Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Daegu

You can pick from 3 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Daegu including China Eastern Airlines, Jin Air, Spring Airlines, with China Eastern Airlines serving cheapest ticket on this route.

Search for direct flights from Shanghai to Daegu in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$129, and round-trip direct flights start at US$219.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Daegu are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Shanghai to Daegu Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Daegu is about 860.58 km. The average flying time from Shanghai to Daegu is around 1 hour 55 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$81
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$212
Cheapest monthDecember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance860.58 km
Average flight time1 hour 55 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Shanghai to Daegu?

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Daegu: Dec 21 to Dec 28 — one-way prices start at US$81.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Daegu (SHA-TAE)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$81 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to TAE on Mon, Dec 22), while Qingdao Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$212 departing on Tue, Dec 30 and returning on Sun, Jan 4.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Daegu with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Jin Air Spring 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 55 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Daegu.
  • 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 Daegu 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 7 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Daegu. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU5053 (08:09)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Daegu, 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, Dec 22, with one-way flights priced at just US$81.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
    · 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 Daegu travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Daegu is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Daegu on December 23, 2025 with Qingdao Airlines, with prices starting at US$204.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Daegu, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Daegu International Airport (PVG-TAE) is by far the most common option on this route: Daegu International Airport (TAE).
  • The time difference between Daegu and Shanghai is 1h.
  • 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.