There are 13 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 02 / Nov / 2025.
Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is just one of the airports in Shanghai. If you're not set on a specific airport, try changing your search from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Shanghai to see a broader range of flights – they might be cheaper. It usually takes about 16 hrs 5 mins to fly 9193 km to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.
There are about 506 flights to or via Shanghai every week, so you have plenty of options. The cheapest month of the year to fly to Shanghai is November. Keep your eye out for flights with KLM, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa – these are the most popular airlines for flying to .
June is typically the most expensive time of the year to fly to Shanghai. You can expect accommodation prices to be higher at this time of year too. Last-minute deals do crop up, but it's best to book everything in advance to avoid disappointment.
