Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Shanghai?

Direct flights from Riyadh to Shanghai are not common. Historically, only 2.4% of flights on this route were direct in the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encountered two stops. This indicates that most journeys between these two cities will involve at least one connection.

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

A direct flight from Riyadh to Shanghai typically takes approximately 10 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 7262 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally have a longer duration, averaging around 15 hours. The median flight time for a direct journey is 630 minutes, while a flight with one stop typically takes 900 minutes.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Riyadh to Shanghai have been frequent. This route is classified as one with consistent availability of favorable pricing. Travelers can often find competitive deals when planning their trips between these two cities.

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2026-09-01 – 2026-09-14
RUH - Shanghai
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Riyadh to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai

Right now, fares for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai are significantly above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $596–$880, with a median of $668. Currently, there are no recent fares classified as a good price for this long-haul journey. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

For those seeking cheap flights from Riyadh to Shanghai, the cheapest time to fly is often August, with a median fare of $490. Other cost-effective months include January, where the median fare is $559, and September, with a median of $596. Planning your trip during these months could result in more favorable pricing.

The typical journey time for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai is approximately 21h 25m, including connections. This is because most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only a small fraction of recent fares are for non-stop flights, meaning you should generally expect a journey involving at least one stop.

The distance between Riyadh and Shanghai is 7,262 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance contributes to the extended travel times and the prevalence of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Shanghai

Regular price: $443 - $752

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 $443 and $752. The current lowest deal is $501 with Air China, for travel from Nov 3-Nov 19.

now $501

Low $443

High $752

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai

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

August

Cheapest

Flights from $490

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $988

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Direct flights from Riyadh to Shanghai

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Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Shanghai

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Shanghai

Riyadh (RUH) - Shanghai (PVG)

Qatar Airways

$682

$758

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Shanghai

Riyadh (RUH) - Shanghai (PVG)

Qatar Airways

$566

$745

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Shanghai

Riyadh (RUH) - Shanghai (PVG)

Qatar Airways

$573

$746

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Shanghai

Riyadh (RUH) - Shanghai (PVG)

Qatar Airways

$552

$749

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Shanghai

Riyadh (RUH) - Shanghai (PVG)

Qatar Airways

$580

$747

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Shanghai

Riyadh (RUH) - Shanghai (PVG)

Qatar Airways

$546

$744

One-way

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

13 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 28

$613 → $501

18%

14 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 17

$601 → $498

17%

5 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 9

$553 → $498

10%

7 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 24

$610 → $574

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai

Riyadh - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $501.

Recent fares from Riyadh to Shanghai are below the typical level, with prices around $501.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly at $490.

Historically, August offers the lowest median prices at $490, making it the cheapest month to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 21h 25m.

Flights from Riyadh to Shanghai typically take 21 hours and 25 minutes, with connecting flights being dominant.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with few direct options available from Riyadh to Shanghai.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers a deal for $501.

Air China has a deal for $501 from November 3 to November 19, according to Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

Riyadh main airports to depart from

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International is a great option for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai due to its competitive pricing.

📍 ~30 km from Riyadh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$512

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a good option for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$512

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.

📍 ~170 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$743

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

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$1,494

$856

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $700. Booking within 7-13 days of departure saw average prices around $805, while last-minute bookings (0-6 days out) averaged $807. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance generally resulted in higher average prices, reaching approximately $936.

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 during the same period was $668. Prices typically ranged up to $880 for the higher end of the market. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day window.

Historically, August has been the most affordable month to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai, with a median price of $490. January also offered competitive prices, with a median of $559. The annual median price for this route was $668. September, while listed among cheaper months at $596, also represented the most expensive month in the trailing 270-day period.

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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: $443 - $752

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 $443 and $752. The current lowest deal is $501 with Air China, for travel from Nov 3-Nov 19.

now $501

Low $443

High $752

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai

August

Cheapest

Flights from $490

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $988

Jan

Feb

Mar

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