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Cheap Flights to Shanghai

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Flight deals to Shanghai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Shanghai? Find the biggest savings on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.$288 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Jan.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 24 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $288, select.
Shanghai.$295 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Oct.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Perth on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $295, select.
Shanghai.$299 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Nov.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Perth on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $299, select.
Shanghai.$307 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $307, select.
Shanghai.$316 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Mar.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Perth on Sun, 8 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $316, select.
Shanghai.$327 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Perth on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $327, select.
Shanghai.$330 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Feb.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Perth on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $330, select.
Shanghai.$337 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $337, select.

Find the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai

Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Shanghai.
Sep
from $307
Oct
from $295
Nov
from $299
Dec
from $345
Jan
from $288
Feb
from $330
Mar
from $316
Apr
from $337
May
from $344
Jun
from $341
Jul
from $327
Aug
from $406

Airports in Shanghai

Compare routes to Shanghai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

Direct flights to Shanghai

Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
China Eastern, Air France, Qantas, LATAM Airlines and Juneyao Airlines all fly direct to Shanghai.
The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai is usually March.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – you can fly direct to Shanghai Pudong Airport and the average flight time is 10 hours and 28 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Shanghai is $463. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
The cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from $463.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Shanghai is Wednesday, 25 March 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The average temperature in Shanghai in September is around 24°C. The warmest month in Shanghai is typically August, which averages 29°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June, and it usually rains the least in December.
Currently, China Southern and Juneyao Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

Flying to Shanghai

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$288
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time10 hrs, 28 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week717

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How to find cheap flights to Shanghai in 2025

Looking for cheap flight tickets to Shanghai? Return flights to Shanghai start from $463 and one-way flights to Shanghai start from $288.

Here are a few tips on how to score the best price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. We've compared plane tickets from all major online travel agents and airlines flying to Shanghai to find the cheapest flight deals. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Depart from the cheapest location. Look out for flights from Australia - this is the cheapest location to depart from when flying to Shanghai.
  • Fly to the cheapest location. Search for flights to Shanghai Pudong Airport - this is the cheapest airport to fly to when travelling to Shanghai.
  • Flex your dates to secure the best flight ticket price for your Shanghai flight. If your travel dates are flexible, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your flights to Shanghai by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get a push notification or e-mail to help you get the best flight deal.
  • Flexible on when you travel? The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai is March.
  • Look for direct flights. Only interested in direct flights to Shanghai? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct Shanghai flights available, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct to Shanghai: Air France
    China Eastern
    Qantas
    LATAM Airlines
    Juneyao Airlines
  • Compare flight deals to Shanghai from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Shanghai start from $288 one-way.
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights to Shanghai. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Shanghai, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Shanghai flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel. For reference, Shanghai Hongqiao
    Shanghai Pudong serve Shanghai.
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