South Korea to New Zealand Β· 5,999 miles (9,655 km)

Seoul (ICN) to Auckland (AKL) flights

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35,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Delta SkyMiles

An economy award from Seoul (ICN) to Auckland (AKL) starts at 35,000 miles one way with Delta SkyMiles on Korean Air, plus taxes and fees from $23.50. One airline flies nonstop from Seoul (ICN) to Auckland (AKL): Korean Air. The two airports are 5,999 miles (9,655 km) apart. Korean Air is in SkyTeam. There are also 16 ways to fly it with one stop, through Brisbane, Tokyo and Shanghai and more.

How many miles ICN to AKL 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
Delta SkyMilesOn Korean Air35,000$23.50–28
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Korean Air37,500$43.50–48
Emirates SkywardsOn Korean Air37,500$23.50–378
SAS EuroBonusOn Korean Air42,000$73.90–134.40

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 Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from ICN to AKL

Book ICN to AKL with points

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

ICN to AKL with one stop

16 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Brisbane (BNE)Jetstar the whole way
    Korean Air logo
    Jetstar logo
    China Airlines logo
    Air New Zealand logo
    Qantas logo
    +2
  • Via Tokyo (NRT)Jeju Air, Ethiopian Airlines and 11 more, then Air New Zealand
    Jeju Air logo
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    Korean Air logo
    +10
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +4
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Taipei (TPE)Jeju Air, EVA Air and 7 more, then Air New Zealand
    Jeju Air logo
    EVA Air logo
    China Airlines logo
    +6
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Sydney (SYD)Jetstar the whole way
    Korean Air logo
    Asiana Airlines logo
    Jetstar logo
    +1
    Jetstar logo
    Air New Zealand logo
    Qantas logo
  • Via Melbourne (MEL)Korean Air, then Jetstar, Air New Zealand and 2 more
    Korean Air logo
    Jetstar logo
    Air New Zealand logo
    Qantas logo
    +1
  • Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
    Jeju Air logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
    Hong Kong Airlines logo
    +7
    Cathay Pacific logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Shenzhen (SZX)China Southern Airlines, Korean Air and 2 more, then Hainan Airlines
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Korean Air logo
    Asiana Airlines logo
    +1
    Hainan Airlines logo
  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Korean Air logo
    Asiana Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
  • Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
    Air China logo
    Korean Air logo
    Asiana Airlines logo
    Air China logo
  • Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole way
    Hainan Airlines logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
  • Via Denpasar (DPS)Korean Air and Jeju Air, then Air New Zealand
    Korean Air logo
    Jeju Air logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way
    3U
    Asiana Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    3U
  • Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines the whole way
    Jeju Air logo
    Korean Air logo
    Asiana Airlines logo
    +3
    Air New Zealand logo
    Singapore Airlines logo
  • Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Malaysia Airlines the whole way
    AirAsia X logo
    Korean Air logo
    Malaysia Airlines logo
    +2
    Malaysia Airlines logo
See all 16 in Routes

ICN to AKL: common questions

How many miles does ICN to AKL cost?

In economy it starts at 35,000 miles one way with Delta SkyMiles on Korean Air, plus taxes and fees from $23.50. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (37,500), Emirates Skywards (37,500) and SAS EuroBonus (42,000). 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 ICN to AKL?

Korean Air (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Seoul (ICN) to Auckland (AKL).

How far is Seoul from Auckland by plane?

Seoul (ICN) and Auckland (AKL) are 5,999 miles (9,655 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ICN to AKL 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 Seoul and Auckland?

The most direct connections are through Brisbane (BNE), Tokyo (NRT), Shanghai (PVG), Taipei (TPE) and Sydney (SYD). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Jetstar through Brisbane.

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.