SkyTeam partner award tickets can be searched and issued directly on the Korean Air website and mobile app. Eligible airlines and key rules determine what space is available and how miles are deducted.
Official tools provide the reliable path for US travelers seeking bookable partner awards. Choose the SkyTeam itinerary option under mileage booking, or visit a Service Center or branch office.
One-way trips deduct the round-trip mileage amount. Taxes and charges of at least USD 5.60 apply on top of the miles. Family Plan pooled mileage cannot be used for these awards.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Where to search and book | Korean Air website and mobile app by choosing "SkyTeam itinerary" under mileage booking, or at the Service Center and branch offices. |
| Eligible SkyTeam airlines | Delta Air Lines, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Kenya Airways, KLM, MEA, Saudia, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), TAROM, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Xiamen Air. Aeroflot flights cannot be booked. |
| Mileage deduction | One-way trips deduct the round-trip mileage amount. |
| Taxes and charges | At least USD 5.60 apply on top of the miles. |
| Family Plan | Pooled mileage cannot be used for SkyTeam awards. |
Searching SkyTeam Partner Awards on the Official Site
SkyTeam award tickets can be searched and issued on the Korean Air website and mobile app by choosing "SkyTeam itinerary" under mileage booking.
- Go to mileage booking on the Korean Air website or mobile app.
- Choose "SkyTeam itinerary".
These award tickets can also be obtained at the Service Center and branch offices.
Eligible SkyTeam airlines for SKYPASS awards are Delta Air Lines, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Kenya Airways, KLM, MEA, Saudia, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), TAROM, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Xiamen Air. Aeroflot flights cannot be booked with a SkyTeam award.
For additional search methods and mixed cabin options, see our guide on how to search mixed cabin partner awards.
Seats.aero is an award search tool that does not book flights, and Korean Air SKYPASS is not listed among its supported programs. Related information is available in how to use Seats.aero.
Eligible Partners and Key Booking Rules
SkyTeam Partners
SkyTeam airlines eligible for SKYPASS awards include Delta Air Lines, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Kenya Airways, KLM, MEA, Saudia, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), TAROM, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Xiamen Air. Aeroflot flights cannot be booked with a SkyTeam award.
For SkyTeam alliance context, see our airline alliance comparison. Alternative SkyTeam options appear in our Delta SkyMiles sweet spots guide.
Non-SkyTeam Partners
Non-SkyTeam partner awards for Alaska Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, GOL and Japan Airlines can be issued on the Korean Air website or at the Service Center and branch offices. These awards do not apply to codeshare flights, and one itinerary cannot combine Korean Air and a non-SkyTeam partner.
Key Booking Rules
For both SkyTeam and non-SkyTeam partner awards, a one-way trip deducts the round-trip mileage amount. Issuing a partner award ticket incurs taxes and charges of at least USD 5.60 on top of the miles.
Family Plan pooled mileage cannot be used to redeem SkyTeam awards. On partner awards, children and infants occupying a seat redeem the same mileage as adults; infants without a seat are not eligible.
Itinerary changes on SkyTeam and non-SkyTeam award tickets must be reissued at the Service Center or branch offices.
Earning Korean Air SKYPASS Miles Without Flying
Chase Ultimate Rewards, American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One miles, Citi ThankYou points, Bilt Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy do not currently list Korean Air SKYPASS as a points transfer partner. For US travelers this means those flexible points programs cannot be moved directly into SKYPASS.
U.S. Bank issues SKYPASS Visa credit cards in the US. The available products are the SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa, the SKYPASS Visa Signature and the SKYPASS Select Visa Signature.
See related earning and transfer information in our guides on points transfer times for Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi and Bilt and Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer partners.
Bottom Line
Official Korean Air channels are the reliable path for US travelers to search and book SkyTeam partner award space with SKYPASS miles.
Use the Korean Air website or mobile app and select "SkyTeam itinerary" under mileage booking to search and issue these awards. The Service Center and branch offices also handle SkyTeam awards.
Confirm eligibility against the listed SkyTeam airlines; Aeroflot flights cannot be booked. One-way trips deduct the round-trip mileage amount, and taxes and charges of at least USD 5.60 apply on top of the miles.
Sticking to these official methods gives the clearest view of bookable partner space.
FAQ
How do I search for Korean Air partner award space on the official website?
Choose "SkyTeam itinerary" under mileage booking on the Korean Air website or mobile app.
Can US travelers book SkyTeam partner awards online with SKYPASS miles?
Yes, SkyTeam award tickets can be searched and issued on the Korean Air website and mobile app.
What is the best way to find available SkyTeam award space for SKYPASS?
Search directly on the Korean Air website or app by selecting the SkyTeam itinerary option, or use Service Center and branch offices. Seats.aero is an award search tool that does not book flights; Korean Air SKYPASS is not listed among its supported programs.
How do I earn Korean Air SKYPASS miles without flying?
Major transferable points programs do not currently list SKYPASS as a partner. U.S. Bank issues SKYPASS Visa credit cards in the US.
Is Seats.aero a reliable tool for Korean Air partner awards?
Seats.aero is an award search tool that does not book flights; Korean Air SKYPASS is not listed among its supported programs.
What are the key steps to redeem SKYPASS miles on partner airlines?
Search and issue via website/app with "SkyTeam itinerary" or at Service Center; note one-way deducts round-trip miles, taxes and charges of at least USD 5.60 apply, and Family Plan cannot be used for SkyTeam. Changes require reissue at Service Center.