Dulles (IAD) to Seoul (ICN) flights

An economy award from Dulles (IAD) to Seoul (ICN) starts at 37,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Korean Air, plus taxes and fees from $105.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Seoul (ICN): Air Premia and Korean Air. The two airports are 6,943 miles (11,174 km) apart. Korean Air is in SkyTeam. There are also 40 ways to fly it with one stop, through Toronto, Detroit and Montreal and more.
How many miles IAD 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Korean Air | 37,000 | $105.60–295.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Korean Air | 37,500 | $25.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Korean Air | 37,500 | $5.60–355.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Korean Air | 54,000 | $56–112 |
| Etihad GuestOn Korean Air | 75,000 | $29–283.50 |
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 IAD to ICN
- YPAir PremiaNot in an alliance
- Korean AirSkyTeam · bookable with 10 programsWho books it

Book IAD to ICN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Korean Air
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Korean Air
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Korean Air
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Korean Air
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Korean Air
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Korean Air
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Korean Air
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Korean Air
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Korean Air
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Korean Air
IAD to ICN with one stop
40 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way




- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way



- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
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- Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines, then Korean Air and Asiana Airlines



- Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines, then Korean Air


- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Boston (BOS)United Airlines, then Korean Air


- Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way



- Via Vancouver (YVR)United Airlines, then Air Canada, Korean Air and 1 more




- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way




- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way




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- Via Tokyo (HND)United Airlines and ANA, then Korean Air, Peach Aviation and 1 more





- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way





- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way



IAD to ICN: common questions
How many miles does IAD to ICN cost?
In economy it starts at 37,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Korean Air, plus taxes and fees from $105.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (37,500), Emirates Skywards (37,500) and SAS EuroBonus (54,000). 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 IAD to ICN?
Air Premia and Korean Air (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Seoul (ICN).
How far is Dulles from Seoul by plane?
Dulles (IAD) and Seoul (ICN) are 6,943 miles (11,174 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IAD to ICN award flights?
10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Dulles and Seoul?
The most direct connections are through Toronto (YYZ), Detroit (DTW), Montreal (YUL), New York (EWR) and New York (JFK). On 25 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Canada through Toronto.
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.


