Can I fly direct from Shanghai to Seoul?

Yes, direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul are available. Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 35.8% of all available options over the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This indicates that while direct flights are a significant portion, connecting flights are also common for this route.

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

The typical direct flight from Shanghai to Seoul has a duration of approximately 2 hours and 0 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging around 11 hours and 55 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 822 kilometers. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their journey.

How much more do direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul cost?

Historically, direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul typically cost about 6% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight has been $343, while connecting flights have a median price of $325. Direct flights represent approximately 35.9% of the available options over the trailing 90 days. This premium reflects the convenience of a non-stop journey.

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Shanghai to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Seoul

Fares for flights from Shanghai to Seoul typically range from $283–$491, with a median price of $348. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, and 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, so setting a price alert can help you find cheap flights from Shanghai to Seoul.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Seoul, July stands out with a median fare of just $121. Following July, October also offers more affordable options with a median fare of $213, and August is another good choice with a median of $227.

The flight from Shanghai to Seoul covers a distance of 822 kilometers, making it a short-haul journey. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel time between these two cities.

A typical journey from Shanghai to Seoul takes approximately 2 hours 0 minutes, including connections. Since most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting flight time is 12 hours 35 minutes, while non-stop flights have a median duration of 2 hours 0 minutes. Only 35.8% of recent fares were for direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul, indicating that most itineraries include at least one stopover, with a typical number of 1 connection when not flying direct.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Seoul

Regular price: CN¥1,413 - CN¥2,174

Prices for flights from Shanghai to Seoul are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is CNY 1413 to CNY 2174. The current lowest deal is CNY 1207 with Spring Airlines, for travel from Dec 1 to Dec 9.

now CN¥1,207

Low CN¥1,413

High CN¥2,174

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Seoul

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Seoul is July, with a median price of $121. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $699. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥121

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥699

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul

Asiana Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Seoul

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Seoul

Shanghai (SHA) - Seoul (ICN)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,187

CN¥1,567

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Seoul

Shanghai (PVG) - Seoul (ICN)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,585

CN¥1,534

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Seoul

Shanghai (SHA) - Seoul (ICN)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,145

CN¥1,701

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Seoul

Shanghai (SHA) - Seoul (ICN)

Xiamen Airlines

CN¥2,164

CN¥1,994

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Seoul

Shanghai (SHA) - Seoul (ICN)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥1,901

CN¥1,407

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Seoul

Shanghai (PVG) - Seoul (GMP)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,026

CN¥1,454

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 28 - Oct 29

CN¥2,559 → CN¥1,507

41%

2 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 29

CN¥2,585 → CN¥1,534

41%

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

CN¥2,586 → CN¥1,547

40%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

CN¥1,852 → CN¥1,234

33%

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Shanghai - Seoul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to Seoul are near the typical level at $334.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the lowest prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median prices at $121 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 0m

Direct flights typically take 2h 0m, while connecting flights average 12h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 64.2% of recent deals, with one stopover being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Shanghai Airlines offers direct flights

Shanghai Airlines provides direct flight options for the Shanghai to Seoul route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International offers flights to Seoul, with prices from 1039 CNY.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,039

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International provides another option for flights to Seoul, with prices from 1294 CNY.

📍 ~14 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,294

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Gimpo International (GMP)

Cheapest

Gimpo International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Shanghai to Seoul.

📍 ~17 km from Seoul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,151

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Cheongju International (CJJ)

Cheapest

Cheongju International is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially for regional international routes.

📍 ~110 km from Seoul (reachable by bus and rail)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥952

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Nov 18

Seoul, South Korea

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Nov 02

Seoul, South Korea

73% AI deal score

$693

$545

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Business Class

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Nov 22

Seoul, South Korea

68% AI deal score

$610

$508

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Business Class

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Dec 12

Seoul, South Korea

68% AI deal score

$642

$513

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Business Class

From PVG

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Dec 12

Seoul, South Korea

68% AI deal score

$623

$513

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Nov 25

Seoul, South Korea

68% AI deal score

$609

$513

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From PVG

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Nov 27

Seoul, South Korea

68% AI deal score

$609

$513

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Business Class

From PVG

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Nov 23

Seoul, South Korea

68% AI deal score

$610

$513

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Seoul, South Korea

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$610

$513

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Seoul, South Korea

68% AI deal score

$645

$514

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Seoul, South Korea

68% AI deal score

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$515

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Nov 18

Seoul, South Korea

67% AI deal score

$603

$506

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Shanghai to Seoul is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket has been observed at approximately $339. Booking within 14-27 days of travel generally sees an average price of $411, while booking 60 or more days out typically results in an average price of $420. These trends are based on data collected over a 90-day trailing period.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to Seoul is considered to be around $283 or less. The median price for this route has been $348. Fares at the 75th percentile typically reach $491, indicating higher prices. Aiming for a fare at or below $283 would generally secure a competitive deal.

Historically, July has been the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Seoul, with a median price of $121. Other affordable months include October, with a median price of $213, and August, showing a median of $227. These figures are based on data spanning a 270-day window. The annual median price for this route is $348, making July a particularly cost-effective option.

Shanghai to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Seoul

The flight from Shanghai to Seoul covers a distance of 822 kilometers, making it a short-haul journey. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel time between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Seoul

Regular price: CN¥1,413 - CN¥2,174

Prices for flights from Shanghai to Seoul are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is CNY 1413 to CNY 2174. The current lowest deal is CNY 1207 with Spring Airlines, for travel from Dec 1 to Dec 9.

now CN¥1,207

Low CN¥1,413

High CN¥2,174

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Seoul

July

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥121

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥699

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul

Asiana Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Seoul

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Seoul

Shanghai (SHA) - Seoul (ICN)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,187

CN¥1,567

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Seoul

Shanghai (PVG) - Seoul (ICN)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,585

CN¥1,534

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Seoul

Shanghai (SHA) - Seoul (ICN)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,145

CN¥1,701

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Seoul

Shanghai (SHA) - Seoul (ICN)

Xiamen Airlines

CN¥2,164

CN¥1,994

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Seoul

Shanghai (SHA) - Seoul (ICN)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥1,901

CN¥1,407

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Seoul

Shanghai (PVG) - Seoul (GMP)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,026

CN¥1,454

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 28 - Oct 29

CN¥2,559 → CN¥1,507

41%

2 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 29

CN¥2,585 → CN¥1,534

41%

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

CN¥2,586 → CN¥1,547

40%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

CN¥1,852 → CN¥1,234

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Seoul

Shanghai - Seoul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to Seoul are near the typical level at $334.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the lowest prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median prices at $121 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 0m

Direct flights typically take 2h 0m, while connecting flights average 12h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 64.2% of recent deals, with one stopover being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Shanghai Airlines offers direct flights

Shanghai Airlines provides direct flight options for the Shanghai to Seoul route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International offers flights to Seoul, with prices from 1039 CNY.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,039

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International provides another option for flights to Seoul, with prices from 1294 CNY.

📍 ~14 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,294

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Gimpo International (GMP)

Cheapest

Gimpo International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Shanghai to Seoul.

📍 ~17 km from Seoul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,151

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Cheongju International (CJJ)

Cheapest

Cheongju International is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially for regional international routes.

Seoul, South Korea

67% AI deal score

$603

$506

Save $97

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Seoul

Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai to Seoul

Shanghai to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Seoul

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Seoul

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Seoul

Direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Seoul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Seoul

Shanghai - Seoul route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in July for the lowest prices

Direct flights take 2h 0m

Connecting flights are more common

Shanghai Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seoul

Best Elite deals to Seoul

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Nov 02

Nov 22

Dec 12

Dec 12

Nov 25

Nov 27

Nov 23

Nov 24

Dec 21

Dec 12

Nov 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

When should I buy Shanghai to Seoul tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Shanghai to Seoul?

What's the best month to fly from Shanghai to Seoul?

Can I fly direct from Shanghai to Seoul?

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

How much more do direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul cost?

Related routes

More routes from Shanghai

Flights to Seoul from other cities

Shanghai to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Seoul

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Seoul

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Seoul

Direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Seoul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Seoul

Shanghai - Seoul route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in July for the lowest prices

Direct flights take 2h 0m

Connecting flights are more common

Shanghai Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seoul

Best Elite deals to Seoul

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Nov 02

Nov 22

Dec 12

Dec 12

Nov 25

Nov 27

Nov 23

Nov 24

Dec 21

Dec 12

Nov 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

When should I buy Shanghai to Seoul tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Shanghai to Seoul?

What's the best month to fly from Shanghai to Seoul?