Are direct flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai always the best option?

Direct flights can be convenient and save travel time, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with layovers may sometimes offer lower prices, especially if you are flexible with your schedule. Consider your priorities for cost versus convenience when choosing.

Can flexible travel dates help on Phnom Penh to Shanghai flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons often results in lower fares compared to weekends or popular travel periods. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may reveal cheaper options.

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

Always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may charge for carry-on bags or checked luggage, which can add to the total cost. Be aware of any booking or payment processing fees that might apply.

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Phnom Penh to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

For cheap flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai, fares typically range from $377 to $575, with a median price of $483. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. However, a very small share of recent fares were classified as a good price.

A typical journey from Phnom Penh to Shanghai takes approximately 4h 5m. Since most itineraries on this route involve connections, a typical journey including connections is around 7h 18m. The median non-stop flight time is 4h 5m.

Most itineraries from Phnom Penh to Shanghai connect at least once, with only 2.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Phnom Penh to Shanghai? The most affordable month to fly is August, with a median fare of $248. Other cost-effective months include February, with a median fare of $265, and November, where the median fare is $269.

How much is a round trip from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

Regular price: $261 - $450

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

The regular price range for this route is between 261 USD and 450 USD. The current lowest deal is 262 USD with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Dec 5-Dec 6.

now $262

Low $261

High $450

The cheapest time to fly from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from PNH to SHA is August, with a median price of $249. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $554. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $249

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $554

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

KTI - Shanghai

Phnom Penh (KTI) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$415

$275

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

KTI - Shanghai

Phnom Penh (KTI) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$356

$275

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

KTI - Shanghai

Phnom Penh (KTI) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$390

$274

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

KTI - Shanghai

Phnom Penh (KTI) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$392

$274

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

KTI - Shanghai

Phnom Penh (KTI) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$398

$274

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

KTI - Shanghai

Phnom Penh (KTI) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

$392

$257

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

8 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 4

$381 → $282

26%

2 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 4

$378 → $311

18%

1 night

Dec 1 - Dec 2

$321 → $262

18%

7 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 15

$340 → $286

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

Phnom Penh - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for Phnom Penh to Shanghai are near the typical level of $483.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the lowest prices.

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $248.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 5m.

The median flight time for a direct flight to Shanghai is 4h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 2.1% of recent flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

China Eastern Airlines provides direct flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals for this route are rare.

Deals for flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai have historically been rare.

Phnom Penh main airports to depart from

Phnom Penh International (PNH)

Cheapest

Phnom Penh International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai.

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

💸 Flights from ~$235

Techo International Airport (KTI)

Techo International Airport is an alternative departure point for your journey from Phnom Penh to Shanghai.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$235

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$257

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 ~$257

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Nov 04

Shanghai, China

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Shanghai, China

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China Southern Airlines

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From KTI

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Nov 11

Shanghai, China

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$1,775

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Business Class

From KTI

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Nov 13

Shanghai, China

89% AI deal score

$1,688

$819

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China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From KTI

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Dec 18

Shanghai, China

89% AI deal score

$1,731

$881

Save $850

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From KTI

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Nov 15

Shanghai, China

89% AI deal score

$1,684

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Business Class

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Dec 30

Shanghai, China

89% AI deal score

$1,750

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Shanghai, China

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$1,738

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Business Class

From KTI

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Nov 17

Shanghai, China

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$1,741

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Business Class

From KTI

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Nov 16

Shanghai, China

89% AI deal score

$1,739

$898

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Business Class

From KTI

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Jan 06

Shanghai, China

89% AI deal score

$1,771

$937

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China Southern Airlines

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 sites can help you compare various options from different providers. Booking in advance often yields better prices than last-minute purchases.

Booking flights several weeks or even months in advance often results in more favorable prices. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can help you identify a good booking window. Avoid booking too close to your departure date, as prices tend to increase.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover additional flight options or potentially lower fares. While not always necessary, it may offer more flexibility in your travel plans. Always consider the additional travel time and cost to reach a different airport.

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Phnom Penh to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

Most itineraries from Phnom Penh to Shanghai connect at least once, with only 2.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

Regular price: $261 - $450

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

The regular price range for this route is between 261 USD and 450 USD. The current lowest deal is 262 USD with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Dec 5-Dec 6.

now $262

Low $261

High $450

The cheapest time to fly from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

August

Cheapest

Flights from $249

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $554

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

KTI - Shanghai

Phnom Penh (KTI) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$415

$275

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

KTI - Shanghai

Phnom Penh (KTI) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$356

$275

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

KTI - Shanghai

Phnom Penh (KTI) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$390

$274

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

KTI - Shanghai

Phnom Penh (KTI) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$392

$274

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

KTI - Shanghai

Phnom Penh (KTI) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$398

$274

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

KTI - Shanghai

Phnom Penh (KTI) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

$392

$257

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

8 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 4

$381 → $282

26%

2 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 4

$378 → $311

18%

1 night

Dec 1 - Dec 2

$321 → $262

18%

7 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 15

$340 → $286

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

Phnom Penh - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for Phnom Penh to Shanghai are near the typical level of $483.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the lowest prices.

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $248.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 5m.

The median flight time for a direct flight to Shanghai is 4h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 2.1% of recent flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

China Eastern Airlines provides direct flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals for this route are rare.

Deals for flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai have historically been rare.

Phnom Penh main airports to depart from

Phnom Penh International (PNH)

Cheapest

Phnom Penh International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai.

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

💸 Flights from ~$235

Techo International Airport (KTI)

Techo International Airport is an alternative departure point for your journey from Phnom Penh to Shanghai.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$235

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$257

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

89% AI deal score

$1,771

$937

Save $834

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

Phnom Penh to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

Direct flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

Phnom Penh - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Fly in August for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 4h 5m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals for this route are rare.

Phnom Penh 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 04

Nov 02

Jan 15

Nov 11

Nov 13

Dec 18

Nov 15

Dec 30

Nov 15

Nov 17

Nov 16

Jan 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How can I find cheap flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai?

When should I book flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai?

Are direct flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Phnom Penh to Shanghai flights?

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

Related routes

More routes from Phnom Penh

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Phnom Penh to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

Direct flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

Phnom Penh - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Fly in August for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 4h 5m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals for this route are rare.

Phnom Penh 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 04

Nov 02

Jan 15

Nov 11

Nov 13

Dec 18

Nov 15

Dec 30

Nov 15

Nov 17

Nov 16

Jan 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How can I find cheap flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai?

When should I book flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai?