Japan to South Korea · 693 miles (1,115 km)

Niigata (KIJ) to Seoul (ICN) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Niigata (KIJ) to Seoul (ICN): 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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from KIJ to ICN

Korean AirSkyTeam · bookable with 10 programsWho books it

Book KIJ to ICN 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

KIJ to ICN with one stop

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

Via Kobe (UKB)Blue Panorama Airlines, then Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and 2 more
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+1
Via Nagoya (NGO)Blue Panorama Airlines, then Jeju Air, Korean Air and 2 more
BV
+1
Via Fukuoka (FUK)Fuji Dream Airlines and IBEX Airlines, then Jeju Air, Korean Air and 6 more
JH
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+5
Via Sapporo (CTS)ANA and Fuji Dream Airlines, then Jeju Air, Korean Air and 5 more
JH
+4

KIJ to ICN: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from KIJ to ICN?

Korean Air (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Niigata (KIJ) to Seoul (ICN).

How far is Niigata from Seoul by plane?

Niigata (KIJ) and Seoul (ICN) 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 KIJ to ICN 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.

How many miles does KIJ to ICN cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for KIJ to ICN with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Niigata and Seoul?

The most direct connections are through Kobe (UKB), Nagoya (NGO), Fukuoka (FUK) and Sapporo (CTS).

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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.