China to South Korea Β· 756 miles (1,216 km)

Beijing (PEK) to Busan (PUS) flights

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7,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Beijing (PEK) to Busan (PUS) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Korean Air, plus taxes and fees from $53.50. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Beijing (PEK) to Busan (PUS): Air China and Korean Air. The two airports are 756 miles (1,216 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance and Korean Air is in SkyTeam. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Seoul, Seoul and Qingdao and more.

How many miles PEK 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Korean Air7,000$53.50–160
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Korean Air7,500$33.50–80
Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China8,000$41.50–48
Emirates SkywardsOn Korean Air8,000$13.50–410
ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China11,000$13.50–20
Etihad GuestOn Korean Air12,000$13.50–310
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China14,500$13.50–20
Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China15,000$38.50–45
SAS EuroBonusOn Korean Air15,000$63.90–166.40
Delta SkyMilesOn Korean Air17,500$13.50–60
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China18,500$13.50–20
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China25,000$13.50–20

Business and first class prices, and 2 more programs, 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 Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from PEK to PUS

Book PEK to PUS with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

PEK to PUS with one stop

10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air the whole way
    Air China logo
    Korean Air logo
    Asiana Airlines logo
    Korean Air logo
  • Via Seoul (GMP)Korean Air the whole way
    Air China logo
    Korean Air logo
    Asiana Airlines logo
    Jeju Air logo
    BX
    Korean Air logo
    +3
  • Via Qingdao (TAO)Air China and Shandong Airlines, then Air Busan and Korean Air
    Air China logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    BX
    Korean Air logo
  • Via Jeju (CJU)Korean Air and Jeju Air the whole way
    Air China logo
    Korean Air logo
    Jeju Air logo
    Jeju Air logo
    BX
    Korean Air logo
    +2
  • Via Shenyang (SHE)Air China, then China Southern Airlines
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
  • Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Air China logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Korean Air logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +2
  • Via Nanjing (NKG)Air China, then China Eastern Airlines
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Yanji (YNJ)Air China, then Air Busan and Eastar Jet
    Air China logo
    BX
    ZE
  • Via Hangzhou (HGH)Loong Air the whole way
    Air China logo
    GJ
    Hainan Airlines logo
    +1
    GJ
  • Via Osaka (KIX)Air China, ANA and 1 more, then Jeju Air, Air Busan and 3 more
    Air China logo
    ANA logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    Jeju Air logo
    BX
    Jin Air logo
    +2

PEK to PUS: common questions

How many miles does PEK to PUS cost?

In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Korean Air, plus taxes and fees from $53.50. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (8,000) and Emirates Skywards (8,000). 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 PEK to PUS?

Air China (Star Alliance) and Korean Air (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Beijing (PEK) to Busan (PUS).

How far is Beijing from Busan by plane?

Beijing (PEK) and Busan (PUS) are 756 miles (1,216 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PEK to PUS award flights?

21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles and 13 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Beijing and Busan?

The most direct connections are through Seoul (ICN), Seoul (GMP), Qingdao (TAO), Jeju (CJU) and Shenyang (SHE). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Korean Air through Seoul.

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.