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Cheap flights to Shanghai, China from $1,163

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 1/10. 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
25 Apr — 2 May1
1 adult
Thu 25/4
Thu 2/5

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 595,970 searches and data was last updated on 20 April 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,268

Return from

$568

One-way from

$285
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Shanghai

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 595,970 searches and data was last updated on 20 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 30/522:25PVG - BOS
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4$2,121
Thu 25/421:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 22/522:25PVG - BOS
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,168
Sun 28/418:10BOS - PVG
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/519:50PVG - BOS
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$2,179
Sat 27/421:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 30/522:25PVG - BOS
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4$2,183
Sun 21/418:10BOS - PVG
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/519:50PVG - BOS
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$2,187
Mon 22/418:10BOS - PVG
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/519:50PVG - BOS
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$2,194
Tue 30/421:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 30/522:25PVG - BOS
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4$2,199
Sun 21/418:10BOS - PVG
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/520:05PVG - BOS
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,202
Mon 22/418:10BOS - PVG
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/519:50PVG - BOS
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,210

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 595,970 searches and data were last updated on 20 April 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Shanghai in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sun 29/918:40BOS - PVG
2 stops27h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 3/1011:05PVG - BOS
1 stop41h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 19/4$1,998
Tue 22/1021:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/1123:05PVG - BOS
1 stop33h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,029
Sun 15/921:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 23/922:25PVG - BOS
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4$2,034
Thu 17/1021:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/1123:05PVG - BOS
1 stop33h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,076
Thu 19/921:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 23/922:25PVG - BOS
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4$2,081
Mon 21/1019:55BOS - PVG
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 13/1120:10PVG - BOS
2 stops24h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,085
Sun 15/919:59BOS - PVG
2 stops28h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/913:10PVG - BOS
2 stops28h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$2,090
Sat 14/921:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 23/922:25PVG - BOS
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4$2,096
Mon 29/421:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 30/522:25PVG - BOS
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4$2,121

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 595,970 searches and data was last updated on 20 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.
Mon 29/421:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 30/522:25PVG - BOS
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4$2,121
Thu 25/421:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 22/522:25PVG - BOS
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,168
Sun 28/418:10BOS - PVG
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/519:50PVG - BOS
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$2,179
Sat 27/421:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 30/522:25PVG - BOS
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4$2,183
Tue 30/421:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 30/522:25PVG - BOS
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4$2,199
Sun 28/418:10BOS - PVG
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/520:05PVG - BOS
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$2,202
Sat 27/421:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 24/522:25PVG - BOS
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,230
Sun 28/418:10BOS - PVG
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/519:50PVG - BOS
2 stops24h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$2,241
Sat 27/421:50BOS - PVG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 25/522:25PVG - BOS
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4$2,246

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 595,970 searches and data was last updated on 20 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.
Tue 1/1016:45DTW - PVG
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$1,163
Mon 30/918:40DTW - PVG
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$1,167
Sat 28/918:40DTW - PVG
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$1,227
Thu 1/819:59BOS - PVG
2 stops28h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$1,265
Wed 1/507:46DTW - PVG
2 stops44h 44mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/4$1,312
Thu 25/405:35BOS - PVG
1 stop20h 10mDelta
Deal found 18/4$1,313
Mon 20/511:04DTW - PVG
2 stops41h 26mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/4$1,348
Sun 14/717:18DTW - PVG
2 stops35h 12mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/4$1,383
Thu 3/1016:45DTW - PVG
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$1,425

Direct flights to Shanghai, China

Wed 18/910:05DTW - PVG
Nonstop15h 40mDelta
Wed 16/1015:45PVG - DTW
Nonstop14h 15mDelta
Deal found 19/4$2,896
Thu 19/910:05DTW - PVG
Nonstop15h 40mDelta
Thu 17/1015:45PVG - DTW
Nonstop14h 15mDelta
Deal found 19/4$2,974
Tue 17/910:05DTW - PVG
Nonstop15h 40mDelta
Mon 21/1015:45PVG - DTW
Nonstop14h 15mDelta
Deal found 19/4$3,052
Wed 19/610:20DTW - PVG
Nonstop15h 25mDelta
Tue 17/915:45PVG - DTW
Nonstop14h 20mDelta
Deal found 19/4$3,093
Wed 9/1010:05DTW - PVG
Nonstop15h 40mDelta
Tue 29/1017:30PVG - DTW
Nonstop13h 45mDelta
Deal found 18/4$3,111
Wed 3/710:20DTW - PVG
Nonstop15h 25mDelta
Thu 19/915:45PVG - DTW
Nonstop14h 20mDelta
Deal found 18/4$3,130
Fri 11/1010:05DTW - PVG
Nonstop15h 40mDelta
Tue 29/1017:30PVG - DTW
Nonstop13h 45mDelta
Deal found 18/4$3,161
Mon 10/610:20DTW - PVG
Nonstop15h 25mDelta
Tue 25/615:45PVG - DTW
Nonstop14h 30mDelta
Deal found 19/4$3,197
Wed 10/710:20DTW - PVG
Nonstop15h 25mDelta
Tue 3/915:45PVG - DTW
Nonstop14h 20mDelta
Deal found 19/4$3,200

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 $1,289 while a return flight costs $2,287. 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

$992

February

$808

March

$761

April

$814

May

$813

June

$940

July

$948

August

$834

September

$901

October

$674

November

$772

December

$1,427

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 20 April 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, XiamenAir 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.
8.5
Very Good
1,199 reviews

Food

8.2

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.5
Very Good
1,199 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,199 reviews

Food

8.2

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.3
Very Good
1,482 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,199 reviews

Food

8.2

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.3
Very Good
1,492 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,199 reviews

Food

8.2

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

7.8
Good
1,144 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,199 reviews

Food

8.2

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

7.7
Good
4,492 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,199 reviews

Food

8.2

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

  • 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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