Shanghai to Busan PVG, SHA → PUS
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
The cheapest return found recently is $182 with Spring Airlines, 9 Dec – 12 Dec, found 22 hours ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $73 with Spring Airlines, 17 Nov, found yesterday.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 16 departure dates is usually $208 to $304.
Cheapest return found recently
$182
9 Dec – 12 Dec · Spring Airlines
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
Leaves 8:10 p.m. · Return leaves 9:55 p.m. · 15 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back nonstop · via Jeju International Airport (CJU) · overnight connection · 11 h connection
found 22 hours ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$203
20 Oct – 31 Oct · Jeju Air
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
Leaves 4:05 a.m. · Return leaves 9:55 p.m. · 3 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$182 9 Dec – 12 Decfound 22 hours agoSee prices for these dates
$180 10 Dec – 12 Decfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $165 to $188.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 16 departure dates from 20 Oct to 12 Jun 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold 3-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 9 Dec, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
228 fares on 16 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct – 31 Oct | $203 | Jeju Air | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Nov – 19 Nov | $307 | China Eastern | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Nov – 30 Nov | $188 | Spring Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Nov – 1 Dec | $222 | Spring Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Nov – 26 Dec | $267 | Spring Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Dec – 12 Dec | $182 | Spring Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 22 hours ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 12 Dec | $180 | Jeju Air | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $296 | Spring Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $303 | Jeju Air | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 18 Dec | $209 | Jeju Air | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 20 Dec | $252 | Jeju Air | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 | $264 | Spring Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Mar 2027 – 3 Mar 2027 | $257 | Spring Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Mar 2027 – 6 Apr 2027 | $338 | Korean Air | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jun 2027 – 12 Jun 2027 | $328 | Korean Air | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Jun 2027 – 18 Jun 2027 | $343 | China Eastern | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found today | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $180.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Spring Airlines, Jeju Air, China Eastern, Korean Air.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $80 to $160.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$73
17 Nov · Spring Airlines
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
Leaves 8:10 p.m. · 12 h 50 min trip
1 stop · via Jeju International Airport (CJU) · overnight connection · 10 h connection
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$76
28 Oct · Jeju Air
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
Leaves 3:30 a.m. · 1 h 40 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$73 17 Novfound yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $62 to $146.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates from 21 Oct to 23 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 17 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
81 fares on 7 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | $84 | Spring Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS) | stops unknown | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 28 Oct | $76 | Jeju Air | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 17 Nov | $73 | Spring Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 1 Apr 2027 | $149 | Korean Air | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 26 Apr 2027 | $167 | Korean Air | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Aug 2027 | $235 | Korean Air | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Sept 2027 | $153 | Korean Air | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Gimhae International Airport (PUS) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $73.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Korean Air, Spring Airlines, Jeju Air.
Premium cabin fares from Shanghai to Busan
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 9 Dec – 12 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 17 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Shanghai to Busan?
Return
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 5% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $180 | $173 | +5% | 14 |
| 7–13 days | $171 | $165 | Cheapest seen | 15 |
| 14–29 days | $187 | $165 | +9% | 24 |
| 30–59 days | $186 | $178 | +9% | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $215 | $206 | +26% | 25 |
| 90–179 days | $243 | $204 | +42% | 25 |
| 180+ days | $329 | $275 | +92% | 25 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $66 | $62 | +3% | 10 |
| 7–13 days | $64 | $62 | Cheapest seen | 11 |
| 30–59 days | $100 | $93 | +55% | 7 |
| 180+ days | $147 | $145 | +128% | 25 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Shanghai → Daegu
88 km from Busan
$389
$207 more than flying to Busan
30 May 2027 – 8 Jun 2027 · PVG → TAE · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 9 Dec – 12 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work