There are two airlines offering flights to Shanghai. The most direct route isn’t necessarily the cheapest – being flexible is key to finding the lowest airfare rates. For example, try searching by month to see the best time of the week to fly. The cheapest date is currently 24 / Oct / 2023.
Make sure you use the search options above to search for flights to other airports in Shanghai, not just Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. The more options you look at, the better your chance of finding a cheap deal. Just so you know, the flight typically takes 16 hrs 45 mins.
There are about 20 flights to or via Shanghai every week, so you have plenty of options.
If you're planning on going to Shanghai during this time, you could take a look at other airport options. Or you could try to get a last-minute bargain.