Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Shanghai?

Direct flights from Riyadh to Shanghai are not common, historically accounting for only 2.4% of all flights on this route. When connecting flights are necessary, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This data reflects observations over a 90-day period.

How long does it take to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Riyadh to Shanghai covers a distance of 7262 kilometers and has a median duration of 10 hours and 30 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 15 hours and 0 minutes. These durations represent the typical flight times observed for this route.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Riyadh to Shanghai have been frequent. This classification is based on pricing trends observed across the trailing quarter. The route consistently offers competitive deals, indicating a favorable market for travelers seeking value.

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Riyadh to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai

Fares for cheap flights from Riyadh to Shanghai are currently above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $596–$880, with a median of $668. Right now, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating a less favorable market for immediate bookings.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai? The most affordable month to fly is typically August, with a median fare of $490. Following closely, January offers a median fare of $559, and September presents a median of $596. These months generally provide better value for travelers.

Most itineraries for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai connect at least once, with only 2.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of connecting itineraries, travelers can expect to make 2 stopovers. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help track fare changes.

A typical journey from Riyadh to Shanghai takes approximately 21h 25m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 7262 km. Travelers should account for the extended travel time due to the distance and typical number of connections.

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Shanghai

Regular price: $411 - $779

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

The regular price range for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai is between $411 and $779. The current lowest deal is $542 with Air India Limited, for travel from Oct 1-Oct 9.

now $542

Low $411

High $779

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai

Flights from Riyadh to Shanghai are cheapest in August, with a median price of $490. The most expensive month to fly is July, with a median price of $988. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $490

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $988

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Riyadh to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Shanghai

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Shanghai

Riyadh (RUH) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

$490

$694

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Shanghai

Riyadh (RUH) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

$455

$541

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Shanghai

Riyadh (RUH) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

$511

$541

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Shanghai

Riyadh (RUH) - Shanghai (PVG)

Etihad Airways

$434

$589

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Shanghai

Riyadh (RUH) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

$431

$627

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Shanghai

Riyadh (RUH) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

$431

$627

One-way

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

8 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 17

$555 → $573

10 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 27

$554 → $573

13 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 17

$543 → $573

2 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 3

$510 → $544

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai

Riyadh - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Riyadh to Shanghai are below the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai, with a median price of $490.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 21h 25m.

Flights from Riyadh to Shanghai typically take 21 hours and 25 minutes, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 2.4% direct flights available in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

China Eastern Airlines is one of the airlines offering direct flights on the Riyadh to Shanghai route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals on flights from Riyadh to Shanghai are frequent, appearing regularly over the last 30 days.

Riyadh main airports to depart from

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is a convenient departure point for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai.

📍 ~27 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 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 Riyadh to Shanghai.

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

💸 Flights from ~$578

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,316

$1,475

Save $1,841

2GO

Business Class

From RUH

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Nov 17

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,245

$1,475

Save $1,770

2GO

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Nov 10

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,228

$1,475

Save $1,753

2GO

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Nov 11

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,205

$1,476

Save $1,729

2GO

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Nov 10

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,208

$1,476

Save $1,732

2GO

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Dec 06

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,645

$1,610

Save $2,035

2GO

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Jan 20

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,269

$1,913

Save $1,356

Air India Limited

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Sep 26

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$4,209

$1,917

Save $2,292

Air India Limited

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Dec 25

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$1,486

$870

Save $616

Air India Limited

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Dec 31

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$1,486

$870

Save $616

Air India Limited

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Nov 18

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$1,553

$870

Save $683

Air India Limited

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $700. In comparison, booking 7-13 days out saw average prices of $805, while booking 60+ days in advance resulted in higher average prices of $936. Even closer to departure, within 0-6 days, the average price was $807.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Riyadh to Shanghai was considered to be $596 or less. The median price for this route was $668. Travelers historically paid up to $880 for flights on this route, representing the 75th percentile of prices observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai include August, with a median price of $490, and January, with a median price of $559. September also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $596. The annual median price for this route was $668, based on data collected over a 270-day window.

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Riyadh to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Shanghai

Regular price: $411 - $779

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

The regular price range for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai is between $411 and $779. The current lowest deal is $542 with Air India Limited, for travel from Oct 1-Oct 9.

now $542

Low $411

High $779

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai

August

Cheapest

Flights from $490

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $988

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Riyadh to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Shanghai

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Shanghai

Riyadh (RUH) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

$490

$694

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Shanghai

Riyadh (RUH) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

$455

$541

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Shanghai

Riyadh (RUH) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

$511

$541

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Shanghai

Riyadh (RUH) - Shanghai (PVG)

Etihad Airways

$434

$589

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Shanghai

Riyadh (RUH) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

$431

$627

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Shanghai

Riyadh (RUH) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

$431

$627

One-way

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

8 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 17

$555 → $573

10 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 27

$554 → $573

13 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 17

$543 → $573

2 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 3

$510 → $544

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai

Riyadh - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Riyadh to Shanghai are below the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai, with a median price of $490.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 21h 25m.

Flights from Riyadh to Shanghai typically take 21 hours and 25 minutes, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 2.4% direct flights available in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

China Eastern Airlines is one of the airlines offering direct flights on the Riyadh to Shanghai route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals on flights from Riyadh to Shanghai are frequent, appearing regularly over the last 30 days.

Riyadh main airports to depart from

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is a convenient departure point for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai.

📍 ~27 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 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 Riyadh to Shanghai.

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

💸 Flights from ~$578

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Consider Hangzhou Xiaoshan International as it offers extensive routes and competitive pricing with good rail links.

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$1,553

$870

Save $683

Air India Limited

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Riyadh to Shanghai

Riyadh to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai

Direct flights from Riyadh to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai

Riyadh - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights typically take 21h 25m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Riyadh 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

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

How much should a flight from Riyadh to Shanghai cost?

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

Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Shanghai?

How long does it take to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai?

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

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More routes from Riyadh

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Riyadh to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai

Direct flights from Riyadh to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai

Riyadh - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights typically take 21h 25m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Riyadh 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

Jan 01

Oct 28

Nov 17

Nov 10

Nov 11

Nov 10

Dec 06

Jan 20

Sep 26

Dec 25

Dec 31

Nov 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

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

How much should a flight from Riyadh to Shanghai cost?

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