Cheap Flights from Seoul to Shanghai

Cheapest flights from Seoul to Shanghai

Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Seoul to Shanghai. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.

Cheapest one way flight

$58

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

2h 15m

06/12/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from Seoul to Shanghai departs on 06/12/2025, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $58

Cheapest round trip flight

$114

Tianjin Airlines

1 transfer

1d 21h 45m

05/18/2025

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Seoul to Shanghai departs on 05/18/2025, is operated by Tianjin Airlines and costs $114

The fastest flight

2 hours

Fastest flight from Seoul to Shanghai takes 2 hours

Direct flights

Every day

There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

Earliest flight

8:25 AM

Latest flight

10:30 PM

Average flight duration

2h 7m

Direct flights count

143

Distance

866km

Timezone difference

1h

The distance between Seoul and Shanghai is 866km (537 miles). The average flight duration is 2h 7m. There are 143 direct flights from Seoul to Shanghai. The time difference between Seoul and Shanghai is 1h . Flights from Seoul begin at 8:25 AM. The latest flight from Seoul departs at 10:30 PM.

Remember that on average the ideal time to book flights is 2 months before departure!

Airfare from Seoul to Shanghai by month

We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from Seoul to Shanghai

May 2025

Lowest price

on average:

$61

August 2025

Highest price

on average:

$93

Avg Price

Airlines operating on route

Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the Seoul — Shanghai route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.

Eastar Jet

Starting at $59

Spring Airlines

Starting at $62

Korean Air

Starting at $69

China Southern Airlines

Starting at $74

Starting at $83

Starting at $91

Starting at $96

Starting at $97

Starting at $99

China Eastern Airlines

Starting at $101

Hong Kong Airlines

Starting at $124

Direct Flights from Seoul to Shanghai

A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Seoul to Shanghai, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

Seoul — Shanghai

SEL — SHA

04/16/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

OZ361

Starting at $90

Seoul — Shanghai

SEL — SHA

04/16/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

KE893

Starting at $178

Seoul — Shanghai

SEL — SHA

04/18/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

OZ3615

Starting at $160

Seoul — Shanghai

SEL — SHA

04/19/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

ZE871

Starting at $201

Seoul — Shanghai

SEL — SHA

04/20/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

CZ314

Starting at $219

Seoul — Shanghai

SEL — SHA

04/21/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

ZE871

Starting at $169

Seoul — Shanghai

SEL — SHA

04/22/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

OZ367

Starting at $91

Seoul — Shanghai

SEL — SHA

04/22/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

KE893

Starting at $277

Seoul — Shanghai

SEL — SHA

04/24/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

FM824

Starting at $113

Seoul — Shanghai

SEL — SHA

04/25/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

FM828

Starting at $166

Schedule of direct flights from Seoul to Shanghai

A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Seoul to Shanghai:

China Eastern Airlines

Every day

Starting at $90

China Southern Airlines

Every day

Starting at $81

Korean Air

Every day

Starting at $101

Asiana Airlines

Every day

Starting at $102

Eastar Jet

Su, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

Starting at $86

Shanghai Airlines

Every day

Starting at $84

Spring Airlines

Su, Tu, Th, and Fr

Starting at $60

Seoul airports overview

ICN

Incheon International Airport

Airlines flying to this airport

$53

Starting at

$92-13%

on average

GMP

Gimpo International Airport

Airlines flying to this airport

$66

Starting at

$104

on average

Shanghai airports overview

PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

+10

Airlines flying to this airport

$60

Starting at

$93-6%

on average

SHA

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Airlines flying to this airport

$67

Starting at

$98

on average

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

How much is the cheapest flight ticket from Seoul to Shanghai?

The cheapest flight ticket from Seoul to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $58

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Seoul — Shanghai?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Seoul to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Seoul to Shanghai?

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Seoul to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: May, September, April.

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

The fastest flights from Seoul to Shanghai start from 2 hours in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Seoul to Shanghai?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Seoul — Shanghai: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Eastar Jet

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Seoul to Shanghai

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

Seoul — Shanghai

October 21

Spring Airlines

$59

Alternative routes

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China Eastern Airlines

Every day

Starting at $90

China Southern Airlines

Every day

Starting at $81

Korean Air

Every day

Starting at $101

Asiana Airlines

Every day

Starting at $102

Eastar Jet

Su, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

Starting at $86

Shanghai Airlines

Every day

Starting at $84

Spring Airlines

Su, Tu, Th, and Fr

Starting at $60

Eastar Jet

Starting at $59

Spring Airlines

Starting at $62

Korean Air

Starting at $69

China Southern Airlines

Starting at $74

Starting at $83

Starting at $91

Starting at $96

Starting at $97

Starting at $99

China Eastern Airlines

Starting at $101

Hong Kong Airlines

Starting at $124

How much is the cheapest flight ticket from Seoul to Shanghai?

The cheapest flight ticket from Seoul to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $58

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Seoul — Shanghai?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Seoul to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Seoul to Shanghai?

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Seoul to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: May, September, April.

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

The fastest flights from Seoul to Shanghai start from 2 hours in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Seoul to Shanghai?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Seoul — Shanghai: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Eastar Jet

Cheapest one way flight

$58

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

2h 15m

06/12/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from Seoul to Shanghai departs on 06/12/2025, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $58

Cheapest round trip flight

$114

Tianjin Airlines

1 transfer

1d 21h 45m

05/18/2025

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Seoul to Shanghai departs on 05/18/2025, is operated by Tianjin Airlines and costs $114

The fastest flight

2 hours

Fastest flight from Seoul to Shanghai takes 2 hours

Direct flights

Every day

There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

Cheap Flights from Seoul to Shanghai Starting at $58

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Economy

Cheapest flights from Seoul to Shanghai

Cheapest one way flight

$58

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

2h 15m

06/12/2025

Cheapest round trip flight

$114

Tianjin Airlines

1 transfer

1d 21h 45m

05/18/2025

The fastest flight

2 hours

Direct flights

Every day

Earliest flight

8:25 AM

Latest flight

10:30 PM

Average flight duration

2h 7m

Direct flights count

143

Distance

866km

Timezone difference

1h

Airfare from Seoul to Shanghai by month

May 2025

on average:

$61

August 2025

on average:

$93

Airlines operating on route

Direct Flights from Seoul to Shanghai

Schedule of direct flights from Seoul to Shanghai

Seoul airports overview

Shanghai airports overview

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Seoul to Shanghai

Seoul — Shanghai

$59

Alternative routes

May 2025

on average:

$61

August 2025

on average:

$93

Cheapest one way flight

$58

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

2h 15m

06/12/2025

Cheapest round trip flight

$114

Tianjin Airlines

1 transfer

1d 21h 45m

05/18/2025

The fastest flight

2 hours

Direct flights

Every day

Earliest flight

8:25 AM

Latest flight

10:30 PM

Average flight duration

2h 7m

Direct flights count

143

Distance