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Cheap flights to Shanghai, China from $294

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 3/6. 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.
BOS — SHA
20 May — 27 May1
1 adult
Mon 20/5
Mon 27/5

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 533,989 searches and data was last updated on 15 May 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$881

Return from

$491

One-way from

$294
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Shanghai

Cheap flights to Shanghai, China in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Shanghai in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 533,989 searches and data was last updated on 15 May 2024.
Check out some of the flights available from low prices to Shanghai in May and June 2024. If these deals fall outside of your budget, be sure to come back soon as prices update often.
Mon 27/508:45SYD - SHA
1 stop26h 30mChina Southern
Fri 31/522:00SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$551
Tue 11/610:05SYD - SHA
1 stop14h 05mChina Southern
Tue 18/620:50SHA - SYD
1 stop20h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$556
Tue 11/610:05SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Tue 18/619:20PVG - SYD
1 stop22h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$556
Tue 21/511:25SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/609:50SHA - SYD
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$560
Thu 23/508:45SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 30mChina Southern
Sat 8/611:50SHA - SYD
1 stop29h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$565
Mon 27/511:05SYD - PVG
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/506:55PVG - SYD
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$565
Thu 23/508:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 25mChina Southern
Sat 8/618:25PVG - SYD
1 stop23h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$566
Wed 22/511:25SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/613:50SHA - SYD
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$568
Mon 27/508:45SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 30mChina Southern
Sun 9/620:00SHA - SYD
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$572

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 533,989 searches and data were last updated on 15 May 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Shanghai in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sun 20/1011:05SYD - PVG
1 stop36h 25mChina Southern
Sat 16/1119:30PVG - SYD
1 stop22h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$550
Mon 27/508:45SYD - SHA
1 stop26h 30mChina Southern
Fri 31/522:00SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$551
Sun 20/1011:05SYD - SHA
1 stop25h 20mChina Southern
Fri 15/1111:25SHA - SYD
1 stop17h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 15/5$552
Sun 20/1011:05SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Sat 16/1119:35PVG - SYD
1 stop32h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 15/5$552
Sun 20/1011:05SYD - SHA
1 stop26h 20mChina Southern
Fri 15/1110:55SHA - SYD
1 stop17h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$554
Tue 15/1011:05SYD - SHA
1 stop25h 20mChina Southern
Thu 31/1021:50SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$556
Tue 15/1011:05SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Thu 31/1022:30PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$556
Tue 21/511:25SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/609:50SHA - SYD
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$560
Thu 23/508:45SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 30mChina Southern
Sat 8/611:50SHA - SYD
1 stop29h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$565

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 533,989 searches and data was last updated on 15 May 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.
Tue 21/520:00SYD - SHA
1 stop28h 55mHainan Airlines
Fri 7/608:30SHA - SYD
1 stop27h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/5$525
Tue 21/511:25SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/609:50SHA - SYD
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$560
Thu 23/508:45SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 30mChina Southern
Sat 8/611:50SHA - SYD
1 stop29h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$565
Thu 23/508:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 25mChina Southern
Sat 8/618:25PVG - SYD
1 stop23h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$566
Wed 22/511:25SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/613:50SHA - SYD
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$568
Sat 25/521:15SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/613:10PVG - SYD
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$572
Sat 25/511:25SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 15mXiamenAir
Sat 22/614:10SHA - SYD
1 stop17h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 14/5$580
Fri 24/511:55SYD - PVG
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/601:35PVG - SYD
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$581
Tue 21/511:25SYD - SHA
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Thu 20/608:10SHA - SYD
1 stop23h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 15/5$584

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 533,989 searches and data was last updated on 15 May 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.
Mon 3/611:05SYD - PVG
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$294
Fri 7/610:05SYD - SHA
1 stop26h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$299
Mon 14/1011:05SYD - PVG
1 stop36h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 15/5$299
Fri 7/610:05SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$300
Fri 7/610:05SYD - PVG
1 stop28h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$300
Sat 12/1011:05SYD - PVG
1 stop28h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$302
Thu 11/710:05SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$311
Sun 9/610:05SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$311
Sun 9/610:05SYD - SHA
1 stop26h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5$312

Direct flights to Shanghai, China

Mon 3/620:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 40mChina Eastern
Sat 8/600:15PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/5$839
Sun 19/509:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 20/619:50PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/5$853
Sat 25/509:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 13/619:50PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/5$854
Sat 25/509:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 22/619:50PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$856
Tue 2/720:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 40mChina Eastern
Tue 17/900:15PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/5$868
Tue 21/511:00SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 6/600:15PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/5$869
Mon 27/520:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 30/500:15PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/5$871
Tue 2/711:00SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 17/900:15PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5$884
Mon 27/511:00SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 2/600:15PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/5$890

Find flights to Shanghai within your budget

Locate flights to Shanghai that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 533,989 searches and data was last updated on 15 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$491 - $800

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Pu Dong

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/6

1 stop27h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/6

1 stop23h 55m

$491

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Pu Dong

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/8

1 stop22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 21/8

1 stop15h 40m

$498

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Pu Dong

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 20/10

1 stop36h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 16/11

1 stop22h 10m

$550

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/5

1 stop25h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/6

1 stop19h 10m

$578

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Pu Dong

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/5

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/6

1 stop16h 25m

$599

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Pu Dong

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/6

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 19/6

1 stop14h 45m

$665

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Pu Dong

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/5

2 stops33h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 14/6

2 stops21h 15m

$761

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Pu Dong

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/8

1 stop18h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/8

1 stop16h 35m

$782

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Pu Dong

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/10

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/11

1 stop14h 45m

$800

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Deals found on 14/5

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 $303 while a return flight costs $636. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Shanghai (average of $429). Flying to Shanghai in December will prove the most costly (average of $894). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$955

February

$778

March

$734

April

$694

May

$760

June

$860

July

$902

August

$776

September

$856

October

$644

November

$734

December

$1,342

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 10 May 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 74 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 12 May 2024.
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Midday
Afternoon
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, 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 15 May 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown XiamenAir, Air China and China Southern 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.
8.3
Very Good
910 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

8.3
Very Good
910 reviews
8.3
Very Good
910 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews
8.3
Very Good
910 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

7.8
Good
1,085 reviews
8.3
Very Good
910 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

7.7
Good
969 reviews
8.3
Very Good
910 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

7.7
Good
292 reviews
8.3
Very Good
910 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

  • 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 is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport).

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