What is the cheapest price for flights from Seoul to Shanghai?

The cheapest round-trip ticket found recently costs $171.

Which month is the cheapest to fly from Seoul to Shanghai?

November 2026 is currently the cheapest month, with tickets from $171.

Are there direct flights from Seoul to Shanghai?

Yes. Direct flights were found from $235.

Which airlines fly from Seoul to Shanghai?

Airlines found on this route: Jeju Air, Spring Airlines, Air Busan, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Jin Air, Xiamen Airlines, China Eastern, Asiana Airlines, Air Seoul, Shandong Airlines.

How far is Shanghai from Seoul?

The distance is about 866 km. A direct flight takes about 2 h 15 min.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Shanghai?

The shortest flight takes 2 h 50 min; most take about 3 h 15 min.

Which airports do flights from Seoul to Shanghai use?

Most depart from Incheon International Airport and arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seoul to Shanghai?

In the next two months, Monday departures are the cheapest; the single cheapest day is 15 December at $90.

Cheap flights Seoul – Shanghai from $171

Round trip from

$171

25 Nov – 27 Nov · Shandong Airlines · 1 stop

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Direct flights from

$235

28 May – 1 Jun · Spring Airlines

866 km

Distance
2 h 50 min

Shortest flight
13

Airlines
$90

One way from
$171

Round trip from

The route at a glance

About 866 km separate Seoul and Shanghai; the quickest flight is 2 h 50 min and a typical one 3 h 15 min.

None of the cheapest tickets found were direct; Shandong Airlines carries 97% of them.

Most cheap flights leave from Incheon International Airport (48 km from the centre of Seoul).

Most land at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (13 km from the centre of Shanghai).

A one-way ticket starts at $90, a round trip at $171.

Cheapest price by month

Month	Round trip from
November 2026	$171
December 2026	$182
January 2027	$185
February 2027	$257
March 2027	$196
April 2027	$261
May 2027	$235
June 2027	$284
July 2027	$304
August 2027	$269

Cheapest day to fly

Looking two months ahead, 15 December is the cheapest date to leave, at $90.

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly.

Cheapest day to fly
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
			5 $113	6 $108	7 $107	8 $146
9 $108	10 $108	11 $107	12 $106	13 $124	14 $130	15 $150
16 $142	17 $109	18 $109	19 $119	20 $112	21 $129	22 $110
23 $91	24 $97	25 $97	26 $111	27 $114	28 $113	29 $99
30 $94	1 Dec $92	2 $94	3 $94	4 $100	5 $105	6 $99
7 $94	8 $97	9 $94	10 $114	11 $110	12 $110	13 $111
14 $92	15 $90	16 $95	17 $106	18 $123	19 $145	20 $119
21 $116	22 $111	23 $116		25 $159	26 $146	27 $121
28 $103	29 $100	30 $119	31 $159

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Price trend, last 30 days

Prices over the past month ranged from $117 to $189, with $172 the usual level.

Today's price is about average.

Trip length and timing

The cheapest tickets are for stays of about 4 nights (the very cheapest: 2 nights), booked around 22 days ahead.

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Questions and answers

What is the cheapest price for flights from Seoul to Shanghai?: The cheapest round-trip ticket found recently costs $171.
Which month is the cheapest to fly from Seoul to Shanghai?: November 2026 is currently the cheapest month, with tickets from $171.
Are there direct flights from Seoul to Shanghai?: Yes. Direct flights were found from $235.
Which airlines fly from Seoul to Shanghai?: Airlines found on this route: Jeju Air, Spring Airlines, Air Busan, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Jin Air, Xiamen Airlines, China Eastern, Asiana Airlines, Air Seoul, Shandong Airlines.
How far is Shanghai from Seoul?: The distance is about 866 km. A direct flight takes about 2 h 15 min.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Shanghai?: The shortest flight takes 2 h 50 min; most take about 3 h 15 min.
Which airports do flights from Seoul to Shanghai use?: Most depart from Incheon International Airport and arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seoul to Shanghai?: In the next two months, Monday departures are the cheapest; the single cheapest day is 15 December at $90.

Seoul – Shanghai: cheap flights

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The route at a glance

Cheapest price by month

Cheapest day to fly

Price trend, last 30 days

Trip length and timing

Airlines on this route

Airports used

Trip essentials

Car rental in Shanghai

Mobile data in Shanghai

Airport transfer in Shanghai

Flight delayed or cancelled?

Flight deals from Seoul in Telegram

Questions and answers

Seoul – Shanghai: cheap flights

Your search is opening in a new tab

The route at a glance

Cheapest price by month

Cheapest day to fly

Price trend, last 30 days

Trip length and timing

Airlines on this route

Airports used

Trip essentials

Car rental in Shanghai

Mobile data in Shanghai

Airport transfer in Shanghai

Flight delayed or cancelled?

Flight deals from Seoul in Telegram

Questions and answers

More flights from Seoul