If you are looking for a practical long-haul Flying Blue redemption from Canada right now, Seoul deserves a serious look.
We are seeing direct Korean Air flights bookable through Flying Blue from both Vancouver and Toronto, and the current American Express Canada -> Flying Blue 25% transfer bonus makes the math even better. Based on the dates currently showing, Vancouver prices at 62,000 Flying Blue miles roundtrip, while Toronto prices at 80,000 Flying Blue miles roundtrip. During the current promo window, that works out to just 49,600 MR points from Vancouver or 64,000 MR points from Toronto.
The transfer bonus is currently scheduled to run from March 18 to April 17, 2026, as covered in our guide to the Amex Canada Flying Blue transfer bonus.
Why this Flying Blue sweet spot stands out
There are a few reasons this one is especially compelling for Canadian travellers:
- These are nonstop flights to Seoul on Korean Air, which is a strong full-service carrier for transpacific economy travel.
- The pricing is available through Flying Blue, so you can search and book online through Air France's website under Book with Miles.
- Taxes and fees are relatively modest for a long-haul redemption.
- The current Amex Canada transfer bonus reduces the effective Membership Rewards cost meaningfully.
Here is the core pricing:
| Route | One-way price | Roundtrip total | Effective Amex MR needed during 25% bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver (YVR) -> Seoul (ICN) | 31,000 miles + $61 | 62,000 miles + about $83 | 49,600 MR |
| Toronto (YYZ) -> Seoul (ICN) | 40,000 miles + $80 | 80,000 miles + about $102 | 64,000 MR |
That is the kind of pricing that makes Flying Blue worth checking even when you are not planning to fly Air France or KLM itself.
How to find these flights on Air France
The process is straightforward:
- Log in to your Flying Blue account on Air France's website.
- Choose Book with Miles.
- Search one-way first for either YVR -> ICN or YYZ -> ICN.
- Use the flexible date calendar and look for the 31,000-mile Vancouver pricing or 40,000-mile Toronto pricing.
- Once you confirm the flights and taxes, transfer Membership Rewards points from Amex Canada only if needed.
The reason to search one-way first is simple: it is much easier to spot the lowest-priced partner dates that way. After you find outbound and return dates separately, you can piece together the roundtrip.
Also, treat the dates below as a strong starting point rather than a complete map. In some cases, other nearby dates not listed here may also work.
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Vancouver to Seoul: 31,000 miles each way
For Vancouver, the sweet spot is especially attractive because the direct Korean Air flights are showing at 31,000 Flying Blue miles + $61 one-way to Seoul, and 31,000 miles + $22 on the return.
That makes the roundtrip cost:
- 62,000 Flying Blue miles
- about $83 in total taxes and fees
- 49,600 Amex MR points during the 25% transfer bonus
Vancouver (YVR) -> Seoul (ICN)
| Month | Dates at 31,000 miles + $61 |
|---|---|
| Sep | 2, 15, 18 |
| Oct | 20, 26-28 |
| Nov | 3-5, 9-12, 16-22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 30 |
| Dec | 1, 2, 28-31 |
| Jan | 18-31 |
| Feb | 1, 3-11, 15-18, 22, 23, 25 |
Seoul (ICN) -> Vancouver (YVR)
| Month | Dates at 31,000 miles + $22 |
|---|---|
| Jun | 10-12, 16, 17 |
| Sep | 2-8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 29, 30 |
| Oct | 12-15, 20, 21, 25-27, 29 |
| Nov | 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 16-18, 23, 24, 30 |
| Dec | 2, 3, 7-9, 13-18, 21, 23, 28, 29, 31 |
| Jan | 12, 14, 18-21, 25-30 |
| Feb | 1-3, 10, 11, 15-17, 22-24 |
For anyone based in Western Canada, this is a very solid use of points. Direct Asia awards from Vancouver do not always show up at approachable pricing, and being able to do Seoul for under 50,000 Amex MR points roundtrip during a transfer bonus is the kind of opportunity worth acting on if the dates line up.
Toronto to Seoul: 40,000 miles each way
Toronto is pricing higher than Vancouver, but it is still appealing because you are getting direct Korean Air flights and a straightforward online booking path through Flying Blue.
At the dates currently showing, the roundtrip comes to:
- 80,000 Flying Blue miles
- about $102 in total taxes and fees
- 64,000 Amex MR points during the 25% transfer bonus
Toronto (YYZ) -> Seoul (ICN)
| Month | Dates at 40,000 miles + $80 |
|---|---|
| Sep | 18, 19 |
| Nov | 26-29 |
| Feb | 1, 2, 8-10, 24 |
Seoul (ICN) -> Toronto (YYZ)
| Month | Dates at 40,000 miles + $22 |
|---|---|
| Sep | 15 |
| Oct | 20, 21, 27, 28 |
| Nov | 3, 4 |
| Dec | 1, 2, 13-20 |
| Jan | 25-28 |
| Feb | 1, 25-28 |
Toronto-based travellers are not getting quite the same outsized value as Vancouver, but 64,000 MR points roundtrip to Asia on a nonstop full-service carrier is still strong by Canadian standards.
Why this is a good use of Amex MR points
This deal becomes much more interesting because of two overlapping factors:
1) The transfer ratio is currently boosted
Under the current Amex Canada promotion, 1,000 MR points = 1,250 Flying Blue miles. That discount on the points side is what brings:
- 31,000 Flying Blue miles down to 24,800 MR points
- 40,000 Flying Blue miles down to 32,000 MR points
That is exactly why these Seoul flights stand out right now.
2) You are booking a useful partner redemption, not just a theoretical sweet spot
Many "sweet spots" sound good in theory but are hard to find in real life. This one is different because:
- the flights are direct
- the dates are actually searchable online
- the taxes are not excessive
- and the route can be booked through a major transferable-points partner available in Canada
That combination is what makes a deal actionable.
Important things to know before transferring points
Before moving any Membership Rewards points to Flying Blue, keep these points in mind:
- Search first, transfer second. Flying Blue pricing is dynamic and partner space can disappear.
- Do not assume every date will still work later. If you find seats that fit your trip, it is usually best to transfer and book promptly.
- Transfers are one-way. Once MR points become Flying Blue miles, you cannot move them back.
- Try nearby dates too. Even if your exact date is not listed above, nearby dates can sometimes price the same way.
- Check both passengers if booking for two or more people. The low price may be there for one seat but not multiple seats.
For readers who want a broader grounding in the program, our American Express Membership Rewards Canada guide and Flying Blue 1:1 transfer guide are useful companion reads.
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Bottom line
This is one of the better Flying Blue partner sweet spots available to Canadians right now. You can book direct Korean Air flights to Seoul from Vancouver for about 49,600 Amex MR points roundtrip, or from Toronto for about 64,000 MR points roundtrip, assuming you transfer during the current March 18 to April 17, 2026 Amex Canada bonus.
The best approach is still the same:
- search the dates on Air France under Book with Miles,
- confirm the mileage and taxes,
- then transfer only the points you need.
If your schedule is flexible, this is absolutely worth checking before the transfer bonus ends.
