Detroit (DTW) to Seoul (ICN) flights
An economy award from Detroit (DTW) to Seoul (ICN) starts at 54,000 miles one way with SAS EuroBonus on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $56. One airline flies nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Seoul (ICN): Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 6,621 miles (10,656 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 28 ways to fly it with one stop, through Minneapolis, Chicago and Toronto and more.
How many miles DTW to ICN costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 54,000 | $56–112 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 65,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DTW to ICN
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book DTW to ICN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
DTW to ICN with one stop
28 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then Korean Air
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way
- Via Vancouver (YVR)WestJet, then Air Canada, Korean Air and 1 more
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
+1
- Via Tokyo (HND)Delta Air Lines, then Korean Air, Peach Aviation and 1 more
- Via Dulles (IAD)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, then Korean Air and Air PremiaYP
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole wayYP
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways, then Korean Air and Asiana Airlines
- Via Boston (BOS)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines, then Korean Air
- Via Shanghai (PVG)Delta Air Lines, then Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines and 5 more
+4
- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way+1
DTW to ICN: common questions
How many miles does DTW to ICN cost?
In economy it starts at 54,000 miles one way with SAS EuroBonus on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $56. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (65,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to ICN?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Seoul (ICN).
How far is Detroit from Seoul by plane?
Detroit (DTW) and Seoul (ICN) are 6,621 miles (10,656 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DTW to ICN award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Detroit and Seoul?
The most direct connections are through Minneapolis (MSP), Chicago (ORD), Toronto (YYZ), Calgary (YYC) and Vancouver (YVR). On 15 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Minneapolis.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.