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Flights from Seoul to Shanghai

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Seoul to Shanghai

Choose from 8 airlines flying from Seoul to Shanghai, including China Eastern Airlines, Asiana Airlines and Korean Air. Spring Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Asiana Airlines logo Asiana Airlines
Korean Air logo Korean Air
Shandong Airlines logo Shandong Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Spring Airlines logo Spring Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Seoul to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Seoul to Shanghai over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from CAD 98 and round-trip tickets from CAD 201.

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

Flight Information for Seoul to Shanghai Flights

The distance between Seoul and Shanghai is 877.37km. It takes around 2 hours 15 minutes on average to fly from Seoul to Shanghai. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceCAD 93
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 176
Off-season travel monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance877.37km
Average flight time2 hours 15 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Seoul–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Seoul to Shanghai

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

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Seoul to Shanghai in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Shanghai is Oct, with an average price of CAD 95. The most expensive month is usually Jul, with average prices reaching CAD 127.

CAD 127
CAD 111
CAD 95
CAD 79
    Cheapest
  • CAD 104
    Jan
  • CAD 101
    Feb
  • CAD 102
    Mar
  • CAD 101
    Apr
  • CAD 105
    May
  • CAD 111
    Jun
  • CAD 127
    Jul
  • CAD 118
    Aug
  • CAD 104
    Sep
  • CAD 95
    Oct
  • CAD 99
    Nov
  • CAD 103
    Dec

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Seoul to Shanghai?

Average price of return flights from Seoul to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, Dec is often the cheapest month for fly from Seoul to Shanghai, with an average price of CAD 158. Jul is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as CAD 206.

CAD 206
CAD 182
CAD 158
CAD 134
    Cheapest
  • CAD 179
    Jan
  • CAD 169
    Feb
  • CAD 159
    Mar
  • CAD 171
    Apr
  • CAD 172
    May
  • CAD 185
    Jun
  • CAD 206
    Jul
  • CAD 203
    Aug
  • CAD 174
    Sep
  • CAD 175
    Oct
  • CAD 163
    Nov
  • CAD 158
    Dec

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Seoul to Shanghai?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Seoul to Shanghai on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Seoul to Shanghai is Tue. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Mon as fares are usually the highest.

CAD 318
CAD 304
CAD 291
CAD 277
  • CAD 317
    Mon
  • CAD 290
    Tue
  • CAD 292
    Wed
  • CAD 300
    Thu
  • CAD 303
    Fri
  • CAD 296
    Sat
  • CAD 307
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Seoul (SEL) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jin Air offers one-way fares as low as CAD 93 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. GMP to PVG on Wed, Mar 11), while China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 176 departing on Sat, Mar 21 and returning on Tue, Mar 24.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Seoul to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Korean Air Asiana Airlines China Southern Airlines 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 2 hours 15 minutes to fly from Seoul (SEL) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Seoul to Shanghai 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 129 flight per week flying from Seoul to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU8932 (19:52) Asiana Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- OZ361 (09:31)
  • To find best deals on flights from Seoul to Shanghai, 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 CAD 93.
    · 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 Shanghai travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Seoul to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Seoul to Shanghai on January 22, 2026 with Shandong Airlines, with prices starting at CAD 89.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Incheon International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (ICN-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Seoul 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 Seoul to Shanghai

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Seoul to Shanghai?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Seoul to Shanghai on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Seoul to Shanghai is Eastar Jet, with an average fare of CAD 208.

CAD 161
CAD 208
CAD 256
CAD 303
CAD 350
Eastar Jet
CAD 208
Eastar Jet
China Southern Airlines
CAD 288
China Southern Airlines
Korean Air
CAD 296
Korean Air
Asiana Airlines
CAD 308
Asiana Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
CAD 317
China Eastern Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
CAD 350
Shanghai Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Seoul to Shanghai?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Seoul to Shanghai on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Seoul to Shanghai is China Eastern Airlines, operating 86 flights per week.

11
36
61
86
China Eastern Airlines
86
China Eastern Airlines
Korean Air
86
Korean Air
Shanghai Airlines
78
Shanghai Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
45
Xiamen Airlines
Asiana Airlines
36
Asiana Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
36
Juneyao Airlines

How many flights fly from Seoul to Shanghai each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Seoul to Shanghai on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Seoul to Shanghai are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Monday.

273
239
204
170
Highest
204
Mon
204
Tue
216
Wed
204
Thu
273
Fri
255
Sat
217
Sun