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Cheap Flights from Seoul to Shanghai & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
SEL
Destination airport IATA code
SHA
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
1 hour 4 mins

Shanghai PVG Flight Information

Traveling From
Seoul
Origin Airport IATA Code
SEL
Traveling To
Shanghai
Destination Airport IATA Code
SHA
Number of Airlines Serving
7
Available Airlines
Distance
820 km
Direct Flight Time
0 10
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Seoul and Shanghai?
You’ll find there are a couple of options when making your way from Seoul to Shanghai. The first is between Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) and Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.). This route is serviced by no fewer than 2 airlines, including Korean Air. Another choice is to fly from Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport with an airline like Korean Air.
How long is a direct flight from Seoul to Shanghai?
Nonstop flights are available between Seoul and Shanghai and take on average 2 hours and 8 minutes. But the journey of 510 miles could race by in 1 hour and 50 minutes depending on factors like the weather and aircraft type.
What are the best airports for Seoul to Shanghai flights?
If you’re unsure how to venture from Seoul to Shanghai, here are the most frequently flown routes:

  • ICN to Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) - 41 flights per week
  • GMP to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) - 13 flights per week
  • Seoul–Incheon Intl. Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport - 8 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Seoul to Shanghai?
The route between Seoul and Shanghai is a well-travelled one, so you have a good range of flights to choose from. If you don’t know who you should book with, these are the top six air carriers to check out:

  • Korean Air with 130 flights every month.
  • Air Canada with 17 flights every month.
  • Delta with 17 flights every month.
  • United Airlines with 17 flights every month.
  • EVA Air with 17 flights every month.
  • XiamenAir with 13 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Seoul to Shanghai?
You’ve got lots of choice when it comes to flying from Seoul to Shanghai. With around 6 flights running daily, the time to go is up to you.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Find the best flight from Seoul to Shanghai  

Every day between Seoul and Shanghai, 33 flights from 7 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Spring Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 0hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 820 km between null and null, let us know! 

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