Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Busan (SHA - PUS)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Busan and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$155	Spring Nonstop 2 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Busan is currently $155
Cheapest one-way flight	$90	Spring Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Busan is currently $90
Last-minute weekend getaway	$170	Spring Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Mon, Mar 16	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Busan is currently $170
Cheapest business class flights	$691	Korean Air Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Busan is currently $691

Fastest flight	1 hr 35 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Busan takes 1 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Busan is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $140–230
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $210–475

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Busan

Korean Air

Nonstop

from $271

Typical price: $300–510

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - PUS Every day

76 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - PUS Every day
Shanghai Airlines

Nonstop

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - PUS Every day
China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $255–450

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - PUS Every day
Spring

Nonstop

from $155

Typical price: $165–345

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - PUS Every day
Jeju Air

Nonstop

from $199

Typical price: $185–340

4 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - PUS Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat
Air China

46 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - PUS Every day

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 28 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 11 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Busan

Gimhae International Airport (PUS)

Busan South Korea 7 mi
Jeju International Airport (CJU)

Jeju-si South Korea 186 mi
Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE)

Daegu South Korea 55 mi
Ulsan Airport (USN)

Ulsan South Korea 33 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Busan

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Busan are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $140 to $230.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Busan recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $155. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Korean Air flight from Shanghai to Busan is $271, flying from May 14 to May 17.
The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Busan is $155, flying from May 8 to May 10.
The cheapest Jeju Air flight from Shanghai to Busan is $199, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Busan starts at $155 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $90 and departs on Thu, Jun 4.

1 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Busan.

Most visitors arrive May–Aug, when the hot and humid weather makes this prime time for beachgoing. Typhoons are possible Sep–Oct. Winters (Nov–Mar) are dry but cold. Local events include the Busan Sea Festival (Aug), a cultural and music festival; the Busan International Fireworks Festival on Gwangalli Beach (Oct); and the Busan International Film Festival (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Busan.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Shanghai to Busan really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Shanghai to Busan.

In terms of nonstop flights, Korean Air is the most popular. Korean Air offers 7 nonstop flights and 76 connecting flights per week. Korean Air flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Busan are:

Shanghai Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS) .
China Eastern offers 7 nonstop flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS) .
Spring offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Spring flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS) .
Jeju Air offers 4 nonstop flights per week. Jeju Air flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS) .
Air China offers 46 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Busan.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Busan recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $155. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Korean Air flight from Shanghai to Busan is $271, flying from May 14 to May 17.
The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Busan is $155, flying from May 8 to May 10.
The cheapest Jeju Air flight from Shanghai to Busan is $199, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.

Spring, Shanghai Airlines, Korean Air, China Eastern and Jeju Air fly direct from Shanghai to Busan.

There are 7 Korean Air direct flights from Shanghai to Busan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Busan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Busan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Busan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Jeju Air direct flights from Shanghai to Busan per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Busan at price $170 is offered by Spring from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.

Spring, Shanghai Airlines, Korean Air, China Eastern and Jeju Air fly direct from Shanghai to Busan.

There are 7 Korean Air direct flights from Shanghai to Busan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Busan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Busan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Busan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Jeju Air direct flights from Shanghai to Busan per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Shanghai to Busan on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Busan start at $155 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Spring.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Busan, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Busan start at $691 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Korean Air.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Busan start at $155 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

To book business class trips from Shanghai to Busan, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Busan starts at $170 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16 with Spring.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Busan at price $170 is offered by Spring from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Busan, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.