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Cheap Flights from Seoul to Shanghai starting at € 40

For as little as € 40, you can take your next adventure to Shanghai without breaking the bank. Choose between one-way and return tickets from Seoul below.

  • One way
  • Round-trip

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Shanghai

Explore the best time to buy affordable tickets to Shanghai with our price trend chart, which predicts how flight prices will change in the coming weeks from previous data.

Displayed prices are calculated based on the lowest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Cheapest Airlines flying from Seoul to Shanghai

Which airline provides the cheapest flights from Seoul to Shanghai? Discover the option that best suits your travel needs before embarking on your journey.

Air Seoul
From € 37
Eastar Jet
From € 37
Air Busan
From € 38
Spring Airlines
From € 40
T'Way Air
From € 42
Korean Air
From € 49
Jin Air
From € 49
Shandong Airlines
From € 50
Jeju Air
From € 50
China Southern Airlines
From € 61

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Alternative Routes from Seoul to Shanghai

Searching for potential routes that might be cheaper and faster? There are a few alternative ways to get to Shanghai from Seoul which could help you save money and time.

  • Cheapest
    Air Seoul
    GMP
    18:40
    5h 0m
    1 transfer
    PVG
    22:40
    Gimpo International Airport - Shanghai Pudong International Airport
    Wed, Jan 8Air Seoul
    € 37
  • Spring Airlines
    ICN
    17:40
    2h 15m
    Nonstop
    PVG
    18:55
    Incheon International Airport - Shanghai Pudong International Airport
    Thu, Dec 19Spring Airlines
    € 40
  • Shandong Airlines
    ICN
    21:45
    12h 45m
    1 transfer
    SHA
    09:30
    Incheon International Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
    Thu, Dec 19Shandong Airlines
    € 50
  • Shandong Airlines
    ICN
    21:45
    12h 45m
    1 transfer
    SHA
    09:30
    Incheon International Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
    Thu, Dec 19Shandong Airlines
    € 50
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When to buy flight tickets from Seoul (SEL) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Seoul to Shanghai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much is a flight from Seoul (SEL) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around € 225.
  • How long is a flight from Seoul (SEL) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    It takes about 2 hours 15 minutes to fly from Seoul (SEL) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Shanghai?

    • The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to downtown is about 33km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to downtown is about 13km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • What time does the earliest flight from Seoul to Shanghai depart?

    The earliest flight departs from Seoul (ICN) at 08:25 and arrives in Shanghai (PVG) at 09:45.
  • What time does the latest flight from Seoul to Shanghai depart?

    The latest flight departs from Seoul (ICN) at 21:30 and arrives in Shanghai (PVG) at 22:30.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Seoul (SEL) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Airlines with flights from Seoul (SEL) to Shanghai (SHA): China Southern Airlines, Korean Air, China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Asiana Airlines.
  • What's the most popular airline for direct flights from Seoul (SEL) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Spring Airlines operates 8 direct flights from Seoul (SEL) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • How many airports in Shanghai?

How to find a cheap flight from Seoul to Shanghai

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Find cheapest flight ticket from Seoul to Shanghai

Cheapest direct flight price€ 39
Cheapest return ticket price€ 93
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelMarch
Flight distance877.37km
Average flight time2 hours 15 minutes
Popular airlineChina Southern Airlines