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 Eastar Jet, Spring Airlines, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air, 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 Singapore, Taipei, London, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Manila, New Delhi, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Sydney, Melbourne, Bangkok, Tokyo, Dublin, Sanya, Qingdao, Kaohsiung, Chengdu, Osaka.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Seoul?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Seoul and Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Taipei, Manila, Sydney, Ho Chi Minh City, Kaohsiung, Hanoi, Melbourne, London, Angeles, Kuala Lumpur, New Delhi, Chiang Mai, Tokyo, Cebu, Kota Kinabalu, Brisbane, Cairns.

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

Question 8

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, Gunsan, Wonju.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Shanghai and Seoul?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Shanghai and Seoul thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Shanghai and Seoul can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

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, Jeju Air, Asiana Airlines.

Question 12

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 13

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 14

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

Question 15

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, Gunsan, Wonju.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Seoul 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

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 18

What time do flights between Shanghai and Seoul 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Shanghai and Seoul 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 Seoul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£66
Cheapest round-trip	£121
Average round-trip	£139
Nonstop flights in May	£66 – £290
Most popular airline	China Eastern Airlines

Airline	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05	Sun 05.05
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	---	2	6	4
Asiana Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	2	2
Korean Air	---	---	---	---	---	2	1
Spring Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	---	1
Eastar Jet	---	---	---	---	---	1	---

Airline	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05	Sun 12.05
China Eastern Airlines	---	4	5	4	5	4	4
Asiana Airlines	---	2	2	3	1	2	1
China Southern Airlines	---	2	2	2	2	2	2
Korean Air	---	2	2	3	1	1	1
Spring Airlines	---	1	---	1	1	---	1
Eastar Jet	1	---	---	1	---	1	---

Airline	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05	Sun 19.05
China Eastern Airlines	5	6	2	5	2	3	1
Asiana Airlines	2	2	1	2	---	---	1
China Southern Airlines	2	2	1	2	---	1	2
Korean Air	3	2	1	1	1	1	1
Spring Airlines	---	1	---	1	1	---	1
Eastar Jet	1	---	---	1	---	1	---

Airline	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05	Sun 26.05
China Eastern Airlines	1	6	7	5	1	2	5
Asiana Airlines	---	2	3	2	---	1	1
China Southern Airlines	1	2	2	2	---	2	2
Korean Air	---	3	1	2	1	1	1
Spring Airlines	---	1	---	1	1	---	1
Eastar Jet	---	---	---	1	---	1	---

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Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	1°C	-5°C
February	4°C	-2°C
March	10°C	2°C
April	17°C	7°C
May	22°C	12°C
June	27°C	18°C
July	28°C	22°C
August	29°C	22°C
September	25°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	Online check-in available
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes	No
Eastar Jet	ESR	ZE	Yes	No
Jeju Air	JJA	7C	No	No
Asiana Airlines	AAR	OZ	Yes	0 0