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

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

Can flexible travel dates help on Stockholm to Shanghai flights?

Yes, having flexible travel dates can greatly increase your chances of finding more affordable flights. Prices often vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same month. Tools that show price calendars can be very useful.

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

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. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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Stockholm to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Stockholm to Shanghai

For cheap flights from Stockholm to Shanghai, fares typically range from $818–$1200, with a median price of $1028 over a 90-day period. Right now, current fares are near the typical level, and about 5% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, suggesting regular opportunities to find favorable pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Stockholm to Shanghai? The most affordable month to fly is typically August, with a median fare of $549. Following closely, January also offers lower prices, with a median fare of $637. March presents another relatively cheaper option, with a median fare of $894.

A typical journey from Stockholm to Shanghai takes about 21h 23m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a significant distance of 7780 km. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration accounts for the time spent on layovers.

Most itineraries for flights from Stockholm to Shanghai connect at least once. Only about 1.2% of recent fares were for direct flights from Stockholm to Shanghai. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2, indicating that travelers should expect at least two segments for the majority of journeys on this route.

How much is a round trip from Stockholm to Shanghai

Regular price: SEK 7,796 - SEK 18,075

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

The regular price range for flights from Stockholm to Shanghai is between 7796 SEK and 18075 SEK. The current lowest deal is 5281 SEK with Finnair, for travel from Dec 2-Dec 7.

now SEK 5,281

Low SEK 7,796

High SEK 18,075

The cheapest time to fly from Stockholm to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Stockholm to Shanghai is August, with a median price of $549. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $1132. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from SEK 549

September

Most Expensive

Flights from SEK 1,132

Jan

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Stockholm to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Stockholm to Shanghai

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Shanghai

Stockholm (ARN) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

SEK 8,678

SEK 7,458

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Shanghai

Stockholm (ARN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air France

SEK 8,532

SEK 7,946

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Shanghai

Stockholm (ARN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Finnair

SEK 7,969

SEK 6,713

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Shanghai

Stockholm (ARN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Pegasus Airlines

SEK 8,363

SEK 7,289

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Shanghai

Stockholm (ARN) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

SEK 7,988

SEK 6,404

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Shanghai

Stockholm (ARN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Pegasus Airlines

SEK 9,409

SEK 8,165

One-way

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

5 nights

Nov 25 - Nov 30

SEK 8,156 → SEK 5,120

37%

5 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 18

SEK 9,062 → SEK 7,399

18%

7 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 23

SEK 8,141 → SEK 6,485

20%

15 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 18

SEK 8,074 → SEK 6,476

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Stockholm to Shanghai

Stockholm - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for Stockholm to Shanghai are near the typical level, with a median price of $1028.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $549.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 21h 23m.

Flights from Stockholm to Shanghai typically take 21h 23m, with 2 stopovers when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 98.8% of available options for Stockholm to Shanghai.

🏆 Airline highlight

Finnair has a deal for $5281.

Finnair offers a deal for $5281 from Stockholm Arlanda to Shanghai Pudong International.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Deals for flights from Stockholm to Shanghai appear regularly, typically every 30 days.

Stockholm main airports to depart from

Stockholm Arlanda (ARN)

Cheapest

Stockholm Arlanda is a convenient option for flights from Stockholm to Shanghai.

📍 ~37 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~SEK 5,334

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport serves as a major international gateway for flights from Stockholm.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~SEK 5,322

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

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 ~SEK 8,196

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

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Nov 11

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Dec 17

Shanghai, China

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$2,445

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Nov 11

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$2,488

$1,189

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Nov 10

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,490

$1,189

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Business Class

From ARN

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Nov 11

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,392

$1,205

Save $1,187

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Business Class

From ARN

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Nov 11

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,474

$1,550

Save $924

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Business Class

From ARN

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Nov 11

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,476

$1,550

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From ARN

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Nov 11

Shanghai, China

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$2,474

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From ARN

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Nov 11

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,472

$1,550

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Business Class

From ARN

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92% AI deal score

$2,474

$1,552

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$2,488

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Business Class

From ARN

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Nov 11

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$2,472

$1,554

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

To find more affordable flights, consider using flight comparison websites to check various airlines and travel agencies. Being flexible with your travel dates can often reveal better deals. Also, look into setting up price alerts for your desired route.

Booking flights well in advance, often several months before your intended departure, may help you secure better prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so monitoring prices is key. Mid-week bookings might also offer slight advantages.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes lead to more economical flight options. While it may involve additional ground transportation, the savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the total travel time and cost.

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Stockholm to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Stockholm to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Stockholm to Shanghai

Regular price: SEK 7,796 - SEK 18,075

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

The regular price range for flights from Stockholm to Shanghai is between 7796 SEK and 18075 SEK. The current lowest deal is 5281 SEK with Finnair, for travel from Dec 2-Dec 7.

now SEK 5,281

Low SEK 7,796

High SEK 18,075

The cheapest time to fly from Stockholm to Shanghai

August

Cheapest

Flights from SEK 549

September

Most Expensive

Flights from SEK 1,132

Jan

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Stockholm to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Stockholm to Shanghai

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Shanghai

Stockholm (ARN) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

SEK 8,678

SEK 7,458

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Shanghai

Stockholm (ARN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air France

SEK 8,532

SEK 7,946

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Shanghai

Stockholm (ARN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Finnair

SEK 7,969

SEK 6,713

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Shanghai

Stockholm (ARN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Pegasus Airlines

SEK 8,363

SEK 7,289

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Shanghai

Stockholm (ARN) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

SEK 7,988

SEK 6,404

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Shanghai

Stockholm (ARN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Pegasus Airlines

SEK 9,409

SEK 8,165

One-way

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

5 nights

Nov 25 - Nov 30

SEK 8,156 → SEK 5,120

37%

5 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 18

SEK 9,062 → SEK 7,399

18%

7 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 23

SEK 8,141 → SEK 6,485

20%

15 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 18

SEK 8,074 → SEK 6,476

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Stockholm to Shanghai

Stockholm - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for Stockholm to Shanghai are near the typical level, with a median price of $1028.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $549.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 21h 23m.

Flights from Stockholm to Shanghai typically take 21h 23m, with 2 stopovers when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 98.8% of available options for Stockholm to Shanghai.

🏆 Airline highlight

Finnair has a deal for $5281.

Finnair offers a deal for $5281 from Stockholm Arlanda to Shanghai Pudong International.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Deals for flights from Stockholm to Shanghai appear regularly, typically every 30 days.

Stockholm main airports to depart from

Stockholm Arlanda (ARN)

Cheapest

Stockholm Arlanda is a convenient option for flights from Stockholm to Shanghai.

📍 ~37 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~SEK 5,334

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport serves as a major international gateway for flights from Stockholm.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~SEK 5,322

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,472

$1,554

Save $918

Air China

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Stockholm to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Stockholm to Shanghai

Stockholm to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Stockholm to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Stockholm to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Stockholm to Shanghai

Direct flights from Stockholm to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Stockholm to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Stockholm to Shanghai

Stockholm - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Connecting flights typically take 21h 23m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Finnair has a deal for $5281.

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Stockholm 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 11

Dec 17

Nov 11

Nov 10

Nov 11

Nov 11

Nov 11

Nov 11

Nov 11

Nov 11

Nov 11

Nov 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How can I find cheap flights from Stockholm to Shanghai?

When should I book flights from Stockholm to Shanghai?

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

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

Can flexible travel dates help on Stockholm to Shanghai flights?

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

Related routes

More routes from Stockholm

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Stockholm to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Stockholm to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Stockholm to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Stockholm to Shanghai

Direct flights from Stockholm to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Stockholm to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Stockholm to Shanghai

Stockholm - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Connecting flights typically take 21h 23m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Finnair has a deal for $5281.

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Stockholm 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 11

Dec 17

Nov 11

Nov 10

Nov 11

Nov 11

Nov 11

Nov 11

Nov 11

Nov 11

Nov 11

Nov 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How can I find cheap flights from Stockholm to Shanghai?

When should I book flights from Stockholm to Shanghai?

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