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$209+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China

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 2/12. 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.
SHA — MEL
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Shanghai

Discover essential information about flights departing from Shanghai, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Shanghai airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$432

Cheapest airline

Spring Airlines

Most popular destination

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN)
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai is currently to Xiamen Gaoqi Intl.
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On average, Spring Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai (avg. price of $197).
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Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) is currently the most popular flight destination from Shanghai (average return price of $1,122).
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Thu 20/1120:35SHA - NRT
1 stop16h 05mXiamenAir
Mon 24/1114:55NRT - SHA
1 stop8h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 29/10$432
Tue 18/1116:35SHA - NRT
1 stop22h 00mCathay Pacific
Wed 19/1121:30NRT - SHA
1 stop24h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/10$478
Mon 17/1122:30SHA - NRT
1 stop20h 50mCathay Pacific
Wed 19/1121:30NRT - SHA
1 stop24h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/10$490
Tue 2/1216:35SHA - NRT
1 stop22h 00mCathay Pacific
Wed 10/1215:30NRT - SHA
2 stops21h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/10$515
Sun 21/1208:55SHA - NRT
1 stop9h 05mAir China
Mon 29/1220:15NRT - SHA
1 stop14h 40mAir China
Deal found 30/10$522
Thu 20/1122:30SHA - NRT
1 stop16h 05mCathay Pacific
Mon 24/1121:30NRT - SHA
1 stop18h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/10$553
Mon 1/1222:30SHA - NRT
2 stops17h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/1221:30NRT - SHA
1 stop18h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/10$582
Tue 10/318:10SHA - NRT
1 stop18h 15mHong Kong Airlines
Wed 11/315:25NRT - SHA
1 stop26h 25mHong Kong Airlines
Deal found 28/10$583
Thu 4/1220:35SHA - NRT
1 stop16h 05mXiamenAir
Mon 8/1215:30NRT - SHA
1 stop19h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 29/10$600
Sat 15/1122:30PVG - SYD
1 stop37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1121:50SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$635
Wed 17/1213:35PVG - SYD
1 stop14h 55mChina Southern
Thu 15/111:25SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 30/10$700
Wed 17/1211:25SHA - SYD
1 stop17h 05mChina Southern
Thu 15/109:20SYD - SHA
1 stop17h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 30/10$700

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Find flights departing from Shanghai that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 31 October 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 17/11

22:30-20:20

1 stop20h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 19/11

21:30-20:55

1 stop24h 25m

$490

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 17/11

22:30-15:35

1 stop16h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 24/11

21:30-15:20

1 stop18h 50m

$490

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 18/11

16:35-20:20

1 stop26h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 24/11

21:30-15:20

1 stop18h 50m

$490

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 15/12

19:35-11:55

1 stop15h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 22/12

13:55-09:35

1 stop20h 40m

$503

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/12

16:35-15:35

1 stop22h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 10/12

15:30-12:20

2 stops21h 50m

$515

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/12

08:55-19:00

1 stop9h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 29/12

20:15-09:55

1 stop14h 40m

$522

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 20/11

22:30-15:35

1 stop16h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 24/11

21:30-15:20

1 stop18h 50m

$553

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/3

18:10-13:25

1 stop18h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 11/3

15:25-16:50

1 stop26h 25m

$582

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/12

22:30-16:50

2 stops17h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 8/12

21:30-15:20

1 stop18h 50m

$582

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 17/12

11:25-07:30

1 stop17h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/1

09:20-23:20

1 stop17h 00m

$700

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai (average of $411). Flying from Shanghai in January will prove the most costly (average of $857). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai?

When flying from Shanghai check dates and pricing for the following: China Eastern, China Southern, XiamenAir. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Melbourne.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From $415
China Southern
China Southern
From $274
Spring Airlines
Spring Airlines
From $173
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $243

Airline reviews for flights from Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Shanghai. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Shanghai, such as China Southern and China Eastern. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.4
Good
117 reviews
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Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.4
Good
117 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
117 reviews
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Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
174 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
117 reviews
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Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

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Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai is March. The most expensive month for flights is January. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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