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July 15 - July 22
PVG - Gwangju
$231
$337
Round trip
June 23 - June 30
PVG - Gwangju
$268
$338
Round trip
July 25 - July 31
PVG - Gwangju
$226
$355
Round trip
August 7 - August 11
PVG - Gwangju
$265
$425
Round trip
August 22 - August 23
PVG - Gwangju
$263
$497
Round trip
June 22 - June 24
PVG - Gwangju
$300
$621
Round trip
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Insights for flights from Shanghai to Gwangju
How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Gwangju
Regular price: $187 - $379
Prices for flights from Shanghai to Gwangju are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Gwangju is between $187 and $379. The current lowest deal is $337 with Sierra National Airlines for travel from Jul 15-Jul 22.
now $337
Low $187
High $379
The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Gwangju
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Kwangju is March, with a median price of $171. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $491. Prices are generally lower from March to October.
March
Flights from $171
June
Flights from $491
Direct flights from Shanghai to Gwangju
Korean Air
Spring Airlines
Asiana Airlines
Sierra National Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Gwangju
Mon, Jun 22
PVG - Gwangju
Shanghai (PVG) - Gwangju (KWJ)
Korean Air
$300
$621
One-way
Tue, Jun 23
PVG - Gwangju
Shanghai (PVG) - Gwangju (KWJ)
Spring Airlines
$268
$338
One-way
Wed, Jul 15
PVG - Gwangju
Shanghai (PVG) - Gwangju (KWJ)
Sierra National Airlines, T'way Air
$231
$337
One-way
Sat, Jul 25
PVG - Gwangju
Shanghai (PVG) - Gwangju (KWJ)
Spring Airlines
$226
$355
One-way
Fri, Aug 7
PVG - Gwangju
Shanghai (PVG) - Gwangju (KWJ)
Asiana Airlines
$265
$425
One-way
Sat, Aug 22
PVG - Gwangju
Shanghai (PVG) - Gwangju (KWJ)
Korean Air
$263
$497
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Gwangju
Jun 23 - Jun 30
$268 → $338
26%
Jul 15 - Jul 22
$231 → $337
46%
Jul 25 - Jul 31
$226 → $355
57%
Aug 7 - Aug 11
$265 → $425
60%
Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Gwangju
Shanghai - Gwangju route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are below the typical level
Recent fares for Shanghai to Gwangju are below the typical level, with 8% good prices.
📅 Best time to fly
March is historically the cheapest month
Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Gwangju, with a median price of $171.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights take 13h 15m
Flights from Shanghai to Gwangju typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 13h 15m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant on this route
This route is dominated by connecting flights, with no direct flights available historically.
🏆 Airline highlight
Sierra National Airlines offers a recent deal
Sierra National Airlines recently offered a deal for $337 from Shanghai to Gwangju.
🎯 Booking tip
Consider booking during March to October
Historically, the period from March to October has offered lower median prices for this route.
Shanghai main airports to depart from
Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport offers flights to Gwangju, making it a convenient departure option.
📍 ~30 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$337
Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is another option for flights from Shanghai to Gwangju.
📍 ~10 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$337
Gwangju main airports to arrive at
Gwangju (KWJ)
Gwangju Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to Gwangju.
📍 ~10 km from Gwangju (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$337
Airports nearby Gwangju used as alternative
Yeosu (RSU)
Yeosu Airport is a useful regional alternative, especially for domestic connections within South Korea.
📍 ~110 km from Gwangju (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$307
Gunsan (KUV)
Gunsan Airport is a straightforward regional alternative for domestic travel if Gwangju flights are unavailable.
📍 ~70 km from Gwangju (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$346
Gimhae International (PUS)
Gimhae International Airport is a major international hub offering significantly more international destinations and flight choices.
📍 ~190 km from Gwangju (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$178
Daegu International (TAE)
Daegu International Airport provides better connectivity for regional international flights than Gwangju.
📍 ~180 km from Gwangju (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$231
Cheongju International (CJJ)
Cheongju International Airport serves as an alternative international gateway in the central region with good road connectivity.
📍 ~180 km from Gwangju (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$158
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Oct 10
Gwangju, South Korea
73% AI deal score
$1,198
$832
Save $366
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Oct 11
Gwangju, South Korea
73% AI deal score
$1,206
$834
Save $372
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Jun 20
Gwangju, South Korea
66% AI deal score
$1,094
$861
Save $233
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Jun 20
Gwangju, South Korea
65% AI deal score
$1,045
$881
Save $164
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Jun 21
Gwangju, South Korea
65% AI deal score
$1,103
$916
Save $187
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Jun 30
Gwangju, South Korea
50% AI deal score
$1,021
$872
Save $149
From PVG
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Jun 30
Gwangju, South Korea
49% AI deal score
$1,027
$885
Save $142
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Jun 28
Gwangju, South Korea
49% AI deal score
$1,014
$887
Save $127
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Jul 25
Gwangju, South Korea
49% AI deal score
$1,242
$1,001
Save $241
From SHA
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Jul 19
Gwangju, South Korea
46% AI deal score
$1,110
$1,074
Save $36
From PVG
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Sep 27
Gwangju, South Korea
46% AI deal score
$1,203
$1,190
Save $13
From SHA
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Jul 19
Gwangju, South Korea
45% AI deal score
$1,082
$1,074
Save $8
From PVG
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Jun 21
Gwangju, South Korea
45% AI deal score
$1,082
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Jul 24
Gwangju, South Korea
44% AI deal score
$1,215
From PVG
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Jul 24
Gwangju, South Korea
43% AI deal score
$1,215
From SHA
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Jul 25
Gwangju, South Korea
43% AI deal score
$1,274
$1,253
Save $21
From PVG
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Jun 30
Gwangju, South Korea
42% AI deal score
$1,244
From SHA
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Jul 25
Gwangju, South Korea
42% AI deal score
$1,251
From SHA
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Jul 25
Gwangju, South Korea
42% AI deal score
$1,251
From PVG
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Jun 20
Gwangju, South Korea
42% AI deal score
$1,253
From PVG
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Jul 25
Gwangju, South Korea
42% AI deal score
$1,313
From PVG
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Jun 28
Gwangju, South Korea
41% AI deal score
$1,259