Shanghai (SHA) to Seoul (GMP) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (SHA) to Seoul (GMP) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Korean Air, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Seoul (GMP): Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air and Shanghai Airlines. The two airports are 539 miles (867 km) apart. Asiana Airlines is in Star Alliance and China Eastern Airlines and Korean Air are in SkyTeam. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Beijing, Beijing and Taipei.
How many miles SHA to GMP costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn Korean Air | 6,000 | $13.50–370 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Korean Air | 7,000 | $53.50–120 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Korean Air | 7,500 | $33.50–40 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Asiana Airlines | 8,000 | $41.50–48 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Asiana Airlines | 11,000 | $33.50–420 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $33.50–170 |
| Etihad GuestOn Korean Air | 12,000 | $13.50–270 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Asiana Airlines | 14,500 | $33.50–420 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Asiana Airlines | 15,000 | $38.50–45 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Korean Air | 15,000 | $63.90–126.40 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Korean Air | 17,500 | $13.50–20 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Asiana Airlines | 18,500 | $33.50–420 |
Business and first class prices, and 3 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SHA to GMP
- Asiana AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Korean AirSkyTeam · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book SHA to GMP with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Asiana Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Asiana Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Korean Air
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Asiana Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Asiana Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Korean Air
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Asiana Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Asiana Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Asiana Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Asiana Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Asiana Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Asiana Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Asiana Airlines
SHA to GMP with one stop
3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Beijing (PKX)China Southern Airlines the whole wayKN+1
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
- Via Taipei (TSA)EVA Air and China Airlines the whole way
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SHA to GMP: common questions
How many miles does SHA to GMP cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Korean Air, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (7,000), Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500) and Air Canada Aeroplan (8,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SHA to GMP?
Asiana Airlines (Star Alliance), China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Korean Air (SkyTeam) and Shanghai Airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Seoul (GMP).
How far is Shanghai from Seoul by plane?
Shanghai (SHA) and Seoul (GMP) are 539 miles (867 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SHA to GMP award flights?
21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and 13 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Shanghai and Seoul?
The most direct connections are through Beijing (PKX), Beijing (PEK) and Taipei (TSA). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Beijing.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.