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Cheap flights to Shanghai, China from $1,269

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 12/10. 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
24 Apr — 1 May1
1 adult
Wed 24/4
Wed 1/5

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 596,206 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,263

Return from

$452

One-way from

$284
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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 596,206 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.
Check out some of the flights available from low prices to Shanghai in April and May 2024. If these deals fall outside of your budget, be sure to come back soon as prices update often.
Mon 29/421:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/522:25PVG - BOS
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,113
Thu 25/421:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 7/522:25PVG - BOS
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,159
Sat 27/421:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/522:25PVG - BOS
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,175
Wed 24/418:10BOS - PVG
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/519:50PVG - BOS
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$2,178
Sun 28/418:10BOS - PVG
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/519:50PVG - BOS
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$2,186
Mon 6/521:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 14/522:25PVG - BOS
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/4$2,190
Sun 28/418:10BOS - PVG
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/519:50PVG - BOS
2 stops23h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,193
Tue 23/417:40BOS - PVG
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/519:50PVG - BOS
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$2,201
Thu 25/419:59BOS - PVG
2 stops28h 06mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/513:10PVG - BOS
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,209

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 596,206 searches and data were last updated on 19 April 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Shanghai in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 17/920:10DTW - PVG
1 stop32h 35mTurkish Airlines
Wed 16/1022:25PVG - DTW
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,710
Thu 19/920:10DTW - PVG
1 stop32h 35mTurkish Airlines
Wed 16/1022:25PVG - DTW
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,757
Sun 29/918:40BOS - PVG
2 stops27h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 3/1011:05PVG - BOS
1 stop41h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,904
Mon 18/1122:10BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/1223:05PVG - BOS
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,021
Tue 10/918:40DTW - PVG
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/919:50PVG - DTW
2 stops21h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,023
Mon 7/1021:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 1/1123:05PVG - BOS
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,068
Mon 16/919:59BOS - PVG
2 stops28h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/913:10PVG - BOS
2 stops28h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,077
Mon 18/1122:10BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 7/1223:05PVG - BOS
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,083
Tue 8/1018:50BOS - PVG
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/1012:05PVG - BOS
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,085

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 596,206 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 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 25/421:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 22/522:25PVG - BOS
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,159
Sat 27/421:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 22/522:25PVG - BOS
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,175
Wed 24/421:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/522:25PVG - BOS
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,186
Tue 23/418:10BOS - PVG
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/520:05PVG - BOS
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,193
Sat 27/421:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 24/522:25PVG - BOS
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,221
Sat 27/421:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 25/522:25PVG - BOS
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,237
Tue 23/418:10BOS - PVG
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/519:50PVG - BOS
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,240
Wed 24/418:10BOS - PVG
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/520:05PVG - BOS
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,256
Fri 26/419:10BOS - PVG
1 stop24h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 23/511:00PVG - BOS
1 stop23h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/4$2,266

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 596,206 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 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.
Sat 12/1016:45DTW - PVG
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,269
Sun 12/517:29FNT - PVG
2 stops35h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,286
Mon 13/508:24DTW - PVG
2 stops44h 06mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,303
Wed 24/406:30BOS - PVG
1 stop20h 45mDelta
Deal found 18/4$1,308
Sun 14/710:56DTW - PVG
2 stops41h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,378
Sat 18/517:29FNT - PVG
2 stops35h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,397
Tue 2/713:12DTW - PVG
2 stops39h 18mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,431
Wed 24/406:30BOS - PVG
1 stop20h 45mDelta
Deal found 18/4$1,449
Thu 16/508:24DTW - PVG
2 stops44h 06mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,452

Direct flights to Shanghai, China

Tue 10/910:05DTW - PVG
Nonstop15h 40mDelta
Tue 12/1117:30PVG - DTW
Nonstop13h 45mDelta
Deal found 18/4$2,885
Wed 9/1010:05DTW - PVG
Nonstop15h 40mDelta
Tue 29/1017:30PVG - DTW
Nonstop13h 45mDelta
Deal found 18/4$3,018
Sat 14/910:05DTW - PVG
Nonstop15h 40mDelta
Tue 15/1015:45PVG - DTW
Nonstop14h 15mDelta
Deal found 18/4$3,040
Mon 9/910:05DTW - PVG
Nonstop15h 40mDelta
Sat 28/915:45PVG - DTW
Nonstop14h 20mDelta
Deal found 18/4$3,073
Mon 16/910:05DTW - PVG
Nonstop15h 40mDelta
Tue 15/1015:45PVG - DTW
Nonstop14h 15mDelta
Deal found 18/4$3,084
Tue 2/710:20DTW - PVG
Nonstop15h 25mDelta
Tue 17/915:45PVG - DTW
Nonstop14h 20mDelta
Deal found 18/4$3,118
Wed 11/910:05DTW - PVG
Nonstop15h 40mDelta
Tue 24/915:45PVG - DTW
Nonstop14h 20mDelta
Deal found 18/4$3,127
Mon 14/1010:05DTW - PVG
Nonstop15h 40mDelta
Thu 24/1015:45PVG - DTW
Nonstop14h 15mDelta
Deal found 17/4$3,139
Wed 9/1010:05DTW - PVG
Nonstop15h 40mDelta
Fri 25/1015:45PVG - DTW
Nonstop14h 15mDelta
Deal found 17/4$3,174

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 $1,364 while a return flight costs $2,288. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Shanghai (average of $432). Flying to Shanghai in December will prove the most costly (average of $915). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$988

February

$805

March

$758

April

$811

May

$809

June

$937

July

$944

August

$831

September

$898

October

$671

November

$769

December

$1,421

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.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 78 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 14 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Thursday afternoons, 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 19 April 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

Cathay Pacific
7.8
Good
1,143 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,499 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,018 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
404 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

  • 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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