Korean Air SKYPASS Award Chart
Pricing reference · 7 charts· Updated May 20, 2026
Reviewed by CardCurator's travel-rewards editorial team
The Korean Air SKYPASS award chart shows how many miles are required for award flights across 7 pricing charts (region-based). Korean Air SKYPASS miles carry a baseline value of 1.60¢ each, with top sweet spots reaching 2.50¢. The current chart took effect May 2026, and select routes use peak pricing, so award costs can vary by travel date.
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Award pricing based on origin and destination regions. Great for planning specific routes.
| Route | Business | Economy | First Class | Premium Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
South America → South America | — | 12,500 RT: 25,000 | — | 20,000 RT: 40,000 |
Central America → Central America/North America | — | 17,500 RT: 35,000 | — | 37,500 RT: 75,000 |
South America → Central America | — | 25,000 RT: 50,000 | — | 45,000 RT: 90,000 |
South America → North America | — | 25,000 RT: 50,000 | — | 55,000 RT: 110,000 |
Verified 2026-05-20 against koreanair.com/contents/skypass/use-miles/award-ticket/redemption. Round-trip pricing. GOL Economy Comfort stored as PREMIUM_ECONOMY. One stopover allowed per award ticket.
Best Uses of miles
All sweet spotsThe highest-value redemptions on the Korean Air SKYPASS award chart, ranked by estimated cents per point.
Off-peak: Most dates outside major holidays and summer
China Eastern Airlines (incl. Shanghai Airlines) and Xiamen Air only
China Eastern Airlines (incl. Shanghai Airlines) and Xiamen Air only
Peak: Korean holidays (Chuseok, Lunar New Year), summer, Christmas
Minimum acceptable redemption
Target for good redemptions
Best-case sweet spot
Korean Air SKYPASS Award Chart FAQs
What is the Korean Air SKYPASS award chart for 2026?
The Korean Air SKYPASS award chart shows how many miles are required for redemptions by cabin class and region. The current chart took effect May 2026. Korean Air SKYPASS miles are currently valued at approximately 1.60¢ each, with premium redemptions reaching up to 2.50¢.
How many miles do I need for a business class flight?
Business class awards on the Korean Air SKYPASS chart range from 6,000 to 145,000 miles one way, depending on the route and region. See the chart above for the specific cost for your origin and destination.
Does Korean Air SKYPASS have peak and off-peak award pricing?
Yes — Korean Air SKYPASS uses peak and off-peak pricing on select routes, meaning award costs can vary depending on travel dates. Off-peak redemptions offer better value, especially for popular routes during high-demand periods like holidays and summer travel.
What are the best sweet spots in the Korean Air SKYPASS award chart?
Sweet spots are routes where the miles cost is unusually low relative to the cash price. Look for routes that fall into a low pricing zone but have high cash fares — typically long-haul business or first class on routes with limited award availability. Check the Sweet Spots page for the top-value Korean Air SKYPASS redemptions identified by CardCurator's award chart analysis.
How much are Korean Air SKYPASS miles worth?
Korean Air SKYPASS miles are worth approximately 1.60¢ per miles on average, based on industry valuations. Premium redemptions — like business class flights at chart sweet spots — can yield 2.50¢ or more per miles.
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