Qingdao (TAO) to Busan (PUS) flights

An economy award from Qingdao (TAO) to Busan (PUS) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Korean Air, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Qingdao (TAO) to Busan (PUS): Air Busan and Korean Air. The two airports are 503 miles (810 km) apart. Korean Air is in SkyTeam. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through Seoul, Shanghai and Shenyang and more.
How many miles TAO 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn Korean Air | 6,000 | $13.50β390 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Korean Air | 7,000 | $53.50β140 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Korean Air | 7,500 | $33.50β60 |
| Etihad GuestOn Korean Air | 12,000 | $13.50β290 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Korean Air | 15,000 | $63.90β146.40 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Korean Air | 17,500 | $13.50β40 |
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 TAO to PUS
- BXAir BusanNot in an alliance
- Korean AirSkyTeam Β· bookable with 10 programsWho books it

Book TAO to PUS 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
TAO to PUS with one stop
9 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air the whole way

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- Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way

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- Via Shenyang (SHE)China Southern Airlines the whole wayBK
+4

- Via Nanjing (NKG)Shandong Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines


- Via Hangzhou (HGH)Beijing Capital Airlines, Xiamen Airlines and 4 more, then Loong Air

+3
GJ - Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way




- Via Yanji (YNJ)China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and 1 more, then Air Busan and Eastar Jet


BXZE - Via Osaka (KIX)Shandong Airlines and Qingdao Airlines, then Jeju Air, Air Busan and 3 more
QW
BX+2
- Via Nagoya (NGO)Qingdao Airlines, then Korean Air and Jin AirQW


TAO to PUS: common questions
How many miles does TAO to PUS cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Korean Air, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (7,000), Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500) and Etihad Guest (12,000). 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 TAO to PUS?
Air Busan and Korean Air (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Qingdao (TAO) to Busan (PUS).
How far is Qingdao from Busan by plane?
Qingdao (TAO) and Busan (PUS) are 503 miles (810 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book TAO to PUS 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 Qingdao and Busan?
The most direct connections are through Seoul (ICN), Shanghai (PVG), Shenyang (SHE), Nanjing (NKG) and Hangzhou (HGH). On 4 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.




