Fly to South Korea with American Express Membership Rewards points
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to 11 programs that showed award space to 3 airports in South Korea from other countries in the last 30 days, on 104 routes. Lowest business class observed: ≈ 14,500 Amex points + $13.37 taxes (14,500 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at 1:1), Shenyang (SHE) to Seoul Incheon (ICN).
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- Partner programs with award space
- 11
- International routes with award space
- 104
- Lowest economy
- ≈ 5,000 Amex points
- FUK–ICN · Flying Blue 1:1
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 14,500 Amex points
- SHE–ICN · Virgin Atlantic 1:1
- Lowest first class
- ≈ 120,000 Amex points
- DEL–ICN · Aeroplan 1:1
Amex partners with award space to South Korea
Each program's ratio (Amex points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes from other countries into South Korea where AwardTool saw its award space. Flights within South Korea are not counted.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 90 | Amex to SkyMiles |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 81 | Amex to Virgin Atlantic |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 64 | Amex to Flying Blue |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 43 | Amex to LifeMiles |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Instant | 37 | Amex to Aeroplan |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 30 | Amex to Qantas |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 | Instant | 15 | Amex to Skywards |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 1:1.6 | ~2 days | 12 | Amex to Club Premier |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 5:4 | Instant | 3 | Amex to Asia Miles |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | Instant | 3 | Amex to Privilege Club |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 | Instant | 1 | Amex to TrueBlue |
Transfers are usually irreversible: check award availability with a live search before you transfer points, and look for current transfer bonuses.
Lowest awards to South Korea by program
The lowest one-way awards AwardTool observed into South Korea from other countries in the last 30 days for each program, with the Amex points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up, leaving out unusually low outliers.
Delta SkyMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Manila (MNL) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 30,000 miles + $40.90 | ≈ 30,000 | 264 |
| Business | Kaohsiung (KHH) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 30,000 miles + $25.09 | ≈ 30,000 | 236 |
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Busan (PUS) | 30,000 miles + $25.09 | ≈ 30,000 | 154 |
| First | Vancouver (YVR) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 175,000 miles + $69.23 | ≈ 175,000 | 320 |
| First | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 180,000 miles + $82.80 | ≈ 180,000 | 315 |
| First | Minneapolis (MSP) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 271,500 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 271,500 | 325 |
| Premium Economy | Portland (PDX) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 91,900 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 91,900 | 327 |
| Premium Economy | San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 94,300 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 94,300 | 318 |
| Premium Economy | Vancouver (YVR) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 96,000 miles + $68.65 | ≈ 96,000 | 315 |
| Economy | Nagoya (NGO) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 7,500 miles + $45.64 | ≈ 7,500 | 208 |
| Economy | Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 7,500 miles + $42.79 | ≈ 7,500 | 206 |
| Economy | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 7,500 miles + $42.79 | ≈ 7,500 | 203 |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Shenyang (SHE) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 14,500 points + $13.37 | ≈ 14,500 | 156 |
| Business | Fukuoka (FUK) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 14,500 points + $38.52 | ≈ 14,500 | 107 |
| Business | Nagoya (NGO) to Busan (PUS) | 14,500 points + $45.64 | ≈ 14,500 | 50 |
| First | New York JFK to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 181,500 points + $29.90 | ≈ 181,500 | 1 |
| First | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 181,500 points + $83.09 | ≈ 181,500 | 1 |
| Premium Economy | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 33,000 points + $535.00 | ≈ 33,000 | 293 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 33,000 points + $535.00 | ≈ 33,000 | 291 |
| Premium Economy | Boston (BOS) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 41,000 points + $535.00 | ≈ 41,000 | 276 |
| Economy | Shenyang (SHE) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 5,500 points + $13.37 | ≈ 5,500 | 155 |
| Economy | Fukuoka (FUK) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 5,500 points + $38.52 | ≈ 5,500 | 72 |
| Economy | Nagoya (NGO) to Busan (PUS) | 5,500 points + $45.64 | ≈ 5,500 | 23 |
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 15,000 miles + $14.30 | ≈ 15,000 | 194 |
| Business | Fukuoka (FUK) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 15,000 miles + $35.80 | ≈ 15,000 | 110 |
| Business | Hangzhou (HGH) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 15,000 miles + $47.20 | ≈ 15,000 | 11 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 45,833 miles + $610.30 | ≈ 45,833 | 328 |
| Premium Economy | Frankfurt (FRA) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 45,833 miles + $363.10 | ≈ 45,833 | 56 |
| Premium Economy | Prague (PRG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 50,000 miles + $275.60 | ≈ 50,000 | 302 |
| Economy | Fukuoka (FUK) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 5,000 miles + $35.80 | ≈ 5,000 | 182 |
| Economy | Shenyang (SHE) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 5,000 miles + $14.30 | ≈ 5,000 | 3 |
| Economy | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 6,000 miles + $14.30 | ≈ 6,000 | 287 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Beijing Capital (PEK) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 14,780 miles + $12.40 | ≈ 14,780 | 56 |
| Business | Nagoya (NGO) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 14,780 miles + $26.40 | ≈ 14,780 | 8 |
| Business | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 14,780 miles + $13.20 | ≈ 14,780 | 7 |
| Economy | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 8,230 miles + $13.20 | ≈ 8,230 | 136 |
| Economy | Beijing Capital (PEK) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 8,230 miles + $12.40 | ≈ 8,230 | 68 |
| Economy | Nagoya (NGO) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 8,230 miles + $26.40 | ≈ 8,230 | 15 |
Air Canada Aeroplan: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 20,000 points + $40.80 | ≈ 20,000 | 251 |
| Business | Beijing Capital (PEK) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 20,000 points + $40.80 | ≈ 20,000 | 169 |
| Business | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 20,000 points + $66.50 | ≈ 20,000 | 105 |
| First | New Delhi (DEL) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 120,000 points + $65.46 | ≈ 120,000 | 17 |
| First | Portland (PDX) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 205,878 points + $75.71 | ≈ 205,878 | 7 |
| First | Atlanta (ATL) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 254,496 points + $75.71 | ≈ 254,496 | 12 |
| Premium Economy | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 63,232 points + $59.41 | ≈ 63,232 | 330 |
| Premium Economy | Boston (BOS) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 68,585 points + $83.61 | ≈ 68,585 | 320 |
| Premium Economy | Atlanta (ATL) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 68,724 points + $83.61 | ≈ 68,724 | 327 |
| Economy | Beijing Capital (PEK) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 8,000 points + $40.80 | ≈ 8,000 | 307 |
| Economy | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 8,000 points + $40.80 | ≈ 8,000 | 267 |
| Economy | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 8,000 points + $66.80 | ≈ 8,000 | 115 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 31,500 points + $65.18 | ≈ 31,500 | 279 |
| Business | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 31,500 points + $58.07 | ≈ 31,500 | 261 |
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Busan (PUS) | 31,500 points + $65.18 | ≈ 31,500 | 221 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 147,800 points + $412.88 | ≈ 147,800 | 93 |
| First | Amsterdam (AMS) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 221,200 points + $956.79 | ≈ 221,200 | 56 |
| First | Frankfurt (FRA) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 221,200 points + $996.73 | ≈ 221,200 | 44 |
| Premium Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 36,200 points + $88.41 | ≈ 36,200 | 22 |
| Premium Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 36,200 points + $136.51 | ≈ 36,200 | 19 |
| Premium Economy | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 52,300 points + $91.90 | ≈ 52,300 | 22 |
| Economy | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 11,500 points + $44.14 | ≈ 11,500 | 263 |
| Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 16,100 points + $65.18 | ≈ 16,100 | 304 |
| Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Busan (PUS) | 16,100 points + $65.18 | ≈ 16,100 | 246 |
Emirates Skywards: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 69,000 miles + $442.48 | ≈ 86,250 | 197 |
| Business | Madrid (MAD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 83,000 miles + $889.48 | ≈ 103,750 | 250 |
| Business | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 83,000 miles + $1,068.98 | ≈ 103,750 | 239 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 62,000 miles + $132.06 | ≈ 77,500 | 92 |
| Premium Economy | Prague (PRG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 75,000 miles + $227.04 | ≈ 93,750 | 78 |
| Premium Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 75,000 miles + $307.93 | ≈ 93,750 | 27 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 20,000 miles + $132.06 | ≈ 25,000 | 302 |
| Economy | Madrid (MAD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 30,000 miles + $223.51 | ≈ 37,500 | 332 |
| Economy | Frankfurt (FRA) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 30,000 miles + $329.29 | ≈ 37,500 | 317 |
Aeromexico Club Premier: 1:1.6 · ~2 days
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Mexico City (MEX) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 186,200 points + $75.74 | ≈ 116,375 | 321 |
| Business | Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 206,000 points + $99.31 | ≈ 128,750 | 317 |
| Business | Atlanta (ATL) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 206,000 points + $99.58 | ≈ 128,750 | 133 |
| Premium Economy | Mexico City (MEX) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 76,700 points + $75.74 | ≈ 47,938 | 314 |
| Premium Economy | Seattle (SEA) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 157,900 points + $99.31 | ≈ 98,688 | 284 |
| Premium Economy | Boston (BOS) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 157,900 points + $99.14 | ≈ 98,688 | 276 |
| Economy | Mexico City (MEX) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 67,500 points + $75.74 | ≈ 42,188 | 322 |
| Economy | Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 74,000 points + $99.31 | ≈ 46,250 | 326 |
| Economy | San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 74,000 points + $99.31 | ≈ 46,250 | 80 |
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | New York JFK to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 119,000 miles + $278.98 | ≈ 148,750 | 22 |
| Business | San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 119,000 miles + $278.98 | ≈ 148,750 | 10 |
| Business | Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 119,000 miles + $278.98 | ≈ 148,750 | 9 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 78,000 miles + $267.52 | ≈ 97,500 | 30 |
| Premium Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 78,000 miles + $267.52 | ≈ 97,500 | 22 |
| Premium Economy | San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 78,000 miles + $267.52 | ≈ 97,500 | 22 |
| Economy | New York JFK to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 38,000 miles + $33.63 | ≈ 47,500 | 247 |
| Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 38,000 miles + $33.63 | ≈ 47,500 | 202 |
| Economy | San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 38,000 miles + $33.63 | ≈ 47,500 | 187 |
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 60,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 60,000 | 126 |
| Business | Helsinki (HEL) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 77,250 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 77,250 | 116 |
| Business | Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 170,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 170,000 | 71 |
| Economy | Helsinki (HEL) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 25,750 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 25,750 | 315 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 30,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 30,000 | 313 |
| Economy | Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 36,250 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 36,250 | 311 |
JetBlue TrueBlue: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Guangzhou (CAN) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 52,600 points + $28.40 | ≈ 65,750 | 64 |
Amex points needed is the award price converted at the listed ratio and rounded up, before any transfer bonus. Banks may transfer only in fixed increments. Taxes and fees are paid in cash. Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
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.
Questions about flying to South Korea with Amex points
How many Amex points do I need to fly business class to South Korea?
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed to South Korea from another country in the last 30 days was 14,500 points + $13.37 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Shenyang (SHE) to Seoul Incheon (ICN): ≈ 14,500 Amex points + $13.37 taxes at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
Which Amex transfer partners had award space to South Korea?
Delta SkyMiles (1:1, 90 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 81 routes), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 64 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 43 routes), Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1, 37 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 30 routes), Emirates Skywards (5:4, 15 routes), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6, 12 routes) and 3 other programs, counting published international routes with award space in the last 30 days.