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

Direct flights offer convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with layovers can often be considerably cheaper, especially for longer distances. Consider your priorities for cost versus convenience when making your decision.

Can flexible travel dates help on Riga to Shanghai flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Mid-week flights or those during off-peak seasons usually offer lower fares than weekend or holiday travel. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days can often lead to savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Riga 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. Factoring these into your total budget helps avoid surprises.

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Riga to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Riga to Shanghai

A typical journey from Riga to Shanghai takes about 34h 55m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the total travel time with transfers.

When looking for cheap flights from Riga to Shanghai, prices typically range from $1046–$1283, with a median of $1170. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals are infrequent for this route.

The cheapest time to fly from Riga to Shanghai is typically in September, with a median fare of $676. Other more affordable months include May, with a median fare of $1140, and April, where the median fare is $1146.

Most itineraries from Riga to Shanghai connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Riga and Shanghai is approximately 7595 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance contributes to longer travel times and the prevalence of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Riga to Shanghai

Regular price: €766 - €1,602

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

The regular price range for flights from Riga to Shanghai is 766 EUR to 1602 EUR. The current lowest deal is 579 EUR with KLM, for travel from Dec 1-Dec 14.

now 579 €

Low 766 €

High 1,602 €

The cheapest time to fly from Riga to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from RIX to SHA is September, with a median price of 676 USD. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of 1229 USD. Prices are generally lower from April to September.

September

Cheapest

Flights from 676 €

June

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,229 €

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Sep

Direct flights from Riga to Shanghai

KLM

Turkish Airlines

Air France

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Riga to Shanghai

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

RIX - Shanghai

Riga (RIX) - Shanghai (SHA)

Ryanair

1,067 €

890 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

RIX - Shanghai

Riga (RIX) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

926 €

739 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

RIX - Shanghai

Riga (RIX) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

910 €

647 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

RIX - Shanghai

Riga (RIX) - Shanghai (SHA)

Ryanair

1,090 €

874 €

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

RIX - Shanghai

Riga (RIX) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

863 €

618 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

RIX - Shanghai

Riga (RIX) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

826 €

619 €

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

959 € → 577 €

40%

18 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 25

923 € → 577 €

37%

3 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 10

1,072 € → 735 €

31%

10 nights

Mar 20 - Mar 30

945 € → 640 €

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Riga to Shanghai

Riga - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Riga to Shanghai are above the typical level, with a median price of $1170.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Riga to Shanghai, with a median price of $676.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 34h 55m

Flights from Riga to Shanghai typically involve connecting flights, with a median duration of 34h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are not available for this route; connecting flights are dominant with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

KLM offers deals on this route

KLM has offered deals on this route, with 25 direct deals historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Riga to Shanghai are rare, so book when you see a good price.

Riga main airports to depart from

Riga International (RIX)

Cheapest

Riga International Airport (RIX) is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~€579

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~€580

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Shanghai, China

90% AI deal score

$2,470

$1,763

Save $707

KLM

Business Class

From RIX

Elite

Mar 04

Shanghai, China

90% AI deal score

$2,487

$1,816

Save $671

Air France

Business Class

From RIX

Elite

Nov 24

Shanghai, China

89% AI deal score

$2,463

$1,873

Save $590

Air France

Business Class

From RIX

Elite

Oct 31

Shanghai, China

88% AI deal score

$4,072

$3,083

Save $989

LOT Polish Airlines, +1

Business Class

From RIX

Elite

Oct 30

Shanghai, China

88% AI deal score

$4,070

$3,083

Save $987

LOT Polish Airlines, +1

Business Class

From RIX

Elite

Oct 01

Shanghai, China

87% AI deal score

$4,066

$3,145

Save $921

LOT Polish Airlines, +1

Business Class

From RIX

Elite

Dec 09

Shanghai, China

83% AI deal score

$4,326

$3,387

Save $939

Air Baltic, +1

Business Class

From RIX

Elite

Oct 30

Shanghai, China

82% AI deal score

$4,039

$3,292

Save $747

Air Baltic, +1

Business Class

From RIX

Elite

Dec 03

Shanghai, China

82% AI deal score

$4,236

$3,420

Save $816

Air Baltic, +1

Business Class

From RIX

Elite

Mar 13

Shanghai, China

82% AI deal score

$4,092

$3,425

Save $667

Air Baltic, +1

Business Class

From RIX

Elite

Nov 20

Shanghai, China

81% AI deal score

$3,768

$3,285

Save $483

Air Baltic, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can also help you identify better deals. Look out for layovers, as these flights are often less expensive than direct options.

Booking flights in advance, often several months before your intended departure, can sometimes result in lower prices. However, last-minute deals can also appear, so monitoring prices regularly is a good strategy. Prices can fluctuate, so there isn't one single best time to book.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it may require additional travel to and from these airports, the savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the total cost and time implications.

Riga to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Riga to Shanghai

Most itineraries from Riga to Shanghai connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Riga to Shanghai

Regular price: €766 - €1,602

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

The regular price range for flights from Riga to Shanghai is 766 EUR to 1602 EUR. The current lowest deal is 579 EUR with KLM, for travel from Dec 1-Dec 14.

now 579 €

Low 766 €

High 1,602 €

The cheapest time to fly from Riga to Shanghai

September

Cheapest

Flights from 676 €

June

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,229 €

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Sep

Direct flights from Riga to Shanghai

KLM

Turkish Airlines

Air France

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Riga to Shanghai

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

RIX - Shanghai

Riga (RIX) - Shanghai (SHA)

Ryanair

1,067 €

890 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

RIX - Shanghai

Riga (RIX) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

926 €

739 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

RIX - Shanghai

Riga (RIX) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

910 €

647 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

RIX - Shanghai

Riga (RIX) - Shanghai (SHA)

Ryanair

1,090 €

874 €

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

RIX - Shanghai

Riga (RIX) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

863 €

618 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

RIX - Shanghai

Riga (RIX) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

826 €

619 €

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

959 € → 577 €

40%

18 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 25

923 € → 577 €

37%

3 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 10

1,072 € → 735 €

31%

10 nights

Mar 20 - Mar 30

945 € → 640 €

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Riga to Shanghai

Riga - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Riga to Shanghai are above the typical level, with a median price of $1170.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Riga to Shanghai, with a median price of $676.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 34h 55m

Flights from Riga to Shanghai typically involve connecting flights, with a median duration of 34h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are not available for this route; connecting flights are dominant with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

KLM offers deals on this route

KLM has offered deals on this route, with 25 direct deals historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Riga to Shanghai are rare, so book when you see a good price.

Riga main airports to depart from

Riga International (RIX)

Cheapest

Riga International Airport (RIX) is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~€579

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~€580

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

81% AI deal score

$3,768

$3,285

Save $483

Air Baltic, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Riga to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Riga to Shanghai

Riga to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Riga to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Riga to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Riga to Shanghai

Direct flights from Riga to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Riga to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Riga to Shanghai

Riga - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

September is historically cheapest

Connecting flights average 34h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

KLM offers deals on this route

Deals are rare for this route

Riga 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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Oct 31

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Oct 01

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How can I find cheap flights from Riga to Shanghai?

When should I book flights from Riga to Shanghai?

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

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

Can flexible travel dates help on Riga to Shanghai flights?

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

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Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Riga to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Riga to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Riga to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Riga to Shanghai

Direct flights from Riga to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Riga to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Riga to Shanghai

Riga - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

September is historically cheapest

Connecting flights average 34h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

KLM offers deals on this route

Deals are rare for this route

Riga 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

Sep 26

Jan 13

Mar 04

Nov 24

Oct 31

Oct 30

Oct 01

Dec 09

Oct 30

Dec 03

Mar 13

Nov 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How can I find cheap flights from Riga to Shanghai?

When should I book flights from Riga to Shanghai?

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