Cheap Flights Seoul to Shanghai from £89

Flight FAQs

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

  Based on Trip.com data, Eastar Jet offers one-way fares as low as £89 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ICN to PVG on Sat, Aug 22), while Xiamen Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £159 departing on Fri, Sep 4 and returning on Thu, Sep 10.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Seoul to Shanghai?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Seoul to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Asiana Airlines Korean Air Eastar Jet Shanghai 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 the flight from Seoul (SEL) to Shanghai (SHA)?

  It takes about 2 hours 10 minutes to fly from Seoul (SEL) to Shanghai (SHA).

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

  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.

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

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 181 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 -- MU8936 (16:13) Shanghai Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FM3072 (17:48) China Southern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CZ314 (13:06)

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

  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 Sat, Aug 22, with one-way flights priced at just £89.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Eastar Jet.
  · 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.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Seoul to Shanghai to get the best price?

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

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Seoul to Shanghai?

  After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Seoul to Shanghai on July 25, 2026 with Tianjin Airlines, with prices starting at £85.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Shanghai from Seoul?

  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).

• What is the time difference between Seoul and Shanghai?

  The time difference between Shanghai and Seoul is 1h.

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

  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.