Award flights from Seoul to Los Angeles
Award space from Seoul to Los Angeles
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AwardTool saw award space on 5 airport pairs between Seoul (ICN, GMP) and Los Angeles (LAX, BUR, SNA, ONT) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 25,000 miles + $41.99 on ICN–LAX (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 83,220 miles + $83.39 on ICN–LAX (Avianca LifeMiles). Lowest first class: 150,000 points + $41.79 on ICN–LAX (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 25,000 pts + $41.99
- ICN–LAX · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 50,000 pts + $51.29
- ICN–LAX · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 83,220 pts + $83.39
- ICN–LAX · LifeMiles
- Lowest first class
- 150,000 pts + $41.79
- ICN–LAX · Atmos
Economy was lowest on ICN–LAX: 25,000 miles + $41.99 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 35,000 miles + $41.79 with American Airlines AAdvantage on GMP–LAX. With Avianca LifeMiles, business class started at 83,220 miles + $83.39, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (41,140 miles + $60.09).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Seoul to Los Angeles on points: 25,000 miles + $41.99 with American Airlines AAdvantage on ICN–LAX (seen on 321 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $41.99 | ICN–LAX | 321 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 31,000 pts + $35.40 | ICN–LAX | 158 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $41.79 | ICN–LAX | 316 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 37,500 pts + $59.59 | ICN–LAX | 184 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $91.98 | ICN–LAX | 139 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 41,140 pts + $60.09 | ICN–LAX | 253 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $39.28 | ICN–LAX | 156 |
| Emirates Skywards | 42,500 pts + $331.13 | ICN–LAX | 291 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 46,000 pts + $40.88 | ICN–LAX | 328 |
| United MileagePlus | 47,900 pts + $41.79 | ICN–LAX | 326 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | ICN–LAX | 195 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 51,649 pts + $112.60 | ICN–LAX | 331 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 51,800 pts + $57.89 | ICN–LAX | 268 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 60,800 pts + $59.29 | ICN–LAX | 43 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 74,000 pts + $187.16 | ICN–LAX | 326 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | ICN–LAX | 265 |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $330.59 | ICN–LAX | 3 |
| GOL Smiles | 75,600 pts + taxes not reported | ICN–LAX | 325 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Seoul to Los Angeles on points: 50,000 miles + $51.29 with American Airlines AAdvantage on ICN–LAX (seen on 311 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $51.29 | ICN–LAX | 311 |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $41.79 | ICN–LAX | 323 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + $305.48 | ICN–LAX | 15 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 96,000 pts + $40.88 | ICN–LAX | 325 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 97,041 pts + $79.20 | ICN–LAX | 328 |
| Emirates Skywards | 104,000 pts + $331.13 | ICN–LAX | 18 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 130,800 pts + $295.45 | ICN–LAX | 13 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 133,600 pts + $204.12 | ICN–LAX | 262 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 196,500 pts + $506.83 | ICN–LAX | 2 |
| GOL Smiles | 350,700 pts + taxes not reported | ICN–LAX | 64 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Seoul to Los Angeles on points: 83,220 miles + $83.39 with Avianca LifeMiles on ICN–LAX (seen on 3 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 83,220 pts + $83.39 | ICN–LAX | 3 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 102,500 pts + $129.80 | ICN–LAX | 331 |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $59.19 | ICN–LAX | 326 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,500 pts + $69.99 | ICN–LAX | 3 |
| Emirates Skywards | 116,000 pts + $1,249.20 | ICN–LAX | 161 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 119,000 pts + $41.99 | ICN–LAX | 297 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 119,000 pts + $308.15 | ICN–LAX | 3 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $71.29 | ICN–LAX | 276 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 166,000 pts + $337.05Mixed cabin | ICN–LAX | 204 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 170,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | ICN–LAX | 1 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 195,000 pts + $40.88Mixed cabin | ICN–LAX | 5 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 206,000 pts + $218.60 | ICN–LAX | 317 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 275,000 pts + taxes not reported | ICN–LAX | 262 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Seoul to Los Angeles on points: 150,000 points + $41.79 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on ICN–LAX (seen on 279 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 150,000 pts + $41.79 | ICN–LAX | 279 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 195,000 pts + $40.88 | ICN–LAX | 327 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 217,686 pts + $112.30Mixed cabin | ICN–LAX | 8 |
| United MileagePlus | 228,200 pts + $42.09 | ICN–LAX | 16 |
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.
Seoul to Los Angeles at a glance
- From
- Seoul (ICN, GMP)
- To
- Los Angeles (LAX, BUR, SNA, ONT)
- Programs with award space seen
- 18 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), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK) and 16 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,963–6,016 miles (9,596–9,682 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Los Angeles
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Seoul and Los Angeles, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 25,000 pts + $41.99AAdvantage · 321 dates | 50,000 pts + $51.29AAdvantage · 311 dates | 83,220 pts + $83.39LifeMiles · 3 dates | 150,000 pts + $41.79Atmos · 279 dates |
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Burbank (BUR) | 35,000 pts + $41.99AAdvantage · 27 dates | 98,500 pts + $47.79AAdvantage · 25 dates | 130,000 pts + $77.29Atmos · 1 date · Mixed cabin | 150,000 pts + $41.99Atmos · 6 dates |
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Orange County (SNA) | 35,000 pts + $41.99AAdvantage · 18 dates | 91,500 pts + $41.99AAdvantage · 16 dates | 227,500 pts + $41.99AAdvantage · 15 dates | — |
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Ontario (ONT) | 35,000 pts + $41.79AAdvantage · 30 dates | 92,500 pts + $47.39AAdvantage · 28 dates | 130,000 pts + $77.29Atmos · 1 date · Mixed cabin | 150,000 pts + $41.99Atmos · 16 dates |
| Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 35,000 pts + $41.79AAdvantage · 92 dates | 170,000 pts + $87.89MileagePlus · 7 dates | 110,000 pts + $59.19MileagePlus · 16 dates · Mixed cabin | — |
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, Seoul to Los Angeles
- Economy: 25,000 miles + $41.99 on Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Los Angeles (LAX) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 321 dates.
- Premium Economy: 50,000 miles + $51.29 on Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Los Angeles (LAX) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed premium economy award space there on 311 dates.
- Business Class: 83,220 miles + $83.39 on Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Avianca LifeMiles, which showed business-class award space there on 3 dates.
- First Class: 150,000 points + $41.79 on Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 279 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ICN–LAX | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $41.79 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | ICN–LAX | United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $41.79 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | ICN–LAX | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $71.39 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | ICN–LAX | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 166,000 pts + $337.05Mixed cabin | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | ICN–LAX | American Airlines AAdvantage | 178,000 pts + $41.99 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | ICN–LAX | Emirates Skywards | 193,000 pts + $1,249.20 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | ICN–LAX | Delta SkyMiles | 195,000 pts + $40.95 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | ICN–LAX | Air Canada Aeroplan | 217,686 pts + $112.30Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | 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 + $35.40 via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on ICN–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 30 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 5 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 pts + $41.99 (18 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)MileagePlus | 130,000 pts + $71.39 (10 dates)Atmos | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + $41.79 (28 dates)Atmos | 65,000 pts + $41.79 (31 dates)MileagePlus | 130,000 pts + $71.29 (20 dates)Atmos | 150,000 pts + $41.79 (21 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Atmos | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,000 pts + $41.99 (27 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | 119,000 pts + $41.99 (24 dates)AAdvantage | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 116,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Skywards | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 73,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 83,220 pts + $83.39 (3 dates)LifeMiles | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 96,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | 116,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Skywards | 195,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 83,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 195,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 77,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 71,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 116,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Skywards | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 77,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 167,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | 195,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)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 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about Seoul to Los Angeles award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Seoul to Los Angeles?
In business class, ICN–LAX with 83,220 miles + $83.39 (Avianca LifeMiles). In economy, ICN–LAX with 25,000 miles + $41.99 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Seoul and Los Angeles had award space?
ICN–LAX (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), ICN–BUR (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), ICN–SNA (economy, premium economy and business class), ICN–ONT (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and GMP–LAX (economy, premium economy and business 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 Seoul to Los Angeles?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 25,000 miles + $41.99 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 321 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 08:03 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 83,220 miles + $83.39 with Avianca LifeMiles. Avianca LifeMiles showed business-class award space on 3 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 10, 2026, 04:08 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Seoul to Los Angeles?
18 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 321 dates, premium economy 311 dates, business class 297 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 331 dates, premium economy 328 dates, business class 331 dates, first class 8 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 326 dates, premium economy 262 dates, business class 317 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 316 dates, business class 276 dates, first class 279 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 253 dates, business class 3 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 43 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 139 dates, premium economy 15 dates, business class 3 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 328 dates, premium economy 325 dates, business class 5 dates, first class 327 dates) and 10 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Seoul to Los Angeles 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 + $35.40 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Seoul to Los Angeles?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $35.40 with Virgin Atlantic (31,000 points + $35.40) to $331.13 with Skywards (42,500 miles + $331.13); in business class from $40.88 with SkyMiles (195,000 miles + $40.88 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,249.20 with Skywards (116,000 miles + $1,249.20). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy awards. Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class 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 Seoul to Los Angeles?
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), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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 Seoul to Los Angeles 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 Feb 2027 departures, 25,000 miles + $41.99 with AAdvantage (27 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 83,220 miles + $83.39 with LifeMiles (3 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 Seoul to Los Angeles?
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 13 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.