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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$197	Shandong 1 stop 23 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Seoul is currently $197
Cheapest one-way flight	$108	Shandong 1 stop 23 hr Wed, Apr 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Seoul is currently $108
Cheapest nonstop flights	$229	Spring Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Seoul is currently $229
Last-minute weekend getaway	$197	Shandong 1 stop 24 hr Fri, Mar 13 — Mon, Mar 16	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Seoul is currently $197
Cheapest business class flights	$563	China Southern 1 stop 10 hr Fri, Mar 13 — Sun, Mar 15	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Seoul is currently $563

Fastest flight	1 hr 45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Seoul takes 1 hr 45 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 Seoul is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $165–300
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $230–485

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Seoul

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $240–420

38 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - GMP, ICN Every day

53 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - ICN Every day
Asiana Airlines

Nonstop

from $263

Typical price: $245–475

33 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - GMP, ICN Every day
Korean Air

Nonstop

from $274

Typical price: $245–510

28 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - GMP, ICN Every day

28 weekly connecting flights

PVG - GMP Every day
China Southern

Nonstop

from $280

Typical price: $235–400

14 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - ICN Every day

72 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - GMP, ICN Every day
Shanghai Airlines

Nonstop

14 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - GMP, ICN Every day
EASTAR JET

Nonstop

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - ICN 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 Seoul

Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

Seoul South Korea 11 mi
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)

Cheongju-si South Korea 63 mi
Incheon International Airport (ICN)

Seoul South Korea 31 mi
Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE)

Daegu South Korea 147 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Seoul

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Seoul are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $165 to $300.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Seoul recently found on Google Flights was with Shandong from $197. The cheapest one-way flight was with Shandong from $108.

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

The cheapest Asiana Airlines flight from Shanghai to Seoul is $263, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Korean Air flight from Shanghai to Seoul is $274, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Seoul is $280, flying from May 7 to May 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Seoul starts at $197 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $108 and departs on Wed, Apr 15.

1 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Seoul.

Some common times to visit Seoul are Mar–May (cherry blossom season) and Sep–Nov, when the weather is most temperate. Summers (Jun–Aug) are hot and humid, while winters (Dec–Feb) are cold and dry. Major local events include the Lotus Lantern Festival (May) and the Hi Seoul Festival, a seasonal cultural festival held 4 times a year.

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

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 38 nonstop flights and 53 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) , Gimpo International Airport (GMP) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 14 nonstop flights and 72 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) , Incheon International Airport (ICN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Seoul are:

Asiana Airlines offers 33 nonstop flights per week. Asiana Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) , Incheon International Airport (ICN) .
Korean Air offers 28 nonstop flights and 28 connecting flights per week. Korean Air flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) , Incheon International Airport (ICN) .
Shanghai Airlines offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) , Incheon International Airport (ICN) .
EASTAR JET offers 7 nonstop flights per week. EASTAR JET flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Seoul recently found on Google Flights was with Shandong from $197. The cheapest one-way flight was with Shandong from $108.

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

The cheapest Asiana Airlines flight from Shanghai to Seoul is $263, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Korean Air flight from Shanghai to Seoul is $274, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Seoul is $280, flying from May 7 to May 10.

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

There are 38 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 Asiana Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Korean Air direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 EASTAR JET direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul 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 Shanghai and Seoul at price $197 is offered by Shandong from Fri, Mar 13 to Mon, Mar 16.

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

There are 38 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 Asiana Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Korean Air direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 EASTAR JET direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul 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 Shanghai to Seoul on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Seoul start at $229 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31 with Spring.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Seoul, 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 Seoul start at $563 from Fri, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 15 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Seoul start at $197 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To book business class trips from Shanghai to Seoul, 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 Seoul starts at $197 from Fri, Mar 13 to Mon, Mar 16 with Shandong.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Seoul at price $197 is offered by Shandong from Fri, Mar 13 to Mon, Mar 16.

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