How many flights from Milan to Shanghai are non-stop?

Historically, only a small percentage of flights from Milan to Shanghai have been non-stop. Approximately 5.9% of the flights observed across the trailing quarter were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stops was typically one. Travelers should generally expect to have at least one stop when flying this route.

How long is the flight from Milan to Shanghai?

The direct flight from Milan to Shanghai typically takes approximately 11 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 9144 kilometers. Flights with one stopover usually have a longer duration, with a median travel time of 17 hours and 5 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Milan to Shanghai?

Historically, good prices on flights from Milan to Shanghai have been available with frequent regularity. This route is typically characterized by consistent opportunities for favorable fares. Travelers can often find competitive pricing when searching for this particular journey.

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Milan to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Milan to Shanghai

Most itineraries for flights from Milan to Shanghai connect at least once, with only 5.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of journeys that include connections, travelers can expect to make one stopover.

When considering cheap flights from Milan to Shanghai, fares typically range from $635 to $1278, with a median price of $832. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Milan to Shanghai is typically in October, with a median fare of $591. Other cost-effective months include June, where the median fare is $640, and January, with a median fare of $661.

A typical journey from Milan to Shanghai takes approximately 23h 40m, including connections. This reflects the long-haul nature of the route, covering a substantial distance of 9144 km.

How much is a round trip from Milan to Shanghai

Regular price: €435 - €854

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Milan to Shanghai.

The regular price range for flights from Milan to Shanghai is 435 EUR to 854 EUR. The current lowest deal is 480 EUR with Gulf Air for travel from Nov 5-Nov 16.

now 480 €

Low 435 €

High 854 €

The cheapest time to fly from Milan to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Milan to Shanghai is October, with a median price of $591. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1921. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from 591 €

March

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,921 €

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Milan to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Milan to Shanghai

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MXP - Shanghai

Milan (MXP) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

693 €

470 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MXP - Shanghai

Milan (MXP) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

607 €

478 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MXP - Shanghai

Milan (MXP) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

615 €

479 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MXP - Shanghai

Milan (MXP) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

644 €

480 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MXP - Shanghai

Milan (MXP) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

595 €

500 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MXP - Shanghai

Milan (MXP) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

614 €

507 €

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

1,154 € → 727 €

37%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

1,151 € → 789 €

31%

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

1,145 € → 800 €

30%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

1,132 € → 812 €

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Milan to Shanghai

Milan - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Milan to Shanghai are above the typical level at $832.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median price

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $591.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 23h 40m

The median flight duration from Milan to Shanghai is 23 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.9% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines provides direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Milan to Shanghai appear frequently, offering good opportunities.

Milan main airports to depart from

Milan–Malpensa (MXP)

Cheapest

Fly from Milan–Malpensa for flights to Shanghai, with prices from 477 EUR.

📍 ~40 km from Milan city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~€477

Linate (LIN)

Consider Linate for flights to Shanghai, with prices from 569 EUR.

📍 ~7 km from Milan city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~€569

Milan Bergamo International Airport (BGY)

Depart from Milan Bergamo International Airport for flights to Shanghai, with prices from 555 EUR.

📍 ~46 km from Milan city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~€555

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Consider Shanghai Pudong International for flights from Milan to Shanghai, offering a potential budget-friendly option.

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

💸 Flights from ~€478

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 ~€506

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Dec 11

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Shanghai, China

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$3,386

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Dec 31

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,545

$2,409

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Dec 29

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,546

$2,409

Save $1,137

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Dec 18

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,452

$2,409

Save $1,043

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From MXP

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Dec 08

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,401

$2,411

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Dec 01

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,350

$2,411

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Dec 18

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,449

$2,411

Save $1,038

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Dec 30

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,546

$2,411

Save $1,135

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Dec 23

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,468

$2,416

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Dec 16

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,456

$2,420

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Milan to Shanghai is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $732. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $862, while booking 60+ days out resulted in a significantly higher average of $1108. This suggests that planning a few weeks in advance can lead to more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Milan to Shanghai was considered to be $635 or less. The median price for this route was $832, indicating that about half of all fares were higher than this amount. Fares exceeding $1278 were among the more expensive options observed during the same period.

Based on historical data, October has typically been the cheapest month to fly from Milan to Shanghai, with a median price of $591. Other historically inexpensive months include June, with a median price of $640, and January, with a median of $661. The annual median price for this route was $832, suggesting that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.

Milan to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Milan to Shanghai

A typical journey from Milan to Shanghai takes approximately 23h 40m, including connections. This reflects the long-haul nature of the route, covering a substantial distance of 9144 km.

How much is a round trip from Milan to Shanghai

Regular price: €435 - €854

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Milan to Shanghai.

The regular price range for flights from Milan to Shanghai is 435 EUR to 854 EUR. The current lowest deal is 480 EUR with Gulf Air for travel from Nov 5-Nov 16.

now 480 €

Low 435 €

High 854 €

The cheapest time to fly from Milan to Shanghai

October

Cheapest

Flights from 591 €

March

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,921 €

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Milan to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Milan to Shanghai

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MXP - Shanghai

Milan (MXP) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

693 €

470 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MXP - Shanghai

Milan (MXP) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

607 €

478 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MXP - Shanghai

Milan (MXP) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

615 €

479 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MXP - Shanghai

Milan (MXP) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

644 €

480 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MXP - Shanghai

Milan (MXP) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

595 €

500 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MXP - Shanghai

Milan (MXP) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

614 €

507 €

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

1,154 € → 727 €

37%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

1,151 € → 789 €

31%

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

1,145 € → 800 €

30%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

1,132 € → 812 €

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Milan to Shanghai

Milan - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Milan to Shanghai are above the typical level at $832.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median price

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $591.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 23h 40m

The median flight duration from Milan to Shanghai is 23 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.9% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines provides direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Milan to Shanghai appear frequently, offering good opportunities.

Milan main airports to depart from

Milan–Malpensa (MXP)

Cheapest

Fly from Milan–Malpensa for flights to Shanghai, with prices from 477 EUR.

📍 ~40 km from Milan city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~€477

Linate (LIN)

Consider Linate for flights to Shanghai, with prices from 569 EUR.

📍 ~7 km from Milan city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~€569

Milan Bergamo International Airport (BGY)

Depart from Milan Bergamo International Airport for flights to Shanghai, with prices from 555 EUR.

📍 ~46 km from Milan city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~€555

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Consider Shanghai Pudong International for flights from Milan to Shanghai, offering a potential budget-friendly option.

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

💸 Flights from ~€478

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

92% AI deal score

$3,456

$2,420

Save $1,036

Etihad Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Milan to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Milan to Shanghai

Milan to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Milan to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Milan to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Milan to Shanghai

Direct flights from Milan to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Milan to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Milan to Shanghai

Milan - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October offers the lowest median price

Median flight time is 23h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Milan 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

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Dec 31

Dec 29

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When is the best time to book flights from Milan to Shanghai?

What's a cheap fare from Milan to Shanghai?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Milan to Shanghai?

How many flights from Milan to Shanghai are non-stop?

How long is the flight from Milan to Shanghai?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Milan to Shanghai?

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Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Milan to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Milan to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Milan to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Milan to Shanghai

Direct flights from Milan to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Milan to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Milan to Shanghai

Milan - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October offers the lowest median price

Median flight time is 23h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Milan 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 11

Dec 01

Dec 18

Dec 31

Dec 29

Dec 18

Dec 08

Dec 01

Dec 18

Dec 30

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Dec 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When is the best time to book flights from Milan to Shanghai?

What's a cheap fare from Milan to Shanghai?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Milan to Shanghai?