Niigata (KIJ) to Seoul (ICN) flights

An economy award from Niigata (KIJ) to Seoul (ICN) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Korean Air, plus taxes and fees from $37.70. One airline flies nonstop from Niigata (KIJ) to Seoul (ICN): Korean Air. The two airports are 693 miles (1,115 km) apart. Korean Air is in SkyTeam. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kobe, Nagoya and Fukuoka and more.
How many miles KIJ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn Korean Air | 6,000 | $37.70β392 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Korean Air | 7,000 | $77.70β142 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Korean Air | 7,500 | $57.70β62 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Korean Air | 7,500 | $37.70β42 |
| Etihad GuestOn Korean Air | 12,000 | $37.70β292 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Korean Air | 12,000 | $37.70β42 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Korean Air | 15,000 | $88.10β148.40 |
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 KIJ to ICN
- Korean AirSkyTeam Β· bookable with 10 programsWho books it

Book KIJ 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
KIJ to ICN with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kobe (UKB)Blue Panorama Airlines, then Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and 2 moreBV

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- Via Nagoya (NGO)Blue Panorama Airlines, then Jeju Air, Korean Air and 2 moreBV

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- Via Fukuoka (FUK)Fuji Dream Airlines and IBEX Airlines, then Jeju Air, Korean Air and 6 moreJHFW

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- Via Sapporo (CTS)ANA and Fuji Dream Airlines, then Jeju Air, Korean Air and 5 more
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KIJ to ICN: common questions
How many miles does KIJ to ICN cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Korean Air, plus taxes and fees from $37.70. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (7,000), Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500) and Delta SkyMiles (7,500). 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 KIJ to ICN?
Korean Air (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Niigata (KIJ) to Seoul (ICN).
How far is Niigata from Seoul by plane?
Niigata (KIJ) and Seoul (ICN) are 693 miles (1,115 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book KIJ 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 Niigata and Seoul?
The most direct connections are through Kobe (UKB), Nagoya (NGO), Fukuoka (FUK) and Sapporo (CTS).
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.





