Trips on points
2 sourced routes · Japan & Korea · updated 2026-09
Seoul on points
South Korea
Business class
per person, round trip| Lowest | Typical | High | Cash | Portal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140,000 | 150,000 | 160,000 | $4,500–$8,000 | ~625,000 |
What counts as a deal: Under 150,000 points is great — that is already at or below the typical price for this route. Above 160,000 is more than any route we have sourced for this cabin.
2 sourced routes
- ChaseBiltUnited MileagePlusGREAT
140,000–160,000 pts per person · $4,500–$8,000 cash
Any US gateway · San Francisco (SFO) / Chicago (ORD)
Fees: United does not add fuel surcharges on its own or Star Alliance partner awards; expect only government taxes/airport fees (roughly $10-60 each way).
Checked 2026-09-10source - ChaseAmexCap OneBiltAir Canada AeroplanGREAT
150,000 pts per person · $4,500–$8,000 cash
West Coast · Los Angeles (LAX)
Fees: Aeroplan adds no fuel surcharges on partner awards; taxes plus a CAD 39 partner booking fee per ticket apply.
Checked 2026-09-10source
Active transfer bonuses on these paths
- +20%Chase Ultimate Rewards → Air Canada Aeroplanuntil 2026-09-30source
Shown for awareness; the bands above never assume a bonus.
Seoul on points FAQ
How many points to Seoul in business?
Across the 2 sourced routes we track, Seoul in business runs about 150,000 points per person round trip, from a low of 140,000 up to 160,000. Under 150,000 points is great — that is already at or below the typical price for this route. Above 160,000 is more than any route we have sourced for this cabin. The same seats bought with cash run roughly $4,500 to $8,000.
Which cards' points get me to Seoul?
The routes we track book through United MileagePlus, Air Canada Aeroplan, which Chase Ultimate Rewards, Bilt Points, Amex Membership Rewards, Capital One Miles points can transfer into. Starting from zero, the planner's fastest two cards for this trip are the Chase Sapphire Preferred and the Chase Freedom Unlimited. Transfers are one way, so confirm award space before you move points.
When should I book?
Award calendars typically open about 11 months (roughly 330 days) before departure, and partner saver seats go first. For a Sep 2027 trip that means searching from Oct 2026; the plan works backward from that date so your points land before the window opens.
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