Can I fly direct from Geneva to Shanghai?

Direct flights from Geneva to Shanghai are not common. Historically, only 4% of flights on this route were direct. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2.

How many hours is the flight from Geneva to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Geneva to Shanghai covers a distance of 9261 kilometers and has a median duration of 11 hours and 30 minutes. Flights with one stop typically have a median duration of 17 hours and 5 minutes. These durations reflect the historical travel times for this route.

How often do cheap flights from Geneva to Shanghai come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Geneva to Shanghai come up frequently. This route is classified as having a frequent occurrence of deals across the trailing quarter. Travelers can typically find competitive prices for this destination.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Geneva to Shanghai

2026-12-01 – 2026-12-07
GVA - Shanghai
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CHF 745
CHF 545
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2026-11-09 – 2026-11-28
GVA - Shanghai
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CHF 567
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2027-01-08 – 2027-01-19
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GVA - Shanghai
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Geneva to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Geneva to Shanghai

Most itineraries for flights from Geneva to Shanghai connect at least once, with only 4% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of journeys that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Geneva to Shanghai, including connections, takes approximately 26h 25m. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route, covering a significant distance.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Geneva to Shanghai? The most affordable month to fly is typically June, with a median fare of $767. Following closely is May, with a median fare of $770, and September, where the median fare is $814.

Fares for cheap flights from Geneva to Shanghai typically range from $726–$1057, with a median price of $824. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals are not common at present. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting that price alerts could be beneficial for tracking fare changes.

How much is a round trip from Geneva to Shanghai

Regular price: CHF 591 - CHF 1,187

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 591 CHF and 1187 CHF. The current lowest deal is 548 CHF with China Eastern Airlines, for travel from Jan 7-Jan 28.

now CHF 548

Low CHF 591

High CHF 1,187

The cheapest time to fly from Geneva to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from GVA to SHA is June, with a median price of $767. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1975. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

June

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 767

March

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 1,975

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Direct flights from Geneva to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Geneva to Shanghai

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

GVA - Shanghai

Geneva (GVA) - Shanghai (SHA)

Air China

CHF 845

CHF 686

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

GVA - Shanghai

Geneva (GVA) - Shanghai (SHA)

Pegasus Airlines

CHF 802

CHF 645

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

GVA - Shanghai

Geneva (GVA) - Shanghai (SHA)

Pegasus Airlines

CHF 820

CHF 661

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

GVA - Shanghai

Geneva (GVA) - Shanghai (SHA)

Air Serbia

CHF 758

CHF 604

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

GVA - Shanghai

Geneva (GVA) - Shanghai (SHA)

Air Serbia

CHF 783

CHF 626

One-way

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

GVA - Shanghai

Geneva (GVA) - Shanghai (PVG)

British Airways

CHF 732

CHF 603

One-way

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

17 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 21

CHF 787 → CHF 576

27%

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

CHF 825 → CHF 613

26%

10 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 19

CHF 802 → CHF 597

26%

11 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 18

CHF 799 → CHF 595

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Geneva to Shanghai

Geneva - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Geneva to Shanghai are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for prices around $767

Historically, June, May, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 26h 25m

The median flight duration from Geneva to Shanghai is 26 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4% of recent fares are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct deals

China Eastern Airlines has offered direct deals on this route in recent months.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Geneva to Shanghai appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Geneva main airports to depart from

Geneva (GVA)

Cheapest

Geneva Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 558

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 558

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Consider Hangzhou Xiaoshan International for its extensive network and competitive pricing, with excellent high-speed rail to Shanghai.

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 594

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

72% AI deal score

$3,806

From GVA

Elite

Nov 02

Shanghai, China

71% AI deal score

$4,066

From GVA

Elite

Nov 02

Shanghai, China

71% AI deal score

$4,200

From GVA

Elite

Nov 04

Shanghai, China

71% AI deal score

$4,200

From GVA

Elite

Nov 06

Shanghai, China

71% AI deal score

$4,200

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Geneva to Shanghai is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $838. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a higher average price of $908, while booking 7-13 days out shows an average of $1003. Prices for bookings made 28-59 days in advance averaged $857, and those made 60+ days out averaged $842.

In the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Geneva to Shanghai was considered to be $726 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $824. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $1057 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Geneva to Shanghai include June, with a median price of $767, and May, with a median price of $770. September also showed a median price of $814. Across the trailing quarter, the annual median price for this route was $824.

Geneva to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Geneva to Shanghai

A typical journey from Geneva to Shanghai, including connections, takes approximately 26h 25m. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route, covering a significant distance.

How much is a round trip from Geneva to Shanghai

Regular price: CHF 591 - CHF 1,187

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 591 CHF and 1187 CHF. The current lowest deal is 548 CHF with China Eastern Airlines, for travel from Jan 7-Jan 28.

now CHF 548

Low CHF 591

High CHF 1,187

The cheapest time to fly from Geneva to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from GVA to SHA is June, with a median price of $767. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1975. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

June

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 767

March

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 1,975

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

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Oct

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Dec