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

Direct flights offer convenience and save time by avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more economical, especially for longer distances. Consider your budget and time constraints when making your choice.

Can flexible travel dates help on Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or season. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may result in better fares.

What extra costs should I check before booking Ulaanbaatar 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. Factor these into your total travel budget.

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Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai, only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. Prices for this route typically range from $700–$958, with a median of $833. Right now, fares are near the typical level. New deals show up several times a week, so setting up a price alert can help you track fluctuations.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai? The data shows that July is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $349. December also offers competitive prices, with a median of $584, followed by September at $772.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 0.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai, including connections, takes approximately 12h 10m. If you find direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai, the non-stop flight time is considerably shorter, at 3h 45m.

The distance between Ulaanbaatar and Shanghai is 2233 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This means you can expect a flight duration that is longer than short regional hops but shorter than intercontinental journeys.

How much is a round trip from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

Regular price: $285 - $1,059

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

The regular price range for flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai is between 285 USD and 1059 USD. The current lowest deal is 241 USD with Spring Airlines for travel from Nov 15-Nov 22.

now $241

Low $285

High $1,059

The cheapest time to fly from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai is July, with a median price of $349. The most expensive month to fly is August, with a median price of $881. Prices are generally lower from July to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $349

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $881

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

UBN - Shanghai

Ulaanbaatar (UBN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$335

$285

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

UBN - Shanghai

Ulaanbaatar (UBN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$345

$285

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

UBN - Shanghai

Ulaanbaatar (UBN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$342

$255

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

UBN - Shanghai

Ulaanbaatar (UBN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$349

$255

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

UBN - Shanghai

Ulaanbaatar (UBN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$358

$270

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

UBN - Shanghai

Ulaanbaatar (UBN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$390

$270

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 20

$405 → $271

33%

5 nights

Nov 15 - Nov 20

$404 → $271

33%

3 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 23

$491 → $360

27%

2 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 22

$399 → $271

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

Ulaanbaatar - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $349, followed by December at $584.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 45m

The median flight time for direct flights is 3h 45m, while connecting flights average 12h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights make up 50% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is an option for direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals on this route appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Ulaanbaatar main airports to depart from

Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN)

Cheapest

Consider UBN for flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai, offering a convenient departure option.

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

💸 Flights from ~$255

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$255

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 ~$446

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

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Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From UBN

Elite

Nov 23

Shanghai, China

48% AI deal score

$1,414

Air China

Business Class

From UBN

Elite

Nov 08

Shanghai, China

45% AI deal score

$1,482

Asiana Airlines

Business Class

From UBN

Elite

Nov 11

Shanghai, China

45% AI deal score

$1,589

Air China

Business Class

From UBN

Elite

Nov 13

Shanghai, China

45% AI deal score

$1,597

Air China

Business Class

From UBN

Elite

Dec 20

Shanghai, China

45% AI deal score

$1,734

MIAT Mongolian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From UBN

Elite

Jan 01

Shanghai, China

45% AI deal score

$1,781

MIAT Mongolian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From UBN

Elite

Jan 19

Shanghai, China

45% AI deal score

$1,781

MIAT Mongolian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From UBN

Elite

Jan 19

Shanghai, China

45% AI deal score

$1,781

MIAT Mongolian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From UBN

Elite

Jan 07

Shanghai, China

45% AI deal score

$1,781

MIAT Mongolian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From UBN

Elite

Dec 02

Shanghai, China

45% AI deal score

$1,784

MIAT Mongolian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From UBN

Elite

Dec 12

Shanghai, China

45% AI deal score

$1,784

MIAT Mongolian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From UBN

Elite

Jan 19

Shanghai, China

45% AI deal score

$1,784

MIAT Mongolian Airlines, +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 often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance is often recommended, as prices may increase closer to the departure date. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Monitoring price trends can help you decide on an optimal booking window.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes lead to more flight options or different pricing. While it may add travel time, it could potentially offer savings. Always factor in the cost and convenience of ground transportation.

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Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 0.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

Regular price: $285 - $1,059

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

The regular price range for flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai is between 285 USD and 1059 USD. The current lowest deal is 241 USD with Spring Airlines for travel from Nov 15-Nov 22.

now $241

Low $285

High $1,059

The cheapest time to fly from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

July

Cheapest

Flights from $349

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $881

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

UBN - Shanghai

Ulaanbaatar (UBN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$335

$285

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

UBN - Shanghai

Ulaanbaatar (UBN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$345

$285

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

UBN - Shanghai

Ulaanbaatar (UBN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$342

$255

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

UBN - Shanghai

Ulaanbaatar (UBN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$349

$255

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

UBN - Shanghai

Ulaanbaatar (UBN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$358

$270

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

UBN - Shanghai

Ulaanbaatar (UBN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$390

$270

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 20

$405 → $271

33%

5 nights

Nov 15 - Nov 20

$404 → $271

33%

3 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 23

$491 → $360

27%

2 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 22

$399 → $271

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

Ulaanbaatar - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $349, followed by December at $584.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 45m

The median flight time for direct flights is 3h 45m, while connecting flights average 12h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights make up 50% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is an option for direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals on this route appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Ulaanbaatar main airports to depart from

Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN)

Cheapest

Consider UBN for flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai, offering a convenient departure option.

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

💸 Flights from ~$255

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$255

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 ~$446

Shanghai, China

45% AI deal score

$1,784

MIAT Mongolian Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

Direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

Ulaanbaatar - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 45m

Connecting flights are common

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Ulaanbaatar 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 23

Nov 08

Nov 11

Nov 13

Dec 20

Jan 01

Jan 19

Jan 19

Jan 07

Dec 02

Dec 12

Jan 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How can I find cheap flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai?

When should I book flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai?

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

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

Can flexible travel dates help on Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai flights?

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

Related routes

More routes from Ulaanbaatar

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

Direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

Ulaanbaatar - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 45m

Connecting flights are common

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Ulaanbaatar 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 23

Nov 08

Nov 11

Nov 13

Dec 20

Jan 01

Jan 19

Jan 19

Jan 07

Dec 02

Dec 12

Jan 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How can I find cheap flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai?

When should I book flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai?

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