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Among airlines operating Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul 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. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

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

Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul usually depart from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA) and may arrive at several airports in Seoul area, including Seoul Gimpo Intl (GMP) and Incheon Intl (ICN).

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:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $179 round-trip via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX), 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.

One-stop flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul most commonly connect through:

• Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) - 59% of one-stop connections
• Jinan (TNA) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Fuzhou (FOC) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) - 7% of one-stop connections

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $249 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $281, a difference of $32. 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 route, 8% 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 flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 10:01 am
• Latest: departs at 6:25 pm and lands at 8:26 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 01m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 18% above the route average of $272. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul takes 2h 01m, covering 544 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 $206 to $1,661. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $137, which is 17% 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 flights are:

• Asiana Airlines: 96% on time
• China Eastern: 94% on time
• Korean Air: 93% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 92% 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 Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 41m, compared with 7h 24m via Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) and 7h 49m via Beijing Capital (PEK).

Seoul 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.

Since Seoul is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Incheon Intl Airport (ICN) — daily rates from around $12:

· WECAR
· Wheego
· Yesaway
· Alamo
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Near Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport (GMP) — daily rates from around $12:

· Yesaway
· Hi Rent
· Wheego
· Europcar
· Bella Jeju

Round-trip flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Seoul range from $243 to $318, with an average of $272 over the past 12 months. Anything below $243 counts as a good deal.