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Cheap Flights from Surabaya to Shanghai

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Today’s best flight deals from Surabaya to Shanghai

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Surabaya to Shanghai

October 19 - November 1

Cheapest

SUB - Shanghai

$385

$316

Round trip

October 22 - November 1

Cheapest

SUB - Shanghai

$391

$316

Round trip

November 11 - November 26

Cheapest

SUB - Shanghai

$331

$316

Round trip

November 17 - November 26

Cheapest

SUB - Shanghai

$343

$316

Round trip

November 2 - November 26

Cheapest

SUB - Shanghai

$323

$316

Round trip

October 27 - November 26

Cheapest

SUB - Shanghai

$381

$316

Round trip

October 27 - November 1

Cheapest
Best

SUB - Shanghai

$417

$316

Round trip

October 17 - November 1

Earliest

SUB - Shanghai

$380

$317

Round trip

October 20 - November 1

SUB - Shanghai

$384

$317

Round trip

November 16 - November 26

SUB - Shanghai

$336

$317

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Surabaya to Shanghai

For cheap flights from Surabaya to Shanghai, fares are typically $317–$410, with a median of $360. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, with only 3% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Surabaya to Shanghai, September stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $295. Following closely, July offers a median fare of $311, and August presents a median of $320. These months generally offer more budget-friendly options compared to the overall median.
A typical journey from Surabaya to Shanghai takes about 17h 30m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. There are no direct flights from Surabaya to Shanghai, so all travelers should anticipate at least one stop.
The distance between Surabaya and Shanghai is approximately 4390 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, indicating a significant travel distance that typically involves longer flight times and often requires connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Surabaya to Shanghai

Regular price: $321 - $688

Prices for flights from Surabaya to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $321 and $688. The current lowest deal is $316 with Indonesia AirAsia, for travel from Oct 22-Nov 1.

now $316

Low $321

High $688

The cheapest time to fly from Surabaya to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Surabaya Juanda to Shanghai is September, with a median price of $295. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $580. Prices are generally lower from April to October.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $295

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $580

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Direct flights from Surabaya to Shanghai

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Last-minute flights going from Surabaya to Shanghai

Sat, Jul 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SUB - Shanghai

Singapore Airlines

Surabaya (SUB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Singapore Airlines

$366

$367

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SUB - Shanghai

Singapore Airlines

Surabaya (SUB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Singapore Airlines

$392

$376

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SUB - Shanghai

Singapore Airlines

Surabaya (SUB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Singapore Airlines

$402

$365

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SUB - Shanghai

Cathay Pacific

Surabaya (SUB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

$406

$391

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SUB - Shanghai

Singapore Airlines

Surabaya (SUB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Singapore Airlines

$386

$377

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SUB - Shanghai

Singapore Airlines

Surabaya (SUB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Singapore Airlines

$401

$378

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Surabaya to Shanghai

5 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 1

$417  →  $316

24%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$457  →  $356

22%

9 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 10

$451  →  $356

21%

5 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 6

$404  →  $319

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Surabaya to Shanghai

Surabaya - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Surabaya to Shanghai are below the typical level at $316.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the cheapest prices

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $295.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 17h 30m with connecting flights

Flights from Surabaya to Shanghai typically take 17h 30m, with 2 stopovers being common.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

There are no direct flights. Connecting flights are dominant, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Indonesia AirAsia offers competitive deals

Indonesia AirAsia has offered recent deals for $316 from Surabaya to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are rare; book when you see one

Historically, only 3% of deals for this route are considered good prices.

Surabaya main airports to depart from

Juanda International (SUB)

Cheapest

Juanda International Airport is the cheapest option for flights from Surabaya to Shanghai.

📍 ~15 km from Surabaya city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$316

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Surabaya to Shanghai.

📍 ~30 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car, bus, metro, and maglev train).

💸 Flights from ~$316

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is another convenient choice for your trip to Shanghai.

📍 ~15 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car, bus, and metro).

💸 Flights from ~$316

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

This major international hub offers an extensive network and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~135 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$354

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

This airport is a convenient alternative, especially for the Suzhou-Wuxi-Shanghai industrial corridor, and is less congested.

📍 ~105 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$441

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

Cheapest

As a primary regional hub, this airport offers high flight frequency and reliable high-speed rail service to Shanghai.

📍 ~265 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$277

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

This airport provides a solid domestic network and good accessibility via the Hangzhou Bay Bridge or high-speed rail.

📍 ~145 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$437

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Geographically close to northern Shanghai, this airport is a useful alternative for domestic routes.

📍 ~100 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$618

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Nov 06

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$2,052

$1,566

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83% AI deal score

$2,036

$1,567

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Oct 30

Shanghai, China

82% AI deal score

$1,951

$1,573

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Shanghai, China

81% AI deal score

$1,897

$1,567

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$1,876

$1,572

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Oct 30

Shanghai, China

81% AI deal score

$1,872

$1,573

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Aug 02

Shanghai, China

81% AI deal score

$2,006

$1,630

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Sep 09

Shanghai, China

80% AI deal score

$1,735

$1,363

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Shanghai, China

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$1,723

$1,363

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Shanghai, China

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$1,682

$1,363

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Shanghai, China

80% AI deal score

$1,685

$1,363

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Nov 04

Shanghai, China

80% AI deal score

$2,035

$1,756

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Nov 21

Shanghai, China

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$2,047

$1,758

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Shanghai, China

80% AI deal score

$2,036

$1,758

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Nov 04

Shanghai, China

80% AI deal score

$2,028

$1,758

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Sep 10

Shanghai, China

79% AI deal score

$1,726

$1,507

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Sep 27

Shanghai, China

79% AI deal score

$1,749

$1,602

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Shanghai, China

79% AI deal score

$1,862

$1,682

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Jul 14

Shanghai, China

79% AI deal score

$2,064

$1,864

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Aug 31

Shanghai, China

78% AI deal score

$1,528

$1,363

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Shanghai, China

77% AI deal score

$1,727

$1,371

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77% AI deal score

$1,623

$1,371

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Jul 14

Shanghai, China

77% AI deal score

$1,964

$1,864

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Nov 06

Shanghai, China

77% AI deal score

$2,039

$1,949

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Aug 28

Shanghai, China

76% AI deal score

$1,421

$1,363

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Aug 31

Shanghai, China

76% AI deal score

$1,439

$1,363

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Aug 28

Shanghai, China

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$1,436

$1,363

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Aug 01

Shanghai, China

76% AI deal score

$1,602

$1,371

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Aug 09

Shanghai, China

75% AI deal score

$1,378

$1,363

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Shanghai, China

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$1,378

$1,363

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$1,378

$1,363

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Aug 04

Shanghai, China

75% AI deal score

$1,379

$1,363

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Oct 30

Shanghai, China

75% AI deal score

$1,955

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Shanghai, China

75% AI deal score

$2,013

$2,008

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Aug 07

Shanghai, China

75% AI deal score

$2,008

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Shanghai, China

75% AI deal score

$2,009

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Nov 06

Shanghai, China

75% AI deal score

$2,083

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Shanghai, China

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$2,083

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Oct 20

Shanghai, China

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$2,083

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Sep 04

Shanghai, China

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$2,086

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$2,089

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$2,089

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$2,150

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$2,315

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$1,507

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Shanghai, China

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$1,404

$1,371

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Shanghai, China

73% AI deal score

$1,396

$1,383

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Shanghai, China

72% AI deal score

$1,391

$1,371

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Aug 21

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$2,851

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Jul 30

Shanghai, China

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$2,855

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$4,240

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance, sometimes several months before your intended departure, can often result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fare trends may be beneficial. Last-minute deals are less common but can occasionally appear.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it may add to travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always check ground transportation costs and convenience when considering this.

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