Award flights from Seoul to San Francisco
Award space from Seoul to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 4 airport pairs between Seoul (ICN, GMP) and San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 25,000 miles + $41.79 on ICN–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 119,000 miles + $307.90 on ICN–SFO (Cathay Pacific Asia Miles); mixed cabin from 60,000 miles + $41.79 on ICN–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 25,000 pts + $41.79
- ICN–SFO · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 65,000 pts + $36.19
- ICN–SFO · MileagePlus
- Lowest business class
- 119,000 pts + $307.90
- ICN–SFO · Asia Miles · mixed cabin from 60,000 pts + $41.79 on ICN–SFO (AAdvantage)
- Lowest first class
- 95,000 pts + $41.99
- ICN–SFO · Atmos
Economy was lowest on ICN–SFO: 25,000 miles + $41.79 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 35,000 points + $42.09 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on ICN–SJC. With Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, business class started at 119,000 miles + $307.90, about 3.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (38,000 miles + $305.10).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Seoul to San Francisco on points: 25,000 miles + $41.79 with American Airlines AAdvantage on ICN–SFO (seen on 301 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $41.79 | ICN–SFO | 301 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 31,000 pts + $35.40 | ICN–SFO | 151 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $41.79 | ICN–SFO | 324 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 35,000 pts + $59.79 | ICN–SFO | 196 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $305.10 | ICN–SFO | 95 |
| United MileagePlus | 39,700 pts + $36.39 | ICN–SFO | 320 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 41,140 pts + $60.09 | ICN–SFO | 253 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $34.00 | ICN–SFO | 132 |
| Emirates Skywards | 42,500 pts + $331.13 | ICN–SFO | 275 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 46,000 pts + $40.73 | ICN–SFO | 322 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | ICN–SFO | 131 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $129.40 | GMP–SFO | 7 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 51,800 pts + $57.96 | ICN–SFO | 191 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 55,000 pts + $36.19 | ICN–SFO | 71 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $330.59 | ICN–SFO | 10 |
| GOL Smiles | 71,300 pts + taxes not reported | ICN–SFO | 322 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 74,000 pts + $187.16 | ICN–SFO | 328 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | ICN–SFO | 273 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Seoul to San Francisco on points: 65,000 miles + $36.19 with United MileagePlus on ICN–SFO (seen on 318 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 65,000 pts + $36.19 | ICN–SFO | 318 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + $305.35 | ICN–SFO | 6 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 91,000 pts + $41.79 | ICN–SFO | 294 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 96,000 pts + $40.73 | ICN–SFO | 320 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 98,852 pts + $115.30 | ICN–SJC | 8 |
| Emirates Skywards | 104,000 pts + $332.72 | ICN–SFO | 6 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 112,200 pts + $296.17 | ICN–SFO | 6 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 134,800 pts + $204.97 | ICN–SFO | 264 |
| GOL Smiles | 349,000 pts + taxes not reported | ICN–SFO | 164 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 450,000 pts + $483.59 | ICN–SFO | 4 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Seoul to San Francisco on points: 119,000 miles + $307.90 with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on ICN–SFO (seen on 2 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 60,000 pts + $41.79Mixed cabin | ICN–SFO | 281 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 119,000 pts + $307.90 | ICN–SFO | 2 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 125,000 pts + $390.09 | ICN–SFO | 5 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $71.29 | ICN–SFO | 249 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 143,000 pts + $298.69 | ICN–SFO | 27 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 170,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | ICN–SFO | 4 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 172,387 pts + $115.30Mixed cabin | ICN–SJC | 9 |
| Emirates Skywards | 193,000 pts + $1,228.15 | ICN–SFO | 87 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 195,000 pts + $40.73Mixed cabin | ICN–SFO | 4 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 206,000 pts + $218.60 | ICN–SFO | 320 |
| United MileagePlus | 246,500 pts + $36.19 | ICN–SFO | 320 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 275,000 pts + taxes not reported | ICN–SFO | 272 |
| GOL Smiles | 864,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | ICN–SFO | 9 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Seoul to San Francisco on points: 95,000 points + $41.99 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on ICN–SFO (seen on 286 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.
Seoul to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Seoul (ICN, GMP)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 18 of 21 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), EVA Air (BR), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Hainan Airlines (HU) and 11 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,627–5,676 miles (9,056–9,134 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Seoul and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to San Francisco (SFO) | 25,000 pts + $41.79AAdvantage · 301 dates | 65,000 pts + $36.19MileagePlus · 318 dates | 60,000 pts + $41.79AAdvantage · 281 dates · Mixed cabin | 95,000 pts + $41.99Atmos · 286 dates |
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Oakland (OAK) | 35,000 pts + $42.29AAdvantage · 16 dates | 91,000 pts + $42.29AAdvantage · 14 dates | 314,500 pts + $42.29AAdvantage · 13 dates | — |
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to San Jose (SJC) | 35,000 pts + $42.09Atmos · 319 dates | 65,000 pts + $42.09MileagePlus · 18 dates | 130,000 pts + $77.09Atmos · 29 dates · Mixed cabin | 130,000 pts + $77.09Atmos · 295 dates |
| Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to San Francisco (SFO) | 35,000 pts + $41.99AAdvantage · 77 dates | 170,000 pts + $87.89MileagePlus · 4 dates | 203,201 pts + $127.00Aeroplan · 11 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 San Francisco
- Economy: 25,000 miles + $41.79 on Seoul Incheon (ICN) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 301 dates.
- Premium Economy: 65,000 miles + $36.19 on Seoul Incheon (ICN) to San Francisco (SFO) with United MileagePlus, which showed premium economy award space there on 318 dates.
- Business Class: 119,000 miles + $307.90 on Seoul Incheon (ICN) to San Francisco (SFO) with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, which showed business-class award space there on 2 dates; mixed cabin from 60,000 miles + $41.79 on ICN–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage).
- First Class: 95,000 points + $41.99 on Seoul Incheon (ICN) to San Francisco (SFO) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 286 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ICN–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $41.99 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | ICN–SFO | United MileagePlus | 39,700 pts + $36.39 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | ICN–SFO | United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $36.39 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | ICN–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $71.39 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | ICN–SFO | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 167,000 pts + $337.12 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | ICN–SFO | Emirates Skywards | 193,000 pts + $1,249.99 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | ICN–SFO | Delta SkyMiles | 195,000 pts + $40.73 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | ICN–SJC | Air Canada Aeroplan | 290,907 pts + $112.80 | 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–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 30 dates (8 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 65,000 miles + $36.19 via United MileagePlus on ICN–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 310 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 246,500 miles + $36.19 via United MileagePlus on ICN–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 320 dates.
Best months to fly from Seoul to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 4 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 pts + $41.79 (18 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $36.39 (18 dates)MileagePlus | 130,000 pts + $71.39 (3 dates)Atmos | 150,000 pts + $42.09 (15 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + $41.79 (31 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $36.39 (31 dates)MileagePlus | 130,000 pts + $71.39 (15 dates)Atmos | 95,000 pts + $41.99 (21 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Atmos | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,000 pts + $41.79 (24 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Atmos | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $41.79 (29 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 94,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Atmos | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 71,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 119,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Asia Miles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 96,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Atmos | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 98,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Atmos | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 96,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)MileagePlus | 119,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Asia Miles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 99,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 125,000 pts + $390.09 (2 dates)Flying Blue | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | — | 193,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Skywards | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 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 | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about Seoul to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Seoul to San Francisco?
In business class, ICN–SFO with 119,000 miles + $307.90 (Cathay Pacific Asia Miles); mixed cabin from 60,000 miles + $41.79 on ICN–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, ICN–SFO with 25,000 miles + $41.79 (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 San Francisco had award space?
ICN–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), ICN–OAK (economy, premium economy and business class), ICN–SJC (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and GMP–SFO (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 San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 25,000 miles + $41.79 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 301 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 08:39 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 119,000 miles + $307.90 with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. Cathay Pacific Asia Miles showed business-class award space on 2 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 10, 2026, 18:40 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 60,000 miles + $41.79 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Seoul to San Francisco?
18 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 301 dates, premium economy 294 dates, business class 281 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 7 dates, premium economy 8 dates, business class 9 dates, first class 1 date); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 328 dates, premium economy 264 dates, business class 320 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 324 dates, business class 249 dates, first class 286 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 253 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 71 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 95 dates, premium economy 6 dates, business class 2 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 322 dates, premium economy 320 dates, business class 4 dates, first class 322 dates) and 10 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Seoul to San Francisco 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 + $35.40 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Seoul to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $34.00 with Velocity (42,000 points + $34.00) to $331.13 with Skywards (42,500 miles + $331.13); in business class from $36.19 with MileagePlus (246,500 miles + $36.19) to $1,228.15 with Skywards (193,000 miles + $1,228.15). Qatar Airways Privilege Club, GOL Smiles and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their 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 San Francisco?
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 San Francisco 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 + $41.79 with AAdvantage (24 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Oct 2027 departures, 125,000 miles + $390.09 with Flying Blue (2 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Mar 2027 departures from 60,000 miles + $41.79 with AAdvantage. 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 San Francisco?
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.