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Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Seoul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Seoul flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Shanghai to Seoul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Shanghai to Seoul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$206
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 1 min
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week200

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Seoul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Seoul: Gimpo International Airport and Incheon International Airport.
The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Seoul is $206. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 1 minute is the average flight time from Shanghai to Seoul.
China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines and Korean Air fly direct from Shanghai to Seoul.
As of April 2024, there are 200 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Seoul.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Seoul is usually May.
If you're flying from Shanghai, the cheapest airport near Seoul is Incheon International Airport – which is 47.8 km away from the centre of Seoul. We've found flights into this airport from $206.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Seoul on Friday, 24 May 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 1 minute.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Seoul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Seoul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 10°C. August is typically the warmest month in Seoul, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is July.
The cheapest airline that flies to Seoul is Shandong Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Incheon International Airport Airport is Spring Airlines.

How to find cheap flights to Seoul from Shanghai

Looking for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Seoul? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Shanghai to Seoul. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Seoul from Shanghai from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets.
  • Flex your dates to find the best Shanghai-Seoul ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Seoul from Shanghai.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Shanghai-Seoul flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Shanghai and Seoul? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Shanghai and Seoul. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Seoul, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Shanghai to Seoul flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
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