Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Seoul

FAQ

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Seoul with the following airlines, including: Asiana Airlines China Eastern Airlines Korean Air Eastar Jet China Southern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Seoul (SEL) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 2 hours 2 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Seoul (SEL).

• When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Seoul?

  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.

• How many flights are there per week from Shanghai to Seoul?

  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 -- MU5051 (18:06) Xiamen Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MF9083 (18:45) Xiamen Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MF9087 (09:15)

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

  The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Seoul is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Seoul on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Seoul on November 27, 2025 with Spring Airlines, with prices starting at NZD 131.

• Which airports can I fly to for Seoul from Shanghai?

  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: Incheon International Airport (ICN) Gimpo International Airport (GMP).

• Is there any time difference between Shanghai and Seoul?

  The time difference between Seoul and Shanghai is 1h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Shanghai to Seoul?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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.