Are there direct flights from Stockholm to Shanghai?

Direct flights from Stockholm to Shanghai are infrequent, historically making up only 1.6% of all observed flights across the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter an average of 2 stopovers. This suggests that most journeys on this route will involve at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Stockholm to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Stockholm to Shanghai has a duration of approximately 9 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 7780 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to about 16 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in travel time when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Stockholm to Shanghai come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Stockholm to Shanghai come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent deals across the trailing 30 days. Travelers looking for good value on this route can expect to see favorable prices appear regularly.

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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 $641 to $1264, with a median price of $801. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and 51% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for travelers.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Stockholm to Shanghai? The most affordable month to fly is October, with a median fare of $600. Following closely are September, with a median of $636, and April, with a median of $687, providing several options for budget-conscious travelers.

Most itineraries from Stockholm to Shanghai connect at least once, with only 1.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2, indicating that direct flights from Stockholm to Shanghai are rare.

How long is the flight from Stockholm to Shanghai? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 22h 25m. This reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, as most itineraries involve at least one stopover.

The distance between Stockholm and Shanghai is 7780 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance contributes to the longer journey times and the necessity for connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Stockholm to Shanghai

Regular price: SEK 6,689 - SEK 10,523

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 6,689 SEK and 10,523 SEK. The current lowest deal is 5,346 SEK with Finnair, for travel from Nov 1-Nov 30.

now SEK 5,346

Low SEK 6,689

High SEK 10,523

The cheapest time to fly from Stockholm to Shanghai

Flights from Stockholm to Shanghai are cheapest in October, with a median price of $600. The most expensive month to fly is July, with a median price of $1605. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from SEK 600

July

Most Expensive

Flights from SEK 1,605

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Stockholm to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Stockholm to Shanghai

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Shanghai

Stockholm (ARN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air France

SEK 7,703

SEK 6,237

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Shanghai

Stockholm (ARN) - Shanghai (PVG)

SEK 7,618

SEK 6,208

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Shanghai

Stockholm (ARN) - Shanghai (PVG)

SEK 7,624

SEK 5,864

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Shanghai

Stockholm (ARN) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

SEK 7,578

SEK 6,056

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Shanghai

Stockholm (ARN) - Shanghai (PVG)

SEK 7,574

SEK 5,855

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Shanghai

Stockholm (ARN) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

SEK 7,410

SEK 6,056

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 6

SEK 10,579 → SEK 7,581

28%

5 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 17

SEK 10,299 → SEK 7,571

26%

8 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 16

SEK 8,637 → SEK 6,117

29%

12 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 20

SEK 8,599 → SEK 6,117

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Stockholm to Shanghai

Stockholm - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Stockholm to Shanghai are below the typical level at $5346.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $600.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights average 22h 25m

The typical flight duration from Stockholm to Shanghai is 22 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Stockholm to Shanghai are frequent, appearing often.

Stockholm main airports to depart from

Stockholm Arlanda (ARN)

Cheapest

Stockholm Arlanda is often a good choice for flights to Shanghai, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~SEK 5,346

Stockholm Bromma (BMA)

Stockholm Bromma is a convenient option for travelers seeking a closer departure point within Stockholm.

📍 ~8 km from Stockholm city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~SEK 13,394

Stockholm Skavsta (NYO)

Stockholm Skavsta provides an alternative departure airport for flights from the Stockholm area to Shanghai.

📍 ~89 km from Stockholm city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~SEK 7,358

Stockholm Västerås (VST)

Stockholm Västerås offers another departure choice for flights from the broader Stockholm region to Shanghai.

📍 ~86 km from Stockholm city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~SEK 9,274

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~SEK 5,504

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~SEK 6,295

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$1,212

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$2,566

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$2,567

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, booking more than 60 days in advance has offered the lowest average prices for flights from Stockholm to Shanghai. Across the trailing quarter, prices for flights booked 60+ days out averaged around $745. In contrast, flights booked within 28-59 days of departure typically averaged $1170. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days, showed an average price of $1079, indicating that earlier booking tends to be more economical for this route.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Stockholm to Shanghai is considered to be around $641 or less. The median price for this route has been $801. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $1264 or less. Aiming for a price at or below the $641 threshold typically represents a favorable deal for this route.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from Stockholm to Shanghai, with a median price of $600. September also offers competitive prices, with a median of $636. While April's median price was $687, the annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $801, indicating that these months generally provide better value for travelers.

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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 6,689 - SEK 10,523

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 6,689 SEK and 10,523 SEK. The current lowest deal is 5,346 SEK with Finnair, for travel from Nov 1-Nov 30.

now SEK 5,346

Low SEK 6,689

High SEK 10,523

The cheapest time to fly from Stockholm to Shanghai

October

Cheapest

Flights from SEK 600

July

Most Expensive

Flights from SEK 1,605

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Stockholm to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Stockholm to Shanghai

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Shanghai

Stockholm (ARN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air France

SEK 7,703

SEK 6,237

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Shanghai

Stockholm (ARN) - Shanghai (PVG)

SEK 7,618

SEK 6,208

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Shanghai

Stockholm (ARN) - Shanghai (PVG)

SEK 7,624

SEK 5,864

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Shanghai

Stockholm (ARN) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

SEK 7,578

SEK 6,056

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Shanghai

Stockholm (ARN) - Shanghai (PVG)

SEK 7,574

SEK 5,855

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Shanghai

Stockholm (ARN) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

SEK 7,410

SEK 6,056

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 6

SEK 10,579 → SEK 7,581

28%

5 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 17

SEK 10,299 → SEK 7,571

26%

8 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 16

SEK 8,637 → SEK 6,117

29%

12 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 20

SEK 8,599 → SEK 6,117

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Stockholm to Shanghai

Stockholm - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Stockholm to Shanghai are below the typical level at $5346.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $600.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights average 22h 25m

The typical flight duration from Stockholm to Shanghai is 22 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Stockholm to Shanghai are frequent, appearing often.

Stockholm main airports to depart from

Stockholm Arlanda (ARN)

Cheapest

Stockholm Arlanda is often a good choice for flights to Shanghai, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~SEK 5,346

Stockholm Bromma (BMA)

Stockholm Bromma is a convenient option for travelers seeking a closer departure point within Stockholm.

📍 ~8 km from Stockholm city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~SEK 13,394

Stockholm Skavsta (NYO)

Stockholm Skavsta provides an alternative departure airport for flights from the Stockholm area to Shanghai.

📍 ~89 km from Stockholm city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~SEK 7,358

Stockholm Västerås (VST)

Stockholm Västerås offers another departure choice for flights from the broader Stockholm region to Shanghai.

📍 ~86 km from Stockholm city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~SEK 9,274

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~SEK 5,504

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

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

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,567

$1,555

Save $1,012

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 below the typical level

October is historically cheapest

Flights average 22h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How far in advance should I book a flight from Stockholm to Shanghai?

How much should a flight from Stockholm to Shanghai cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Shanghai?

Are there direct flights from Stockholm to Shanghai?

How many hours is the flight from Stockholm to Shanghai?

How often do cheap flights from Stockholm to Shanghai come up?

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 below the typical level

October is historically cheapest

Flights average 22h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

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

Oct 01

Oct 01

Dec 24

Oct 01

Sep 15

Sep 30

Sep 30

Oct 01

Sep 28

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Sep 30

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How far in advance should I book a flight from Stockholm to Shanghai?

How much should a flight from Stockholm to Shanghai cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Shanghai?