Flights from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai

Flight deals from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai

Looking for cheap tickets from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai, or a last-minute trip? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Shanghai.$644 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Oct, returning Sat, 18 Oct.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 9 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $644, select.

Flying from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai

Arm yourself with these facts on the fly.

Cheapest flight found	$644, Shanghai
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	9 hrs, 45 mins
Average flights per week	13
Most popular airline	Saudia

How to find cheap flights from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai

We've compared the best online travel agents and flight providers on the internet to find the cheapest plane tickets from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai. Other savvy travellers recently found return flights from $644 and one-way tickets from $326. Ready to join them? Here are a few tips to help you do it the smart way.

Fly in May

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai is currently May.

Fly on a Thursday

From our data, we can see that Thursday seems to be the cheapest time to fly from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai.

Flex your dates for the best rates

If you’re flexible on your departure dates, you can use Skyscanner's whole month tool to find the cheapest day of the year to fly from Riyadh Airport to anywhere you choose in Shanghai.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any direct flights from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai?

Yes - direct flights currently operate from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport in Shanghai.

What is the average price of a flight from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai?

We looked at all of the upcoming return flights from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai we could find over the next 12 months. It looks like $644 is the best price. This is good, compared to the average Shanghai ticket price of $1,186.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai is currently October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai on Thursday, 9 October 2025.

If I'm flying from Riyadh Airport, where in Shanghai is cheapest to fly into?

If you're flying from Riyadh, the cheapest city in Shanghai to fly into is Shanghai. The cheapest airport serving Shanghai at the moment is Shanghai Pudong.

How long is the flight from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai?

The average flight time between Riyadh Airport and Shanghai is 9 hours and 45 minutes.