Cheapest flight ticket found	$707
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	12 hrs, 46 mins
Places to go	43
Most popular airline	China Eastern
Average flights per week	37

Cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Italy

Looking for the cheapest ticket prices to Italy from Shanghai? We can help you pick the cheapest month to fly.

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Shanghai to Italy flight deals

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Italy? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $806. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return flight tickets right here.

Milan.$707 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Milan Malpensa on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $707, select.

Rome.$721 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $721, select.

Palermo.$912 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Hainan Airlines and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Palermo.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Palermo on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $912, select.

Naples.$971 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Naples International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Naples International on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $971, select.

Venice.$1,004 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Hainan Airlines and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Venice Marco Polo.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Venice Treviso on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,004, select.

Florence.$1,046 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 May, returning Wed, 12 May.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 4 May, arriving in Florence.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Florence on Wed, 12 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,046, select.

Bologna.$1,084 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Bologna International.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bologna International on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,084, select.

Trieste.$1,093 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Trieste.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Trieste on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,093, select.

Bari.$1,126 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Dec, returning Wed, 6 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Bari.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Bari on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,126, select.

Turin.$1,146 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Turin.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Turin on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,146, select.

Verona.$1,172 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Air China and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Verona International.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Verona International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,172, select.

Catania.$1,182 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Sun, 20 Dec.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Catania Fontanarossa.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Catania Fontanarossa on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,182, select.

Pisa.$1,284 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 May, returning Thu, 13 May.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 5 May, arriving in Pisa International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Pisa International on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,284, select.

Perugia.$1,413 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Hainan Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Perugia Santegidio.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Perugia Santegidio on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,413, select.

Genoa.$1,501 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Genoa.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Genoa on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,501, select.

Reggio Calabria.$1,531 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways and ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Reggio Calabria.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Reggio Calabria on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,531, select.

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Flights from Shanghai to Italy FAQs

What is the cheapest flight to Italy from Shanghai?

The cheapest flight from Shanghai to Italy costs $707.

Explore the different prices of flights from Shanghai to Italy and find the best option for you.

When is it the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Italy?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Italy is November. See if any of these flights in November suit you.

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Italy flight route?

We've taken a look at the year ahead using our flights calendar. The cheapest flight route from Shanghai to Italy is Shanghai to Milan Malpensa. You can buy a ticket to fly this route from $707.

Take a look at Shanghai to Milan Malpensa flights.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Italy?

The average flight time from Shanghai to Italy is 12 hours and 42 minutes.

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Italy from Shanghai?

Looking at the year ahead, the cheapest airline flying to Italy from Shanghai is Finnair.

Explore Finnair flight ticket options today.

If this airline doesn't suit you, the second cheapest airline is Air China.

Cheapest flights to Italy from Shanghai

How to find cheap flights from Shanghai to Italy

$707 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight from Shanghai to Italy.
That fare will take you from Shanghai to Milan Malpensa in Milan.
$393 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way trip.
Need some ideas on where to fly to? Enter 'Italy' in the 'To' field to compare fares to different cities.
With roughly 35 international airports, Italy gives you plenty of arrival options.
For a wider price comparison, select 'Add nearby airports' to include all airports close to where you're departing from and heading to.
The earlier you book, the better. Fares tend to rise as your trip date gets closer, not the other way around.
Keep up with every fare change. Download the Skyscanner app, create a Price Alert, and we'll keep you updated when prices go up or down.

Best time to fly from Shanghai to Italy

November is usually the cheapest month to hop on a flight from Shanghai to Italy.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are often the most affordable days to travel in general, with fares coming in lower during the quieter midweek period.
Peak travel season in Italy runs through June, July and August. July is the busiest month and the perfect time to visit if you want to experience things at their liveliest.
For a less hectic trip, January, February and March are your best bet. March is the quietest month.

Flights from Shanghai to Italy: what to expect

When flying from Shanghai, you can depart from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA).
Around three airports across Italy can be reached on a nonstop flight from Shanghai.
Roughly 25 direct flights link Shanghai with cities across Italy each week.
China Eastern and Air China are the leading airlines flying this route.
When it comes to the most popular routes from Shanghai to Italy, Milan, Rome and Venice sit high on the travel wishlist.
The fastest flight reaches Milan in about 12 hours 25 minutes, compared to roughly 13 hours 10 minutes if you're heading to Venice.
The average journey on this route takes around 12 hours 40 minutes.

Popular places to visit in Italy

Milan

This Lombardy city is one of the leading destinations for Shanghai to Italy flights. Get your sightseeing underway at unmissable attractions like Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.
You can fly into Milan through Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) or Milan Linate Airport (LIN).
Ready to book your perfect base? Browse the range of hotels in Milan.

Rome

Explore some of this Lazio city's biggest highlights including Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Hill.
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) are the main ways to fly in.
Explore hotels in Rome and find a stay that matches your plans.

Venice

Drop by major sights like Grand Canal, Centro Storico di Venezia and Saint Mark's Basilica while you're in this part of Veneto.
You can touch down at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) or Venice Treviso Airport (TSF), depending on what works for your route.
Grab a deal on where you'll stay by exploring the list of hotels in Venice.

Visiting Italy for the first time? Here's what you need to know

Entry rules can vary depending on your passport, length of stay and travel plans, so check before you go. Official embassy sites and airlines will have the most recent advice on visas or other documents you may need.
You'll be using the euro (EUR) for all your spending. Debit and credit cards are widely accepted in most places.
Rome is the capital of Italy, which has a population of roughly 59 million.
Time is consistent across this destination, with one standard time zone fixed at UTC+1.
Choose the season that matches how you like to explore, whether that's hotter, cooler or somewhere in between. August is one of the warmest months in Italy.
Conditions are often coolest around January.
July is typically the driest month, while May is the wettest.
Headline events on the local calendar include Venice Carnival, the Venice Film Festival and the Infiorata flower festival. Time your Shanghai to Italy flight around occasions like these to experience something beyond the usual.

Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental

With your cheap flight from Shanghai to Italy booked, it's now time to plan the rest of your journey. Find the best prices and exclusive rates for hotels in Italy. You can also check out car rental options in Italy and compare offers from top providers in seconds.