Cheap Flights Shanghai – Busan from £68

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Busan (PUS)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines offers one-way fares as low as £68 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to PUS on Sat, May 9), while Spring Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £99 departing on Sat, May 9 and returning on Mon, May 11.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Busan?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Busan with the following airlines, including: Spring Airlines China Eastern Airlines Korean Air Jeju Air 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 Shanghai (SHA) to Busan (PUS)?

  It takes about 1 hour 52 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Busan (PUS).

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

  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 Busan 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 Busan?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 49 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Busan. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU5043 (10:08) Korean Air: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- KE5876 (10:08)

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

  To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Busan, 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, May 9, with one-way flights priced at just £68.
  · 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 Busan travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

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

  The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Busan is December, when demand for travel is lower.

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

  After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Busan on March 19, 2026 with Spring Airlines, with prices starting at £101.

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

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Busan, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Gimhae International Airport (PVG-PUS) is by far the most common option on this route: Gimhae International Airport (PUS).

• What is the time difference between Shanghai and Busan?

  The time difference between Busan and Shanghai is 1h.

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

  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.