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Cheap flights to Shanghai, China from $393

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — SHA
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
Thu 2/5
Thu 9/5

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2024

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 120,477 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,519

Return from

$615

One-way from

$393
High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 12% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Auckland Intl to Shanghai
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Shanghai

Cheap flights to Shanghai, China in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Shanghai in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 120,477 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Shanghai in April and May 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
Wed 15/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Sat 18/516:25PVG - AKL
1 stop21h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 25/4$690
Thu 23/520:50AKL - PVG
1 stop17h 15mHainan Airlines
Thu 13/620:30PVG - AKL
1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/4$711
Fri 17/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Fri 31/511:35PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/4$726
Wed 15/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Sat 18/516:25PVG - AKL
1 stop21h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/4$756
Thu 23/521:25AKL - SHA
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Thu 13/618:50SHA - AKL
1 stop16h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4$827
Fri 17/520:45AKL - SHA
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/510:15SHA - AKL
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$833
Thu 9/521:25AKL - SHA
1 stop19h 00mChina Southern
Wed 22/520:00SHA - AKL
1 stop15h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4$870
Sun 26/521:25AKL - PVG
1 stop30h 55mChina Southern
Sun 2/621:55PVG - AKL
1 stop37h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4$875
Thu 23/519:30AKL - PVG
1 stop18h 45mAir China
Thu 13/614:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mAir China
Deal found 26/4$951

Shanghai, China 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Shanghai in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 120,477 searches and data were last updated on 27 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Shanghai in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 15/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Sat 18/516:25PVG - AKL
1 stop21h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 25/4$690
Thu 23/520:50AKL - PVG
1 stop17h 15mHainan Airlines
Thu 13/620:30PVG - AKL
1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/4$711
Fri 17/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Fri 31/511:35PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/4$726
Fri 19/720:45AKL - SHA
1 stop30h 10mHainan Airlines
Sat 27/708:30SHA - AKL
1 stop29h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/4$753
Wed 15/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Sat 18/516:25PVG - AKL
1 stop21h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/4$756
Thu 23/521:25AKL - SHA
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Thu 13/618:50SHA - AKL
1 stop16h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4$827
Fri 19/720:45AKL - PVG
1 stop26h 40mHainan Airlines
Sat 27/716:25PVG - AKL
1 stop21h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/4$828
Fri 17/520:45AKL - SHA
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/510:15SHA - AKL
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$833
Thu 9/521:25AKL - SHA
1 stop19h 00mChina Southern
Wed 22/520:00SHA - AKL
1 stop15h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4$870

One-way flights to Shanghai, China

Explore one-way flight options to Shanghai for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 120,477 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Consider booking one of these one-way flights heading to Shanghai. Those seeking round-trip flights to Shanghai should utilize the search form at the top of the page.
Mon 10/621:25AKL - SHA
1 stop28h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4$393
Mon 10/621:25AKL - PVG
1 stop27h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4$393
Wed 1/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/4$455
Mon 10/621:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4$457
Wed 1/520:45AKL - SHA
1 stop30h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/4$497
Mon 10/621:25AKL - SHA
2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$558
Mon 10/621:25AKL - PVG
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$576
Wed 1/521:45AKL - PVG
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$580
Mon 10/621:25AKL - SHA
3 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$617

Direct flights to Shanghai, China

Fri 17/521:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 30/500:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,053
Thu 23/521:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 12/600:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,062
Thu 9/521:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 21/500:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,063
Wed 15/521:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 17/500:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$1,114
Thu 23/522:40AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand
Thu 13/614:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/4$1,258
Thu 9/522:40AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand
Wed 22/514:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/4$1,284
Wed 15/522:40AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 18/514:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$1,389
Fri 19/722:40AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 27/714:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/4$1,566
Fri 19/721:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 26/700:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,742

Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Shanghai is currently $503 while a return flight costs $897. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SHA

Temperature

4 - 28 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated 27 April 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, Hainan Airlines and China Eastern to Shanghai. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
961 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

8.3
Very Good
961 reviews
8.3
Very Good
961 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
8.3
Very Good
961 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

7.8
Good
1,133 reviews
8.3
Very Good
961 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

7.5
Good
403 reviews
8.3
Very Good
961 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

7.2
Good
563 reviews
8.3
Very Good
961 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

  • What does SHA mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SHA flight. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV).

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hainan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

  • How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

    A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around $646, however they can be found for as little as $610.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Auckland offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport).

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