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October 26 - October 28

Cheapest

Best

Earliest

PUS - Shanghai

$156

$170

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November 16 - November 19

PUS - Shanghai

$144

$179

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November 16 - November 25

PUS - Shanghai

$136

$179

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November 16 - November 21

PUS - Shanghai

$142

$179

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November 16 - November 26

PUS - Shanghai

$133

$179

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November 16 - November 28

PUS - Shanghai

$132

$179

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November 16 - November 24

PUS - Shanghai

$137

$179

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November 16 - November 23

PUS - Shanghai

$139

$179

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November 16 - November 17

PUS - Shanghai

$144

$179

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November 16 - November 30

PUS - Shanghai

$132

$179

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Insights for flights from Busan to Shanghai

Most itineraries for flights from Busan to Shanghai connect at least once, with only 7.4% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical journey includes 1 stopover. This means you'll usually find options that involve a layover rather than a direct route.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Busan to Shanghai, the fares right now are above the typical level. Prices typically range from $261–$419, with a median of $289. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, suggesting that current prices are higher than usual for this route.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Busan to Shanghai, September stands out with a median fare of $258. June also offers competitive prices, with a median of $267, followed by July at a median of $270. These months tend to offer more budget-friendly options compared to other times of the year.

A typical journey from Busan to Shanghai takes about 7h 15m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover. The total distance covered on this route is 801 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Busan to Shanghai

Regular price: $120 - $222

Prices for flights from Busan to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $120 and $222. The current lowest deal is $170 with Spring Airlines, for travel from Oct 26 to Oct 28.

now $170

Low $120

High $222

The cheapest time to fly from Busan to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from PUS to SHA is September, with a median price of $258. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $430. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $258

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $430

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Direct flights from Busan to Shanghai

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Busan to Shanghai

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PUS - Shanghai

Busan (PUS) - Shanghai (PVG)

$310

$269

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PUS - Shanghai

Busan (PUS) - Shanghai (PVG)

$312

$289

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PUS - Shanghai

Busan (PUS) - Shanghai (PVG)

$278

$238

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PUS - Shanghai

Busan (PUS) - Shanghai (PVG)

$278

$251

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PUS - Shanghai

Busan (PUS) - Shanghai (PVG)

$260

$250

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PUS - Shanghai

Busan (PUS) - Shanghai (PVG)

$260

$263

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Busan to Shanghai

4 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 23

$310 → $269

13%

3 nights

Aug 31 - Sep 3

$258 → $218

16%

4 nights

Jul 3 - Jul 7

$278 → $238

14%

3 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 15

$260 → $225

14%

Popular Airports to fly from Busan to Shanghai

Busan - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Busan to Shanghai are above the typical level, with a median price of $289.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest at $258

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Busan to Shanghai, with a median price of $258.

⏱️ Flight duration

7h 15m is the typical flight duration

Flights from Busan to Shanghai typically take 7 hours and 15 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 7.4% of deals are direct; connecting flights with one stopover are more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is an airline offering direct flights from Busan to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Busan to Shanghai are frequent, with about 0.8 deals per day.

Busan main airports to depart from

Gimhae International (PUS)

Cheapest

Gimhae International Airport offers the cheapest flights from Busan to Shanghai.

📍 ~12 km from Busan (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$170

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good choice for flights from Busan to Shanghai.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$170

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Busan to Shanghai.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$204

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

This major international hub offers an extensive network and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~135 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$316

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

This airport is a convenient alternative for the Suzhou-Wuxi-Shanghai industrial corridor, often less congested.

📍 ~100 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$323

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

Cheapest

A primary regional hub with high flight frequency and very frequent high-speed rail service to Shanghai.

📍 ~270 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$259

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

This airport provides a solid domestic network and good accessibility via bridge or high-speed rail.

📍 ~150 km from destination city (reachable by car or high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$314

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Geographically close to northern Shanghai, this airport is useful for avoiding airspace delays on domestic routes.

📍 ~100 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$516

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Busan to Shanghai is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been around $283. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees an average price of $296, while booking more than 60 days out typically results in a higher average price of $368.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Busan to Shanghai is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $261. The median price for this route has been $289. Prices tend to increase significantly for flights above $419.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Busan to Shanghai, with a median price of $258. June and July also offer competitive prices, with median fares of $267 and $270 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $289, indicating that these months offer notable savings.

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