Melbourne (MEL) to Seoul (ICN) flights
An economy award from Melbourne (MEL) to Seoul (ICN) starts at 31,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Korean Air, plus taxes and fees from $171.20. One airline flies nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Seoul (ICN): Korean Air. The two airports are 5,322 miles (8,565 km) apart. Korean Air is in SkyTeam. There are also 28 ways to fly it with one stop, through Shanghai, Taipei and Manila and more.
How many miles MEL to ICN 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Korean Air | 31,000 | $171.20–380 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Korean Air | 35,000 | $71.20–90 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Korean Air | 37,500 | $91.20–110 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Korean Air | 37,500 | $71.20–440 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Korean Air | 42,000 | $121.60–196.40 |
| Etihad GuestOn Korean Air | 67,000 | $71.20–340 |
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 MEL to ICN
- Korean AirSkyTeam · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
Book MEL to ICN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Korean Air
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Korean Air
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Korean Air
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Korean Air
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Korean Air
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Korean Air
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Korean Air
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Korean Air
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Korean Air
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Korean Air
MEL to ICN with one stop
28 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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- Via Taipei (TPE)China Airlines the whole way
+6 - Via Manila (MNL)Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific Air the whole way
+2 - Via Hangzhou (HGH)Beijing Capital Airlines, then Air China, Asiana Airlines and 2 more
+1 - Via Sydney (SYD)Jetstar the whole way
+1 - Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
ZE - Via Brisbane (BNE)Jetstar the whole way
- Via Nanjing (NKG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Qingdao (TAO)Beijing Capital Airlines, then Jeju Air, Korean Air and 5 more+4
- Via Tokyo (NRT)JAL and Qantas, then Jeju Air, Ethiopian Airlines and 11 more
+10 - Via Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN)Royal Brunei Airlines the whole way
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines the whole way
+7 - Via Shenzhen (SZX)Shenzhen Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way
- Via Denpasar (DPS)Garuda Indonesia, Jetstar and 3 more, then Korean Air and Jeju Air
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MEL to ICN: common questions
How many miles does MEL to ICN cost?
In economy it starts at 31,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Korean Air, plus taxes and fees from $171.20. Next cheapest: Delta SkyMiles (35,000), Alaska Atmos Rewards (37,500) and Emirates Skywards (37,500). 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 MEL to ICN?
Korean Air (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Seoul (ICN).
How far is Melbourne from Seoul by plane?
Melbourne (MEL) and Seoul (ICN) are 5,322 miles (8,565 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MEL to ICN award flights?
10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS 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 Melbourne and Seoul?
The most direct connections are through Shanghai (PVG), Taipei (TPE), Manila (MNL), Hangzhou (HGH) and Sydney (SYD). On 22 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Shanghai.
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.