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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Busan

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Busan

You can choose from 5 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Busan, including Korean Air, China Eastern Airlines, and Spring Airlines. Jeju Air offers the lowest prices on this route.
Korean Air logo Korean Air
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Spring Airlines logo Spring Airlines
Jeju Air logo Jeju Air
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Busan according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Busan in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at S$ 111, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 190.

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

Flying from Shanghai to Busan

The distance between Shanghai and Busan is approximately 838.06km. It takes around 1 hour 47 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Busan. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight priceS$ 109
Cheapest return ticket priceS$ 190
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance838.06km
Average flight time1 hour 47 minutes
Popular airlineKorean Air
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Busan route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Busan.

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Busan is Nov, with an average price of S$ 80, and the most expensive month is Jul, with an average price of up to S$ 137.

S$ 137
S$ 109
S$ 80
S$ 52
    Cheapest
  • S$ 110
    Feb
  • S$ 88
    Mar
  • S$ 134
    Apr
  • S$ 129
    May
  • S$ 131
    Jun
  • S$ 137
    Jul
  • S$ 131
    Aug
  • S$ 106
    Sep
  • S$ 95
    Oct
  • S$ 80
    Nov
  • S$ 84
    Dec
  • S$ 103
    Jan

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Busan is Mar, with an average price of S$ 375, and the most expensive month is Oct, with an average price of up to S$ 497.

S$ 497
S$ 436
S$ 375
S$ 314
    Cheapest
  • S$ 413
    Feb
  • S$ 375
    Mar
  • S$ 399
    Apr
  • S$ 467
    May
  • S$ 441
    Jun
  • S$ 408
    Jul
  • S$ 423
    Aug
  • S$ 492
    Sep
  • S$ 497
    Oct
  • S$ 420
    Nov
  • S$ 445
    Dec
  • S$ 490
    Jan

Which day of the week has the lowest fares for flights from Shanghai to Busan?

The average weekly fares for flights from Shanghai to Busan on different dates. (Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Tue offers the lowest fares for flights from Shanghai to Busan, while Fri typically has the highest fares.

S$ 238
S$ 207
S$ 175
S$ 144
  • S$ 179
    Mon
  • S$ 175
    Tue
  • S$ 182
    Wed
  • S$ 200
    Thu
  • S$ 238
    Fri
  • S$ 218
    Sat
  • S$ 209
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Busan (PUS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines offers one-way fares as low as S$ 109 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to PUS on Wed, Mar 11), while Jeju Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 190 departing on Fri, Apr 17 and returning on Wed, Apr 22.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Busan with the following airlines, including: Korean Air Spring Airlines China Eastern Airlines Jeju Air 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 1 hour 47 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Busan (PUS).
  • 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 Busan 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 49 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Busan. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Korean Air: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- KE5876 (10:30) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU8605 (14:27) Spring Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 9C6899 (18:32)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Busan, 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 Wed, Mar 11, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 109.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jeju Air.
    · 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 Busan travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Busan is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Busan on February 26, 2026 with Spring Airlines, with prices starting at S$ 116.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Busan, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Gimhae International Airport (PVG-PUS) is by far the most common option on this route: Gimhae International Airport (PUS).
  • The time difference between Busan 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 to Busan

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Busan?

The average fare for all direct flights from Shanghai to Busan. (Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Spring Airlines offers the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Busan, with prices starting from S$ 168.

S$ 111
S$ 168
S$ 226
S$ 283
S$ 340
Spring Airlines
S$ 168
Spring Airlines
Jeju Air
S$ 184
Jeju Air
Korean Air
S$ 280
Korean Air
Air China
S$ 301
Air China
China Eastern Airlines
S$ 332
China Eastern Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
S$ 340
Shanghai Airlines

Which airline operates the most frequent flights from Shanghai to Busan?

Total number of flights from Shanghai to Busan operated by all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Korean Air operates the most frequent flights from Shanghai to Busan, with 23 flights per week.

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4
14
23
Korean Air
23
Korean Air
Shanghai Airlines
23
Shanghai Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
23
China Eastern Airlines
Spring Airlines
8
Spring Airlines
Jeju Air
4
Jeju Air
Hahn Air System
4
Hahn Air System

How many flights operate daily from Shanghai to Busan?

The number of weekly flights operating on each date from Shanghai to Busan. (Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Saturday is the day with the most flights from Shanghai to Busan, while Wednesday has the fewest.

60
50
40
30
Highest
48
Mon
48
Tue
40
Wed
48
Thu
50
Fri
60
Sat
44
Sun