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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 16/5. 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.
CMH — SHA
12 May — 19 May1
1 adult
Sun 12/5
Sun 19/5

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 546,479 searches and data was last updated on 7 May 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$886

Return from

$460

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 546,479 searches and data was last updated on 7 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 3/608:45SYD - SHA
1 stop26h 05mChina Southern
Mon 10/620:50SHA - SYD
1 stop20h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 5/5$550
Sat 11/520:00SYD - PVG
1 stop25h 25mHainan Airlines
Mon 3/620:30PVG - SYD
1 stop15h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/5$556
Sat 1/620:00SYD - PVG
1 stop25h 25mHainan Airlines
Fri 21/620:30PVG - SYD
1 stop15h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 7/5$557
Sat 18/508:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 25mChina Southern
Sat 22/621:55PVG - SYD
1 stop32h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 7/5$559
Mon 3/616:20SYD - PVG
1 stop33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/601:35PVG - SYD
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$560
Sat 25/508:45SYD - SHA
1 stop26h 05mChina Southern
Tue 4/622:00SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5$562
Thu 6/608:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 25mChina Southern
Thu 13/606:55PVG - SYD
1 stop34h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 7/5$562
Sun 2/620:20SYD - PVG
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/601:35PVG - SYD
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$563
Sat 25/508:45SYD - SHA
1 stop26h 05mChina Southern
Sun 9/620:50SHA - SYD
1 stop20h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5$565

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 546,479 searches and data were last updated on 7 May 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Shanghai in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Mon 3/608:45SYD - SHA
1 stop26h 05mChina Southern
Mon 10/620:50SHA - SYD
1 stop20h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 5/5$550
Fri 18/1011:05SYD - PVG
1 stop28h 55mChina Southern
Sun 17/1106:55PVG - SYD
1 stop34h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5$554
Sat 11/520:00SYD - PVG
1 stop25h 25mHainan Airlines
Mon 3/620:30PVG - SYD
1 stop15h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/5$556
Sat 1/620:00SYD - PVG
1 stop25h 25mHainan Airlines
Fri 21/620:30PVG - SYD
1 stop15h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 7/5$557
Sat 18/508:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 25mChina Southern
Sat 22/621:55PVG - SYD
1 stop32h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 7/5$559
Mon 3/616:20SYD - PVG
1 stop33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/601:35PVG - SYD
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$560
Sat 25/508:45SYD - SHA
1 stop26h 05mChina Southern
Tue 4/622:00SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5$562
Thu 6/608:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 25mChina Southern
Thu 13/606:55PVG - SYD
1 stop34h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 7/5$562
Sun 2/620:20SYD - PVG
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/601:35PVG - SYD
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$563

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 546,479 searches and data was last updated on 7 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.
Mon 13/511:05SYD - PVG
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/521:55PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$539
Sat 11/520:00SYD - PVG
1 stop25h 25mHainan Airlines
Mon 3/620:30PVG - SYD
1 stop15h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/5$556
Sat 18/508:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 25mChina Southern
Sat 22/621:55PVG - SYD
1 stop32h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 7/5$559
Tue 21/520:00SYD - PVG
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/613:10PVG - SYD
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$577
Fri 10/511:55SYD - PVG
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/521:55PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$584
Fri 10/511:55SYD - PVG
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/615:10PVG - SYD
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$587
Tue 14/521:15SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/615:10PVG - SYD
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$590
Fri 10/511:55SYD - PVG
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/621:55PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$592
Tue 14/521:15SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/615:10PVG - SYD
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$593

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 546,479 searches and data was last updated on 7 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.
Thu 16/508:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5$302
Tue 10/911:25SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 6/5$303
Thu 6/608:45SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5$305
Thu 6/608:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5$305
Tue 10/920:00SYD - PVG
1 stop22h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/5$310
Thu 23/508:45SYD - SHA
1 stop26h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5$314
Thu 23/508:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5$314
Sat 2/1111:25SYD - PVG
1 stop15h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 5/5$316
Fri 7/611:55SYD - PVG
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$322

Direct flights to Shanghai, China

Fri 10/520:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 16/500:15PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/5$826
Tue 14/509:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 28/519:50PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$851
Mon 1/709:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 19/919:50PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$855
Mon 13/509:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 27/519:50PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$859
Sun 2/609:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 22/619:50PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$861
Sun 12/509:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 19/519:50PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/5$862
Fri 10/520:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 40mChina Eastern
Sun 2/600:15PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/5$891
Fri 10/520:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 40mChina Eastern
Fri 17/520:20PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/5$894
Mon 3/611:00SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 9/600:15PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/5$922

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 $310 while a return flight costs $618. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Shanghai (average of $431). Flying to Shanghai in December will prove the most costly (average of $907). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$960

February

$782

March

$737

April

$756

May

$779

June

$894

July

$906

August

$794

September

$868

October

$651

November

$747

December

$1,369

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 3 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 5 May 2024.
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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 7 May 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown XiamenAir, China Southern and Cathay Pacific 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
1,100 reviews

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.5

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
1,100 reviews
7.8
Good
1,100 reviews

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.5

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
977 reviews
7.8
Good
1,100 reviews

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.5

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
1,255 reviews
7.8
Good
1,100 reviews

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.5

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.

7.2
Good
532 reviews
7.8
Good
1,100 reviews

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.5

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

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