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Seoul Incheon International Airport
The Seoul Incheon International Airport is located on Woonseo-Dong, approximately 32 miles west of the Seoul city center. Over 30 airlines service the airport, including Korean Air, American Airlines, Air Canada and British Airways. Orbtiz.com finds cheap flights from Seoul to any destination in the world by searching domestic and international flights for discounts and low-cost tickets.
Parking and Transportation
Buses run between downtown Seoul and the airport for $13. You can also take the express train to the airport from Seoul in approximately 45 minutes. The express train fare is $12 for adults and $6 for children. The commuter train also runs to the airport, but it isn't a nonstop ride. The commuter train takes approximately 53 minutes to arrive at the airport, and the fare is $3.50. If you need a vehicle when you arrive at your destination, Orbitz.com offers packages that include a flight and rental car. Not only does Orbitz.com make your rental car reservations for you, but it also allows you to purchase the two services together, saving you money.
Dining at the Airport
If you need to eat before your flight, the airport has plenty of dining options available. Global Chow is a buffet-style restaurant that serves Chinese, Korean and Japanese foods. There are also fast food restaurants, including McDonald's, Burger King and KFC. When you use Orbitz.com to find cheap flights from Seoul, every detail of your trip is taken care of, which gives you time to enjoy a meal before your flight.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai is the only city in China to have two airports. The Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located eight miles from the center of Shanghai. The airport has hubs for 15 airlines offering cheap flights to Shanghai, including Air China, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. The Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located approximately 19 miles from downtown Shanghai and handles 60 percent of the flights that arrive to the city. It has hubs for numerous airlines, including British Airways, American Airlines and Delta Airlines. When you use Orbitz.com to book your flight, the website displays the best deals from all of the airlines, so you can choose an air ticket the fits your budget.
Transportation From the Airport
Both airports offer shuttle bus, taxicab and subway services that take passengers into downtown Shanghai. Cab fares from the Shanghai Honggiao International Airport to Shanghai cost approximately $8. Cab fares from the Shanghai Pudong International Airport to downtown Shanghai cost approximately $27. If you want access to your own vehicle, you can use Orbitz.com to reserve a rental car.
Weather in Shanghai
Shanghai has a humid subtropical climate. During the winter months, the temperatures range from 37 degrees Fahrenheit to 55 degrees Fahrenheit. During the summer, average temperatures stay in the mid to high 80s. If you use Orbitz.com to book your trip to Shanghai during the spring or fall, you'll save money and have good weather during your trip.
Highlights and Attractions
Some of Shanghai's most popular attractions include the Jade Budda Temple and Yuyuan Garden. If you like to shop, visit Nanjing Road, which is considered the number one commercial street in China and features over 600 different stores. Orbitz.com does more than book cheap flights to Shanghai. You can also use the website to schedule guided tours of the city.
Cheap flights from Seoul to Shanghai
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June
Cheapest weekend flights in June from Seoul to Shanghai
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Jun 6 | Seoul (ICN) | Shanghai (PVG) |
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$310 |
| Return Mon, Jun 10 | Shanghai (PVG) | Seoul (ICN) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in June from Seoul to Shanghai
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Jun 14 | Seoul (ICN) | Shanghai (PVG) |
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$256 |
| Return Mon, Jun 24 | Shanghai (PVG) | Seoul (ICN) |
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Best one-week trip in June from Seoul to Shanghai
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Jun 19 | Seoul (GMP) | Shanghai (SHA) |
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$292 |
| Return Wed, Jun 26 | Shanghai (SHA) | Seoul (GMP) |
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July
Cheapest weekend flights in July from Seoul to Shanghai
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Jul 20 | Seoul (ICN) | Shanghai (PVG) |
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$314 |
| Return Sun, Jul 21 | Shanghai (PVG) | Seoul (ICN) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in July from Seoul to Shanghai
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Jul 3 | Seoul (ICN) | Shanghai (PVG) |
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$256 |
| Return Sat, Jul 13 | Shanghai (PVG) | Seoul (ICN) |
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August
Cheapest weekend flights in August from Seoul to Shanghai
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Aug 2 | Seoul (ICN) | Shanghai (PVG) |
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$337 |
| Return Mon, Aug 5 | Shanghai (PVG) | Seoul (ICN) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in August from Seoul to Shanghai
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Aug 22 | Seoul (ICN) | Shanghai (PVG) |
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$336 |
| Return Fri, Aug 23 | Shanghai (PVG) | Seoul (ICN) |
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Airports in Seoul , KR
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Incheon International (ICN)
Distance from City Center: 25.2 miles
Carriers for flights from ICN to SHA
Carriers
Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Shanghai Airlines -
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Gimpo International (GMP)
Distance from City Center: 10.7 miles
Terminals and carriers for flights from GMP to SHA
Terminal Carriers Terminal I Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Shanghai Airlines
Airports in Shanghai , CN
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Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Distance from City Center: 19.9 miles
Terminals and carriers for flights from SEL to PVG
Terminal Carriers Terminal 1 Korean Air, Shanghai Airlines Terminal 2 Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Shanghai Airlines -
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Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Distance from City Center: 7.7 miles
Terminals and carriers for flights from SEL to SHA
Terminal Carriers Terminal 1 Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Shanghai Airlines
Aircraft Options
Aircraft options between Seoul and Shanghai
| Equipment | Carrier |
|---|---|
| Boeing 777-200 | Shanghai Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines |
| Boeing 767-300 Passenger | Asiana Airlines |
| Boeing 777-300 | Korean Air, Shanghai Airlines |
| Boeing 737-700 Passenger | Korean Air |
| Boeing 737-900 (Winglets) Passenger | Korean Air |
| Boeing 777 | Shanghai Airlines |
| Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) Passenger | Korean Air |
| Boeing 777-300ER | Korean Air |
| Airbus Industrie A330-200 | Korean Air, Shanghai Airlines |
| Airbus Industrie A330-300 | Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Shanghai Airlines |
| Airbus Industrie A320 | Korean Air, Shanghai Airlines |
| Airbus Industrie A321 | Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Shanghai Airlines |
| Boeing 757 Passenger | Shanghai Airlines, Korean Air |
| Boeing 737 Passenger | Shanghai Airlines |
| Boeing 737-900 Passenger | Korean Air, Shanghai Airlines |
| Boeing 737-800 Passenger | Korean Air, Shanghai Airlines |
| Boeing 747-400 Passenger | Korean Air, Shanghai Airlines, Asiana Airlines |
| Boeing 777-200LR | Asiana Airlines |
| Boeing 747-400 Mixed Configuration | Asiana Airlines |
Flight facts
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- 27 direct flights are operating from Seoul to Shanghai today.
- Today's average time for a direct flight is 1h 57m.
- Shanghai Airlines flight 8752 (3:45 AM GMT, Airbus Industrie A330-300) is today's earliest available flight from Seoul to Shanghai.
- Asiana Airlines flight 367 (3:00 PM GMT, Airbus Industrie A321) is today's latest available flight from Seoul to Shanghai.
- Today's shortest direct flight from Seoul to Shanghai (Shanghai Airlines flight 824, Boeing 757 Passenger) takes 1h 45m.
- Today's longest direct flight from Seoul to Shanghai (Korean Air flight 5809, Boeing 737-700 Passenger) takes 2h 15m.
- Flights from Gimpo International (GMP), Incheon International (ICN) to Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), Pudong International Airport (PVG) are available for this route.
Cheap airline tickets from Seoul to Shanghai
| Airline | Departure | Arrival | Travel dates | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| SEL | SHA | Mon, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 21 | $256 |
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| SEL | SHA | Wed, Jun 19 - Sun, Jun 30 | $292 |
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| SEL | SHA | Wed, Jun 19 - Wed, Jun 26 | $292 |
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| SEL | SHA | Mon, Jun 3 - Thu, Jun 6 | $390 |
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| SEL | SHA | Mon, Jun 3 - Thu, Jun 6 | $391 |
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| SEL | SHA | Mon, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 21 | $430 |
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| SEL | SHA | Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 26 | $466 |
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| SEL | SHA | Wed, Jul 3 - Sun, Jul 14 | $1,296 |
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| SEL | SHA | Tue, May 28 - Thu, Jun 13 | $1,303 |
Daily flight schedule for Sun, May 19, 2013
| Carrier | Flight # | Departing | Arriving | Aircraft | Flight time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | Time | Airport | Time | ||||
| Shanghai Airlines | FM8752 | ICN | 8:45 AM | PVG | 9:40 AM | 333 | 1hr 55min |
| Korean Air | KE893 | ICN | 8:45 AM | PVG | 9:40 AM | 333 | 1hr 55min |
| Shanghai Airlines | FM5052 | ICN | 8:55 AM | PVG | 9:50 AM | 333 | 1hr 55min |
| Korean Air | KE5879 | ICN | 8:55 AM | PVG | 9:50 AM | 333 | 1hr 55min |
| Asiana Airlines | OZ361 | ICN | 9:05 AM | PVG | 10:05 AM | 333 | 2hr 0min |
| Asiana Airlines | OZ363 | ICN | 10:50 AM | PVG | 11:50 AM | 772 | 2hr 0min |
| Shanghai Airlines | FM8756 | ICN | 11:30 AM | PVG | 12:25 PM | 332 | 1hr 55min |
| Korean Air | KE897 | ICN | 11:30 AM | PVG | 12:25 PM | 333 | 1hr 55min |
| Shanghai Airlines | FM512 | GMP | 12:00 PM | SHA | 12:55 PM | 321 | 1hr 55min |
| Korean Air | KE5807 | ICN | 12:00 PM | PVG | 12:55 PM | 738 | 1hr 55min |
| Korean Air | KE5861 | GMP | 12:00 PM | SHA | 12:55 PM | 321 | 1hr 55min |
| Shanghai Airlines | FM5042 | ICN | 12:55 PM | PVG | 1:50 PM | 320 | 1hr 55min |
| Korean Air | KE5857 | ICN | 12:55 PM | PVG | 1:50 PM | 320 | 1hr 55min |
| Asiana Airlines | OZ365 | ICN | 2:00 PM | PVG | 3:00 PM | 763 | 2hr 0min |
| Asiana Airlines | OZ3615 | GMP | 4:00 PM | SHA | 5:00 PM | 333 | 2hr 0min |
| Shanghai Airlines | FM8758 | GMP | 4:15 PM | SHA | 5:15 PM | 744 | 2hr 0min |
| Korean Air | KE2815 | GMP | 4:15 PM | SHA | 5:15 PM | 744 | 2hr 0min |
| Shanghai Airlines | FM5034 | ICN | 4:20 PM | PVG | 5:20 PM | 321 | 2hr 0min |
| Korean Air | KE5885 | ICN | 4:20 PM | PVG | 5:20 PM | 321 | 2hr 0min |
| Shanghai Airlines | FM828 | ICN | 6:10 PM | PVG | 7:10 PM | 738 | 2hr 0min |