Japan to South Korea Β· 693 miles (1,115 km)

Niigata (KIJ) to Seoul (ICN) flights

Emirates Skywards logo
6,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Emirates Skywards

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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Emirates SkywardsOn Korean Air6,000$37.70–392
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Korean Air7,000$77.70–142
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Korean Air7,500$57.70–62
Delta SkyMilesOn Korean Air7,500$37.70–42
Etihad GuestOn Korean Air12,000$37.70–292
JAL Mileage BankOn Korean Air12,000$37.70–42
SAS EuroBonusOn Korean Air15,000$88.10–148.40

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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from KIJ to ICN

Book KIJ to ICN with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

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 more
    BV
    Korean Air logo
    Asiana Airlines logo
    Jeju Air logo
    +1
  • Via Nagoya (NGO)Blue Panorama Airlines, then Jeju Air, Korean Air and 2 more
    BV
    Jeju Air logo
    Korean Air logo
    Asiana Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Fukuoka (FUK)Fuji Dream Airlines and IBEX Airlines, then Jeju Air, Korean Air and 6 more
    JH
    FW
    Jeju Air logo
    Korean Air logo
    Jin Air logo
    +5
  • Via Sapporo (CTS)ANA and Fuji Dream Airlines, then Jeju Air, Korean Air and 5 more
    ANA logo
    JH
    Jeju Air logo
    Korean Air logo
    Jin Air logo
    +4

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.