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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$240	Spring Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Mon, Jul 6	The cheapest round-trip flight from Busan to Shanghai is currently $240
Cheapest one-way flight	$117	Spring Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Busan to Shanghai is currently $117
Last-minute weekend getaway	$230	Spring Nonstop 3 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Busan to Shanghai is currently $230
Cheapest business class flights	$570	Korean Air Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Busan to Shanghai is currently $570

Fastest flight	1 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Busan to Shanghai takes 1 hr 50 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 Busan to Shanghai is typically July. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

July Cheapest	Typical prices: $135–205
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $260–410

Popular airlines from Busan to Shanghai

Korean Air

Nonstop

from $344

Typical price: $265–435

9 weekly nonstop flights

PUS - PVG Every day

92 weekly connecting flights

PUS - PVG, SHA Every day
Shanghai Airlines

Nonstop

Typical price: $270–345

7 weekly nonstop flights

PUS - PVG Every day
China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $205–325

7 weekly nonstop flights

PUS - PVG Every day
Spring

Nonstop

from $230

Typical price: $155–330

7 weekly nonstop flights

PUS - PVG Every day
Jeju Air

Nonstop

from $215

Typical price: $150–305

4 weekly nonstop flights

PUS - PVG Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Air China

45 weekly connecting flights

PUS - PVG, SHA Every day

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

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

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

Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Busan to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Busan to Shanghai are usually in July. Typical ticket prices in July range from $135 to $205.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Busan to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $240. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $117.

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

The cheapest Korean Air flight from Busan to Shanghai is $344, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Spring flight from Busan to Shanghai is $230, flying from May 8 to May 11.
The cheapest Jeju Air flight from Busan to Shanghai is $215, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 15.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Busan to Shanghai starts at $240 from Thu, Jul 2 to Mon, Jul 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $117 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

1 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Busan to Shanghai.

Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Busan to Shanghai.
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 Busan to Shanghai 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 Busan to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, Korean Air is the most popular. Korean Air offers 9 nonstop flights and 92 connecting flights per week. Korean Air flies from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Busan to Shanghai are:

Shanghai Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
China Eastern offers 7 nonstop flights per week. China Eastern flies from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Spring offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Spring flies from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Jeju Air offers 4 nonstop flights per week. Jeju Air flies from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Air China offers 45 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Busan to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $240. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $117.

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

The cheapest Korean Air flight from Busan to Shanghai is $344, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Spring flight from Busan to Shanghai is $230, flying from May 8 to May 11.
The cheapest Jeju Air flight from Busan to Shanghai is $215, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 15.

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

There are 9 Korean Air direct flights from Busan to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Busan to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Busan to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Spring direct flights from Busan to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Jeju Air direct flights from Busan to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Busan and Shanghai at price $230 is offered by Spring from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

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

There are 9 Korean Air direct flights from Busan to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Busan to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Busan to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Spring direct flights from Busan to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Jeju Air direct flights from Busan to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Busan and Shanghai start at $240 from Thu, Jul 2 to Mon, Jul 6 with Spring.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Busan to Shanghai, 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 Busan and Shanghai start at $570 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5 with Korean Air.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Busan and Shanghai start at $240 from Thu, Jul 2 to Mon, Jul 6.

To book business class trips from Busan to Shanghai, 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 Busan and Shanghai starts at $230 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Spring.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Busan and Shanghai at price $230 is offered by Spring from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Busan to Shanghai, 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.