181 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 00:12 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space from San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)?
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (181 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (203 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (325 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (312 dates), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (187 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (278 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (166 dates), Emirates Skywards (286 dates), United MileagePlus (328 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (275 dates), Delta SkyMiles (323 dates), Etihad Guest (330 dates), GOL Smiles (322 dates) and Aeromexico Club Premier (80 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Avianca LifeMiles, Virgin Australia Velocity, United MileagePlus, Delta SkyMiles and GOL Smiles. The lowest nonstop award was 31,000 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop economy space on 23 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul Incheon (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 Aug 2027 departures: 31,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (29 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.