Cheap Flights from Beijing to Busan — $109

More than 8 airlines operate flights from Beijing to Busan, including Korean Air, Spring Airlines, Jeju Air, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Eva Air. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $109, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.

A few airlines fly the Beijing — Busan route, but only one operates daily: Air China flies every day. Korean Air flies every day except Monday.

Beijing Capital International (PEK) is the city’s long-established international hub, handling most long-haul and flag-carrier services alongside many full-service Asian and European airlines. It sits about 25–30 km northeast of central Beijing; typical transit options include the Airport Express train (≈30–40 minutes), taxis (≈40–60 minutes depending on traffic) and city buses, with fares ranging from moderate to higher for private cars. Expect a full-service airport experience with extensive lounges and shops, though peak-time crowds and longer security or immigration waits can be drawbacks. Overall it’s convenient for international connections but can feel busy during major travel periods. Beijing Daxing International (PKX) is a newer, large-scale international hub designed to relieve capacity and host both full-service and low-cost carriers, often used for long-haul and intercontinental flights. Located roughly 46–50 km south of downtown, it’s linked by a high-speed express rail line (≈20–30 minutes to certain urban rail nodes plus transfer time), airport shuttle buses and taxis (≈50–70 minutes depending on traffic), with fares spanning budget to premium depending on mode. The terminal is modern with streamlined transfers and amenities, yet the greater distance and transfer times to the city can be less convenient for short visits or tight connections.

Busan is served mainly by Gimhae International Airport (PUS), which functions as a regional international and domestic hub rather than a long-haul gateway. It typically handles a mix of full-service carriers and low-cost airlines operating frequent flights to Seoul, Japan, China and Southeast Asia, with fares that can be competitive on short-haul routes. The airport lies about 18–30 km west of central Busan depending on destination, reachable by metro (roughly 40–50 minutes), airport bus (40–60 minutes) or taxi (30–50 minutes) with fares varying by mode and time of day. Pros: compact layout and good public transport links; cons: can be crowded during peak holiday periods and has fewer late-night connections than major international hubs.