Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Seoul takes around 2.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Seoul?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Seoul is 823 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu, Phuket Province.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Seoul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Seoul and London, Tokyo, Osaka, Bangkok, Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei, Los Angeles, Manchester, Jeju City, San Francisco, Okinawa Island, Fukuoka, Busan, Sapporo, Sydney, Bali, Cebu, Phuket City.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

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, Changzhou Benniu, Sunan Shuofang International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong.

Question 8

What airports are near Seoul?

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

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Seoul?

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

Question 10

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Seoul, 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 Shanghai and Seoul?

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Traveling between Shanghai and Seoul, 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 Shanghai?

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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, Changzhou Benniu, Sunan Shuofang International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong

Question 13

How many airports are there near Seoul?

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

Question 14

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

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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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

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

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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 Seoul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Shanghai and Seoul depart?

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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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Shanghai and Seoul arrive?

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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 Seoul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£94
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£191
Cheapest round-trip	£194
Average round-trip	£224
Nonstop flights in June	£96 – £280

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
AREX Express Train to Seoul Station	43 min	₩9,500; non-stop express service	every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)	fastest to Seoul Station
AREX All-Stop Train	58-66 min	₩4,150 – ₩4,750; varies by destination station	every 6–12 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Airport Limousine Bus	60-90 min	₩15,000 – ₩18,000; varies by route and destination	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	direct to hotels
Taxi	50-80 min	₩65,000 – ₩100,000; metered; toll fees extra	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Seoul Metro Line 5 and 9	20-35 min	₩1,400 – ₩1,650; T-money card fare	every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)	quick and affordable
AREX to Seoul Station	20-25 min	₩1,450 – ₩1,850; all-stop service only	every 6–12 min (traffic dependent)	connecting to KTX
Airport Limousine Bus	30-60 min	₩7,000 – ₩9,000; varies by route	every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)	direct to Gangnam area
Taxi	25-50 min	₩25,000 – ₩40,000; metered fare	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	late night arrivals

Airline	Mon 29.06	Tue 30.06	Wed 01.07	Thu 02.07	Fri 03.07	Sat 04.07	Sun 05.07
Asiana Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Korean Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Eastar Jet	---	---	1	1	---	---	---
Spring Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 2 total	Daily flights: 0.29 average	Most flights: Wednesday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 06.07	Tue 07.07	Wed 08.07	Thu 09.07	Fri 10.07	Sat 11.07	Sun 12.07
Asiana Airlines	---	4	5	3	2	---	1
China Eastern Airlines	---	3	4	---	---	---	2
China Southern Airlines	---	2	2	1	---	---	2
Korean Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
Eastar Jet	---	1	1	1	---	---	1
Spring Airlines	---	1	---	1	---	---	1
Shanghai Airlines	---	1	3	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 43 total	Daily flights: 6.14 average	Most flights: Wednesday 5 flights

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Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	1°C	-5°C
February	4°C	-2°C
March	11°C	2°C
April	17°C	7°C
May	22°C	12°C
June	27°C	18°C
July	29°C	22°C
August	29°C	22°C
September	26°C	17°C
October	19°C	11°C
November	11°C	4°C
December	2°C	-3°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
Eastar Jet	ESR	ZE	Yes
Tway Airlines	TWB	TW	Yes
Shanghai Airlines	CSH	FM	Yes