Korean Air Award Flight Search
Alliance: skyteam • IATA: KE • Country: South Korea
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Programs that can book
Primary loyalty program
SKYPASS
Main hubs
ICN
Transfer currencies
10 known bank/issuer transfer sources across listed programs
Book this airline with these programs
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
Transfer from: Amex MR (1:1), Bilt (1:1), Chase UR (1:1), Citi TY (1:1), Capital One (via Virgin Red 1:1), Wells Fargo (1:1)
Booking: Usually online
Search portal: https://www.virginatlantic.com
Air France-KLM Flying Blue
Transfer from: Amex MR (1:1), Bilt (1:1), Capital One (1:1), Chase UR (1:1), Citi TY (1:1)
Booking: Usually online
Search portal: https://www.airfrance.com or https://www.klm.com
Korean Air SKYPASS
Transfer from: Chase UR (1:1), Citi TY (1:1)
Booking: May require phone/agent
Search portal: https://www.koreanair.com
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
Transfer from: Bilt (1:1)
Booking: Usually online
Search portal: https://www.alaskaair.com
Emirates Skywards
Transfer from: Amex MR (1:0.8), Bilt (1:1), Capital One (4:3), Citi TY (5:4)
Booking: Usually online
Search portal: https://www.emirates.com
Delta SkyMiles
Transfer from: Amex MR (1:1)
Booking: Usually online
Search portal: https://www.delta.com
Cabin-specific award guides
- Korean Air Economy awards
Look for lowest-mileage coach options with low taxes and fees.
- Korean Air Premium Economy awards
Target long-haul comfort upgrades at moderate points cost.
- Korean Air Business awards
Prioritize saver seats and best transfer-path redemptions.
- Korean Air First awards
Focus on scarce premium inventory and release-window timing.
Program booking matrix
| Program | Transfer from | Booking channel | Search link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | Amex MR (1:1), Bilt (1:1), Chase UR (1:1), Citi TY (1:1), Capital One (via Virgin Red 1:1), Wells Fargo (1:1) | Usually online | Open portal |
| Air France-KLM Flying Blue | Amex MR (1:1), Bilt (1:1), Capital One (1:1), Chase UR (1:1), Citi TY (1:1) | Usually online | Open portal |
| Korean Air SKYPASS | Chase UR (1:1), Citi TY (1:1) | Phone/agent possible | Open portal |
| Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | Bilt (1:1) | Usually online | Open portal |
| Emirates Skywards | Amex MR (1:0.8), Bilt (1:1), Capital One (4:3), Citi TY (5:4) | Usually online | Open portal |
| Delta SkyMiles | Amex MR (1:1) | Usually online | Open portal |
Related airlines in this alliance
Hub-based route ideas
- Seoul to London awards (ICN • South Korea)
Frequently asked questions
How do I search Korean Air award flights?
Use the live search tool for your route, then compare at least two booking programs listed above before transferring points.
Can I book Korean Air with partner miles?
Yes, where partner coverage exists. This page lists known booking programs and transfer sources from the dataset.
What should I verify before transferring points?
Seat availability recency, taxes/surcharges, hold policy, and whether online booking is supported for your itinerary.
Last updated: 2026-03-31 • TTL 90 days