United MileagePlus award flights from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to New York JFK
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for ICN→JFK in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 44,400 miles + $36.49 (economy space on 332 dates). Lowest business class: 194,600 miles + $47.69 (business-class space on 332 dates). Lowest premium economy: 65,000 miles + $36.19 (premium economy space on 329 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 44,400 miles + $36.49
- economy space on 332 dates
- Lowest business class
- 194,600 miles + $47.69
- business-class space on 332 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 65,000 miles + $36.19
- premium economy space on 329 dates
MileagePlus award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus award AwardTool observed on ICN→JFK in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 44,400 miles + $36.49 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +1 more | 3 | 332 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 65,000 miles + $36.19 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 329 | See dates | |
| Business | 194,600 miles + $47.69 | 2 stopsNonstop from 195,200 pts | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Asiana Airlines (OZ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 332 | 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 | 44,400 miles + $36.49 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 44,400 miles + $36.49 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 47,500 miles + $36.19 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 65,000 miles + $36.19 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 65,000 miles + $36.19 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 65,000 miles + $36.19 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 194,600 miles + $47.69 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 195,200 miles + $36.49 | 3 | 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.
Best months to fly from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to New York JFK with MileagePlus
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44,400 (16 dates) | 65,000 (14 dates) | 194,600 (16 dates) | |
| 47,500 (30 dates) | 65,000 (30 dates) | 200,300 (30 dates) | |
| 47,500 (31 dates) | 65,000 (31 dates) | 220,700 (31 dates) | |
| 47,500 (31 dates) | 65,000 (30 dates) | 220,700 (31 dates) | |
| 48,200 (28 dates) | 65,000 (28 dates) | 223,900 (28 dates) | |
| 47,500 (31 dates) | 65,000 (31 dates) | 245,200 (31 dates) | |
| 47,500 (30 dates) | 65,000 (30 dates) | 250,000 (30 dates) | |
| 47,500 (31 dates) | 65,000 (31 dates) | 250,000 (31 dates) | |
| 59,800 (30 dates) | 132,100 (30 dates) | 250,000 (30 dates) | |
| 60,500 (31 dates) | 183,900 (31 dates) | 220,700 (31 dates) | |
| 56,400 (31 dates) | 125,700 (31 dates) | 225,100 (31 dates) | |
| 60,500 (12 dates) | 200,000 (12 dates) | 450,000 (12 dates) |
How to get MileagePlus miles
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MileagePlus vs other programs from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to New York JFK
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 98,000 pts + $205.43 | 135,900 pts + $203.70 | 240,000 pts + $228.45 | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 42,500 pts + $59.13 | 124,000 pts + $491.59 | 202,000 pts + $736.69 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 40,000 pts + $42.09 | — | 130,000 pts + $71.59 | 125,000 pts + $42.09Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $42.09 | 50,000 pts + $51.39 | 60,000 pts + $42.09Lowest | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 54,450 pts + $60.50 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 52,000 pts + $35.33 | 100,000 pts + $40.73 | 495,000 pts + $40.73 | 210,000 pts + $40.73 |
| Emirates Skywards | 37,500 pts + $330.77 | 95,000 pts + $330.77 | 105,000 pts + $1,242.20 | — |
| Etihad Guest | 97,000 pts + $309.69 | — | 117,000 pts + $319.99 | 320,675 pts + $779.89 |
| GOL Smiles | 87,000 pts + taxes not reported | 300,900 pts + taxes not reported | 792,300 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 48,200 pts + $274.11 | 130,800 pts + $88.46 | 143,000 pts + $325.01 | 295,000 pts + $1,243.65 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | 275,000 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| United MileagePlus | 44,400 pts + $36.49 | 65,000 pts + $36.19 | 194,600 pts + $47.69 | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 13,500 pts + $236.83Lowest | 36,000 pts + $430.12Lowest | 259,000 pts + $947.41 | — |
Questions about MileagePlus award flights from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to New York JFK
What's the lowest MileagePlus award from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to New York JFK?
In economy, 44,400 miles + $36.49. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 332 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 07:32 UTC). In business class, 194,600 miles + $47.69. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 332 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 07:32 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to New York JFK with MileagePlus?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop United MileagePlus award space in premium economy and business class, and in economy from 44,400 miles.
Which credit card points can book MileagePlus awards from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to New York JFK?
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 Seoul Incheon (ICN) to New York JFK?
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 Oct 2026 departures: 44,400 miles (16 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.