Cheap flights from Shanghai
Popular trips from Shanghai
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
- Seattle$815Jun 25 — Jul 31 stop19 hr 5 minPhilippine Airlines
- San FranciscoApr 23 — Apr 29
- Hong KongApr 16 — Apr 23
- TokyoJun 15 — Jun 24
- LondonApr 5 — Apr 12
- New YorkApr 9 — Apr 15
Find cheap flights from Shanghai to anywhere
Popular airlines with direct flights from Shanghai
- China EasternFly from Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
- BeijingDirect flights every day1 hr 50 min +
- ChengduDirect flights every day2 hr 35 min +
- Xi'AnDirect flights every day2 hr 10 min +
- GuangzhouDirect flights every day2 hr 10 min +
- ChongqingDirect flights every day2 hr 30 min +
- Juneyao AirlinesFly from Shanghai (SHA, PVG)
- Xi'AnDirect flights every day2 hr 25 min +
- OsakaDirect flights every day2 hr 5 min +
- ShenzhenDirect flights every day2 hr 20 min +
- GuangzhouDirect flights every day2 hr 15 min +
- ChengduDirect flights every day3 hr +
- Shanghai AirlinesFly from Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
- ChangshaDirect flights every day1 hr 40 min +
- ZhengzhouDirect flights every day1 hr 45 min +
- BangkokDirect flights every day4 hr 20 min +
- ShantouDirect flights every day2 hr +
- GuangzhouDirect flights every day2 hr 5 min +
- SpringFly from Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
- OsakaDirect flights every day2 hr 10 min +
- ShenzhenDirect flights every day2 hr 15 min +
- GuangzhouDirect flights every day2 hr 25 min +
- Jeju-siDirect flights every day1 hr 25 min +
- ChongqingDirect flights every day2 hr 40 min +
- Air ChinaFly from Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
- BeijingDirect flights every day2 hr 5 min +
- ChengduDirect flights every day3 hr 5 min +
- ChongqingDirect flights every day2 hr 30 min +
- TianjinDirect flights every day2 hr 5 min +
- TokyoDirect flights every day2 hr 50 min +
- China SouthernFly from Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
- GuangzhouDirect flights every day2 hr 20 min +
- ShenzhenDirect flights every day2 hr 25 min +
- ShenyangDirect flights every day2 hr 20 min +
- DalianDirect flights every day1 hr 55 min +
- ChangchunDirect flights every day2 hr 40 min +
Popular airports near Shanghai
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Shanghai center and popularity with travelers.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)ShanghaiChina44 min20 mi
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)ShanghaiChina28 min8 mi
- Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)HangzhouChina2 hr 11 min93 mi
- Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)WuxiChina1 hr 35 min64 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Shanghai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Shanghai.
In terms of direct flights, China Eastern is the most popular, flying directly to 151 cities. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai are Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Spring, Air China, China Southern.
In terms of direct flights, China Eastern is the most popular, flying directly to 151 cities. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai are Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Spring, Air China, China Southern.
- Juneyao Airlines flies directly to 75 cities. Juneyao Airlines flies from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
- Shanghai Airlines flies directly to 66 cities. Shanghai Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
- Spring flies directly to 63 cities. Spring flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
- Air China flies directly to 40 cities. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
- China Southern flies directly to 30 cities. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
- China Eastern offers direct flights from Shanghai to 151 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Beijing, Chengdu, Xi'An, Guangzhou and Chongqing.
- Juneyao Airlines offers direct flights from Shanghai to 75 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Xi'An, Osaka, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Chengdu.
- Shanghai Airlines offers direct flights from Shanghai to 66 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Changsha, Zhengzhou, Bangkok, Shantou and Guangzhou.
- Spring offers direct flights from Shanghai to 63 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Osaka, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Jeju-si and Chongqing.
- Air China offers direct flights from Shanghai to 40 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Tianjin and Tokyo.
- China Southern offers direct flights from Shanghai to 30 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shenyang, Dalian and Changchun.
Some popular flight destinations from Shanghai are Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Kunming and Xi'An.
You can currently find cheap options like round-trip flights from Shanghai to Seattle starting at $815 for Jun 25 - Jul 3, Alternatively, explore more cheap flights to anywhere in the world.
You can currently find cheap options like round-trip flights from Shanghai to Seattle starting at $815 for Jun 25 - Jul 3, Alternatively, explore more cheap flights to anywhere in the world.
Shanghai has 2 major airports: Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. The closest airport to the city center is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 8 mi away. However, Shanghai Pudong International Airport is more popular with travelers.
Different airlines may depart from different airports, for example:
Different airlines may depart from different airports, for example:
- China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
- Juneyao Airlines flies from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
- Shanghai Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
- Spring flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
- Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
- China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
It's usually recommended that you arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure time for a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight to allow for time to check in, clear security, and handle unexpected delays.
Check with your airline for any unique guidance and monitor the airport's website for updates or changes to procedures.
Check with your airline for any unique guidance and monitor the airport's website for updates or changes to procedures.
Finding last-minute flights from Shanghai is easy on Google Flights.
Select a destination in the form on the top of the page, and use the calendar to pick travel dates and find the lowest ticket prices available.
You can even check for flights departing today.
To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.
Select a destination in the form on the top of the page, and use the calendar to pick travel dates and find the lowest ticket prices available.
You can even check for flights departing today.
To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.
You can find cheap flight deals from Shanghai to anywhere in the world on Google Flights.
Just enter Shanghai as your departure city, choose Anywhere as the destination, and tap Explore.
You can pick specific dates or leave departure and return dates blank if your plans are flexible. The cheapest flight deals to popular destinations will appear.
You can filter the results to see only nonstop flights or flights under a certain price to more easily plan your perfect low cost trip.
If you already have a destination in mind, you can turn on price tracking to get alerts if the ticket price changes for a route or flight.
Just enter Shanghai as your departure city, choose Anywhere as the destination, and tap Explore.
You can pick specific dates or leave departure and return dates blank if your plans are flexible. The cheapest flight deals to popular destinations will appear.
You can filter the results to see only nonstop flights or flights under a certain price to more easily plan your perfect low cost trip.
If you already have a destination in mind, you can turn on price tracking to get alerts if the ticket price changes for a route or flight.
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