Cheap flights from Seoul to Shanghai from $114 GMP, ICN → PVG, SHA

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $141 to $191.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold 6-night return fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 2 Dec, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

1636 fares on 70 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $170.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $63 to $111.

At $114, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 11 Jan 2027, 13 Jan 2027 costs $109: $5 less than the cheapest found recently.

Jeju Air · Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) · 1 stop · found 4 days ago

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Every date we hold

403 fares on 63 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $92.

Return

The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Seoul to Shanghai?

The cheapest return found recently is $170 with Eastar Jet, 2 Dec to 8 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 70 departure dates is usually $201 to $278.

How much is a one-way flight from Seoul to Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $114 with Eastar Jet, 11 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $92 with Spring Airlines, 14 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 63 departure dates is usually $118 to $160.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Shanghai?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $170, 2 Dec to 8 Dec, found 2 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $92, 14 Dec, found 3 days ago.

Every date in December 2026

How far ahead should I book a flight from Seoul to Shanghai?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return and one-way fares were both cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Seoul to Shanghai?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $226 with Eastar Jet, 2 Dec to 8 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $119 with Spring Airlines, 18 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago.

Every nonstop date from Seoul to Shanghai

How long is the flight from Seoul to Shanghai?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Spring Airlines on 18 Apr 2027, takes 2 h 15 min from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Eastar Jet on 11 Jan 2027, takes 27 h 35 min with 1 stop, including a 25 h connection.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Seoul to Shanghai?

Between 13 Nov and 8 Sept 2027, Shandong Airlines has the cheapest return on 38 of the 70 departure dates we hold, Spring Airlines on 8 and Jeju Air on 6. Between 26 Nov and 26 Oct 2027, Spring Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 29 of the 63 departure dates we hold, Korean Air on 7 and Eastar Jet on 6.