Cheap flights from Shanghai to Seoul

One-way fares from $78 · SHA → SEL · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Seoul → Shanghai
Cheapest fare
$78

Spring Airlines · Tue, Nov 24

Cheapest month
November

from $78

Direct flights
Yes

Spring Airlines

Flight time
2h 05m

870 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Seoul

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

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $78
  2. December 2026 $79
  3. January 2027 $106
  4. February 2027 $129
  5. March 2027 $99
  6. April 2027 $99
  7. May 2027 $114
  8. June 2027 $116
  9. July 2027 $133
  10. August 2027 $174
  11. September 2027 $116
  12. October 2027 $99

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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

Spring Airlines
Depart20:10 Mon, Nov 23PVG → GMP 2h 45m · 1 stop
$78one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart20:10 Tue, Nov 24PVG → GMP 2h 45m · 1 stop
$78one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart07:40 Tue, Nov 17PVG → GMP 2h 40m · 1 stop
$79one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart20:10 Sun, Nov 22PVG → GMP 2h 45m · 1 stop
$79one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart20:10 Mon, Nov 16PVG → GMP 2h 45m · 1 stop
$85one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart20:10 Mon, Nov 30PVG → GMP 2h 50m · 1 stop
$86one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart18:30 Mon, Nov 9PVG → GMP 2h 40m · 1 stop
$89one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart20:10 Wed, Nov 25PVG → GMP 2h 45m · 1 stop
$89one way, per person
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About flights from Shanghai to Seoul

Shanghai (SHA) and Seoul (SEL) are about 870 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 05m, and recent direct fares were with Spring Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $78, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Shanghai to Seoul?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $78 with Spring Airlines, departing Tuesday, November 24, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $78 to $174.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $78 one way.

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Spring Airlines.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Seoul?

A direct flight takes about 2h 05m. Shanghai and Seoul are around 870 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Seoul?

Recent fares on this route were with Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Xiamen Airlines and China Eastern.

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