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$237+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China

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SHA — MEL
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
1 adult

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 1 July 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$358

Cheapest airline

Spring Airlines

Most popular destination

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN)
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai is currently to Xiamen Gaoqi Intl.
On average, Spring Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai (avg. price of $268).
Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) is currently the most popular flight destination from Shanghai (average return price of $385).

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 1 July 2025.

Mon 25/822:30SHA - HND
1 stop22h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 28/810:05HND - SHA
1 stop11h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/6$488
Tue 26/821:50SHA - HND
1 stop20h 55mChina Southern
Sun 31/810:45HND - SHA
1 stop23h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 30/6$507
Wed 3/913:35SHA - HND
Nonstop3h 10mANA
Fri 12/910:05HND - SHA
Nonstop3h 10mANA
Deal found 30/6$543
Tue 26/816:50SHA - HND
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/806:35HND - SHA
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$588
Thu 17/711:20SHA - HND
1 stop11h 45mTianjin Airlines
Mon 21/701:30HND - SHA
1 stop9h 45mTianjin Airlines
Deal found 1/7$592
Tue 25/1109:05SHA - HND
Nonstop2h 25mShanghai Airlines
Sat 6/1213:30HND - SHA
Nonstop3h 15mShanghai Airlines
Deal found 30/6$614
Mon 1/901:35PVG - SYD
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/911:30SYD - PVG
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$630
Tue 2/915:10PVG - SYD
1 stop15h 05mVietnam Airlines
Tue 16/910:15SYD - PVG
1 stop28h 25mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 30/6$636
Wed 12/1111:30SHA - HND
1 stop7h 20mAir China
Thu 20/1114:20HND - SHA
1 stop8h 20mAir China
Deal found 30/6$652
Fri 15/812:50SHA - HND
Nonstop3h 00mJapan Airlines
Fri 22/809:20HND - SHA
Nonstop3h 05mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/7$656
Mon 1/1200:10PVG - BNE
1 stop14h 45mSingapore Airlines
Wed 11/218:10BNE - PVG
1 stop14h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/6$665
Wed 26/1119:40SHA - HND
1 stop14h 25mEVA Air
Wed 10/1212:15HND - SHA
1 stop29h 15mEVA Air
Deal found 30/6$701

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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 1 July 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 - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 25/8

22:30-21:35

1 stop22h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 28/8

10:05-20:55

1 stop11h 50m

$488

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 26/8

21:50-19:45

1 stop20h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 31/8

10:45-09:20

1 stop23h 35m

$507

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/9

13:35-17:45

Nonstop3h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 12/9

10:05-12:15

Nonstop3h 10m

$543

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 26/8

16:50-05:00

1 stop11h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 29/8

06:35-15:35

1 stop10h 00m

$588

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 17/7

11:20-00:05

1 stop11h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 21/7

01:30-10:15

1 stop9h 45m

$592

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 25/11

09:05-12:30

Nonstop2h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 6/12

13:30-15:45

Nonstop3h 15m

$614

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/9

01:35-20:00

1 stop16h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/9

11:30-23:50

1 stop14h 20m

$630

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/9

15:10-08:15

1 stop15h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/9

10:15-12:40

1 stop28h 25m

$636

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/11

11:30-19:50

1 stop7h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 20/11

14:20-21:40

1 stop8h 20m

$652

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 15/8

12:50-16:50

Nonstop3h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 22/8

09:20-11:25

Nonstop3h 05m

$656

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $412). Flying from Shanghai in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,023). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Shanghai to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Shanghai would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Wednesday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.

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 Hainan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern. 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.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

8.6

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

8.6

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

8.6

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

8.6

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

8.6

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

8.6

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Shanghai. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 1 July 2025.
  • 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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