Virgin Atlantic: business class from the US Central region to East Asia from 100,000 points
Virgin Atlantic has no flights to East Asia, but it prices Korean Air by distance. From Chicago and Dallas, Seoul lands in the 6,001–7,000 mile band at 100,000 points one way.
From 100,000 points Starting 100k Availability: Partner seats, fixed chart
Airlines you will fly
Korean Air
Hubs
Seoul ICN
Book on
Virgin Atlantic
Transfer points from
AmexChaseCapital OneCitiBiltWells Fargo
How Virgin Atlantic prices this route
USA Central → E Asia · business, one way
Booking typeWho you flyBusiness one way
Korean Air partnerPriced ORD/DFW ↔ ICN
Korean AirDistance-based. 6,001–7,000 mile band.100,000
Good to know
- Virgin Atlantic awards are one way, so you can book the return with another program.
- Partner prices only apply to flights the partner operates, not codeshares.
How to find seats
- 1 Search Korean Air from Chicago or Dallas to Seoul. Both price at 100,000.
- 2 Seoul is also a good connection point for the rest of Asia, but connecting itineraries can price differently.
- 3 Transfer points only once you see the seat.
Other programs on this route
AeroplanEVA Air, Cathay Pacific, Air ChinaAmex, Chase, Capital One, Biltfrom 85,000Qatar AirwaysQatar Airways, American, Cathay PacificAmex, Chase, Capital One, Citi, Bilt, Wells Fargofrom 95,000Flying BlueAir France, KLM + partnersAmex, Chase, Capital One, Citi, Bilt, Wells Fargofrom 115,000KrisFlyerEVA Air, United, Air ChinaAmex, Chase, Capital One, Citifrom 142,500
The return trip: E Asia → USA Central
Questions people ask
Why only Seoul?
China Airlines and China Eastern do not fly nonstop to Taipei or Shanghai from our Central airports, so Korean Air is the one partner nonstop here.
What about Houston or Denver?
Korean Air does not fly nonstop to Seoul from Houston or Denver. Chicago and Dallas are the Central gateways.