Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Seoul Starting at $80

The Shanghai — Seoul route is served by a wide range of airlines: 10 in total, including Spring Airlines, Eastar Jet, Air China, Asiana Airlines, Qingdao Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Korean Air, and China Southern Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $80. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

Shanghai has two main airports serving different roles. Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) is the city’s primary international gateway and long-haul hub, typically handling most intercontinental and major-carrier flights; it sits about 30–40 km east of downtown and usually takes 45–60 minutes to reach by metro (Line 2) or 40–60 minutes by maglev plus local transit, with fares typically ranging from modest metro rates to higher express-rail charges. Pros: extensive international connections and full-service airline amenities; cons: longer transfer times to central Shanghai and potential traffic at peak hours. Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) functions more as a domestic and regional hub, commonly used by budget and full-service carriers on short-haul routes. Located roughly 13–20 km west of the city center, Hongqiao is often faster to reach—about 20–30 minutes by metro (Lines 2/10/17) or 20–40 minutes by taxi, with fares usually affordable for metro and moderate for taxis. Pros: convenient access to central business districts and integrated rail/taxi links; cons: fewer long-haul options and can be busy during domestic peak travel periods.

Seoul is served by two main airports with distinct roles. Incheon International (ICN) is the city’s primary international hub, handling most long-haul and full-service carriers and typically offering a wider range of lounges, transfer facilities and retail. It sits about 48 km west of downtown Seoul; the Airport Railroad Express (AREX) or airport limousine buses usually take 45–60 minutes to central areas, with fares often in the mid-range for public options. Gimpo (GMP) functions more as a domestic and regional gateway, popular with low-cost and domestic carriers and often seen as more budget-friendly for short-haul routes. Gimpo is roughly 15–20 minutes from the city center by subway or taxi, with lower fares and quicker transfers but fewer international services. Pros: ICN offers extensive amenities and international connectivity; Gimpo is convenient for fast city access and domestic flights. Cons: ICN can be farther and require longer transfers; Gimpo has limited long-haul options.