Are there direct flights from Helsinki to Shanghai?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 10.9% of flights from Helsinki to Shanghai were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. This suggests that while direct options exist, flights with layovers are more common for this route.

How long does it take to fly from Helsinki to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Helsinki to Shanghai covers a distance of 7394 kilometers and has a median duration of 9 hours and 10 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time historically extends to 17 hours and 20 minutes. This indicates a significant difference in travel duration between direct and one-stop options.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Helsinki to Shanghai?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from Helsinki to Shanghai. Connecting flights had a median price of $829 across the trailing 90 days. Direct flights, which represented about 14.2% of the available options, had a higher median price of $985, indicating a premium of approximately 19% for direct travel.

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Helsinki to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Helsinki to Shanghai

A typical journey from Helsinki to Shanghai takes about 22h 55m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. The median number of stopovers for connecting flights is 2.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Helsinki to Shanghai, fares typically range from $713–$1007, with a median of $867. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

The cheapest time to fly from Helsinki to Shanghai is often in December, with a median fare of $666. Other cost-effective months include July, where the median fare is $742, and June, with a median of $783.

The route from Helsinki to Shanghai covers a distance of 7394 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey. This substantial distance means that most itineraries connect at least once, with only 10.9% of recent fares being direct flights from Helsinki to Shanghai.

How much is a round trip from Helsinki to Shanghai

Regular price: €602 - €1,460

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Helsinki to Shanghai is EUR602 to EUR1460. The current lowest deal is EUR560 with Lufthansa for travel from Jan 11-Jan 28.

now 560 €

Low 602 €

High 1,460 €

The cheapest time to fly from Helsinki to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Helsinki to Shanghai is December, with a median price of $666. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1862. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from 666 €

March

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,862 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Helsinki to Shanghai

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Last-minute flights going from Helsinki to Shanghai

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

HEL - Shanghai

Helsinki (HEL) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

666 €

627 €

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

HEL - Shanghai

Helsinki (HEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

869 €

748 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

HEL - Shanghai

Helsinki (HEL) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

635 €

627 €

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

HEL - Shanghai

Helsinki (HEL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Scandinavian Airlines

577 €

626 €

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

HEL - Shanghai

Helsinki (HEL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air Baltic

604 €

629 €

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

HEL - Shanghai

Helsinki (HEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Air Baltic

743 €

645 €

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 12

914 € → 704 €

23%

5 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 21

760 € → 591 €

22%

12 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 17

745 € → 583 €

22%

12 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 16

743 € → 583 €

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Helsinki to Shanghai

Helsinki - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month

Historically, December has the lowest median price at $666 for flights from Helsinki to Shanghai.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 22h 55m

The median flight time for this long-haul route is 22 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 89.1% of available routes, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Lufthansa offers a recent deal at $560

Lufthansa recently offered a deal for $560 from Helsinki to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Helsinki to Shanghai are frequent, appearing often within 30 days.

Helsinki main airports to depart from

Helsinki (HEL)

Cheapest

Helsinki Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~16 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€583

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a great option for flights from Helsinki to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€583

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with extensive networks, often providing competitive pricing.

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

💸 Flights from ~€695

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Dec 18

Shanghai, China

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$5,062

$2,763

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From HEL

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Dec 01

Shanghai, China

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$4,810

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Business Class

From HEL

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Nov 09

Shanghai, China

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$3,963

$2,751

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Business Class

From HEL

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Sep 28

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$4,056

$2,757

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Business Class

From HEL

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Sep 21

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$4,080

$2,757

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Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From HEL

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Dec 22

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$5,047

$3,292

Save $1,755

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From HEL

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Nov 18

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$3,792

$2,751

Save $1,041

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From HEL

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Nov 09

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$3,828

$2,757

Save $1,071

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Business Class

From HEL

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Jan 06

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$3,754

$2,761

Save $993

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Business Class

From HEL

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Jan 04

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$3,710

$2,761

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Business Class

From HEL

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Mar 06

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$3,890

$2,797

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From HEL

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Feb 27

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$3,982

$2,797

Save $1,185

Finnair, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Helsinki to Shanghai is typically 14-27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $813. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw average prices rise to $952, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $871. Prices generally increased for bookings made 28-59 days in advance, reaching an average of $940.

Based on historical data for the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Helsinki to Shanghai is considered to be around $713 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $867. Fares above $1007 were observed in the higher price ranges, indicating that prices can vary significantly.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Helsinki to Shanghai, with a median price of $666. July also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $742. The annual median price for this route was $867, indicating that these months typically provide better value compared to the overall average.

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Helsinki to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Helsinki to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Helsinki to Shanghai

Regular price: €602 - €1,460

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Helsinki to Shanghai is EUR602 to EUR1460. The current lowest deal is EUR560 with Lufthansa for travel from Jan 11-Jan 28.

now 560 €

Low 602 €

High 1,460 €

The cheapest time to fly from Helsinki to Shanghai

December

Cheapest

Flights from 666 €

March

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,862 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Helsinki to Shanghai

Finnair

Last-minute flights going from Helsinki to Shanghai

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

HEL - Shanghai

Helsinki (HEL) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

666 €

627 €

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

HEL - Shanghai

Helsinki (HEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

869 €

748 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

HEL - Shanghai

Helsinki (HEL) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

635 €

627 €

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

HEL - Shanghai

Helsinki (HEL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Scandinavian Airlines

577 €

626 €

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

HEL - Shanghai

Helsinki (HEL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air Baltic

604 €

629 €

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

HEL - Shanghai

Helsinki (HEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Air Baltic

743 €

645 €

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 12

914 € → 704 €

23%

5 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 21

760 € → 591 €

22%

12 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 17

745 € → 583 €

22%

12 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 16

743 € → 583 €

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Helsinki to Shanghai

Helsinki - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month

Historically, December has the lowest median price at $666 for flights from Helsinki to Shanghai.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 22h 55m

The median flight time for this long-haul route is 22 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 89.1% of available routes, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Lufthansa offers a recent deal at $560

Lufthansa recently offered a deal for $560 from Helsinki to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Helsinki to Shanghai are frequent, appearing often within 30 days.

Helsinki main airports to depart from

Helsinki (HEL)

Cheapest

Helsinki Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~16 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€583

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a great option for flights from Helsinki to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€583

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with extensive networks, often providing competitive pricing.

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$3,982

$2,797

Save $1,185

Finnair, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Helsinki to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Helsinki to Shanghai

Helsinki to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Helsinki to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Helsinki to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Helsinki to Shanghai

Direct flights from Helsinki to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Helsinki to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Helsinki to Shanghai

Helsinki - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

December is historically the cheapest month

Median flight time is 22h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Lufthansa offers a recent deal at $560

Deals are frequent on this route

Helsinki main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Dec 18

Dec 01

Nov 09

Sep 28

Sep 21

Dec 22

Nov 18

Nov 09

Jan 06

Jan 04

Mar 06

Feb 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How far in advance should I book a flight from Helsinki to Shanghai?

What's a cheap fare from Helsinki to Shanghai?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Helsinki to Shanghai?

Are there direct flights from Helsinki to Shanghai?

How long does it take to fly from Helsinki to Shanghai?

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Helsinki to Shanghai?

Related routes

More routes from Helsinki

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Helsinki to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Helsinki to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Helsinki to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Helsinki to Shanghai

Direct flights from Helsinki to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Helsinki to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Helsinki to Shanghai

Helsinki - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

December is historically the cheapest month

Median flight time is 22h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Lufthansa offers a recent deal at $560

Deals are frequent on this route

Helsinki main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Dec 18

Dec 01

Nov 09

Sep 28

Sep 21

Dec 22

Nov 18

Nov 09

Jan 06

Jan 04

Mar 06

Feb 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How far in advance should I book a flight from Helsinki to Shanghai?

What's a cheap fare from Helsinki to Shanghai?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Helsinki to Shanghai?