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$97+ Cheap flights from Hongqiao Intl, China (SHA) to Seoul (SEL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SEL
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Seoul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hongqiao Intl (SHA) to Seoul (SEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$159
(Shandong Airlines)

One-way from

$97
(Booking.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$182

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
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Cheapest flights from Hongqiao Intl to Seoul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hongqiao Intl to Seoul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Shandong Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Shandong Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/101:15 pmSHA - ICN
1 stop9h 35mShandong Airlines
Wed 5/1412:15 pmICN - SHA
1 stop5h 35mShandong Airlines
Deal found 4/30$159
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2210:30 pmSHA - ICN
1 stop13h 10mCathay Pacific
Thu 9/251:40 pmICN - SHA
1 stop8h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/30$215
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/246:25 pmSHA - GMP
Nonstop2h 05mKorean Air
Wed 7/24:00 pmGMP - SHA
Nonstop2h 05mKorean Air
Deal found 4/29$216
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/56:10 pmSHA - GMP
Nonstop2h 10mAsiana Airlines
Mon 6/93:50 pmGMP - SHA
Nonstop2h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/30$220
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/89:05 amSHA - ICN
2 stops29h 35mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 5/112:40 pmICN - SHA
1 stop20h 55mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 5/1$224
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/110:10 amSHA - ICN
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/210:20 amICN - SHA
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$232
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/169:30 pmSHA - GMP
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/198:50 pmGMP - SHA
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/148:10 amSHA - GMP
Nonstop1h 50mShanghai Airlines
Sun 5/1812:00 pmGMP - SHA
Nonstop2h 00mShanghai Airlines
Deal found 4/30$311
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/118:10 amSHA - GMP
Nonstop1h 50mChina Eastern
Sat 5/178:50 pmGMP - SHA
Nonstop2h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/30$320
This EVA Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure EVA Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/127:40 pmSHA - GMP
1 stop21h 30mEVA Air
Wed 5/148:20 pmGMP - SHA
1 stop21h 10mEVA Air
Deal found 5/1$450
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/57:45 pmSHA - GMP
1 stop15h 40mChina Southern
Mon 6/91:30 pmGMP - SHA
1 stop9h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 4/30$487
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1110:30 pmSHA - GMP
1 stop13h 35mAir China
Sat 5/172:25 pmGMP - SHA
1 stop8h 25mAir China
Deal found 4/30$555

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Hongqiao Intl to Seoul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul that are best for you.

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Price

ShanghaiIncheon

SHA - ICN

SHAICN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/12

10:25 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Incheon Intl

Wed 5/14

8:45 am-4:50 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$159

ShanghaiIncheon

SHA - ICN

SHAICN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/22

10:30 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Incheon Intl

Thu 9/25

1:40 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$215

ShanghaiSeoul

SHA - GMP

SHAGMP

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/24

6:25 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 7/2

4:00 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$216

ShanghaiSeoul

SHA - GMP

SHAGMP

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/5

6:10 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Mon 6/9

3:50 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$220

ShanghaiIncheon

SHA - ICN

SHAICN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/20

9:05 am-3:40 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Incheon Intl

Sat 5/24

4:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop18h 50m

$224

ShanghaiIncheon

SHA - ICN

SHAICN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/1

10:10 am-9:15 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Incheon Intl

Mon 6/2

10:20 am-6:25 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$232

ShanghaiSeoul

SHA - GMP

SHAGMP

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/16

9:30 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Thu 6/19

8:50 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$237

ShanghaiSeoul

SHA - GMP

SHAGMP

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/14

8:10 am-11:00 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sun 5/18

12:00 pm-1:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$311

ShanghaiSeoul

SHA - GMP

SHAGMP

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/11

8:10 am-11:00 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sat 5/17

8:50 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$320

ShanghaiSeoul

SHA - GMP

SHAGMP

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/12

7:40 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 5/14

8:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$450

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Seoul in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Seoul flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Seoul flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Seoul flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Seoul flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Seoul flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Hongqiao Intl to Seoul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Seoul from Hongqiao Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hongqiao Intl to Seoul. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul (average of $1,001). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,635). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to SEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Hongqiao Intl to Seoul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 49% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul

Explore weekly flight availability from Hongqiao Intl to Seoul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from SHA to SEL are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in Seoul by month

Plan your trip to Seoul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Seoul ranges from 1.1 - 10.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.0 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Seoul when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Seoul by month

Plan your trip to Seoul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seoul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Seoul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seoul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Seoul. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,068 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
442 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
855 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hongqiao Intl to Seoul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul round-trip?

    Flying on Shandong Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Seoul, with prices starting at $159. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Cathay Pacific and Korean Air, with the lowest prices starting at $215 and $216, respectively. Shandong Airlines is priced at 18% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $97. However, be on the lookout for offers from Shandong Airlines and Asiana Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Seoul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Hongqiao Intl to Seoul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to Seoul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to Seoul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Hongqiao Intl to Seoul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Seoul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul (average of $1,001). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,635). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Hongqiao Intl to Seoul

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Hongqiao Intl to Seoul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Shanghai AirlinesCheapest$102Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
Korean AirCheapest$136Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$169Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China EasternCheapest$189Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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