Shanghai (Pudong) to Busan (PVG–PUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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498 mi airlines 46/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
7C8352
7C Jeju
738
4:05 AM
CST TT2
6:40 AM
KST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM3085cs
FM Shanghai
321
8:50 AM
CST T1
11:35 AM
KST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5043+2
MU China Eastern
321
9:26 AM
CST T1
11:58 AM
KST
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE2072+2
KE Korean
73J
11:00 AM
CST T1
2:00 PM
KST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM8759cs
FM Shanghai
73J
11:00 AM
CST TT1
2:00 PM
KST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM829+2
FM Shanghai
738
1:35 PM
CST TT1
4:50 PM
KST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6899
9C Spring
320
6:30 PM
CST TT2
9:30 PM
KST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM8760cs
FM Shanghai
73J
8:35 AM
KST TI
9:30 AM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE2071+2
KE Korean
739
8:35 AM
KST TI
9:30 AM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM3086cs
FM Shanghai
321
12:35 PM
KST TI
1:25 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5044+2
MU China Eastern
321
12:35 PM
KST TI
1:25 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE2073
KE Korean
739
3:50 PM
KST TI
4:50 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM830+2
FM Shanghai
738
5:50 PM
KST TI
6:50 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
7C8351
7C Jeju
738
10:00 PM
KST TI
10:55 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6900
9C Spring
320
10:30 PM
KST
11:35 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shanghai (Pudong) to Busan
2 carriers, 46 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 46 Flights/wk 498 mi 1h 32m nonstop +1h ahead 33 1-stop hubs

PVG–PUS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Spring Airlines and Jeju Air lead the route. The flight covers 498 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–PUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
9C Spring Airlines 7 320 2h
7C Jeju Air 4 738 1h35
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C
321 Airbus A321 – FM, MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – 7C, FM
73J Boeing 737-900ER – FM, KE
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 7C + 9C (11 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PVG to PUS direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
46
Outbound / wk
48
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to PUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,469
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Busan is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · PUS: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 7:00 PM in Busan.
Distance & Flight Time
498 mi / 801 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m to 2h 15m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders generally require a visa to enter South Korea. A temporary visa-free program (September 2025 to June 2026) allows entry for up to 15 days, but only for organized tour groups of 3 or more booked through accredited agencies. Individual travelers must apply for a visa at a South Korean embassy or consulate. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

Getting to PVG

The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.

PVG–PUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Busan route.
Route details
Distance498 mi / 801 km
Flight time1h 32m to 2h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights46 out / 48 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: PUS
IATA / ICAOPUS / RKPK
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr18.2M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to PUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Gimhae International Airport take approximately 1h 32m to 2h 15m. The route covers 498 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Jeju Air and Spring Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 46 nonstop flights per week from PVG to PUS. The return direction has about 48 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YNJ, CRK, MNL, CXR, VTE, GUM, BKI, DYG, KHH, MFM, PEK, ICN, CJU, KWL, OKA, CNX, TPE, XIY, SJW, SHE, HAN, TAO, HKG, KIX, SIN, FUK, CTS, DPS, NRT, BKK, NGO, SGN and CEB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Busan is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from PUS to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVG to PUS

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) are connected by nonstop service from Jeju Air and Spring Airlines. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PVG to PUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to PUS ranges from 1 hours 32 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 498 miles (801 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 94 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via YNJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.