Fly Business Class to Asia for 63K Points

Fly Asiana Business Class from Los Angeles LAX to Seoul ICN in March 2025 for 63,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points each way. At time of writing, we see award availability LAX-ICN on March 8, 9, 12, 15-19, 24 and 27, and from ICN-LAX Feb. 21 and March 3-4, 6-11, 13-19, 22, 24-26 although award availability is dynamic and can change at any time.

Asiana is a member of the Star Alliance, so one of the best ways to reserve it is with Air Canada Aeroplan, which charges 75,000 points + ~$60 in taxes. Take advantage of the current Chase to Aeroplan 20% transfer bonus, such that 63,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points transfer to 75,000 Aeroplan points. It's also possible to book with United MileagePlus miles, but costlier: 110,000 MileagePlus miles each way. Another option is to use Avianca LifeMiles, which charges 85,000 miles each way.

Where to Stay in Asia

If remaining in Seoul, we recommend the Four Seasons Seoul, which we reserve for clients with Preferred Partner benefits.

It's easy to get elsewhere in East Asia from Seoul; Tokyo is a little over 2 hours, Shanghai is a 2 hour flight, Osaka is 1 hour 45 min., Sapporo and Taipei are both less than 3 hours away, and Hong Kong is a 4 hour flight. See our Top 15 Japan Luxury Hotel Offers, 2024 for Japan ideas; if headed to Taipei, our pick is the forthcoming Capella Taipei, expected to open late 2024; and in Shanghai, we recommend The Middle House, part of the House Collective that includes The Upper House in Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, the Four Seasons Hong Kong is a favorite, and The Rosewood Hong Kong, especially Manor Club level rooms and suites, is also excellent.