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Cheap flights to Shanghai, China from $302

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 24/5. 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.
ICT — SHA
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
Tue 21/5
Tue 28/5

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 536,630 searches and data was last updated on 16 May 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$879

Return from

$507

One-way from

$302
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Shanghai

Cheap flights to Shanghai, China in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Shanghai in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 536,630 searches and data was last updated on 16 May 2024.
Check out some of the flights available from low prices to Shanghai in May and June 2024. If these deals fall outside of your budget, be sure to come back soon as prices update often.
Mon 27/511:05SYD - PVG
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/615:10PVG - SYD
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$566
Thu 23/508:45SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 30mChina Southern
Tue 11/610:50SHA - SYD
1 stop30h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 15/5$569
Tue 21/511:25SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/614:50SHA - SYD
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$576
Mon 27/511:05SYD - PVG
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/616:25PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$578
Tue 21/511:25SYD - SHA
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Thu 20/608:10SHA - SYD
1 stop23h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 15/5$582
Sun 9/621:45SYD - PVG
1 stop28h 35mChina Southern
Sun 7/721:55PVG - SYD
1 stop32h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 15/5$588
Tue 4/621:45SYD - PVG
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/601:35PVG - SYD
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$591
Tue 11/610:05SYD - SHA
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/608:30SHA - SYD
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$596
Fri 21/609:45SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/613:10PVG - SYD
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$597

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 536,630 searches and data were last updated on 16 May 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Shanghai in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 6/820:00SYD - PVG
1 stop22h 10mHainan Airlines
Wed 21/820:30PVG - SYD
1 stop15h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/5$497
Tue 6/820:00SYD - SHA
1 stop28h 55mHainan Airlines
Wed 21/808:30SHA - SYD
1 stop27h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/5$498
Tue 15/1020:00SYD - PVG
1 stop26h 25mHainan Airlines
Fri 1/1111:35PVG - SYD
1 stop24h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/5$503
Tue 6/820:00SYD - SHA
1 stop28h 55mHainan Airlines
Wed 21/808:30SHA - SYD
1 stop27h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/5$504
Tue 6/820:00SYD - PVG
1 stop25h 25mHainan Airlines
Wed 21/820:30PVG - SYD
1 stop15h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 16/5$509
Tue 15/1020:00SYD - SHA
1 stop29h 55mHainan Airlines
Fri 1/1109:00SHA - SYD
1 stop26h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/5$512
Tue 15/1020:00SYD - PVG
1 stop23h 10mHainan Airlines
Fri 1/1111:35PVG - SYD
1 stop24h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 16/5$516
Tue 15/1020:00SYD - SHA
1 stop29h 55mHainan Airlines
Fri 1/1109:00SHA - SYD
1 stop26h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 16/5$519
Tue 6/820:00SYD - PVG
1 stop25h 25mHainan Airlines
Fri 23/816:25PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/5$521

Flights to Shanghai, China departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Shanghai, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 536,630 searches and data was last updated on 16 May 2024.
Have a look at some of the best last-minute flights available departing to Shanghai. Make sure to double check the price, time, and destination to confirm all are correct.
Thu 23/508:45SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 30mChina Southern
Tue 11/610:50SHA - SYD
1 stop30h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 15/5$569
Tue 21/511:25SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/614:50SHA - SYD
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$576
Tue 21/511:25SYD - SHA
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Thu 20/608:10SHA - SYD
1 stop23h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 15/5$582
Tue 21/521:15SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/615:10PVG - SYD
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$599
Sat 25/511:25SYD - SHA
1 stop25h 35mXiamenAir
Sat 22/614:10SHA - SYD
1 stop17h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 15/5$606
Tue 21/521:15SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 05mAirAsia X
Mon 27/501:35PVG - SYD
1 stop16h 25mAirAsia X
Deal found 15/5$614
Tue 21/511:25SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/509:50SHA - SYD
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$615
Tue 21/521:15SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/521:55PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$615
Thu 23/508:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 25mChina Southern
Tue 11/606:55PVG - SYD
1 stop34h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 15/5$626

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 536,630 searches and data was last updated on 16 May 2024.
Choose from one of these one-way flights departing to Shanghai. Book a round-trip flight to Shanghai instead by using the search form above.
Fri 24/511:55SYD - PVG
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$302
Fri 31/511:25SYD - SHA
1 stop31h 35mXiamenAir
Deal found 16/5$313
Thu 23/508:45SYD - SHA
1 stop26h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 16/5$316
Thu 23/508:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 16/5$316
Fri 7/611:25SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 16/5$317
Sat 27/711:25SYD - SHA
1 stop25h 35mXiamenAir
Deal found 16/5$320
Sat 22/610:05SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 16/5$323
Sun 23/610:05SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 16/5$323
Tue 21/511:25SYD - SHA
1 stop25h 35mXiamenAir
Deal found 15/5$325

Direct flights to Shanghai, China

Fri 25/1021:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 28/1120:20PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5$850
Tue 4/609:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 13/619:50PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$852
Mon 27/509:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 1/619:50PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$858
Sat 22/609:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 23/619:50PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$859
Sun 20/1021:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 14/1100:15PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5$861
Tue 2/711:00SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 17/900:15PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5$862
Sat 19/1012:00SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 23/1120:20PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5$876
Tue 15/1012:00SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 31/1000:15PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/5$883
Mon 5/820:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 12/920:20PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5$891

Find flights to Shanghai within your budget

Locate flights to Shanghai that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 536,630 searches and data was last updated on 16 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$507 - $847

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Pu Dong

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/10

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 30/10

1 stop24h 20m

$507

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Pu Dong

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/5

1 stop15h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/6

1 stop21h 05m

$566

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/5

1 stop27h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/6

1 stop30h 50m

$569

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/7

1 stop23h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 15/8

1 stop19h 10m

$591

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Pu Dong

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/7

1 stop17h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 15/8

1 stop21h 05m

$680

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Pu Dong

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/6

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 24/6

1 stop14h 45m

$684

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Pu Dong

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/8

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 28/8

1 stop16h 25m

$771

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Pu Dong

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/5

1 stop14h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/6

1 stop18h 20m

$843

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Pu Dong

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/9

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 15/10

1 stop29h 35m

$847

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 16/5

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 $317 while a return flight costs $673. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Shanghai (average of $429). Flying to Shanghai in December will prove the most costly (average of $894). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$952

February

$775

March

$732

April

$692

May

$757

June

$858

July

$900

August

$774

September

$853

October

$642

November

$732

December

$1,338

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 10 May 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 74 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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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 12 May 2024.
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Midday
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday 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 16 May 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown XiamenAir, China Southern and Hainan Airlines to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.8
Good
1,084 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight took off a hour late due to electrical problems. The space between the seats felt like the tightest ever. When the person in front reclines their seat, they are in your lap and you cant even get up to go to the bathroom. I had to ask everyone in my aisle to get up and exit and I had to climb over the seats to exit. The stewards almost never came by to pick up trash. We were told the alcohol would be served after the meal but they never came back through and offered it. Most international flights offer a warm cloth in the morning, not this flight. No interactions with staff except during meal service, otherwise they were nowhere to be found. When they were around, they were very nice, but service was definitely lacking.

7.8
Good
1,084 reviews
7.8
Good
1,084 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight took off a hour late due to electrical problems. The space between the seats felt like the tightest ever. When the person in front reclines their seat, they are in your lap and you cant even get up to go to the bathroom. I had to ask everyone in my aisle to get up and exit and I had to climb over the seats to exit. The stewards almost never came by to pick up trash. We were told the alcohol would be served after the meal but they never came back through and offered it. Most international flights offer a warm cloth in the morning, not this flight. No interactions with staff except during meal service, otherwise they were nowhere to be found. When they were around, they were very nice, but service was definitely lacking.

7.7
Good
290 reviews
7.8
Good
1,084 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight took off a hour late due to electrical problems. The space between the seats felt like the tightest ever. When the person in front reclines their seat, they are in your lap and you cant even get up to go to the bathroom. I had to ask everyone in my aisle to get up and exit and I had to climb over the seats to exit. The stewards almost never came by to pick up trash. We were told the alcohol would be served after the meal but they never came back through and offered it. Most international flights offer a warm cloth in the morning, not this flight. No interactions with staff except during meal service, otherwise they were nowhere to be found. When they were around, they were very nice, but service was definitely lacking.

7.6
Good
967 reviews
7.8
Good
1,084 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight took off a hour late due to electrical problems. The space between the seats felt like the tightest ever. When the person in front reclines their seat, they are in your lap and you cant even get up to go to the bathroom. I had to ask everyone in my aisle to get up and exit and I had to climb over the seats to exit. The stewards almost never came by to pick up trash. We were told the alcohol would be served after the meal but they never came back through and offered it. Most international flights offer a warm cloth in the morning, not this flight. No interactions with staff except during meal service, otherwise they were nowhere to be found. When they were around, they were very nice, but service was definitely lacking.

7.5
Good
389 reviews
7.8
Good
1,084 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight took off a hour late due to electrical problems. The space between the seats felt like the tightest ever. When the person in front reclines their seat, they are in your lap and you cant even get up to go to the bathroom. I had to ask everyone in my aisle to get up and exit and I had to climb over the seats to exit. The stewards almost never came by to pick up trash. We were told the alcohol would be served after the meal but they never came back through and offered it. Most international flights offer a warm cloth in the morning, not this flight. No interactions with staff except during meal service, otherwise they were nowhere to be found. When they were around, they were very nice, but service was definitely lacking.

7.4
Good
1,246 reviews
7.8
Good
1,084 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight took off a hour late due to electrical problems. The space between the seats felt like the tightest ever. When the person in front reclines their seat, they are in your lap and you cant even get up to go to the bathroom. I had to ask everyone in my aisle to get up and exit and I had to climb over the seats to exit. The stewards almost never came by to pick up trash. We were told the alcohol would be served after the meal but they never came back through and offered it. Most international flights offer a warm cloth in the morning, not this flight. No interactions with staff except during meal service, otherwise they were nowhere to be found. When they were around, they were very nice, but service was definitely lacking.

  • What does SHA mean?

    This is defined as Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA). Codes like SHA are often used to just call airports uniquely. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • 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, Cebu Pacific 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 $287, however they can be found for as little as $285.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Sydney offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport have car hire?

    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 - Air China is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport).

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