Find Cheap Flights from Seoul to Shanghai (SEL - SHA)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$258	XiamenAir 1 stop 15 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Seoul to Shanghai is currently $258
Cheapest one-way flight	$134	XiamenAir 1 stop 26 hr Sat, May 9	The cheapest one-way flight from Seoul to Shanghai is currently $134
Cheapest nonstop flights	$284	Spring Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Mon, Jul 6	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Seoul to Shanghai is currently $284
Last-minute weekend getaway	$258	XiamenAir 1 stop 15 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Seoul to Shanghai is currently $258
Cheapest business class flights	$574	China Southern 1 stop 11 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Seoul to Shanghai is currently $574

Fastest flight	1 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Seoul to Shanghai takes 1 hr 55 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 Seoul to Shanghai is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $125–275
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $225–355

Popular airlines from Seoul to Shanghai

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $185–290

38 weekly nonstop flights

GMP, ICN - PVG, SHA Every day

119 weekly connecting flights

ICN - PVG, SHA Every day
Asiana Airlines

Nonstop

from $360

Typical price: $220–400

35 weekly nonstop flights

GMP, ICN - PVG, SHA Every day
Korean Air

Nonstop

from $378

Typical price: $220–425

28 weekly nonstop flights

GMP, ICN - PVG, SHA Every day

6 weekly connecting flights

GMP - PVG Every Thu, Sat
China Southern

Nonstop

from $345

Typical price: $140–330

14 weekly nonstop flights

ICN - PVG Every day

52 weekly connecting flights

GMP, ICN - PVG, SHA Every day
Shanghai Airlines

Nonstop

Typical price: $245–345

14 weekly nonstop flights

GMP, ICN - PVG, SHA Every day
EASTAR JET

Nonstop

Typical price: $200–295

7 weekly nonstop flights

ICN - PVG Every day

107 weekly connecting flights

GMP, ICN - PVG Every day

Popular airports near Seoul

Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

Seoul South Korea 11 mi
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)

Cheongju-si South Korea 63 mi
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

Gwangju South Korea 167 mi
Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE)

Daegu South Korea 147 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 Seoul to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Seoul to Shanghai are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $125 to $275.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Seoul to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with XiamenAir from $258. The cheapest one-way flight was with XiamenAir from $134.

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

The cheapest Asiana Airlines flight from Seoul to Shanghai is $360, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 29.
The cheapest Korean Air flight from Seoul to Shanghai is $378, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 6.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Seoul to Shanghai is $345, flying from May 7 to May 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Seoul to Shanghai starts at $258 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $134 and departs on Sat, May 9.

1 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Seoul 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 Seoul 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 Seoul 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 Seoul to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 38 nonstop flights and 119 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) , Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Seoul to Shanghai are:

Asiana Airlines offers 35 nonstop flights per week. Asiana Airlines flies from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) , Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Korean Air offers 28 nonstop flights and 6 connecting flights per week. Korean Air flies from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) , Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
China Southern offers 14 nonstop flights and 52 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) , Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Shanghai Airlines offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) , Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
EASTAR JET offers 7 nonstop flights and 107 connecting flights per week. EASTAR JET flies from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) , Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Seoul to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with XiamenAir from $258. The cheapest one-way flight was with XiamenAir from $134.

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

The cheapest Asiana Airlines flight from Seoul to Shanghai is $360, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 29.
The cheapest Korean Air flight from Seoul to Shanghai is $378, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 6.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Seoul to Shanghai is $345, flying from May 7 to May 10.

Shanghai Airlines, Korean Air, China Eastern, Asiana Airlines, China Southern, EASTAR JET and Spring fly direct from Seoul to Shanghai.

There are 38 China Eastern direct flights from Seoul to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 Asiana Airlines direct flights from Seoul to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Korean Air direct flights from Seoul to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 China Southern direct flights from Seoul to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Seoul to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 EASTAR JET direct flights from Seoul to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Seoul and Shanghai at price $258 is offered by XiamenAir from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Shanghai Airlines, Korean Air, China Eastern, Asiana Airlines, China Southern, EASTAR JET and Spring fly direct from Seoul to Shanghai.

There are 38 China Eastern direct flights from Seoul to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 Asiana Airlines direct flights from Seoul to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Korean Air direct flights from Seoul to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 China Southern direct flights from Seoul to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Seoul to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 EASTAR JET direct flights from Seoul to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Seoul and Shanghai start at $284 from Fri, Jul 3 to Mon, Jul 6 with Spring.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Seoul 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 Seoul and Shanghai start at $574 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Seoul and Shanghai start at $258 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Seoul 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 Seoul and Shanghai starts at $258 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with XiamenAir.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Seoul and Shanghai at price $258 is offered by XiamenAir from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Seoul 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.