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Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai

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PVG

Dalian

China β€’ Sep 2026

$121

$39

One-way

SHA

Guangzhou

China β€’ Aug 2026

$145

$57

One-way

SHA

Xiamen

China β€’ Sep 2026

$124

$58

One-way

PVG

Macau

Macau β€’ Oct 2026

$94

$58

One-way

PVG

Harbin

China β€’ Oct 2026

$165

$59

One-way

SHA

Shenzhen

China β€’ Jun 2026

$209

$59

One-way

SHA

Shantou

China β€’ Jun 2026

$225

$61

One-way

PVG

Qingdao

China β€’ Jun 2026

$117

$61

One-way

SHA

Xi'an

China β€’ Jun 2026

$205

$64

One-way

SHA

Guiyang

China β€’ Nov 2026

$174

$64

One-way

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Origin Intelligence β€” 2,390 Destinations from Shanghai Tracked

Insights for flights from Shanghai

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Shanghai, the most affordable fares are to destinations within China. You can find flights to Xiamen starting from $117, with similar prices for Qingdao also at $117. Another economical option is Dalian, with fares beginning at $118. These prices represent the lowest available roundtrip fares recently observed.
Travelers from Shanghai have access to an extensive network of destinations, with recent fares available to 2390 unique cities. The distribution of these flights shows a strong focus on certain regions. Over the last 90 days, 31% of recent fares from Shanghai were to destinations within China. Other significant shares include 9% to the United Arab Emirates and 9% to South Korea, indicating a diverse range of international options for travelers.
When flying from Shanghai, you'll find that 23.7% of recent fares are for direct flights. This means that the majority of flight deals from Shanghai involve at least one stop, making it more common to find connecting routes than non-stop options.
The most frequently discounted destination from Shanghai recently is Guangzhou, China. Following this, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, appears often in recent fare observations. Hong Kong, Hong Kong, also stands out as a popular destination for flights from Shanghai, frequently appearing in deal listings.
The route mix from Shanghai is overwhelmingly long-haul, with 90% of routes classified as long-distance international trips.

Most popular airlines from Shanghai

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China Eastern Airlines

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Shanghai Airlines

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Air China

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China Southern Airlines

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Hainan Airlines

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Shenzhen Airlines

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Sichuan Airlines

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Xiamen Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai soon

Thu, Jun 25

βŒ› Last-Minute

PVG - Stockholm

Emirates Airlines

Shanghai (PVG) - Stockholm (ARN)

Emirates Airlines

$1,117

$646

One-way

Mon, Jun 29

βŒ› Last-Minute

PVG - Luanda

Emirates Airlines

Shanghai (PVG) - Luanda (NBJ)

Emirates Airlines

$2,018

$1,178

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

βŒ› Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Emirates Airlines

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

$870

$536

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

βŒ› Last-Minute

PVG - Lisbon

Emirates Airlines

Shanghai (PVG) - Lisbon (LIS)

Emirates Airlines

$1,080

$733

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

βŒ› Last-Minute

PVG - Tashkent

Air China

Shanghai (PVG) - Tashkent (TAS)

Air China

$714

$414

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

βŒ› Last-Minute

PVG - Milan

Emirates Airlines

Shanghai (PVG) - Milan (BGY)

Emirates Airlines

$861

$591

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Shanghai

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Stockholm

TOP

Sweden β€’ Jun 2026

from

$646

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London

TOP

United Kingdom β€’ Dec 2026

from

$543

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Geneva

TOP

Switzerland β€’ Dec 2026

from

$598

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Dublin

TOP

Ireland β€’ Dec 2026

from

$602

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Budapest

TOP

Hungary β€’ Nov 2026

from

$524

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ZΓΌrich

TOP

Switzerland β€’ Oct 2026

from

$537

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Shanghai

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-42%

PVG - Luanda

$2,027Β Β β†’Β Β $1,178

-53%

PVG - Lisbon

$1,299Β Β β†’Β Β $615

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-35%

PVG - Accra

$1,948Β Β β†’Β Β $1,276

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-32%

PVG - Kalamazoo

$1,718Β Β β†’Β Β $1,160

Popular Airports from Shanghai

Shanghai airport insights

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from SHA are often cheaper than PVG, with median fares of $430 vs $746.

πŸ“… Cheapest travel period

Sep

September tends to have lower flight prices from Shanghai.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance is the best time to find deals from Shanghai.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines

Full-service and low-cost carriers offer a mix of domestic and international flights from Shanghai.

πŸ’Έ Cheapest deals found

From ~$39 direct / ~$117 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Shanghai are to destinations within China, such as Xiamen and Qingdao.

πŸ—“οΈ Best days to catch a deal

Sat

Saturday is the best day to find deals from SHA, with a median fare of $559.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International is ideal for travelers seeking international connections from Shanghai.

πŸ“ ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$117

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International is suitable for domestic and regional flights within China.

πŸ“ ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$117

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Consider Hangzhou Xiaoshan International for its extensive network and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

πŸ“ ~150 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$120

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

Sunan Shuofang International is a close alternative, serving the Suzhou-Wuxi-Shanghai corridor with less congestion.

πŸ“ ~120 km from city center (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$125

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

Nanjing Lukou International is a reliable regional hub with frequent high-speed rail service to Shanghai.

πŸ“ ~280 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$121

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

Cheapest

Ningbo Lishe International offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility, often with cheaper flights.

πŸ“ ~160 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$116

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Nantong Xingdong is geographically close to northern Shanghai and useful for avoiding airspace delays on domestic routes.

πŸ“ ~110 km from city center (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$131

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From PVG

Elite

Budapest

Hungary β€’ Dec 2026

93% AI deal score

$1,727

$1,028

Save $699

Shanghai Airlines

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

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ZΓΌrich

Switzerland β€’ Sep 2026

93% AI deal score

$1,784

$1,067

Save $717

China Eastern Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

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Istanbul

Turkey β€’ Jul 2026

93% AI deal score

$2,061

$1,129

Save $932

China Eastern Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Dublin

Ireland β€’ Aug 2026

93% AI deal score

$2,078

$1,197

Save $881

China Eastern Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

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Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam β€’ Sep 2026

93% AI deal score

$1,105

$619

Save $486

Antinea Airlines

Antinea Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Cairo

Egypt β€’ Sep 2026

93% AI deal score

$3,368

$1,859

Save $1,509

Hainan Airlines

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

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Milan

Italy β€’ Dec 2026

93% AI deal score

$3,248

$2,025

Save $1,223

Hainan Airlines

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Geneva

Switzerland β€’ Nov 2026

92% AI deal score

$1,720

$1,019

Save $701

China Eastern Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Tbilisi

Georgia β€’ Jul 2026

91% AI deal score

$4,034

$2,090

Save $1,944

Air Astana

Air Astana

Business Class

From PVG

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Riyadh

Saudi Arabia β€’ Jan 2027

91% AI deal score

$3,990

$2,205

Save $1,785

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Jeju City

South Korea β€’ Dec 2026

90% AI deal score

$719

$506

Save $213

Antinea Airlines

Antinea Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Hong Kong

Hong Kong β€’ Aug 2026

87% AI deal score

$682

$491

Save $191

China Eastern Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Baku

Azerbaijan β€’ Oct 2026

86% AI deal score

$3,816

$2,198

Save $1,618

Air AstanaHainan Airlines

Air Astana, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Perth

Australia β€’ Aug 2026

86% AI deal score

$3,311

$1,973

Save $1,338

Batik Air

Batik Air

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Seoul

South Korea β€’ Jul 2026

85% AI deal score

$656

$465

Save $191

China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Taipei

Taiwan β€’ Aug 2026

84% AI deal score

$565

$472

Save $93

Antinea Airlines

Antinea Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Dubai

United Arab Emirates β€’ Mar 2027

84% AI deal score

$3,370

$2,200

Save $1,170

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Doha

Qatar β€’ Dec 2026

78% AI deal score

$3,810

$1,926

Save $1,884

Air India Limited

Air India Limited

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Melbourne

Australia β€’ Nov 2026

77% AI deal score

$2,794

$2,409

Save $385

Philippine Airlines

Philippine Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates β€’ Aug 2026

74% AI deal score

$2,656

$2,148

Save $508

Gulf Air

Gulf Air

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Ningbo

China β€’ Oct 2026

68% AI deal score

$571

Shanghai AirlinesAntinea Airlines

Shanghai Airlines, +1

Business Class

Booking Flights from Shanghai: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, flights from Shanghai can be found for less than $150 to several destinations. For example, flights to Yueyang and Longyan typically have a median price of $84. Nanchang is another option, with a median price of $89. Across the trailing quarter, there were 8 destinations with median prices under this threshold, including cities like Shijiazhuang at $91 and Yingkou at $93.

Historically, travelers can fly to 2390 unique cities from Shanghai. While data on countries is not available, a significant portion of these destinations are within China, accounting for 31% of the available routes. Other notable regions include the United Arab Emirates and South Korea, each representing 9% of the available destinations in the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, Guangzhou in China was the most frequently discounted destination from Shanghai. Dubai in the United Arab Emirates also saw a high volume of deals, making it one of the busiest routes. Hong Kong was another popular choice for travelers departing from Shanghai.