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$112+ 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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SEL
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 23, 2025.

This Shandong Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Wed 12/248:10 pmSHA - ICN
1 stop23h 55mShandong Airlines
Thu 1/19:45 pmICN - SHA
1 stop12h 45mShandong Airlines
Deal found 12/20$247
This Shandong Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Wed 12/248:10 pmSHA - ICN
1 stop25h 40mShandong Airlines
Wed 12/319:45 pmICN - SHA
1 stop12h 45mShandong Airlines
Deal found 12/23$298
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:25 pmSHA - ICN
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/288:05 pmICN - SHA
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$337
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/268:25 pmSHA - ICN
1 stop23h 20mShandong Airlines
Tue 12/3011:45 amICN - SHA
1 stop10h 30mShandong Airlines
Deal found 12/21$371
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2512:10 pmSHA - ICN
1 stop23h 10mXiamenAir
Sun 12/288:05 pmICN - SHA
1 stop14h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/23$381
This Shenzhen Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Shenzhen Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/273:35 pmSHA - ICN
1 stop21h 20mShenzhen Airlines
Tue 12/304:45 pmICN - SHA
1 stop18h 40mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 12/21$383
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/252:45 pmSHA - GMP
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/281:30 pmGMP - SHA
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$406
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sun 12/218:25 pmSHA - ICN
1 stop23h 20mShandong Airlines
Thu 12/2511:45 amICN - SHA
1 stop8h 20mShandong Airlines
Deal found 12/21$420
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2610:55 amSHA - GMP
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/3012:00 pmGMP - SHA
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$441
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:00 amSHA - ICN
1 stop7h 00mXiamenAir
Sun 1/48:05 pmICN - SHA
1 stop18h 45mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/22$459
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/269:20 amSHA - GMP
1 stop26h 05mChina Southern
Tue 12/301:30 pmGMP - SHA
1 stop22h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 12/21$468
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/2510:15 amSHA - ICN
1 stop6h 55mShandong Airlines
Thu 12/2510:05 pmICN - SHA
1 stop24h 10mShandong Airlines
Deal found 12/22$469

Find 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 December 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$194
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$112
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$230

Good round-trip deal

$296 or less

Good one-way deal

$138 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 December 23, 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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Hongqiao Intl

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Return

Price

ShanghaiIncheon

SHA - ICN

SHAICN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/20

4:35 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Incheon Intl

Tue 1/27

3:00 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$204

ShanghaiIncheon

SHA - ICN

SHAICN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/1

6:20 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Incheon Intl

Thu 2/5

12:20 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$210

ShanghaiIncheon

SHA - ICN

SHAICN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/2

6:20 pm-11:20 am

1 stop16h 00m

Incheon Intl

Thu 2/5

12:20 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$210

ShanghaiIncheon

SHA - ICN

SHAICN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/27

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Incheon Intl

Thu 2/5

12:20 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$210

ShanghaiIncheon

SHA - ICN

SHAICN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 1/22

10:15 am-6:10 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Incheon Intl

Sun 1/25

7:10 pm-9:10 am

1 stop15h 00m

$210

ShanghaiIncheon

SHA - ICN

SHAICN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 1/31

6:20 pm-11:20 am

1 stop16h 00m

Incheon Intl

Wed 2/4

10:10 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$210

ShanghaiIncheon

SHA - ICN

SHAICN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/28

6:20 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Incheon Intl

Thu 2/5

12:20 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$210

ShanghaiIncheon

SHA - ICN

SHAICN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/27

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Incheon Intl

Sat 1/31

10:10 pm-9:10 am

1 stop12h 00m

$210

ShanghaiIncheon

SHA - ICN

SHAICN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/25

10:15 am-6:10 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Incheon Intl

Fri 3/27

12:20 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$210

ShanghaiIncheon

SHA - ICN

SHAICN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/11

10:30 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Incheon Intl

Thu 1/15

1:45 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$212

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Deals found on 12/21

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Compare providers for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Seoul

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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Seoul flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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 December 19, 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 83 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul (average of $109). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $210). 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 December 23, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 53% 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 December 23, 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).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul?

How often are flights from Shanghai to Seoul delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Shanghai and Seoul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 77 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the last year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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 December 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and China Eastern from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,185 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,185 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,185 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
496 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,185 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
179 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,185 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul?

    A quick flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul can take about 2h 05m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $233. Airlines will cover a distance of 539 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Korean Air is currently your cheapest option to Seoul, with prices starting at $105. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Asiana Airlines and China Eastern, with the lowest prices starting at $128 and $207, respectively. Korean Air is priced at 56% 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 Spring Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $69. However, be on the lookout for offers from Korean Air and Shandong 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul (average of $109). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $210). 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 3 airlines flying from Hongqiao Intl to Seoul

Discover the top 3 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$207Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$218Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$230Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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