Seoul (ICN) to Niigata (KIJ) flights
An economy award from Seoul (ICN) to Niigata (KIJ) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Korean Air, plus taxes and fees from $23.50. One airline flies nonstop from Seoul (ICN) to Niigata (KIJ): 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 ICN to KIJ 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 | $23.50–378 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Korean Air | 7,000 | $63.50–128 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Korean Air | 7,500 | $43.50–48 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Korean Air | 7,500 | $23.50–28 |
| Etihad GuestOn Korean Air | 12,000 | $23.50–278 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Korean Air | 12,000 | $23.50–28 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Korean Air | 15,000 | $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 PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ICN to KIJ
- Korean AirSkyTeam · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
Book ICN to KIJ 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
ICN to KIJ with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kobe (UKB)Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and 2 more, then Blue Panorama Airlines
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BV - Via Nagoya (NGO)Jeju Air, Korean Air and 2 more, then Blue Panorama Airlines+1BV
- Via Fukuoka (FUK)Jeju Air, Korean Air and 6 more, then Fuji Dream Airlines and IBEX Airlines+5
JHFW - Via Sapporo (CTS)Jeju Air, Korean Air and 5 more, then ANA and Fuji Dream Airlines+4
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ICN to KIJ: common questions
How many miles does ICN to KIJ cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Korean Air, plus taxes and fees from $23.50. 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 ICN to KIJ?
Korean Air (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Seoul (ICN) to Niigata (KIJ).
How far is Seoul from Niigata by plane?
Seoul (ICN) and Niigata (KIJ) 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 ICN to KIJ 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 Niigata?
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.