How often are flights from Shanghai to Seoul delayed?

Historically, on average around 7% of flights between Shanghai and Seoul have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 79 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shanghai to Seoul flights?

According to our data, Korean Air have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 6% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Seoul?

Air China, Shandong Airlines, and Asiana Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Seoul

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to Seoul flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

How many flights depart from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul on average per week?

The number of flights available between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Seoul is 84 per week as of April 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

How many flights depart from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul on average per day?

12 flights are operational daily from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul as of April 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 6:00PM, with 41% of flights per day taking off at noon.

What airlines fly to Seoul?

China Eastern, Asiana Airlines and Korean Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Seoul from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport according to our data. China Eastern is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Seoul. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Seoul on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul?

Prices for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul?

The number of operators available for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul is 3 as of April 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Seoul?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Seoul may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Seoul. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $334 to $239. The lowest price recently found on this route was $231.

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10:45 am - 9:15 pm

SHA

ICN

9h 30m

1 stop

11:40 pm - 9:40 am

ICN

SHA

11h 00m

1 stop

$231Shandong Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Fri, May 8

6:25 pm - 11:45 am

SHA

ICN

16h 20m

1 stop

8:35 pm - 10:30 am

ICN

SHA

14h 55m

1 stop

$236Multiple Airlines

Sat, May 23 - Mon, May 25

10:25 pm - 12:50 pm

SHA

ICN

13h 25m

1 stop

4:45 pm - 9:20 pm

ICN

SHA

5h 35m

1 stop

$237Shandong Airlines

Tue, May 19 - Thu, May 21

10:25 pm - 12:50 pm

SHA

ICN

13h 25m

1 stop

12:15 pm - 4:50 pm

ICN

SHA

5h 35m

1 stop

$238Shandong Airlines

Sun, May 10 - Fri, May 29

10:25 pm - 3:45 pm

SHA

ICN

16h 20m

1 stop

10:55 pm - 9:10 am

ICN

SHA

11h 15m

1 stop

$239Shandong Airlines

Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11

10:55 am - 2:00 pm

SHA

GMP

2h 05mnonstop

8:30 am - 9:45 am

GMP

SHA

2h 15mnonstop

$264Asiana Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14

10:55 am - 2:00 pm

SHA

GMP

2h 05mnonstop

8:30 am - 9:45 am

GMP

SHA

2h 15mnonstop

$265Asiana Airlines

Wed, May 13 - Tue, May 19

5:05 pm - 7:50 pm

SHA

GMP

1h 45mnonstop

8:50 pm - 9:55 pm

GMP

SHA

2h 05mnonstop

$272China Eastern

Thu, Apr 30 - Sat, May 9

7:25 pm - 1:05 pm

SHA

GMP

16h 40m

1 stop

2:25 pm - 9:50 pm

GMP

SHA

8h 25m

1 stop

$274Air China

Mon, Jun 29 - Thu, Jul 2

10:30 pm - 1:05 pm

SHA

GMP

13h 35m

1 stop

2:25 pm - 8:05 pm

GMP

SHA

6h 40m

1 stop

$275Air China

Sat, Jun 13 - Tue, Jun 16

Air China flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul

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Air China

Apr 26

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 30m

1 stop

ICN5:55 pmIncheon Intl

Apr 28

ICN7:10 pmIncheon Intl

22h 55m

1 stop

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$237

Air China

Jun 5

SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

15h 10m

1 stop

ICN11:50 amIncheon Intl

Jun 8

ICN2:05 pmIncheon Intl

21h 25m

1 stop

SHA10:30 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$251

Air China

Jun 13

SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

15h 05m

1 stop

ICN11:45 amIncheon Intl

Jun 14

ICN3:45 pmIncheon Intl

19h 15m

1 stop

SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$254

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Cathay Pacific

Apr 26

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 55m

1 stop

ICN10:25 pmIncheon Intl

Apr 28

ICN1:55 amIncheon Intl

11h 10m

1 stop

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$267

Cathay Pacific

Apr 23

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

14h 35m

1 stop

ICN2:05 pmIncheon Intl

Apr 25

ICN1:55 amIncheon Intl

11h 10m

1 stop

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$268

Cathay Pacific

Apr 23

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

13h 10m

1 stop

ICN12:40 pmIncheon Intl

Apr 28

ICN8:00 amIncheon Intl

8h 35m

1 stop

SHA3:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$269

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Mon 5/4

10:45 am-9:15 pm

1 stop9h 30m

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Fri 5/8

11:40 pm-9:40 am

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SHA - ICN

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Sat 5/23

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Mon 5/25

8:35 pm-10:30 am

1 stop14h 55m

$236

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SHA - ICN

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Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/19

10:25 pm-12:50 pm

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Thu 5/21

4:45 pm-9:20 pm

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Sun 5/10

10:25 pm-12:50 pm

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Fri 5/29

12:15 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$238

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SHA - ICN

SHAICN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/8

10:25 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Incheon Intl

Mon 5/11

10:55 pm-9:10 am

1 stop11h 15m

$239

ShanghaiSeoul

SHA - GMP

SHAGMP

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/7

10:55 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Thu 5/14

8:30 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$264

ShanghaiSeoul

SHA - GMP

SHAGMP

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/13

10:55 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Tue 5/19

8:30 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$265

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ShanghaiSeoul

SHA - GMP

SHAGMP

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/30

5:05 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sat 5/9

8:50 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$272

ShanghaiSeoul

SHA - GMP

SHAGMP

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/29

7:25 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Thu 7/2

2:25 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$274

ShanghaiSeoul

SHA - GMP

SHAGMP

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/13

10:30 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Tue 6/16

2:25 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$275

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Seoul?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Seoul?

The month of July is another great option to travel to Seoul, with average flight prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport averaging around $244.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Seoul?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Seoul from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $386. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. The most expensive day to fly to Seoul is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $768.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Seoul?

Flying to Seoul from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $218 when looking at flights departing in the evening. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Seoul, so prices are often more expensive at around $735 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Seoul flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Seoul flights?

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Can stopping save me money on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul flights?

You could potentially save up to 42% on your flight if you consider stops on a Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul flight.

How have Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2026, prices for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul flights are approximately 28% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$155
Fastest flight time	1h 45m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Seoul	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Seoul from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $155. The best round-trip flight deal from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $255.

The fastest flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul takes 1h 45m

Direct flights go from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul every day.

There are 2 airports in Seoul. From Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport there are direct flights to Seoul Gimpo Intl (GMP).

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How far is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Seoul by plane?
The straight-line distance from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Seoul is 544.0 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 1h 45m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul?
Prices for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul are refreshed on a daily basis.
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The number of operators available for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul is 3 as of April 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Seoul?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Seoul may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Seoul. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul is Airbus A330-300 (18.65% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A321-100/200 (14.71%), Airbus A320-100/200 (12.93%), and Airbus A321neo (12.80%).
What is the most popular airline from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul is China Eastern (54% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Asiana Airlines (18%), Shanghai Airlines (8%), and Korean Air (8%).

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Asiana Airlines	PriceFrom $128	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 516 reviews	Search Asiana Airlines flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $228	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,204 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $231	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 202 reviews	Search China Eastern flights

Korean Air Flights From Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul
Korean Air is one of the most popular airlines flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul, operating 21 flights/week on average for this route. A good Korean Air flight deal for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul starts from $228 round-trip, up to an average price of $268. Our users have rated Korean Air at 8.4/10.
Asiana Airlines Flights From Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul
The best Asiana Airlines deal for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $128, round-trip. It should be noted that an average Asiana Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $269 round-trip. Asiana Airlines operates 7 flights out of Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport into Seoul in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 516 Asiana Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 8.1/10.

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