Flight from Seoul to Shanghai
Overview
Looking for cheap flights from Seoul to Shanghai? Haqqi Tours offers Seoul to Shanghai flight tickets in economy and business on Korean Air, Asiana, China Eastern and Jeju Air, with the fare checked live for your date and confirmed in writing by WhatsApp. Flight time is around 2 hours, non-stop, 10+ a day, Seoul Incheon or Gimpo (ICN / GMP) to Shanghai Pudong or Hongqiao (PVG / SHA). This page covers the cost of the Seoul to Shanghai flight, the cheapest booking tips, baggage, the airports and how to book.
Highlights
- Flight from Seoul to Shanghai in about 2 hours - non-stop
- Airlines on the route: Korean Air, Asiana, China Eastern and Jeju Air
- Seoul Incheon or Gimpo (ICN / GMP) to Shanghai Pudong or Hongqiao (PVG / SHA)
- 10+ a day - we find the departure that fits your plans
- Cheapest flight from Seoul to Shanghai: every fare class checked for the date you travel
- Baggage, seats, children and infants, meals and special requests handled by our team
- Fill out the form - we message you on WhatsApp with the price, you confirm, the e-ticket is issued
- Haqqi Tours also provides airport transfers and tours at both ends of the Seoul to Shanghai route
Full Description
Flight from Seoul to Shanghai at a glance
Everything travellers ask about the flight from Seoul to Shanghai, in one place. Korean Air, Asiana, China Eastern and Jeju Air operate the route non-stop, with a flight time of about 2 hours, 10+ a day. Departures are from Seoul Incheon or Gimpo (ICN / GMP); arrival is at Shanghai Pudong or Hongqiao (PVG / SHA). Haqqi Tours can provide the ticket in economy and business, tells you which fare includes checked baggage and which does not, and confirms the cost through WhatsApp before any payment.
- Route: Seoul to Shanghai
- Airlines: Korean Air, Asiana, China Eastern and Jeju Air
- Flight time: about 2 hours
- Type: non-stop
- Frequency: 10+ a day
- Departure airport: Seoul Incheon or Gimpo (ICN / GMP)
- Arrival airport: Shanghai Pudong or Hongqiao (PVG / SHA)
- Classes: economy and business
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation by WhatsApp, e-ticket by message
Baggage, seats and classes on the Seoul to Shanghai flight
On board, the Seoul to Shanghai flight is about 2 hours: economy is perfectly comfortable, and business class adds a bigger seat, a meal and lounge access for those who want it. Baggage rules differ by airline and fare; children and infants have their own allowances. Let us know who is flying and what you are carrying and we choose accordingly.
- Meals included on full-service airlines; special meals ordered in advance on request
- Business class: bigger seat, meal, lounge, priority boarding - we send the cost beside economy
- Cabin bag on every fare; checked bag included on full-service fares, optional on low-cost ones
- Adding baggage at booking is cheaper than at the airport - we add it for you
Flying with children, families and groups from Seoul to Shanghai
Three things to know about the flight from Seoul to Shanghai with children: infants under two fly on a lap, children get their own seat and normally a lower fare, and a folding pushchair goes free. Groups get seats together and, on many airlines, a group rate. Tell us the numbers and we handle the rest, including the transfer with enough room for everyone.
Things to do in Shanghai when you land
Shanghai is China's largest city, split by the Huangpu river between the Bund's colonial waterfront and Pudong's towers; Pudong International (PVG) is about 45 km east of the centre and Hongqiao (SHA) about 15 km west, beside the high-speed rail station. The reasons passengers fly from Seoul to Shanghai include the French Concession's plane-tree streets, Shanghai Disneyland, the Shanghai Museum, a Huangpu river cruise and Tianzifang. For the first meal, try scallion oil noodles, halal Lanzhou noodle shops and xiaolongbao soup dumplings.
If you want the days in Shanghai organised - a driver, a guide, timed entry tickets - we do that too. Mention it on WhatsApp.
Best time to fly from Seoul to Shanghai
Flights from Seoul to Shanghai run all year, 10+ a day. Spring and autumn are pleasant; summer is hot and humid with the rainy season in June; winter is cold and damp; the October holiday week is the busiest. If you can travel outside those weeks the same seat costs less and the airports are quieter. Whatever the month, early booking is the single biggest saving.
Return flight from Shanghai to Seoul
We book the return leg from Shanghai to Seoul just as easily, usually on the same ticket. Booking both directions together lets us compare a return fare against two singles - on some airlines the return is much cheaper, on others two one-ways with different carriers win. Let us know the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.
How much is a flight from Seoul to Shanghai?
"How much is the Seoul to Shanghai flight?" is the question we get most, and the honest answer is that it moves every day. Low fares open months ahead and disappear as seats sell; peak seasons, school holidays and the most convenient departure times cost more; a fare with a checked bag and a flexible ticket cost more than a hand-luggage-only seat. Haqqi Tours arranges the current cost for the date you travel quickly of receiving the form - the actual fare, not an estimate.
Let us know for two or three options and we send the cost of each - for example the cheapest fare with hand luggage only, the same flight with a checked bag, and the best-timed departure of the day - so the comparison is in front of you before you book.
Cheapest flight from Seoul to Shanghai: how to pay less
The cheapest flight from Seoul to Shanghai is typically booked early, flown mid-week and chosen with the baggage you actually need. These are the rules our staff applies on every booking:
- Book early - low fare tiers open months ahead and sell first, especially for holidays
- Fly mid-week - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday departures are generally cheaper than Friday, Sunday and Monday
- Consider early-morning and late-evening departures, which often carry the lowest fares
- Tell us if your dates are flexible - moving by a day can change the fare a lot
- Pack to the fare: a hand-luggage-only ticket is cheaper if you do not need a checked bag
- Compare airlines - on this route the cheapest carrier changes from day to day
When you fill in the form, mention if you can move your dates. We scan the fares around them and send the cheapest Seoul to Shanghai flight first, then the alternatives.
How to book flights from Seoul to Shanghai with Haqqi Tours
The easiest way to book a flight from Seoul to Shanghai is to let a person do it. The form asks for the essentials; the details - a window seat, an infant, extra baggage, a wheelchair, a special meal - you let us know in the WhatsApp chat when we message you to confirm. We provide the ticket in your name, remind you of the check-in rules of that airline and stay reachable while you travel.
- Step 1 - fill out the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
- Step 2 - we message you through WhatsApp with the flights, the baggage included and the cost
- Step 3 - you confirm the flight you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
- Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Shanghai
Haqqi Tours also provides what happens around the flight: a private transfer to the airport in Seoul, a driver at Shanghai Pudong or Hongqiao (PVG / SHA) with your name, and tours in Shanghai. Mention it by WhatsApp and it goes on the same confirmation.
Airlines flying from Seoul to Shanghai
Korean Air, Asiana, China Eastern and Jeju Air fly the Seoul to Shanghai route, non-stop. They differ in baggage rules, seat pitch, meals and the airports they use as much as in price, so the cheapest fare is not always the best value. Haqqi Tours lays the options out plainly: which fare includes a checked bag, which airline flies at the time you want, and which is the better choice for a family or a business trip.
- Korean Air - Seoul to Shanghai
- Asiana - Seoul to Shanghai
- China Eastern - Seoul to Shanghai
- Jeju Air - Seoul to Shanghai
Departure: Seoul Incheon or Gimpo (ICN / GMP)
Flights from Seoul to Shanghai leave from Seoul Incheon or Gimpo (ICN / GMP), serving Seoul - seoul is the capital of South Korea, a city of palaces and neon along the Han river, served by Incheon International (ICN) about 50 km west on its own island and Gimpo (GMP) about 20 km west for domestic and short regional flights; Myeongdong, Gangnam, Hongdae and Insadong are the districts most visitors stay in. Plan to be at the airport about two hours before an international departure and ninety minutes before a domestic one; earlier at peak times. Online check-in opens 24 to 48 hours before and we send the link with your ticket. Getting to the airport: The AREX express train links Incheon Airport with Seoul Station in about 45 minutes and Gimpo in half that, and airport limousine buses stop at the big hotels; with luggage, a family or a Gangnam hotel off the line, a car door to door is simpler, and Daegu or Jeonju are road trips of two to three hours.
- Just ask about the terminal and fast-track options at Seoul Incheon or Gimpo
- Arrive about 2 hours before an international departure, 90 minutes before a domestic one
- Online check-in opens 24-48 hours before; we send the link and the booking reference
- Keep the passport or ID used for booking with the electronic ticket - names must match exactly
Arrival: Shanghai Pudong or Hongqiao (PVG / SHA) and getting into Shanghai
You arrive at Shanghai Pudong or Hongqiao (PVG / SHA). The Maglev reaches Longyang Road from Pudong Airport in 8 minutes and the metro continues from there; Hongqiao has Metro Lines 2 and 10. Each ends with a transfer and a walk with luggage, so a car from the terminal is the calm option, and Disneyland or a Hongqiao-to-Pudong hotel is a long drive either way. If you would rather not think about it, we book a private transfer from the airport to your hotel in Shanghai, with the driver tracking the flight in case it is late.
Many travellers continue from Shanghai to somewhere else. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.
Why book your Seoul to Shanghai flight with Haqqi Tours
Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books flights from Seoul to Shanghai every day. We provide the ticket in your name, the fare with the right baggage, the seats you want, the cheapest option for your travel date, and a human on WhatsApp in Arabic and English before, during and after the trip. Around the flight, we offer airport transfers, tours and hotels in both cities. Fill in the booking form on this page; we message you with the price; you decide.
On board
- Seats in economy and business - families seated together on request
- Cabin bag on every fare; checked baggage as included in the fare we send
- Meals on full-service airlines; snacks for purchase on low-cost carriers
- Infants under two on a lap at a reduced fare; children with their own seat
- Online check-in 24-48 hours before departure - we send the link
Before you travel
- Lounges and fast-track security available at both airports on request
- Passport or ID must match the name on the ticket exactly
- Haqqi Tours arranges private airport transfers at both ends, flight tracked
- Be at the airport 2 hours before international, 90 minutes before domestic departures
Good to know
- Book the Seoul to Shanghai flight early - low fare tiers sell first
- Mid-week departures are normally the cheapest
- Send us two possible dates and we tell you which is cheaper
- Add checked baggage at booking, not at the airport
- Check in online as soon as it opens to choose seats
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Is baggage included in the Seoul to Shanghai flight ticket?
It depends on the fare: full-service fares usually include a checked bag, low-cost fares include a cabin bag only. We tell you exactly what is included before you book and add a suitcase at the cheaper booking rate if you need one.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
The carrier rebooks you and, depending on the rules that apply, may owe assistance or compensation; our WhatsApp desk helps you through it. If you have a transfer booked with us the driver tracks the flight.
Do children and infants need a ticket?
Yes, at their own fares: infants under two travel on a lap at a reduced rate, children from two need a seat and generally pay a child fare. Give the ages on the form and we apply them.
Do you provide flights in the other direction or to other cities?
Certainly. Haqqi Tours can provide flight tickets on any route; Shanghai to Seoul and onward flights from Shanghai can all go on the same booking.
What is the difference between economy and business class?
Space, food and flexibility: business class adds a bigger seat, a meal, lounge access and priority boarding, and usually a more flexible ticket. We send the cost of both so you can decide.
What is the cheapest flight from Seoul to Shanghai?
Usually an early-booked mid-week departure on the carrier with the lowest fare that day, with only the baggage you need. Let us know if your dates are flexible and we find the cheapest Seoul to Shanghai flight across the days you can travel.
Can I change or cancel my flight ticket?
It depends on the carrier and the fare class - flexible tickets can be changed, the cheapest generally cannot. We spell out the conditions before you confirm and handle any change for you afterwards.
Are there direct flights from Seoul to Shanghai?
Yes - Korean Air, Asiana, China Eastern and Jeju Air fly non-stop from Seoul to Shanghai, 10+ a day. We book the non-stop flight unless a connection is much cheaper and you prefer it.
How early should I be at Seoul Incheon or Gimpo?
About two hours before an international flight and ninety minutes before a domestic one; more at peak times or if you have bags to check. Low-cost airlines close bag drop strictly on time.
Which airlines fly from Seoul to Shanghai?
On this route: Korean Air, Asiana, China Eastern and Jeju Air. Fares, departure times and baggage rules differ between them, so we compare all of them for your travel date and send the sensible options side by side.
Can I book the Seoul to Shanghai flight for a group?
Certainly. Give the number of travellers on the form; we book everyone together in one reservation and, when the numbers justify it, ask the carrier for a group fare.
Where do I land in Shanghai?
Shanghai Pudong or Hongqiao (PVG / SHA). Taxis and metro, tram or bus leave from arrivals, and Haqqi Tours can have a driver waiting with your name.
Is it better to fly or take the train from Seoul to Shanghai?
On this route flying is the practical choice at about 2 hours; we provide trains too where they exist and say which is better for you.
Can I book a return flight from Shanghai to Seoul?
Yes. Choose "return" on the form and give both dates; we compare a return fare with two singles and book the cheaper one. If the return date is not fixed, we spell out the flexible options.
Can I add extra baggage or sports equipment?
Yes - extra bags, skis, golf clubs and bicycles can be added at booking on most airlines, at a lower rate than at the airport. Tell us what you are carrying.