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      Compare Velana International to Shanghai Pudong flight deals

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      Flight deals from Velana International to Shanghai Pudong

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Velana International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $851. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Shanghai.$684 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Apr, returning Wed, 12 May.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Velana International on Thu, 29 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 12 May, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $684, select.
      Shanghai.$811 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Mar, returning Fri, 26 Mar.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Velana International on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 26 Mar, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $811, select.
      Shanghai.$812 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Fri, 25 Dec.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Velana International on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $812, select.
      Shanghai.$812 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Aug, returning Fri, 27 Aug.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Velana International on Wed, 18 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 27 Aug, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $812, select.
      Shanghai.$813 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Velana International on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $813, select.
      Shanghai.$813 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Velana International on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $813, select.
      Shanghai.$814 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Jul, returning Sat, 10 Jul.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Velana International on Sat, 3 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 10 Jul, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $814, select.
      Shanghai.$817 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Velana International on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $817, select.
      Shanghai.$821 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia and China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Velana International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $821, select.
      Shanghai.$851 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Velana International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $851, select.
      Shanghai.$862 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Mar, returning Sat, 3 Apr.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Velana International on Sat, 27 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $862, select.
      Shanghai.$862 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Apr, returning Fri, 23 Apr.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Velana International on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 23 Apr, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $862, select.
      Shanghai.$862 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 May, returning Tue, 25 May.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Velana International on Sat, 15 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $862, select.
      Shanghai.$863 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Jan, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Velana International on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $863, select.
      Shanghai.$889 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Velana International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $889, select.
      Shanghai.$925 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Velana International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $925, select.
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Velana International to Shanghai Pudong found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Velana International to Shanghai Pudong

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Velana International to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in March.
      Sep
      from $1,234
      Oct
      from $851
      Nov
      from $813
      Dec
      from $812
      Jan
      from $817
      Feb
      from $889
      Mar
      from $811
      Apr
      from $862
      May
      from $862
      Jun
      from $932
      Jul
      from $814
      Aug
      from $812

      Direct flights from Velana International to Shanghai Pudong

      China Eastern

      Velana International to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

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

      Shanghai Hongqiao

      14km from central Shanghai
      Closest
      from $1,014
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      Shanghai Pudong

      33km from central Shanghai
      Cheapest
      from $683
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      Malé to Shanghai: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$683
      Cheapest month to flyApril
      Average flight time8 hrs
      Most popular airlineChina Eastern
      Average flights per week4

      Finding cheap flights from Velana International to Shanghai Pudong: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Velana International to Shanghai Pudong is $683. 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.
      8 hours is the average flight time from Velana International to Shanghai Pudong.
      China Eastern flies direct from Velana International to Shanghai Pudong.
      As of September 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Velana International to Shanghai Pudong.
      The cheapest month to fly from Velana International to Shanghai Pudong is usually April.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Velana International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Thursday, 29 April 2027.
      Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours.
      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 Pudong 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.

      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.

      Currently, Singapore Airlines and China Eastern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Pudong.

      Travelling from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know

      • Book a direct flight from Velana International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours.

      • Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, making Shanghai three hours ahead of Malé.

      • Flights from MLE to PVG start at 00:10 — the first with Maldivian. The last departure is at 19:40 with China Eastern Airlines. Overall, there are three weekly Velana International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights.

      • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your MLE to PVG flight.

      • Travelling during a peak time like December? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

      • China Eastern offers direct flights from Velana International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Shanghai — and maybe even more of China if your schedule allows.

      • The airline most travellers fly with on this route is China Eastern.

      • With an impressive 92.31% of services landing on schedule, China Eastern has the best on-time record for MLE to PVG flights.

      • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Velana International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MLE and PVG include:

        • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

        • Hong Kong Intl Airport

        • Colombo Bandaranayake Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

      • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Velana International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight is $483. A return fare right now is $683. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

      • To score cheap tickets from MLE to PVG, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.

      • If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Velana International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.

      • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MLE to PVG.

      • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Velana International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.

      Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)

      • 77% of flights that leave from Velana International Airport arrive at their destination on time.

      • Velana International Airport is about 2 kilometres from central Malé. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

      • Expect a journey time of about 20 minutes when using public transport.

      • Have an early flight from Velana International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to MLE:

      Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

      When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

      • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Velana International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Shanghai. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.

      • The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Velana International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

      • Search for cheap tickets from MLE to PVG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

      Explore more of China

      • Shanghai has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

      • Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.

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      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.