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Among airlines operating Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport flights:

• Asiana Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Korean Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• China Eastern: offers free seat selection
• Shanghai Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• China Eastern
• Shanghai Airlines
• Korean Air
• Asiana Airlines

Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport usually depart from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA) and arrive at Seoul Gimpo Intl (GMP).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Asiana Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Korean Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $210 round-trip via Beijing Capital (PEK), compared to $274 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Asiana Airlines and China Eastern. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Connecting flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport most commonly pass through:

• Jeju City (CJU) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) - 25% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $260 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $295, a difference of $35. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 28 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport are Hongdae Area, Myeongdong Shopping Street and Seoul Station. These are among the most viewed places in Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 9:59 am
• Latest: departs at 6:25 pm and lands at 8:24 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 59m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% above the route average of $274. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport takes 1h 59m, covering 539 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $232 to $1,644. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $144, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Asiana Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while China Eastern has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport flights are:

• Asiana Airlines: 96% on time
• China Eastern: 94% on time
• Korean Air: 94% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 93% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Jeju City (CJU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 06m, compared with 10h 07m via Beijing Capital (PEK).

Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (Korean Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport (GMP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $12 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Yesaway
· Hi Rent
· Wheego
· Europcar
· Bella Jeju

Round-trip flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport range from $266 to $323, with an average of $274 over the past 12 months. Anything below $266 counts as a good deal.