Cheap flights from Seoul to Shanghai

One-way fares from $96 · SEL → SHA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$96

Jeju Air · Wed, Nov 11

Cheapest month
November

from $96

Direct flights
Yes

Spring Airlines

Flight time
2h 15m

870 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Shanghai

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $96
  2. December 2026 $97
  3. January 2027 $105
  4. February 2027 $110
  5. March 2027 $115
  6. April 2027 $112
  7. May 2027 $113
  8. June 2027 $118
  9. July 2027 $136
  10. August 2027 $155
  11. September 2027 $128
  12. October 2027 $131

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Jeju Air
Depart18:50 Wed, Nov 11ICN → PVG 2h 55m · 1 stop
$96one way, per person
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Jeju Air
Depart14:35 Tue, Nov 24GMP → PVG 2h 50m · 1 stop
$97one way, per person
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Jeju Air
Depart18:50 Wed, Nov 25ICN → PVG 2h 50m · 1 stop
$97one way, per person
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Jeju Air
Depart18:50 Mon, Nov 23ICN → PVG 2h 50m · 1 stop
$99one way, per person
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Jeju Air
Depart06:20 Thu, Nov 12GMP → PVG 2h 55m · 1 stop
$103one way, per person
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Jeju Air
Depart18:50 Mon, Nov 9ICN → PVG 2h 50m · 1 stop
$107one way, per person
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Eastar Jet
Depart20:30 Tue, Nov 10GMP → PVG 2h 55m · 1 stop
$108one way, per person
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Tianjin Airlines
Depart12:00 Fri, Nov 27ICN → SHA 3h 55m · 1 stop
$108one way, per person
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About flights from Seoul to Shanghai

Seoul (SEL) and Shanghai (SHA) are about 870 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 15m, and recent direct fares were with Spring Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $96, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Seoul to Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $96 with Jeju Air, departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $96 to $155.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Shanghai?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $96 one way.

Are there direct flights from Seoul to Shanghai?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Spring Airlines.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Shanghai?

A direct flight takes about 2h 15m. Seoul and Shanghai are around 870 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Seoul to Shanghai?

Recent fares on this route were with Jeju Air, Air Seoul, Eastar Jet, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Parata Air, Trinity Airways, Shandong Airlines, China Eastern and Xiamen Airlines.

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