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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Seoul to Shanghai Hongqiao? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Shanghai.C$201 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jul 10, returning Sun, Jul 13.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Incheon International on Thu, Jul 10, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, Jul 13, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$201, select.
Shanghai.C$201 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 23, returning Tue, Aug 26.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Incheon International on Sat, Aug 23, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, Aug 26, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$201, select.
Shanghai.C$214 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 31, returning Fri, Oct 31.Round-trip flight with China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departing from Incheon International on Fri, Oct 31, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Shanghai Airlines, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, Oct 31, arriving in Gimpo International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$214, select.
Shanghai.C$221 per passenger.Departing Fri, Aug 29, returning Sat, Sep 6.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Incheon International on Fri, Aug 29, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, Sep 6, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$221, select.
Shanghai.C$221 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jul 10, returning Tue, Aug 5.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Incheon International on Thu, Jul 10, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, Aug 5, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$221, select.
Shanghai.C$226 per passenger.Departing Sun, Sep 7, returning Sun, Sep 14.Round-trip flight with Shanghai Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Shanghai Airlines departing from Gimpo International on Sun, Sep 7, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Shanghai Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, Sep 14, arriving in Gimpo International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$226, select.
Shanghai.C$227 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 28, returning Sun, Sep 7.Round-trip flight with China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Gimpo International on Thu, Aug 28, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Shanghai Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, Sep 7, arriving in Gimpo International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$227, select.
Shanghai.C$229 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 19, returning Tue, Aug 26.Round-trip flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Gimpo International on Tue, Aug 19, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, Aug 26, arriving in Gimpo International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$229, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Shanghai Hongqiao

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Seoul to Shanghai Hongqiao flights are currently cheapest in July.
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Sep
from C$226
Oct
from C$214
Nov
from C$234
Dec
from C$233
Jan
from C$251
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from C$250
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Direct flights from Seoul to Shanghai Hongqiao

Seoul to Shanghai Hongqiao: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Seoul to Shanghai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Shanghai Hongqiao.

Seoul to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$201
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time2 hrs, 4 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week49

Finding cheap flights from Seoul to Shanghai Hongqiao: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Seoul to Shanghai Hongqiao is C$201. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 4 minutes is the average flight time from Seoul to Shanghai Hongqiao.
China Eastern, Korean Air and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Seoul to Shanghai Hongqiao.
There are 49 flights per week flying from Seoul to Shanghai Hongqiao, as of July 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Shanghai Hongqiao is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Seoul to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Seoul to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA): What you need to know

  • Start your travel planning by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Seoul to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are the main airports in Seoul.

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located in Shanghai. The city follows the UTC+8 timezone and is one hour behind Seoul.

  • Your flight from Seoul to SHA won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Taking off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

Airports in Seoul

Incheon International Airport (ICN)

  • We make it easy to find cheap flights from Seoul to SHA with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Incheon International Airport (ICN), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ICN and SHA include:

    • Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)

    • Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)

    • Yantai Laishan International Airport (YNT)

  • ICN is roughly 48 kilometres from central Seoul. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the quickest route and available public transport options.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your vacation? Stay near Incheon International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Seoul to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:

  • 54.5% of flights taking off from Incheon International Airport reach their destination on time.

Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

  • You can book a direct Seoul to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flight ticket with departures from Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Work out whether departing from GMP makes the most sense for you.

  • The most popular airlines that operate direct flights from Seoul to SHA departing from GMP include:

  • Korean Air takes the lead in bookings on the GMP to SHA route.

  • Among the carriers operating flights between Gimpo International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Asiana Airlines has the most consistent on-time performance.

  • GMP is roughly 16 kilometres from central Seoul. Plan ahead to work out the best way to get to your terminal.

  • Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Gimpo International Airport the day before your Seoul to SHA flight:

  • 75.94% of flights departing Gimpo International Airport arrive according to schedule.

About Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is C$139. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$201. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.

  • To snap up cheap flights from Seoul to SHA, book your flight ticket 11 months before your departure date.

  • April is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Seoul to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Seoul to SHA.

  • Find an affordable flight from Seoul to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Seoul to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • April is the quietest month for flights from Seoul to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Shanghai based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Seoul to SHA flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from Seoul to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).

More about Shanghai

Explore more of China

  • Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Shanghai. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • Puyang is another favourite destination in China and is around 241 kilometres south-west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without experiencing Poet Town, 江南第一家郑义门古建筑群 and Xuanlushan Scenic Area.

Plan the rest of your trip from Seoul to Shanghai

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