Shanghai, ChinaBusan, South Korea

Flights from Shanghai to Busan

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Busan (PUS) take about 1h 30m (801 km). Spring Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $70 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Busan

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Airport transfer

PUS → Busan, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Air Canada airplane being serviced at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Busy tarmac with multiple aircraft. — lounges at Shanghai Pudong Airport

Shanghai Pudong Airport · 16 lounges

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Trains, buses and taxi faresPUS to Busan: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Busan →1 drop-off point, from ₩5100.00

Things to book in Busan

All 8 things to do in Busan →

from €9.30

Busan Museum of Movies

from €17.65

Busan SEA LIFE Aquarium

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Busan

Carriers on PVG–PUS according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Spring Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Busan fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $70 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$9628 Oct 2026	$84 · 1 stop26 Oct 2026 · Spring Airlines
Nov 2026	$11019 Nov 2026	$74 · 1 stop3 Nov 2026 · Spring Airlines
Dec 2026	$8820 Dec 2026	—
Jan 2027	$707 Jan 2027 · Spring Airlines	—
Feb 2027	$11722 Feb 2027 · Spring Airlines	—
Mar 2027	$11525 Mar 2027 · Spring Airlines	—
Apr 2027	$1491 Apr 2027	—
May 2027	$2067 May 2027	—
Jul 2027	$25119 Jul 2027	—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $74 for November 2026, $70 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai to Busan, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Busan

Based on weather and travel conditions in South Korea

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

Spring and autumn offer mild weather and stunning scenery. Summer (July–August) is hot and rainy; winter is bitterly cold but perfect for ski resorts like Gangwon.

Peak season: April – June, September – November

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Frequently asked questions — Shanghai to Busan flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Busan?

A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Busan (PUS) takes about 1h 30m, covering 801 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Shanghai from Busan by air?

The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Gimhae International Airport is 801 km (498 miles), a short-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Busan?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–PUS route include Spring Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Shanghai to Busan cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–PUS was $70 USD with Spring Airlines (nonstop), departing 7 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Busan?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $70 one-way, against $251 for July 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Do I need a visa to travel from China to South Korea?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter South Korea visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Busan?

Spring and autumn offer mild weather and stunning scenery. Summer (July–August) is hot and rainy; winter is bitterly cold but perfect for ski resorts like Gangwon.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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