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Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Seoul

Choose from 9 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Seoul, including Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Eastar Jet.
Korean Air logo Korean Air
Asiana Airlines logo Asiana Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Eastar Jet logo Eastar Jet
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Spring Airlines logo Spring Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Seoul according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Seoul in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 142, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 332.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 00:30
        2h
        Direct
        ICN 03:30
        Shanghai - Seoul | Mon, Jun 29 | Eastar Jet
        ICN 16:55
        2h 10m
        Direct
        PVG 18:05
        Seoul - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 2 | Spring Airlines
        AU$ 332 AU$ 430
        23% off
        23% off
        AU$ 430 AU$ 332
      • PVG 14:35
        1h 50m
        Direct
        ICN 17:25
        Shanghai - Seoul | Wed, Jun 24 | China Eastern Airlines
        ICN 16:15
        2h 5m
        Direct
        PVG 17:20
        Seoul - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 1 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 339 AU$ 430
        21% off
        21% off
        AU$ 430 AU$ 339
      • SHA 15:20
        5h 35m
        1 stop
        ICN 21:55
        Shanghai - Seoul | Tue, Jul 7 | Shandong Airlines
        ICN 22:55
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        SHA 09:10
        Seoul - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 9 | Shandong Airlines
        AU$ 301 AU$ 430
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 430 AU$ 301
      • SHA 22:25
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        ICN 11:15
        Shanghai - Seoul | Mon, Jul 6 | Shandong Airlines
        ICN 21:45
        12h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 09:10
        Seoul - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 8 | Shandong Airlines
        AU$ 301
        30% off
        AU$ 430 AU$ 301
      • SHA 17:55
        16h 20m
        1 stop
        ICN 11:15
        Shanghai - Seoul | Tue, Jun 30 | Shandong Airlines
        ICN 16:45
        5h 35m
        1 stop
        SHA 21:20
        Seoul - Shanghai | Sat, Jul 4 | Shandong Airlines
        AU$ 301
        30% off
        AU$ 430 AU$ 301
      • SHA 22:25
        13h 25m
        1 stop
        ICN 12:50
        Shanghai - Seoul | Sat, Jul 4 | Shandong Airlines
        ICN 21:45
        12h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 09:10
        Seoul - Shanghai | Sat, Jul 11 | Shandong Airlines
        AU$ 313
        27% off
        AU$ 430 AU$ 313
      • SHA 22:25
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        ICN 11:15
        Shanghai - Seoul | Sat, Jun 27 | Shandong Airlines
        ICN 16:45
        5h 35m
        1 stop
        SHA 21:20
        Seoul - Shanghai | Sat, Jul 4 | Shandong Airlines
        AU$ 316
        27% off
        AU$ 430 AU$ 316
      • SHA 22:25
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        ICN 11:15
        Shanghai - Seoul | Mon, Jun 29 | Shandong Airlines
        ICN 16:45
        5h 35m
        1 stop
        SHA 21:20
        Seoul - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 1 | Shandong Airlines
        AU$ 317
        26% off
        AU$ 430 AU$ 317
      • SHA 22:25
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        ICN 11:15
        Shanghai - Seoul | Thu, Jul 2 | Shandong Airlines
        ICN 21:45
        12h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 09:10
        Seoul - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 7 | Shandong Airlines
        AU$ 320
        26% off
        AU$ 430 AU$ 320
      • SHA 17:55
        17h 55m
        1 stop
        ICN 12:50
        Shanghai - Seoul | Sun, Jul 5 | Shandong Airlines
        ICN 22:55
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        SHA 09:10
        Seoul - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 9 | Shandong Airlines
        AU$ 320
        26% off
        AU$ 430 AU$ 320
      • SHA 15:20
        5h 35m
        1 stop
        ICN 21:55
        Shanghai - Seoul | Wed, Jun 24 | Shandong Airlines
        ICN 16:45
        5h 35m
        1 stop
        SHA 21:20
        Seoul - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 1 | Shandong Airlines
        AU$ 320
        26% off
        AU$ 430 AU$ 320
      • SHA 22:25
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        ICN 11:15
        Shanghai - Seoul | Sun, Jun 28 | Shandong Airlines
        ICN 15:30
        5h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 20:05
        Seoul - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 2 | Shandong Airlines
        AU$ 320
        26% off
        AU$ 430 AU$ 320
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SEL 14:00
        Shanghai - Seoul | Sat, Jun 20 | Normal Airline
        SEL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SHA 16:00
        Seoul - Shanghai | Mon, Jun 22 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 00:30
        2h
        Direct
        ICN 03:30
        Shanghai - Seoul | Mon, Jun 29 | Eastar Jet
        AU$ 142 AU$ 217
        35% off
        35% off
        AU$ 217 AU$ 142
      • PVG 00:30
        2h
        Direct
        ICN 03:30
        Shanghai - Seoul | Sun, Jun 21 | Eastar Jet
        AU$ 146 AU$ 217
        33% off
        33% off
        AU$ 217 AU$ 146
      • PVG 00:30
        2h
        Direct
        ICN 03:30
        Shanghai - Seoul | Wed, Jun 24 | Eastar Jet
        AU$ 150 AU$ 217
        31% off
        31% off
        AU$ 217 AU$ 150
      • PVG 00:30
        2h
        Direct
        ICN 03:30
        Shanghai - Seoul | Tue, Jun 23 | Eastar Jet
        AU$ 155
        28% off
        AU$ 217 AU$ 155
      • PVG 00:30
        2h
        Direct
        ICN 03:30
        Shanghai - Seoul | Tue, Jun 30 | Eastar Jet
        AU$ 163
        25% off
        AU$ 217 AU$ 163
      • PVG 00:30
        2h
        Direct
        ICN 03:30
        Shanghai - Seoul | Sun, Jun 28 | Eastar Jet
        AU$ 167
        23% off
        AU$ 217 AU$ 167
      • SHA 10:15
        27h 15m
        1 stop
        ICN 14:30
        Shanghai - Seoul | Thu, Jul 2 | Shandong Airlines
        AU$ 171
        21% off
        AU$ 217 AU$ 171
      • PVG 12:15
        25h 15m
        1 stop
        ICN 14:30
        Shanghai - Seoul | Wed, Jul 1 | Shandong Airlines
        AU$ 171
        21% off
        AU$ 217 AU$ 171
      • SHA 07:15
        26h 45m
        1 stop
        ICN 11:00
        Shanghai - Seoul | Thu, Jun 25 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 171
        21% off
        AU$ 217 AU$ 171
      • SHA 13:15
        24h 15m
        1 stop
        ICN 14:30
        Shanghai - Seoul | Mon, Jun 29 | Shandong Airlines
        AU$ 171
        21% off
        AU$ 217 AU$ 171
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SEL 14:00
        Shanghai - Seoul | Sat, Jun 20 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Seoul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Shanghai to Seoul Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Seoul is approximately 877.37km. It takes around 2 hours 2 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Seoul. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 142
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 301
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance877.37km
Average flight time2 hours 2 minutes
Popular airlineKorean Air
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Seoul route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Seoul

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Shanghai to Seoul?

Average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Seoul purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Seoul is December, with an average price of AU$ 124. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically February, with an average price of up to AU$ 167.

AU$ 167
AU$ 146
AU$ 124
AU$ 103
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 131
    Jun
  • AU$ 151
    Jul
  • AU$ 153
    Aug
  • AU$ 140
    Sep
  • AU$ 127
    Oct
  • AU$ 131
    Nov
  • AU$ 124
    Dec
  • AU$ 135
    Jan
  • AU$ 167
    Feb
  • AU$ 148
    Mar
  • AU$ 161
    Apr
  • AU$ 146
    May

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Seoul?

Average price of round-trip flights from Shanghai to Seoul purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Seoul are found during December, with an average price of AU$ 361. Conversely, the highest prices are found during August, with an average price of up to AU$ 500.

AU$ 500
AU$ 431
AU$ 361
AU$ 292
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 384
    Jun
  • AU$ 390
    Jul
  • AU$ 500
    Aug
  • AU$ 385
    Sep
  • AU$ 439
    Oct
  • AU$ 387
    Nov
  • AU$ 361
    Dec
  • AU$ 400
    Jan
  • AU$ 454
    Feb
  • AU$ 457
    Mar
  • AU$ 424
    Apr
  • AU$ 391
    May

What's the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Seoul?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Shanghai to Seoul on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Seoul is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Friday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 335
AU$ 292
AU$ 249
AU$ 206
  • AU$ 274
    Mon
  • AU$ 249
    Tue
  • AU$ 255
    Wed
  • AU$ 283
    Thu
  • AU$ 335
    Fri
  • AU$ 321
    Sat
  • AU$ 284
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Seoul (SEL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Eastar Jet offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 142 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to ICN on Mon, Jun 29), while Shandong Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 301 departing on Tue, Jul 7 and returning on Thu, Jul 9.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Seoul with the following airlines, including: Asiana Airlines Korean Air China Eastern Airlines Eastar Jet Shanghai Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 2 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Seoul (SEL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Seoul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 195 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Seoul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU8935 (14:06) Korean Air: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- KE882 (11:27)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Seoul, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Jun 29, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 142.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Eastar Jet.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Seoul travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Seoul is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Seoul on June 21, 2026 with Eastar Jet, with prices starting at AU$ 144.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Seoul, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Incheon International Airport (PVG-ICN) is by far the most common option on this route: Gimpo International Airport (GMP) Incheon International Airport (ICN).
  • The time difference between Seoul and Shanghai is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Shanghai toSeoul

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Shanghai to Seoul?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Shanghai to Seoul on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Eastar Jet offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Shanghai to Seoul, with an average price of AU$ 234.

AU$ 169
AU$ 234
AU$ 300
AU$ 365
AU$ 430
Eastar Jet
AU$ 234
Eastar Jet
Spring Airlines
AU$ 245
Spring Airlines
Asiana Airlines
AU$ 282
Asiana Airlines
Korean Air
AU$ 318
Korean Air
China Eastern Airlines
AU$ 409
China Eastern Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
AU$ 430
Shanghai Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Shanghai to Seoul?

Data is based on the number of flights from Shanghai to Seoul operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, China Eastern Airlines/Korean Air operates the most flights from Shanghai to Seoul, with 86 flight per week.

14
38
62
86
China Eastern Airlines
86
China Eastern Airlines
Korean Air
86
Korean Air
Shanghai Airlines
79
Shanghai Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
45
Xiamen Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
38
Juneyao Airlines
Asiana Airlines
38
Asiana Airlines

How many flights are there each day from Shanghai to Seoul?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Shanghai to Seoul within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Shanghai to Seoul depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday.

275
240
204
169
Highest
204
Mon
208
Tue
216
Wed
208
Thu
275
Fri
255
Sat
224
Sun

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