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	$124	Spring Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jan 8 — Mon, Jan 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Busan is currently $124
Cheapest one-way flight	$73	Spring Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jan 7	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Busan is currently $73
Last-minute weekend getaway	$239	Jeju Air Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Oct 18 — Mon, Oct 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Busan is currently $239
Cheapest business class flights	$512	China Eastern Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Dec 4 — Sun, Dec 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Busan is currently $512

Fastest flight	1 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Busan takes 1 hr 10 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 January. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $125–285
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $165–420

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Busan

Korean Air

Nonstop

from $243

Typical price: $250–410

9 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - PUS Every day

72 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - PUS Every day
Shanghai Airlines

Nonstop

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - PUS Every day
China Eastern

Nonstop

from $224

Typical price: $220–395

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - PUS Every day
Spring

Nonstop

from $124

Typical price: $125–280

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - PUS Every day
Jeju Air

Nonstop

from $148

Typical price: $165–295

4 weekly nonstop flights

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

45 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 29 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 12 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 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
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)

Cheongju-si South Korea 138 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Busan

When are the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Busan?

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Busan are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $125 to $285.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Busan?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Busan recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $124. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $73.

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

The cheapest Korean Air flight from Shanghai to Busan is $243, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 14.
The cheapest China Eastern flight from Shanghai to Busan is $224, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 14.
The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Busan is $124, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 12.
The cheapest Jeju Air flight from Shanghai to Busan is $148, flying from Nov 27 to Dec 1.

What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Busan?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Busan starts at $124 from Thu, Jan 8 to Mon, Jan 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $73 and departs on Wed, Jan 7.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Busan?

1 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Busan.

When should you fly to Busan, South Korea?

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).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Shanghai to Busan?

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 is the best airline to fly from Shanghai to Busan?

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 9 nonstop flights and 72 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 45 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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Busan?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Busan recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $124. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $73.

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

The cheapest Korean Air flight from Shanghai to Busan is $243, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 14.
The cheapest China Eastern flight from Shanghai to Busan is $224, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 14.
The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Busan is $124, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 12.
The cheapest Jeju Air flight from Shanghai to Busan is $148, flying from Nov 27 to Dec 1.

Which airlines have direct flights from Shanghai to Busan?

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

There are 9 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.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Shanghai to Busan?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Busan at price $239 is offered by Jeju Air from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20.

Which airlines have direct flights from Shanghai to Busan?

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

There are 9 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.

When are direct flights from Shanghai to Busan available?

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

What are the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Busan?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Busan start at $124 from Thu, Jan 8 to Mon, Jan 12 with Spring.

How can I find nonstop flights from Shanghai to Busan?

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.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Shanghai to Busan?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Busan start at $512 from Thu, Dec 4 to Sun, Dec 7 with China Eastern.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Shanghai to Busan?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Busan start at $124 from Thu, Jan 8 to Mon, Jan 12.

How can I book business class trips from Shanghai to Busan?

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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Shanghai to Busan next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Busan starts at $239 from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20 with Jeju Air.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Shanghai to Busan?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Busan at price $239 is offered by Jeju Air from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Busan?

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.