Award flights from San Francisco to Seoul Incheon (ICN)
Award space from San Francisco to Seoul Incheon (ICN)
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) and Seoul Incheon (ICN) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 31,000 points + $29.90 on SFO–ICN (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 60,000 miles + $5.60 on SFO–ICN (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 130,000 points + $40.50 on SJC–ICN (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 31,000 pts + $29.90
- SFO–ICN · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 50,000 pts + $5.60
- SFO–ICN · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 60,000 pts + $5.60
- SFO–ICN · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 130,000 pts + $40.50
- SJC–ICN · Atmos
Economy was lowest on SFO–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 OAK–ICN. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 60,000 miles + $5.60, about 1.8 times the points of its lowest economy award (34,000 miles + $11.20).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from San Francisco to Seoul Incheon (ICN) on points: 31,000 points + $29.90 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on SFO–ICN (seen on 180 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 31,000 pts + $29.90 | SFO–ICN | 180 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 34,000 pts + $11.20 | SFO–ICN | 311 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ICN | 320 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 35,000 pts + $34.40 | SFO–ICN | 165 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $39.24 | SFO–ICN | 180 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 41,140 pts + $29.00 | SFO–ICN | 270 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $9.66 | SFO–ICN | 180 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 42,300 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ICN | 316 |
| Emirates Skywards | 42,500 pts + $311.00 | SFO–ICN | 298 |
| United MileagePlus | 46,700 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ICN | 326 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–ICN | 126 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 51,800 pts + $29.00 | SFO–ICN | 234 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 52,932 pts + $81.21 | SJC–ICN | 7 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ICN | 108 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $388.50 | SFO–ICN | 336 |
| GOL Smiles | 71,300 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–ICN | 328 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 74,000 pts + $99.76 | SFO–ICN | 79 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from San Francisco to Seoul Incheon (ICN) on points: 50,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–ICN (seen on 304 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ICN | 304 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $25.60 | SFO–ICN | 12 |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ICN | 326 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + $267.52 | SFO–ICN | 16 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 81,000 pts + $562.50 | SFO–ICN | 2 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 88,200 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ICN | 314 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 100,009 pts + $81.21 | SJC–ICN | 6 |
| Emirates Skywards | 104,000 pts + $311.00 | SFO–ICN | 27 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 106,000 pts + $534.00 | SFO–ICN | 18 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 157,900 pts + $99.76 | SFO–ICN | 69 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 187,000 pts + $466.60 | SFO–ICN | 17 |
| GOL Smiles | 337,500 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–ICN | 156 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from San Francisco to Seoul Incheon (ICN) on points: 60,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–ICN (seen on 307 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 60,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ICN | 307 |
| Emirates Skywards | 116,000 pts + $1,254.00 | SFO–ICN | 152 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 119,000 pts + $278.98 | SFO–ICN | 5 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 124,100 pts + $750.20Mixed cabin | SJC–ICN | 1 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $40.50 | SFO–ICN | 139 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 170,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | SFO–ICN | 1 |
| Etihad Guest | 186,999 pts + $525.30Mixed cabin | SFO–ICN | 326 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 206,000 pts + $99.76 | SFO–ICN | 79 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 224,500 pts + $715.40 | SFO–ICN | 17 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 243,252 pts + $75.61Mixed cabin | SJC–ICN | 7 |
| United MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ICN | 326 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 448,600 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | SFO–ICN | 64 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 700,000 pts + $1,168.90 | SFO–ICN | 1 |
First Class
Lowest first class from San Francisco to Seoul Incheon (ICN) on points: 130,000 points + $40.50 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SJC–ICN (seen on 13 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 130,000 pts + $40.50 | SJC–ICN | 13 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 266,400 pts + $943.00Mixed cabin | SFO–ICN | 9 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 407,500 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ICN | 315 |
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.
San Francisco to Seoul Incheon (ICN) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- To
- Seoul Incheon (ICN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 17 of 22 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY) and 13 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,645–5,676 miles (9,085–9,134 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 San Francisco and Seoul Incheon (ICN), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 31,000 pts + $29.90Virgin Atlantic · 180 dates | 50,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 304 dates | 60,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 307 dates | 150,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 306 dates |
| Oakland (OAK) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 35,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 29 dates | 50,000 pts + $14.90AAdvantage · 18 dates | 60,000 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 21 dates · Mixed cabin | 150,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 8 dates |
| San Jose (SJC) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 35,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 26 dates | 65,000 pts + $11.20MileagePlus · 12 dates | 60,000 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 27 dates · Mixed cabin | 130,000 pts + $40.50Atmos · 13 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, San Francisco to Seoul Incheon (ICN)
- Economy: 31,000 points + $29.90 on San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 180 dates.
- Premium Economy: 50,000 miles + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed premium economy award space there on 304 dates.
- Business Class: 60,000 miles + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 307 dates.
- First Class: 130,000 points + $40.50 on San Jose (SJC) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 13 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SFO–ICN | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | SFO–ICN | Avianca LifeMiles | 41,140 pts + $29.00 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | SFO–ICN | American Airlines AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | SFO–ICN | United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SJC–ICN | American Airlines AAdvantage | 60,000 pts + $11.20 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–ICN | United MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | SJC–ICN | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $40.50 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–ICN | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 266,400 pts + $943.00Mixed cabin | 1 | 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 SFO–ICN, which showed nonstop space there on 42 dates (8 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 65,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on SFO–ICN, which showed nonstop space there on 326 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 250,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on SFO–ICN, which showed nonstop space there on 326 dates.
Best months to fly from San Francisco to Seoul Incheon (ICN) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 pts + $5.60 (18 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $31.20 (1 date)Atmos | 60,000 pts + $11.20 (9 dates)AAdvantage | 130,000 pts + $40.50 (8 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $5.60 (26 dates)AAdvantage | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Atmos | |
| 34,000 pts + $11.20 (29 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $5.60 (29 dates)AAdvantage | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Atmos | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 71,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 116,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Skywards | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 88,200 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Atmos | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 97,100 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Atmos | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 121,500 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 94,800 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 50,000 pts + $14.90 (1 date)AAdvantage | 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 | 92,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)SkyMiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 98,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Flying Blue | 187,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Flying Blue | 170,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)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 | — |
| 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 San Francisco to Seoul Incheon (ICN) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from San Francisco to Seoul Incheon (ICN)?
In business class, SFO–ICN with 60,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, SFO–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 San Francisco and Seoul Incheon (ICN) had award space?
SFO–ICN (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), OAK–ICN (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and SJC–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 San Francisco 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 180 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:45 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 60,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 03:58 UTC for a Dec 2, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 307 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:26 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco to Seoul Incheon (ICN)?
17 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 311 dates, premium economy 304 dates, business class 307 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 7 dates, premium economy 6 dates, business class 7 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 79 dates, premium economy 69 dates, business class 79 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 320 dates, premium economy 12 dates, business class 139 dates, first class 13 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 270 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 108 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 180 dates, premium economy 16 dates, business class 5 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 316 dates, premium economy 314 dates, business class 64 dates, first class 315 dates) and 9 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from San Francisco to Seoul Incheon (ICN) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 31,000 points + $29.90 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from San Francisco to Seoul Incheon (ICN)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with Atmos (35,000 points + $5.60) to $388.50 with Etihad Guest (67,000 miles + $388.50); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (60,000 miles + $5.60) to $1,254.00 with Skywards (116,000 miles + $1,254.00). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 Aug 2027 departures, 116,000 miles + taxes not reported with Skywards (21 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 San Francisco 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 4, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.