Where to credit Korean Air flights
Korean Air flights can earn miles in 16 frequent flyer programs, and the one that pays the most depends on your booking class. In first class, Delta SkyMiles (tied with 1 other program) earns the most, up to 300% of the distance flown in class F. In business class, Xiamen Airlines Egret Club earns the most, up to 201.67% of the distance flown in class C. The cheapest economy classes, like N, earn at most 50%.
Programs that earn
16
Booking classes
25
Best economy rate
160.93% of distance
Base member, best class
Own program earns
By distance
Korean Air Skypass
Korean Air first class: miles by booking class
Base member rates as a share of the distance flown. Elite members earn more in most programs. Pick a class to see miles for your route.
Korean Air business class: miles by booking class
Base member rates as a share of the distance flown. Elite members earn more in most programs. Pick a class to see miles for your route.
| Class | Most miles | Also strong | Korean Air Skypass |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 201.67% Xiamen Airlines Egret Club | Delta SkyMiles 200% · Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 150% · Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus 125% | 125% |
| D | 201.67% Xiamen Airlines Egret Club | Delta SkyMiles 200% · Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 150% · Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus 125% | 125% |
| I | 201.67% Xiamen Airlines Egret Club | Delta SkyMiles 200% · Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus 125% · Aeromexico Club Premier 125% | 125% |
| J | 201.67% Xiamen Airlines Egret Club | Delta SkyMiles 200% · Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 200% · Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus 135% | 135% |
| O | No partner earning | — | — |
| R | 201.67% Xiamen Airlines Egret Club | Delta SkyMiles 200% · Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus 125% · Aeromexico Club Premier 125% | 125% |
| Z | 160.93% Xiamen Airlines Egret Club | Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus 100% · Aeromexico Club Premier 100% · China Airlines Dynasty Flyer 100% | 100% |
Korean Air economy: miles by booking class
Base member rates as a share of the distance flown. Elite members earn more in most programs. Pick a class to see miles for your route.
| Class | Most miles | Also strong | Korean Air Skypass |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 160.93% Xiamen Airlines Egret Club | Delta SkyMiles 125% · Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus 100% · Aeromexico Club Premier 100% | 100% |
| E | 100% Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus, Aeromexico Club Premier, Delta SkyMiles +5 more | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 75% · Air Europa Suma 50% · Flying Blue 50% | 100% |
| G | 80% Korean Air Skypass | Delta SkyMiles 50% | 80% |
| H | 100% Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus, Aeromexico Club Premier, China Airlines Dynasty Flyer +7 more | Xiamen Airlines Egret Club 80.47% · Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 75% · Air Europa Suma 50% | 100% |
| K | 100% Aeromexico Club Premier, Korean Air Skypass, Saudia Alfursan | GOL Aéreos Smiles 75% · Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles 70% · Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus 50% | 100% |
| L | 100% Aeromexico Club Premier, Korean Air Skypass | Saudia Alfursan 75% · Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus 50% · Delta SkyMiles 50% | 100% |
| M | 100% Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus, Aeromexico Club Premier, China Airlines Dynasty Flyer +8 more | Xiamen Airlines Egret Club 80.47% · Air Europa Suma 75% · Flying Blue 75% | 100% |
| N | 50% Saudia Alfursan | Air Europa Suma 25% · Delta SkyMiles 25% · Flying Blue 25% | — |
| Q | 70% Korean Air Skypass | Delta SkyMiles 50% · MEA Cedar Miles 50% · Saudia Alfursan 50% | 70% |
| S | 100% Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus, Aeromexico Club Premier, China Airlines Dynasty Flyer +7 more | Xiamen Airlines Egret Club 80.47% · Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 75% · Air Europa Suma 50% | 100% |
| T | 70% Korean Air Skypass | MEA Cedar Miles 50% · Saudia Alfursan 50% · Air Europa Suma 25% | 70% |
| U | 100% Aeromexico Club Premier, Korean Air Skypass | Saudia Alfursan 75% · Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus 50% · Delta SkyMiles 50% | 100% |
| Y | 160.93% Xiamen Airlines Egret Club | Delta SkyMiles 125% · Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus 100% · Aeromexico Club Premier 100% | 100% |
Programs you can credit Korean Air flights to
Every program with an earning chart for this airline. Whether you can join one depends on the program.
- Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- Aeromexico Club Premier
- Air Europa Suma
- China Airlines Dynasty Flyer
- Delta SkyMiles
- Flying Blue
- GOL Aéreos Smiles
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- Korean Air Skypass
- MEA Cedar Miles
- SAS EuroBonus
- Saudia Alfursan
- Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Xiamen Airlines Egret Club
Frequently asked questions
Which frequent flyer program should I credit Korean Air flights to?
It depends on the booking class on your ticket. Across Korean Air's 25 booking classes, Xiamen Airlines Egret Club, Aeromexico Club Premier and Delta SkyMiles most often pay the most. Enter your flight in the Flight Creditor to compare every program for your exact fare.
How many miles do Korean Air economy tickets earn?
In the best partner program, Korean Air economy earns from 50% (class N) up to 160.93% (class B) of the distance flown. Full-fare classes earn the most and deep-discount classes the least.
How many miles does Korean Air business class earn?
Up to 201.67% of the distance flown, in Xiamen Airlines Egret Club on class C. Most partner programs pay 125% or more on full-fare premium classes, plus elite bonuses on top.
Can I credit Korean Air flights to Xiamen Airlines Egret Club?
Yes. Xiamen Airlines Egret Club earns on 15 booking classes on Korean Air. For example, class F earns 241.4%, class C earns 201.67%, class D earns 201.67% and class I earns 201.67% of the distance flown, before elite bonuses.
Where to credit other SkyTeam airlines
Earning charts from wheretocredit.com, updated October 31, 2026. Programs change their partner charts without much notice, so confirm on the program's own earning page before you rely on a rate.