Asia always feels like a popular destination for US-based travelers. Not only is the food insanely delicious, but the people are generally welcoming and there are endless experiences to take in. If you fall in the camp of needing a comfortable award flight to Asia, look no further than Korean Air business class. This airline is generally considered on par with other top Asian airlines like ANA, Asiana, and Japan Airlines.
One of the main drawbacks about both the SkyTeam Alliance (Korean Air is a member) and Korean Air is how challenging it can be to earn miles to book SkyTeam award flights. Unfortunately, Korean Air only partners with Marriott. So, transferring points from Marriott to Korean Air is likely one of the most efficient ways to book Korean Air business class for US travelers.
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Credit Cards Points to Earn to Book Korean Air
Korean Air doesn’t partner with fan-favorite credit card programs like Amex, Capital One, Chase, and Citi. Marriott is the only partner that allows you to transfer your points to Korean Air to book award flights. Marriott points transfer in up to 48 hours at a 3:1 ratio to Korean Air. With every 60,000 Marriott points you transfer to an airline partner, you receive a 5,000-mile bonus.
Co-branded Korean Air credit cards are another way to earn SkyPass miles. US Bank issues Korean Air credit cards that earn miles directly with your spending. These cobranded Korean Air cards can be a great way to supplement the points you transfer in from Marriott Bonvoy. However, it’s important to note the earn rates on these co-branded credit cards aren’t great.
US to Korea Routes
Korean Air flies nonstop to Seoul (ICN) from Atlanta, Boston, Chicago–O’Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, New York–JFK, San Francisco, Seattle/Tacoma, and Washington–Dulles.
Korean Air Business Class Travel Dates
All of the dates below show award space for at least two people.
Atlanta (ATL) > Seoul (ICN)
- Jul: 1, 4-31,
- Aug: 1, 2, 4-14, 17, 21-26, 28-31
- Sep: 1-8, 10, 12-20, 22-27
Seoul (ICN) > Atlanta (ATL)
- Jul: 17, 18, 20-31
- Aug: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20-31
- Sep: 1-4, 8-27
Boston (BOS) > Seoul (ICN)
- Jul: 3-5, 10-28, 31
- Aug: 1-20, 23, 25, 27-30
- Sep: 2, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23-26
Seoul (ICN) > Boston (BOS)
- Jul: 1-7, 10-13, 17-31
- Aug: 1-7, 17, 20, 22, 23, 25-27, 29-31
- Sep: 11, 12, 14, 18, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26
Chicago–O’Hare (ORD) > Seoul (ICN)
- Jul: 3-20, 22-28, 30, 31
- Aug: 1-31,
- Sep: 1-27
Seoul (ICN) > Chicago–O’Hare (ORD)
- Jul: 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 16-26, 28-31
- Aug: 2-6, 10, 11, 15, 16, 20, 23-31
- Sep: 1-6, 8-27
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) > Seoul (ICN)
- Jul: 4, 6, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30
- Aug: 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31
- Sep: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26
Seoul (ICN) > Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
- Jul: 2, 4, 6, 7, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30
- Aug: 1, 4, 6, 17, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31
- Sep: 1, 3, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26
Los Angeles (LAX) > Seoul (ICN)
- Jul: 1, 3-15, 17-31
- Aug: 1-14, 16-26, 28-31
- Sep: 1-10, 12-27
Seoul (ICN) > Los Angeles (LAX)
- Jul: 1-7, 10-31
- Aug: 1-7, 9, 11, 12, 15, 17-29, 31
- Sep: 1-7, 9, 11, 12-27
New York–JFK (JFK) > Seoul (ICN)
- Jul: 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 16-28
- Aug: 4, 5, 7-11, 13, 14, 18, 22, 24-31
- Sep: 1-9, 13-16, 20-27
Seoul (ICN) > New York–JFK (JFK)
- Jul: 4, 7, 8, 13, 14, 17-21, 23-30
- Aug: 1-5, 21-23, 26, 28-30
- Sep: 8-27
San Francisco (SFO) > Seoul (ICN)
- Jul: 2-13, 16-20, 22-28, 30, 31
- Aug: 1-13, 15, 17, 18, 20-31
- Sep: 1-10, 13-16, 18-27
Seoul (ICN) > San Francisco (SFO)
- Jul: 1-9, 13-31
- Aug: 1-8, 10-18, 20-31
- Sep: 1-4, 6-8, 10-27
Seattle/Tacoma (SEA) > Seoul (ICN)
- Jul: 3-5, 7, 10, 11, 13-15, 17, 19-22, 24-28, 31
- Aug: 1-7, 9-16, 18-29,
- Sep: 1, 2, 4, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18-27
Seoul (ICN) > Seattle/Tacoma (SEA)
- Jul: 2-7, 10, 11, 13, 17-28, 31
- Aug: 1, 3-7, 9-11, 16, 18-20, 22-31
- Sep: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8-27
Washington–Dulles (IAD) > Seoul (ICN)
- Jul: 6, 13, 19, 20, 23, 25-27, 31
- Aug: 1, 3-12, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22-26, 28, 30
- Sep: 1, 2, 6-8, 10, 11, 13-15, 19-24, 26, 27
Seoul (ICN) > Washington–Dulles (IAD)
- Jul: 16, 17, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 31
- Aug: 1-5, 20-25, 28-31
- Sep: 1-4, 6, 8, 10-16, 18-22, 24-27
How to Book Korean Air Business Class with Points
- Delta SkyMiles – 102,500 miles
- Air France-KLM Flying Blue – 115,000 miles
- Korean Air SkyPass – 62,500 miles
Korean Air requires the least number of miles at 62,500 miles. However, Korean Air miles are likely more difficult to earn than both Delta SkyMiles and Air France-KLM Flying Blue miles. If you can earn Korean Air miles, booking these award flights with Korean Air miles is the way to go.
Korean Air Point Transfer Partners
- Amex – Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta
- Capital One – Air France-KLM Flying Blue
- Chase – Air France-KLM Flying Blue
- Citi – Air France-KLM Flying Blue
- Marriott – Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta, Korean Air
Common Korean Air Business Class FAQs
Does Korean Air business class have WIFI?
No per this 747 First Class review, A380 First Class review, 747-8 Business Class review.
Is Prestige Class the same as Business Class?
Yes. You can review all of the Prestige Class options here.
Does Korean Air have First Class?
Yes! Kosmo Suites 2.0, Kosmo Suites, Kosmo Sleeper, and Sleeper are the First Class options offered by Korean Air.
What amenities do you get in business class?
In-flight meals and wine, in-flight amenity kit service, mood lighting, accessible restrooms, wake-up service, in-seat power supply system, and the “Celestial Bar” on the A380 are the types of amenities available in business class.
Conclusion on Korean Air Business Class
Korean Air business class can be a great way to fly between Asia and the US. Its business and first-class continue to receive rave reviews. This makes it one of the first airlines that comes to mind when booking award flights to Asia. Other excellent award flight options include Asiana Airlines, ANA, and Japan Airlines.
Have you flown Korean Air Business Class? What other business class flights do you want to book? Please let me know in the comments or by sending me an email on my contact page.
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