Are direct flights from Lisbon to Shanghai always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with one or more connections can sometimes be significantly cheaper. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel duration when making your decision.

Can flexible travel dates help on Lisbon to Shanghai flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flights. Prices can vary considerably depending on the day of the week or even the time of year. Shifting your departure or return by a few days may result in notable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Lisbon to Shanghai flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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Lisbon to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Lisbon to Shanghai

Most itineraries for flights from Lisbon to Shanghai connect at least once. Right now, fares for this route typically range from $1173–$1427, with a median of $1299. Current fares are below the typical level, and about 10% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, making it worthwhile to monitor prices for cheap flights from Lisbon to Shanghai.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Lisbon to Shanghai, November stands out with a median fare of $995. Other cost-effective months include June, with a median fare of $1150, and March, where the median fare is $1181.

A typical journey from Lisbon to Shanghai takes approximately 22h 20m, including connections. Since there are no direct flights from Lisbon to Shanghai, most itineraries involve 3 connections to reach the destination.

The route from Lisbon to Shanghai covers a significant distance of 10731 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey. This substantial distance means travelers should expect extended travel times and plan accordingly for the journey.

How much is a round trip from Lisbon to Shanghai

Regular price: €776 - €1,664

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

The regular price range for flights from Lisbon to Shanghai is between 776 EUR and 1664 EUR. The current lowest deal is 658 EUR with Ryanair for travel from Dec 9-Dec 16.

now 658 €

Low 776 €

High 1,664 €

The cheapest time to fly from Lisbon to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Lisbon to Shanghai is November, with a median price of $995. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1614. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from 995 €

October

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,614 €

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Lisbon to Shanghai

Turkish Airlines

TAP Portugal

Air China

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from Lisbon to Shanghai

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LIS - Shanghai

Lisbon (LIS) - Shanghai (PVG)

easyJet UK

974 €

1,219 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LIS - Shanghai

Lisbon (LIS) - Shanghai (PVG)

Finnair

813 €

1,055 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LIS - Shanghai

Lisbon (LIS) - Shanghai (PVG)

Finnair

797 €

1,155 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LIS - Shanghai

Lisbon (LIS) - Shanghai (PVG)

Finnair

796 €

1,155 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LIS - Shanghai

Lisbon (LIS) - Shanghai (PVG)

Finnair

782 €

1,155 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LIS - Shanghai

Lisbon (LIS) - Shanghai (PVG)

Finnair

781 €

1,155 €

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

883 € → 649 €

27%

7 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 25

820 € → 681 €

17%

5 nights

Nov 22 - Nov 27

841 € → 722 €

14%

7 nights

Nov 19 - Nov 26

820 € → 713 €

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Lisbon to Shanghai

Lisbon - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Lisbon to Shanghai are below the typical level at $658.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November has the lowest median price at $995 for flights from Lisbon to Shanghai.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

Flights from Lisbon to Shanghai typically take 22h 20m, with 3 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

There are no direct flights available; connecting flights are the only option for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers the cheapest deal

Ryanair has the lowest recent fare at $658 for a flight from Lisbon to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Lisbon to Shanghai appear regularly, about every 30 days.

Lisbon main airports to depart from

Lisbon Portela (LIS)

Cheapest

Lisbon Portela Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car or metro)

💸 Flights from ~€614

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€614

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

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

💸 Flights from ~€609

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From LIS

Elite

Feb 23

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$2,648

$1,754

Save $894

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LIS

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Feb 24

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$2,650

$1,792

Save $858

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LIS

Elite

Dec 09

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,593

$1,788

Save $805

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LIS

Elite

Dec 06

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,583

$1,804

Save $779

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LIS

Elite

Dec 07

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,580

$1,805

Save $775

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LIS

Elite

Feb 04

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,655

$1,828

Save $827

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LIS

Elite

Feb 04

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,641

$1,829

Save $812

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LIS

Elite

Feb 04

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,642

$1,829

Save $813

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LIS

Elite

Feb 04

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,653

$1,829

Save $824

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LIS

Elite

Feb 04

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,635

$1,829

Save $806

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LIS

Elite

Feb 04

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,650

$1,829

Save $821

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LIS

Elite

Feb 03

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,656

$1,829

Save $827

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison websites can help you compare options across various airlines and online travel agencies. Setting up price alerts may also notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance often provides more competitive prices, though the ideal booking window can vary. Monitoring price trends for your specific route over several weeks may help you identify potential dips. Last-minute bookings can sometimes be more expensive.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover alternative flight options. While it may require additional ground transportation, the potential savings on airfare could be significant. Always factor in the total travel time and cost when considering this approach.

Lisbon to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Lisbon to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Lisbon to Shanghai

Regular price: €776 - €1,664

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

The regular price range for flights from Lisbon to Shanghai is between 776 EUR and 1664 EUR. The current lowest deal is 658 EUR with Ryanair for travel from Dec 9-Dec 16.

now 658 €

Low 776 €

High 1,664 €

The cheapest time to fly from Lisbon to Shanghai

November

Cheapest

Flights from 995 €

October

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,614 €

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Lisbon to Shanghai

Turkish Airlines

TAP Portugal

Air China

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from Lisbon to Shanghai

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LIS - Shanghai

Lisbon (LIS) - Shanghai (PVG)

easyJet UK

974 €

1,219 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LIS - Shanghai

Lisbon (LIS) - Shanghai (PVG)

Finnair

813 €

1,055 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LIS - Shanghai

Lisbon (LIS) - Shanghai (PVG)

Finnair

797 €

1,155 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LIS - Shanghai

Lisbon (LIS) - Shanghai (PVG)

Finnair

796 €

1,155 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LIS - Shanghai

Lisbon (LIS) - Shanghai (PVG)

Finnair

782 €

1,155 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LIS - Shanghai

Lisbon (LIS) - Shanghai (PVG)

Finnair

781 €

1,155 €

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

883 € → 649 €

27%

7 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 25

820 € → 681 €

17%

5 nights

Nov 22 - Nov 27

841 € → 722 €

14%

7 nights

Nov 19 - Nov 26

820 € → 713 €

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Lisbon to Shanghai

Lisbon - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Lisbon to Shanghai are below the typical level at $658.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November has the lowest median price at $995 for flights from Lisbon to Shanghai.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

Flights from Lisbon to Shanghai typically take 22h 20m, with 3 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

There are no direct flights available; connecting flights are the only option for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers the cheapest deal

Ryanair has the lowest recent fare at $658 for a flight from Lisbon to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Lisbon to Shanghai appear regularly, about every 30 days.

Lisbon main airports to depart from

Lisbon Portela (LIS)

Cheapest

Lisbon Portela Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car or metro)

💸 Flights from ~€614

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€614

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,656

$1,829

Save $827

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Lisbon to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Lisbon to Shanghai

Lisbon to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Lisbon to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Lisbon to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Lisbon to Shanghai

Direct flights from Lisbon to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Lisbon to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Lisbon to Shanghai

Lisbon - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight

Connecting flights are dominant

Ryanair offers the cheapest deal

Deals appear regularly

Lisbon 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

Feb 23

Feb 24

Dec 09

Dec 06

Dec 07

Feb 04

Feb 04

Feb 04

Feb 04

Feb 04

Feb 04

Feb 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How can I find cheap flights from Lisbon to Shanghai?

When should I book flights from Lisbon to Shanghai?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Lisbon to Shanghai?

Are direct flights from Lisbon to Shanghai always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Lisbon to Shanghai flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Lisbon to Shanghai flights?

Related routes

More routes from Lisbon

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Lisbon to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Lisbon to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Lisbon to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Lisbon to Shanghai

Direct flights from Lisbon to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Lisbon to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Lisbon to Shanghai

Lisbon - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight

Connecting flights are dominant

Ryanair offers the cheapest deal

Deals appear regularly

Lisbon 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

Feb 23

Feb 24

Dec 09

Dec 06

Dec 07

Feb 04

Feb 04

Feb 04

Feb 04

Feb 04

Feb 04

Feb 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How can I find cheap flights from Lisbon to Shanghai?

When should I book flights from Lisbon to Shanghai?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Lisbon to Shanghai?