How Many Points to Fly to Seoul? (2026)

🇰🇷 A round-trip economy award to Seoul costs about 65,000 points through Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Business class runs about 150,000 points. Hotels start around 12,000 points per night.

65,000
Economy · round trip
150,000
Business · round trip
12,000
Hotel · per night

The flight: book through Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

ANA via Virgin Atlantic or Korean Air via partners.

Virgin Atlantic books ANA to Seoul too. Korean Air partners with Chase (limited).

Economy, round trip65,000 points
Business, round trip150,000 points
Best transfer partnerVirgin Atlantic Flying Club
RouteANA via Virgin Atlantic or Korean Air via partners

The hotel: 12,000 points per night

The standout points hotel here is Grand Hyatt Seoul / Park Hyatt Seoul, bookable through World of Hyatt. Before you burn points, check the cash rate. If the redemption works out below roughly 1.5 cents per point, paying cash and saving the points is usually the better trade.

Award rate12,000 points / night
ProgramWorld of Hyatt
PropertyGrand Hyatt Seoul / Park Hyatt Seoul

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See live prices for Grand Hyatt Seoul / Park Hyatt Seoul and nearby hotels, then decide if points or cash wins.

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The cards that earn this trip fastest

These cards transfer to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club or World of Hyatt, so the points you earn become this exact trip.

Chase Ink Business Preferred
$95 annual fee · 100,000-point bonus after $8,000 in 3 months
100K bonus is worth $1,250+ in travel. 3x on business essentials up to $150K/yr. Points combine with Sapphire. The bonus alone is enough for a round-trip economy ticket on its own.
Amex Platinum
$695 annual fee · 80,000-point bonus after $8,000 in 6 months
Best premium card. $600/yr in usable credits. Centurion lounge access. 5x on flights booked direct. The bonus alone is enough for a round-trip economy ticket on its own.
Citi Strata Premier
$95 annual fee · 75,000-point bonus after $4,000 in 3 months
Best no-frills travel card. 3x dining/groceries/gas/travel. Transfers to Flying Blue, Singapore, and Turkish Airlines for outsized value. The bonus alone is enough for a round-trip economy ticket on its own.

Common questions

How many points do I need to fly to Seoul?

A round-trip economy award costs about 65,000 points when you transfer to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Business class runs about 150,000 points round trip. Cash prices vary by season, so the same points can be worth more in peak months.

What is the best way to book Seoul with points?

Transfer flexible points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and book through their award search. ANA via Virgin Atlantic or Korean Air via partners. Virgin Atlantic books ANA to Seoul too. Korean Air partners with Chase (limited).

How many points per night for a hotel in Seoul?

Around 12,000 points per night through World of Hyatt. A standout redemption is Grand Hyatt Seoul / Park Hyatt Seoul. Always compare the cash rate first so you know the redemption beats roughly 1.5 cents per point.

Which credit card is best for a trip to Seoul?

Chase Ink Business Preferred ($95 annual fee) transfers to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and its 100,000-point signup bonus is enough for a round-trip economy ticket on its own. 100K bonus is worth $1,250+ in travel. 3x on business essentials up to $150K/yr. Points combine with Sapphire.

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