What percentage of Paris to Shanghai flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 9.1% of flights from Paris to Shanghai have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates that direct options are less common for this route.

How many hours is the flight from Paris to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Paris to Shanghai has a duration of 11 hours and 35 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 17 hours and 35 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 9267 kilometers.

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

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly from Paris to Shanghai with a layover. Connecting flights have a median price of $796, while direct flights have a median price of $1071. This represents a premium of approximately 35% for direct flights. Direct flights also make up a smaller share of available options, at 9.1%.

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Paris to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Paris to Shanghai

A typical journey from Paris to Shanghai takes about 18h 50m, including connections. This is a significant travel time, reflecting the long-haul nature of the route. Most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover, which contributes to the overall duration.

When you're looking for cheap flights from Paris to Shanghai, prices right now are above the typical level. Fares typically range from $676–$1205, with a median of $875. Currently, only 3% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require some flexibility.

The cheapest time to fly from Paris to Shanghai is often in November, with a median fare of $698. Other favorable months include June, where the median fare is $730, and January, with a median fare of $742. Planning your trip during these months could result in a more economical journey.

Most itineraries from Paris to Shanghai are connecting flights, with only 9.1% of recent fares being non-stop. This means you should expect to make at least one stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 1, which influences the total travel time.

The distance between Paris and Shanghai is approximately 9267 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance necessitates longer flight times and often involves connecting flights, making it important to factor in travel duration when planning your trip.

How much is a round trip from Paris to Shanghai

Regular price: €629 - €748

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

The regular price range for flights from Paris to Shanghai is between 629 EUR and 748 EUR. The current lowest deal is 522 EUR with Gulf Air for travel from Oct 1-Oct 12.

now 522 €

Low 629 €

High 748 €

The cheapest time to fly from Paris to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Paris to Shanghai is November, with a median price of $698. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1418. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from 698 €

October

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,418 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Paris to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Paris to Shanghai

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - Shanghai

Paris (CDG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

715 €

524 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - Shanghai

Paris (CDG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

745 €

532 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - Shanghai

Paris (CDG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

707 €

542 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - Shanghai

Paris (CDG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

716 €

551 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - Shanghai

Paris (CDG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

696 €

554 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - Shanghai

Paris (CDG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

720 €

556 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 5

802 € → 564 €

30%

10 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 16

802 € → 576 €

28%

3 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 16

849 € → 631 €

26%

5 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 20

842 € → 631 €

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Paris to Shanghai

Paris - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November, June, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 18h 50m

The median flight duration for Paris to Shanghai is 18 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 9.1% 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 Paris to Shanghai appear frequently, offering good booking opportunities.

Paris main airports to depart from

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Cheapest

Charles de Gaulle Airport is a major international hub, offering many flight options to Shanghai.

📍 ~22 km from Paris city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~€528

Beauvais–Tillé (BVA)

Beauvais–Tillé provides an alternative departure point for flights from the Paris area to Shanghai.

📍 ~69 km from Paris city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~€582

Châlons Vatry (XCR)

Châlons Vatry offers another option for travelers departing from the wider Paris region to Shanghai.

📍 ~136 km from Paris city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~€528

Paris Orly (ORY)

Paris Orly is a convenient airport for many travelers flying from Paris to Shanghai.

📍 ~15 km from Paris city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~€623

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€531

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~€557

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Paris to Shanghai are found when booking 7-13 days in advance, with an average price of $802. Booking within 6 days of departure typically sees an average price of $840. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made further out, reaching an average of $1067 for flights booked 60+ days before departure.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Paris to Shanghai is considered to be $676 or less. The median price for this route has historically been around $875. Prices can go up to $1205 or more for the higher end of the market.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Paris to Shanghai, with a median price of $698. June also offers competitive prices, with a median of $730. The annual median price for this route is typically around $875.

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Paris to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Paris to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Paris to Shanghai

Regular price: €629 - €748

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

The regular price range for flights from Paris to Shanghai is between 629 EUR and 748 EUR. The current lowest deal is 522 EUR with Gulf Air for travel from Oct 1-Oct 12.

now 522 €

Low 629 €

High 748 €

The cheapest time to fly from Paris to Shanghai

November

Cheapest

Flights from 698 €

October

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,418 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Paris to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Paris to Shanghai

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - Shanghai

Paris (CDG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

715 €

524 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - Shanghai

Paris (CDG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

745 €

532 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - Shanghai

Paris (CDG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

707 €

542 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - Shanghai

Paris (CDG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

716 €

551 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - Shanghai

Paris (CDG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

696 €

554 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - Shanghai

Paris (CDG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

720 €

556 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 5

802 € → 564 €

30%

10 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 16

802 € → 576 €

28%

3 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 16

849 € → 631 €

26%

5 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 20

842 € → 631 €

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Paris to Shanghai

Paris - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November, June, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 18h 50m

The median flight duration for Paris to Shanghai is 18 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 9.1% 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 Paris to Shanghai appear frequently, offering good booking opportunities.

Paris main airports to depart from

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Cheapest

Charles de Gaulle Airport is a major international hub, offering many flight options to Shanghai.

📍 ~22 km from Paris city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~€528

Beauvais–Tillé (BVA)

Beauvais–Tillé provides an alternative departure point for flights from the Paris area to Shanghai.

📍 ~69 km from Paris city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~€582

Châlons Vatry (XCR)

Châlons Vatry offers another option for travelers departing from the wider Paris region to Shanghai.

📍 ~136 km from Paris city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~€528

Paris Orly (ORY)

Paris Orly is a convenient airport for many travelers flying from Paris to Shanghai.

📍 ~15 km from Paris city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~€623

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€531

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~€557

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Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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From CDG

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Nov 02

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$2,218

$1,427

Save $791

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From CDG

Elite

Oct 20

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$2,531

$1,608

Save $923

Vietnam Airlines

Business Class

From CDG

Elite

Oct 20

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,779

$2,063

Save $1,716

From CDG

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Oct 20

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,705

$2,063

Save $1,642

From CDG

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Oct 20

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,679

$2,063

Save $1,616

From CDG

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Oct 20

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,673

$2,063

Save $1,610

From CDG

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Oct 22

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,853

$2,063

Save $1,790

From CDG

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Oct 22

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,728

$2,063

Save $1,665

From CDG

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Oct 22

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,703

$2,063

Save $1,640

From CDG

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Oct 22

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,696

$2,063

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From CDG

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Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,673

$2,063

Save $1,610

From CDG

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Oct 13

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,747

$2,067

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Paris to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Paris to Shanghai

Paris to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Paris to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Paris to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Paris to Shanghai

Direct flights from Paris to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Paris to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Paris to Shanghai

Paris - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Average flight time is 18h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Paris 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How early should I book Paris to Shanghai flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Paris to Shanghai flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Paris to Shanghai?

What percentage of Paris to Shanghai flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Paris to Shanghai?

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

Related routes

More routes from Paris

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Paris to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Paris to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Paris to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Paris to Shanghai

Direct flights from Paris to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Paris to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Paris to Shanghai

Paris - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Average flight time is 18h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Paris 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

Nov 02

Oct 20

Oct 20

Oct 20

Oct 20

Oct 20

Oct 22

Oct 22

Oct 22

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How early should I book Paris to Shanghai flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Paris to Shanghai flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Paris to Shanghai?