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Route details
866 km
Distance
Direct flights to Seoul
and 5 more airlines
Weather now
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+45°F
Clear sky
Airports
GMP
16km
ICN
49km
SSN
18km
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Flight prices from Shanghai to Seoul
Typically the return flight from Shanghai to Seoul costs about that much:
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Seoul?
Here are approximate min and max prices for Shanghai to Seoul flight (one-way) at the moment:
We have analyzed the prices and it seems that January might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $97 to $97. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be January with a price range of $97 – $97.
Is Seoul an expensive destination?
We have compared flights from Shanghai to Seoul with other routes:
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Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.
Direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul
There are 9 airlines that fly directly from Shanghai to Seoul: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, EASTAR JET if you are departing from Shanghai. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Most airlines arrive to Incheon International Airport. Most flights depart on Sunday.
Airlines that have direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul
China Eastern Airlines
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China Southern Airlines
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Juneyao Airlines
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Shanghai Airlines
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EASTAR JET
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Airlines that have connecting flights from Shanghai to Seoul
There are 10 other airlines that fly from Shanghai to Seoul, including Yangtze River Express, Beijing Capital Airlines, EASTAR JET, Hong Kong Airlines and others.
Yangtze River Express
Beijing Capital Airlines
EASTAR JET
Hong Kong Airlines
Airports in Seoul and Shanghai
Seoul has 3 airports and Shanghai has 2 airports.
Seoul
Shanghai
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
16 km from Seoul city center.
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Taxi~20 min.
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Bus~60 min.
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Train~25 min.
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Shuttle--
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Subway~40 min.
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
https://www.airport.kr/49 km from Seoul city center.
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Taxi~30 min.
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Train~55 min.
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Seoul Air Base (SSN)
18 km from Seoul city center.
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Which airport in Seoul is better?
The closest airport to Seoul city center is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) with 16 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Gimpo International Airport (GMP), trip will take 60 min. Most airlines like China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, EASTAR JET with direct flights are flying to Incheon International Airport (ICN).
Where to stay in Seoul
Find the right accommodation in Seoul with Avionero:
8.2
Hongdae Olive Guesthouse
50, World Cup buk-ro 5-gil
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Hair Dryer • Luggage Storage • Bicycle Rental
5.4
Hotel Diamant
190, Nambusunhwan-ro
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Elevator / Lift • Hair Dryer
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Hongdae Hostel 88 Seoul Crown
189 Sungmisan Ro
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Elevator / Lift • Hair Dryer • Luggage Storage
9.0
The Westin Josun Seoul
106, Sogong-ro
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Free Parking • Parking • 24-Hour Reception
7.2
Tara Hotel Seoul
56 Seolleung-Ro 100-Gil
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Elevator / Lift
Planning a trip from Shanghai to Seoul? Check the weather
16 Days Weather Forecast
Here’s how the weather in Seoul looks currently:
Mon, 03 November
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+45°F
Clear sky
3 m/s
47 %
Tue, 04 November
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+55°F
Clear sky
3 m/s
40 %
Wed, 05 November
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+57°F
Clear sky
2 m/s
41 %
Thu, 06 November
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+61°F
Broken clouds
2 m/s
44 %
Fri, 07 November
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+61°F
Broken clouds
3 m/s
43 %
Sat, 08 November
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+57°F
Rain
3 m/s
57 %
Sun, 09 November
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+61°F
Rain
7 m/s
46 %
Mon, 10 November
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+52°F
Clear sky
6 m/s
24 %
Tue, 11 November
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+52°F
Broken clouds
1 m/s
28 %
Wed, 12 November
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+57°F
Scattered clouds
1 m/s
23 %
Thu, 13 November
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+57°F
Broken clouds
6 m/s
44 %
Fri, 14 November
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+39°F
Clear sky
7 m/s
16 %
Sat, 15 November
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+52°F
Clear sky
4 m/s
38 %
Sun, 16 November
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+52°F
Broken clouds
3 m/s
33 %
Mon, 17 November
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+52°F
Broken clouds
1 m/s
47 %
Tue, 18 November
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+54°F
Clear sky
4 m/s
49 %
FAQ
Flying from Shanghai to Seoul? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports does Seoul has?
There are 3 of airports in Seoul: Gimpo International Airport, Incheon International Airport, Seoul Air Base. The closest one is Gimpo International Airport which is 16 km away.
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How far is it to fly between Shanghai and Seoul?
A passenger flying direct from Shanghai to Seoul will travel around 866 km.
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How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Seoul?
You should expect a flight time of around ∞h NaNm – -∞h NaNm.
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What’s the weather like in Seoul?
On average you could expect +27°F in January to +79°F in August. Currently, it is Clear sky and +45°F in Seoul.
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Is there a direct connection between Shanghai and Seoul?
Yes, there are direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul. You can fly to Seoul 1 day a week: Sunday.
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Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Seoul?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Shanghai to Seoul: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, EASTAR JET.
About Avionero
Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Seoul.
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