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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Seoul & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
SHA
Destination airport IATA code
SEL
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
2 hours 56 mins

Seoul ICN Flight Information

Traveling From
Shanghai
Origin Airport IATA Code
SHA
Traveling To
Seoul
Destination Airport IATA Code
SEL
Number of Airlines Serving
6
Available Airlines
Distance
820 km
Direct Flight Time
1 35
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Shanghai and Seoul?
The flight game between Shanghai and Seoul is a fierce one. You can head from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) with 2 carriers including Korean Air. Or you can go for the Hongqiao Intl. Airport (SHA) to Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) route with the likes of Korean Air.
How long is a direct flight from Shanghai to Seoul?
Pick your preferred seat, because you’ll be relaxing in it for at least 1 hour and 45 minutes during this trip of 510 miles. But direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul ordinarily take around 2 hours.
What are the best airports for Shanghai to Seoul flights?
If you’re curious about how to head from Shanghai to Seoul, here are the routes that are flown the most often:

  • Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 45 flights per week
  • Shanghai (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.) to Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.) - 42 flights per week
  • PVG to Gimpo Airport - 13 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Seoul?
After terrific amenities? Or great service? While you’ll find numerous airlines providing flights from Shanghai to Seoul, picking one of these quality carriers will ensure you start your getaway on the right track.

  • Korean Air with 125 flights every month.
  • XiamenAir with 95 flights every month.
  • China Southern Airlines with 65 flights every month.
  • Air France with 30 flights every month.
  • United Airlines with 17 flights every month.
  • EVA Air with 17 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Shanghai to Seoul?
With around 6 flights operating between Shanghai and Seoul each day, it’s never too late to plan a getaway to Seoul.
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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Cheap flights from Shanghai to Seoul 

Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Seoul, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Shanghai to Seoul is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Shanghai to Seoul  

Every day between Shanghai and Seoul, 27 flights from 6 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, Spring Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 1hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 820 km between null and null, let us know! 

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We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Shanghai to Seoul to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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