What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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).

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.

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Sun 28/418:10BOS - PVG

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2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/4$2,160

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2 stops23h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/4$2,168

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2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines

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Deal found 23/4$2,175

Wed 1/521:50BOS - PVG

1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines

Thu 6/622:25PVG - BOS

1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 23/4$2,180

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2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/619:50PVG - BOS

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/4$2,183

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2 stops23h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/4$2,191

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2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/4$2,222

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2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/4$2,229

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2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

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Deal found 23/4$2,237

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Wed 9/1020:10DTW - PVG

1 stop32h 35mTurkish Airlines

Thu 24/1022:25PVG - DTW

1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 23/4$1,702

Thu 10/1020:10DTW - PVG

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Wed 23/1022:25PVG - DTW

1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 23/4$1,749

Fri 11/1020:10DTW - PVG

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Wed 23/1022:25PVG - DTW

1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 23/4$1,764

Thu 19/920:10DTW - PVG

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Fri 11/1022:25PVG - DTW

1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 23/4$1,795

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1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 23/4$1,810

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1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 23/4$1,930

Fri 20/920:10DTW - PVG

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Fri 11/1022:25PVG - DTW

1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 23/4$1,991

Sun 27/1023:10BOS - PVG

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1 stop33h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 23/4$2,058

Mon 14/1019:55BOS - PVG

2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines

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Deal found 23/4$2,067

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Wed 1/518:10BOS - PVG

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2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/4$2,168

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Deal found 23/4$2,175

Wed 1/521:50BOS - PVG

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Tue 4/622:25PVG - BOS

1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 23/4$2,180

Tue 30/418:10BOS - PVG

2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/619:50PVG - BOS

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/4$2,183

Tue 30/418:10BOS - PVG

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2 stops23h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/4$2,191

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Deal found 23/4$2,229

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Deal found 23/4$2,237

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Deal found 23/4$2,242

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2 stops23h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/4$2,245

One-way flights to Shanghai, China

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2 stops44h 06mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/4$1,297

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Deal found 23/4$1,368

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Deal found 23/4$1,371

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Deal found 23/4$1,387

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2 stops41h 26mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/4$1,407

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Deal found 23/4$1,421

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Deal found 23/4$1,446

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3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/4$1,498

Sun 6/1023:05PHX - PVG

1 stop23h 40mDelta

Deal found 22/4$1,506

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Tue 17/910:05DTW - PVG

Nonstop15h 40mDelta

Tue 8/1015:45PVG - DTW

Nonstop14h 15mDelta

Deal found 23/4$2,871

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Deal found 23/4$2,948

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Nonstop13h 45mDelta

Deal found 23/4$2,964

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Nonstop14h 15mDelta

Deal found 23/4$3,026

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Nonstop14h 20mDelta

Deal found 23/4$3,066

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Deal found 22/4$3,070

Mon 17/610:20DTW - PVG

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Wed 18/915:45PVG - DTW

Nonstop14h 20mDelta

Deal found 23/4$3,074

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Thu 24/1015:45PVG - DTW

Nonstop14h 15mDelta

Deal found 23/4$3,084

Wed 4/910:05DTW - PVG

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Tue 10/915:45PVG - DTW

Nonstop14h 20mDelta

Deal found 23/4$3,112

Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

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 $911). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$983

February

$801

March

$754

April

$782

May

$799

June

$923

July

$929

August

$824

September

$894

October

$668

November

$765

December

$1,408

Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

SHA Temperature	4 - 28 °C

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?

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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Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Hainan Airlines, XiamenAir 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.

Singapore Airlines

8.3

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1,481 reviews

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8.3

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1 / 10

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

Cathay Pacific

7.9

Good

1,134 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,481 reviews

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1 / 10

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

Qantas Airways

7.7

Good

1,006 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,481 reviews

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1 / 10

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

Malaysia Airlines

7.5

Good

403 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,481 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Philippine Airlines

7.4

Good

1,292 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,481 reviews

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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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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 $1,411 while a return flight costs $2,301. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

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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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Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Hainan Airlines, XiamenAir 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.

What does SHA mean?

Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai?

How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

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