Question 1

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

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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?

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The flight distance between Seoul and Shanghai is 823 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between Seoul and Shanghai. 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 Seoul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Seoul and Tokyo, Osaka, Bangkok, Jeju City, Manila, Hong Kong, Busan, Okinawa Island, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, Denpasar, Cebu, Taipei, Hanoi, Fukuoka, Hagåtña, Da Nang, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Kuala Lumpur.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Beijing, New York, Los Angeles, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, San Francisco, Tokyo, Bangkok, Xi'an, Chengdu, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Chicago, Phuket City, Manila, Washington, D.C., Osaka, Wuhan, Boston.

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

Question 9

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

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Seoul and Shanghai thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Seoul and Shanghai 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 Seoul and Shanghai?

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Currently, you can fly between Seoul and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Korean Air.

Question 12

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 13

What flights operate between Seoul and Shanghai?

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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 14

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 Daegu International, Cheongju International, Gunsan, Wonju

Question 15

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 16

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

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 19

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.

Cheapest one-way trip	$75
Cheapest round-trip	$135
Average round-trip	$177
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in May	$76 – $339

Airline	Sun 05.05	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	6	7	6	2
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	2	2	1
Spring Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	1	---
Asiana Airlines	---	---	---	---	2	---	---
Eastar Jet	---	---	---	1	---	1	---
Korean Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 12.05	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05
China Eastern Airlines	5	4	6	6	7	7	9
China Southern Airlines	1	2	2	1	2	2	2
Spring Airlines	1	---	1	---	1	1	---
Asiana Airlines	---	---	---	---	2	2	3
Eastar Jet	---	---	---	1	---	1	---
Korean Air	---	---	---	---	1	---	1

Airline	Sun 19.05	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05
China Eastern Airlines	4	7	6	12	10	8	11
China Southern Airlines	---	2	2	2	1	---	2
Spring Airlines	---	---	1	---	1	1	---
Asiana Airlines	---	---	1	2	1	---	3
Eastar Jet	---	---	---	1	---	1	---
Korean Air	---	1	1	1	1	3	1

Airline	Sun 26.05	Mon 27.05	Tue 28.05	Wed 29.05	Thu 30.05	Fri 31.05	Sat 01.06
China Eastern Airlines	4	5	11	13	11	9	5
China Southern Airlines	---	---	2	1	2	2	1
Spring Airlines	---	---	1	---	1	1	---
Asiana Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Eastar Jet	---	---	---	1	---	1	---
Korean Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Shandong Airlines	CDG	SC	Yes	No
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes	No
Juneyao Airlines	DKH	HO	Yes	No
Korean Air	KAL	KE	Yes	0 0

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	31°C	26°C
September	27°C	22°C
October	23°C	17°C
November	18°C	12°C
December	11°C	5°C