What are the top 5 ways to fly business class using points and miles to Seoul from Minneapolis during Summer and Fall 2027? My primary goal is getting the best value from my points/miles. I don’t mind taking a positioning flight to another city in the US and flying to Seoul from there.

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Here are several high‑value ways to redeem points or miles for a business‑class seat to Seoul from Minneapolis during the summer and fall of 2027, including options that let you add a positioning flight within the same ticket.

1. American AAdvantage business class to Asia (≈ 60,000 miles)

AAdvantage’s award chart lists a one‑way business‑class fare to Asia for 60,000 miles. Because the chart is zone‑based, you can add a positioning flight from Minneapolis to an AA hub (e.g., Chicago, Dallas) on the same ticket at no extra mileage cost  Points Miles and Bling .

2. American AAdvantage business class via Qatar (≈ 70,000 miles)

The AAdvantage offer for Qatar business‑class seats costs 70,000 miles for long‑haul routes to the Middle East, India or the Maldives. This mileage level is comparable to a Seoul‑bound long‑haul flight, so you can apply the same award cost and include a U.S. positioning segment  View from the Wing .

3. Air France Flying Blue business class (≈ 115,000 points)

A round‑trip business‑class award from Ottawa to Seoul is priced at 115,000 Flying Blue points. By flying a positioning leg from Minneapolis to Ottawa first, you can book the same Seoul itinerary on the same ticket  Points Miles and Bling .

4. Flying Blue intra‑Asia business segment (≈ 25,000 points)

Flying Blue offers a 25,000‑point one‑way business award for routes such as KLM’s Jakarta ↔ Kuala Lumpur. You can combine this low‑cost intra‑Asia segment with a separate long‑haul award (e.g., AAdvantage or Air France) to reach Seoul, effectively reducing the total mileage outlay  Points Miles and Bling .

5. Alaska Airlines partner award (≈ 70,000 points for business)

Alaska’s partner award chart shows a business‑class price of 70,000 points for a 5,001‑7,000‑mile flight (e.g., Dallas → Helsinki). By routing through a partner carrier that serves Seoul (such as Finnair or a Star Alliance member) you can piece together a business‑class itinerary that stays within a similar mileage range  One Mile at a Time .

These options let you balance mileage cost, flexibility, and the ability to add a U.S. positioning flight, helping you extract the best value from your points and miles for a business‑class trip to Seoul.

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