Flights from Shanghai to Seoul: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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866 km

Distance

Direct flights to Seoul

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Weather now

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+50°F

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Airports

GMP

16km

ICN

49km

SSN

18km

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Pick your travel dates to get the cheapest live flight prices to Seoul:

November

2025

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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Xiamen Airlines

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Spring Airlines

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Juneyao Airlines

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Shanghai Airlines

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Asiana Airlines

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Korean Air

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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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Bus

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Train

~55 min.

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9 airlines with direct flights

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).

Planning a trip from Shanghai to Seoul? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Seoul looks currently:

Today, 23 November

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+50°F

Broken clouds

4 m/s

77 %

Mon, 24 November

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+57°F

Rain

5 m/s

51 %

Tue, 25 November

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+45°F

Rain

7 m/s

56 %

Wed, 26 November

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+45°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

41 %

Thu, 27 November

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+45°F

Snow

7 m/s

57 %

Fri, 28 November

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+39°F

Clear sky

7 m/s

23 %

Sat, 29 November

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+43°F

Rain

6 m/s

52 %

Sun, 30 November

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+39°F

Scattered clouds

8 m/s

34 %

Mon, 01 December

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+36°F

Clear sky

7 m/s

26 %

Tue, 02 December

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+36°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

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Wed, 03 December

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+39°F

Rain

2 m/s

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Thu, 04 December

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+46°F

Clear sky

2 m/s

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Fri, 05 December

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+36°F

Clear sky

7 m/s

34 %

Sat, 06 December

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+32°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

23 %

Sun, 07 December

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+36°F

Clear sky

3 m/s

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Mon, 08 December

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+41°F

Few clouds

2 m/s

42 %

How expensive is Seoul?

Seoul prices compared to Shanghai:

Seoul is in average 35% more expensive than Shanghai. The biggest difference is Ut. The smallest difference is Clothing (-7%) and Rent (-13%).

Some Price Examples (vs Shanghai):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$9.57 vs $6.29

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$59.86 vs $52.43

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McMeal at McDonalds

$7.78 vs $8.39

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Cappuccino (regular)

$5.73 vs $5.67

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.09 vs $0.78

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.06 vs $0.52

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$3.05 vs $3.69

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$3.61 vs $3.18

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$4.45 vs $3.08

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$20.01 vs $24.33

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$12.68 vs $7.20

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Banana (1kg)

$4.84 vs $2.48

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$23.94 vs $20.98

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$3.11 vs $1.16

Seoul in average is 35% more expensive

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The biggest difference is Utilities, Salaries, Food prices.

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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 Broken clouds and +50°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.

Seoul guide

Seoul themes

This is what Seoul is known for:

Shopping

Nightlife

Urbanism

Food

Location

Seoul is located in South Korea, 866 km away from Shanghai:

Seoul time zone

Seoul jest o 1 godzinę przed Shanghai, gdzie teraz jest 21:41

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21:41 (CST +8)

Time in Seoul right now

Currency and exchange rate

10000 South Korean Won equals 6.8 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 146973 South Korean Won.

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₩10,000 = $6.80

Exchange rate

Visa to South Korea

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in South Korea

Official language in South Korea is Korean (Pyojuneo). People knowledge of English is average².

Korean (Pyojuneo)

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Seoul is considered a very safe place³.

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Very safe

Air Quality

Seoul generally has a moderate level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: moderate

Seoul pros and cons

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