Cheap Flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Seoul (SEL)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Seoul (SHA-SEL)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$88 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to GMP on Wed, Mar 25), while Air China offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$168 departing on Sun, Apr 19 and returning on Wed, Apr 22.

• 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 Spring Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Shanghai to Seoul?

  It takes about 2 hours 3 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Seoul.

• 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 194 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Seoul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Shanghai Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FM8751 (11:45) Xiamen Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MF9209 (17:08) Xiamen Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MF9085 (11:45)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Shanghai to Seoul?

  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 Wed, Mar 25, with one-way flights priced at just US$88.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Spring 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 Seoul travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• 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 March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Seoul on March 10, 2026 with Spring Airlines, with prices starting at US$75.

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

• 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.