Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Busan (PUS) flights
An economy award from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Busan (PUS) starts at 13,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43. Qatar Airways Privilege Club charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Busan (PUS): Malaysia Airlines. The two airports are 2,840 miles (4,571 km) apart. Malaysia Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 31 ways to fly it with one stop, through Xiamen, Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang and more.
How many miles KUL to PUS costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 13,000 | $43–255 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 13,000 | $23–225 |
| American AAdvantageOn Malaysia Airlines | 20,000 | $23–55 |
| Finnair PlusOn Malaysia Airlines | 20,000 | $23–55 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 22,500 | $23–405 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Malaysia Airlines | 23,000 | $23–55 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 25,000 | $43–75 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Malaysia Airlines | 27,000 | $103–275 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Malaysia Airlines | 28,200 | $23–115 |
| Etihad GuestOn Malaysia Airlines | 34,000 | $23–305 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from KUL to PUS
- Malaysia Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
Book KUL to PUS with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Malaysia Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Malaysia Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
KUL to PUS with one stop
31 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and 1 more, then Eastar Jet
ZE - Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines the whole way
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- Via Nha Trang (CXR)AirAsia, then VietJet Air, Air Busan and 3 moreBX+2
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 2 more, then HK Express and T´Way Air+1
- Via Macau (MFM)AirAsia and Air Macau, then Air Busan
BX - Via Taipei (TPE)EVA Air, China Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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BX+6 - Via Shanghai (PVG)Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines the whole way
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- Via Da Nang (DAD)AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and 1 more, then Air Busan, Jin Air and 2 moreBX+1
- Via Hangzhou (HGH)AirAsia X, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then Loong AirGJ
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)AirAsia, China Southern Airlines and 4 more, then Air Busan
+3BX - Via Kaohsiung (KHH)AirAsia, then Air Busan, Jeju Air and 1 moreBX
- Via Phu Quoc (PQC)AirAsia and 9G Rail, then VietJet Air, Eastar Jet and 1 more9GZE
- Via Nanjing (NKG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Fukuoka (FUK)Malaysia Airlines, then Jeju Air, Air Busan and 3 moreBX+2
- Via Guilin (KWL)AirAsia, then Jeju Air
KUL to PUS: common questions
How many miles does KUL to PUS cost?
In economy it starts at 13,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43. Next cheapest: Qatar Airways Privilege Club (13,000), American AAdvantage (20,000) and Finnair Plus (20,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from KUL to PUS?
Malaysia Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Busan (PUS).
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Busan by plane?
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Busan (PUS) are 2,840 miles (4,571 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book KUL to PUS award flights?
10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Kuala Lumpur and Busan?
The most direct connections are through Xiamen (XMN), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Nha Trang (CXR), Hong Kong (HKG) and Macau (MFM). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example VietJet Air through Ho Chi Minh City.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.