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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 9 programs for ICN→SAN. Lowest economy: 20,000 points + $42.09 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business class: 208,300 miles + $41.13 (United MileagePlus); mixed cabin from 60,000 miles + $42.09 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 150,000 points + $41.79 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Seoul Incheon (ICN) to San Diego (SAN) at a glance
- From
- Incheon International, Seoul, South Korea (ICN)
- To
- San Diego International, San Diego, California, United States (SAN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 9 of 9 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), EVA Air (BR), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Hong Kong Airlines (HX), Japan Airlines (JL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL), Lufthansa (LH), Asiana Airlines (OZ) and 3 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 70 of 70 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Diego (SAN)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 20,000 pts + $42.09 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX) | 9+ | 22 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $41.13 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 70 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 45,000 pts + $40.88 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 23 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 45,500 pts + $69.43 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), Japan Airlines (JL), Korean Air (KE) | 9+ | 5 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $111.90 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Lufthansa (LH), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +1 more | 9+ | 27 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 52,200 pts + $41.13 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Asiana Airlines (OZ), Singapore Airlines (SQ) +1 more | 9+ | 38 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $62.91 | 1 stop | Asiana Airlines (OZ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 8 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 60,500 pts + $40.88 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 123,900 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), Hong Kong Airlines (HX) +2 more | 3 | 18 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 65,000 pts + $41.13 | 1 stop | EVA Air (BR), Asiana Airlines (OZ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 35 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 91,500 pts + $42.09 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 64 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 96,000 pts + $40.88 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 22 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 97,041 pts + $79.20 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Asiana Airlines (OZ), United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 26 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 321,100 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), WestJet (WS) | 3 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 60,000 pts + $42.09Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 53 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 165,655 pts + $111.90Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Asiana Airlines (OZ), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 27 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 208,300 pts + $41.13 | 1 stop | EVA Air (BR), Asiana Airlines (OZ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 38 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 150,000 pts + $41.79 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Korean Air (KE) | 5 | 19 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 195,000 pts + $40.81 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 3 | 23 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 261,779 pts + $112.20 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $47.69 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 45,500 pts + $69.43 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $62.91 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 94,500 pts + $42.09 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 165,655 pts + $111.90Mixed cabin | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 208,300 pts + $41.13 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 150,000 pts + $41.79 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 195,000 pts + $40.95 | 3 | 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.
Best months to fly from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to San Diego (SAN) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | 96,000 · SkyMiles (4 dates) | 165,655 · Aeroplan (6 dates)Mixed cabin | 150,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 52,200 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 115,300 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 208,300 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | — | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 94,500 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 173,507 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | — | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 91,500 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 221,812 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 97,041 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 167,379 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 200,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 20,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | 65,000 · MileagePlus (12 dates) | 60,000 · AAdvantage (13 dates)Mixed cabin | 150,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 84,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 134,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 450,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 46,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 118,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 226,700 · MileagePlus (1 date) | — | |
| 47,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 138,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 295,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | — | |
| 47,500 · Atmos (4 dates) | 99,327 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 180,253 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 150,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 47,500 · Atmos (1 date) | 99,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 217,685 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 150,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 49,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 106,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 272,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 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 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 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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- In economy, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 20,000 points + $42.09; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 65,000 miles + $41.13; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 208,300 miles + $41.13, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 60,000 miles + $42.09 with American Airlines AAdvantage; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 150,000 points + $41.79; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to San Diego (SAN)
What's the lowest Seoul Incheon (ICN) to San Diego (SAN) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 20,000 points + $42.09 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 22 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 15:30 UTC). In business class, 208,300 miles + $41.13 with United MileagePlus. Seen Sep 23, 2026, 04:23 UTC for a Nov 16, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 38 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 00:53 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 60,000 miles + $42.09 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to San Diego (SAN)?
9 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 70 dates, premium economy 64 dates, business class 53 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 27 dates, premium economy 26 dates, business class 27 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 22 dates, first class 19 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 8 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 23 dates, premium economy 22 dates, first class 23 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 18 dates, premium economy 4 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 5 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 38 dates, premium economy 35 dates, business class 38 dates) and 1 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to San Diego (SAN)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and EVA Air. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to San Diego (SAN)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (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), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (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 award prices from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to San Diego (SAN)?
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, 20,000 points with Atmos (6 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 173,507 points with Aeroplan (3 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Mar 2027 departures from 60,000 miles with AAdvantage. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.