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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight to Shanghai? Find the biggest savings on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

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Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Shanghai.

Airports in Shanghai

Looking for the best route? There are 2 airports in and around Shanghai.

Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Shanghai. But we found flights with one or more stops from $663.
The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai is usually January.
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.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Israel and China. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Shanghai is $663. 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 center of Shanghai. We've found flights to this airport from $663.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Shanghai is Sunday, January 5, 2025.
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 April is around 14°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, Austrian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

Flying to Shanghai

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How to find cheap flights to Shanghai

Looking for a cheap flight to Shanghai? Whether you are flying one-way or return, here are a few tips on how to score the best price and make your flight journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. We've compared flights from all major airlines and online travel agents to find the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.

  • Flex your dates to secure the best fares for your Shanghai flight. If your travel dates are flexible, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Shanghai from your chosen departure location.

  • Set up a Price Alert. We price check with over 1000 travel companies so you don't have to. You can easily track the price of your airline tickets to Shanghai by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.

  • Look for direct flights. Only interested in direct flights to Shanghai? Make sure to tick 'Non-stop flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct Shanghai flights available, these will appear in the results.

  • Find the cheapest Business class flights to Shanghai. Check the difference in price of your plane ticket to Shanghai when travelling in Economy, Premium economy, Business or First class. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.

  • 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 and destination point and could help you save money. Right now the cheapest flight to Shanghai is from Israel.

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  • Find flexible flights to Shanghai. Your airline might be offering flexible air tickets to Shanghai, which means you won't lose out if your flight has to be changed or canceled.

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