Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Seoul to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Seoul and Shanghai takes around 2.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Seoul and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Seoul and Shanghai is 823 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Seoul and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Seoul and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Korean Air, China Southern Airlines, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Eastar Jet.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Seoul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Seoul and Tokyo, Bangkok, London, Osaka, Manila, Jeju City, Hong Kong, Taipei, Busan, Bali, Los Angeles, Edinburgh, Fukuoka, Cebu, Okinawa Island, Da Nang, San Francisco, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Phuket City.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Manchester, Tokyo, Singapore, Budapest, Belfast, Birmingham, San Francisco, Osaka, Xi'an, Chengdu, Qingdao, Chongqing, Dubai, Taipei.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Seoul?

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Seoul is mainly served by Incheon International. But there are other airports nearby, including Gimpo International, Seoul Air Base.

Question 7

What airports are near Seoul?

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The main airport in Seoul is Incheon International. It is also served by Daegu International, Cheongju International, Yangyang International, Gunsan, Pyongyang International, Wonju.

Question 8

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Seoul and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Seoul and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines, Eastar Jet, Asiana Airlines.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Seoul and Shanghai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Seoul and Shanghai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Seoul and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Seoul and Shanghai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Seoul?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Seoul. The main one is Incheon International and other nearby airports include Daegu International, Cheongju International, Yangyang International, Gunsan, Pyongyang International, Wonju

Question 13

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Seoul and Shanghai depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Seoul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Seoul and Shanghai arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Seoul and Shanghai depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Seoul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Seoul and Shanghai arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Maglev train to Longyang Road	8 min	¥50; single journey; discounts with same-day metro ticket	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	fastest from Pudong
Metro Line 2	60-90 min	¥7 – ¥9; varies by destination	every 3–8 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Airport Bus	60-120 min	¥20 – ¥30; varies by route	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	multiple city stops
Taxi	45-90 min	¥160 – ¥250; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Didi)	45-90 min	¥140 – ¥280; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Metro Line 2 or Line 10	30-50 min	¥4 – ¥7; varies by destination	every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)	quick city access
Airport Bus	40-90 min	¥4 – ¥30; varies by route	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	direct hotel routes
Taxi	25-60 min	¥50 – ¥120; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	groups with luggage

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	3°C
February	10°C	4°C
March	15°C	7°C
April	20°C	12°C
May	25°C	17°C
June	27°C	21°C
July	31°C	25°C
August	32°C	26°C
September	28°C	22°C
October	23°C	17°C
November	18°C	12°C
December	11°C	5°C

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