Route notes
Why this routing works
This routing uses a clean westbound sequence from Minneapolis to Seoul, then continues into Australia before finishing in Kuala Lumpur and returning to Minneapolis. With 5 weeks total, the structure keeps the long-haul sectors moving in one direction rather than backtracking across the Pacific.
The ticket includes a 3-night stop in Seoul, an overland break into Brisbane, then a separate flight from Gold Coast onward. That kind of setup works well when part of the Australia segment is handled outside the air ticket, while still preserving the larger multi-stop framework around it.
Kuala Lumpur carries the longest stay at 13 nights, making it the main anchor stop before the final transpacific return. In economy, this is a practical open-jaw and multi-stop build for travelers who want a mix of fixed long-haul flights and flexibility on the ground between Australian points.
With August departure timing in the Jul-Sep season, the route is built around four flight segments plus the overland connection. The sold price range for this itinerary was $2,647 to $3,453 per person in economy, based on the exact stop pattern shown here.