What's the typical flight distance from Shanghai?

Historically, long-haul flights typically account for 90% of the routes from Shanghai. Medium-haul flights make up 4% of the routes. Short-haul flights represent 6% of the flight distances from Shanghai, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Where are the cheapest international flights from Shanghai?

Historically, some of the more affordable international flights from Shanghai include Macau, with a median price of 826 CNY. Other options are Yangyang County in South Korea, typically priced at 976 CNY, and Tuy Hòa in Vietnam, with a median price of 1165 CNY. Phnom Penh in Cambodia also offers flights with a median price of 1182 CNY, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Shanghai?

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai, with an average price of $669. This represents an 18% savings compared to the annual median average price of $812. March is typically the second cheapest month, with an average price of $672.

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SHA
Wenzhou
China • 2026-09-07
80% AI deal score
CN¥895
CN¥282
One-way
SHA
Xiamen
China • 2026-10-08
75% AI deal score
CN¥707
CN¥296
One-way
SHA
Jeju City
South Korea • 2026-09-22
72% AI deal score
CN¥572
CN¥309
One-way
SHA
Chongqing
China • 2027-02-16
78% AI deal score
CN¥783
CN¥316
One-way
SHA
Macau
Macau • 2026-10-20
66% AI deal score
CN¥510
CN¥336
One-way
SHA
Guilin
China • 2026-09-08
83% AI deal score
CN¥1,169
CN¥343
One-way
SHA
Qingdao
China • 2026-09-02
77% AI deal score
CN¥813
CN¥343
One-way
SHA
Xi'an
China • 2027-03-01
80% AI deal score
CN¥722
CN¥356
One-way
SHA
Hong Kong
Hong Kong • 2026-11-17
77% AI deal score
CN¥671
CN¥356
One-way
SHA
Guangzhou
China • 2026-09-12
76% AI deal score
CN¥1,093
CN¥370
One-way

Flights from Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai

The most frequently discounted destination from Shanghai over the last 90 days is Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Other popular routes include Guangzhou, China, and Jeju City, South Korea. These destinations have appeared most often in recent flight deals from Shanghai, indicating consistent availability for travelers planning trips.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Shanghai, the current cheapest fares start at CNY 625 to Xiamen, China. You can also find competitive prices to Qingdao, China, with fares beginning at CNY 760. Another economical option is Nanjing, China, where prices right now are available from CNY 793.

Travelers from Shanghai have access to a vast network of destinations, with recent fares available to 1,231 unique cities. Over the last 90 days, China accounts for 32% of recent fares, making it the dominant country for outbound travel. Japan and South Korea also represent significant shares, each at 6% of recent fares, offering numerous options for international trips.

When flying from Shanghai, 23.7% of recent fares are for direct flights. This indicates that while non-stop options are available, a majority of routes from Shanghai involve at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when searching for the most convenient travel options.

The route mix from Shanghai is overwhelmingly long-haul, with 90% of routes classified as long-distance international trips.

Most popular airlines from Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Shanghai Airlines

Air China

China Southern Airlines

Hainan Airlines

Xiamen Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Antinea Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai soon

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sydney

Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)

Vietnam Airlines

CN¥4,944

CN¥3,259

One-way

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Kashgar

Shanghai (PVG) - Kashgar (KHG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥6,517

CN¥3,427

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - San Francisco

Shanghai (PVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Vietnam Airlines

CN¥7,099

CN¥4,771

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Brussels

Shanghai (SHA) - Brussels (BRU)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥5,461

CN¥3,951

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Stockholm

Shanghai (PVG) - Stockholm (ARN)

Air China

CN¥7,428

CN¥5,134

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Jakarta

Shanghai (PVG) - Jakarta (CGK)

Vietnam Airlines

CN¥2,429

CN¥1,693

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Shanghai

Stockholm

TOP

Sweden • Oct 2026

from

CN¥4,087

Belgrade

TOP

Serbia • Dec 2026

from

CN¥4,671

Sarajevo

TOP

Bosnia & Herzegovina • Jan 2027

from

CN¥4,704

Lisbon

TOP

Portugal • Oct 2026

from

CN¥4,409

Ljubljana

TOP

Slovenia • Feb 2027

from

CN¥5,389

Sydney

TOP

Australia • Jun 2027

from

CN¥3,584

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Shanghai

-43%

PVG - Montgomery

CN¥13,823 → CN¥7,912

-45%

PVG - Lincoln

CN¥11,808 → CN¥6,483

-40%

PVG - West Palm Beach

CN¥11,929 → CN¥7,147

-28%

PVG - College Station

CN¥15,815 → CN¥11,435

Popular Airports from Shanghai

Shanghai airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Wed - Tue - Sun

The cheapest days to fly from SHA are Wednesday, Tuesday, and Sunday.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$41 direct / ~$86 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares cluster on routes to Xiamen, Qingdao, and Nanjing within China.

✈️ Airlines to watch

China Eastern Airlines, Antinea Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Spring Airlines

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

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance from SHA offers the lowest median airfares.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jun

Flights from Shanghai tend to be cheaper in Jun.

🎯 Booking tip

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Flights from PVG can be cheaper, with prices starting from $62.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International is suitable for travelers seeking international connections and a wide range of destinations.

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥625

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥625

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with extensive networks, offering competitive pricing and high-speed rail connectivity.

📍 ~149 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥632

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Shanghai

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From PVG

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Nairobi

Kenya • Oct 2026

94% AI deal score

$4,249

$2,385

Save $1,864

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From SHA

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Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates • Oct 2026

94% AI deal score

$4,026

$2,329

Save $1,697

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

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Geneva

Switzerland • Oct 2026

93% AI deal score

$1,763

$995

Save $768

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

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Zürich

Switzerland • Oct 2026

93% AI deal score

$1,863

$1,031

Save $832

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

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Istanbul

Turkey • Oct 2026

93% AI deal score

$2,055

$1,072

Save $983

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

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Milan

Italy • Dec 2026

93% AI deal score

$1,917

$1,197

Save $720

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

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Brussels

Belgium • Oct 2026

93% AI deal score

$2,042

$1,174

Save $868

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

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Jeju City

South Korea • Sep 2026

93% AI deal score

$787

$429

Save $358

Antinea Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

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Budapest

Hungary • Dec 2026

93% AI deal score

$3,467

$2,384

Save $1,083

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Booking Flights from Shanghai: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, flights from Shanghai for less than 650 CNY can be found to various destinations. For example, Hefei typically has a median price of 495 CNY. Other options include Ji an, with a median price of 535 CNY, and Yueyang, where the median price is 549 CNY. These prices are based on observations from the trailing 90 days.

In the trailing 90 days, travelers could typically fly from Shanghai to 1231 unique cities across 103 countries. A significant portion of these destinations are within China, accounting for 32% of the available routes. Japan and South Korea are also well-represented, each making up 6% of the country distribution.

Across the trailing quarter, some of the most frequently served destinations from Shanghai include Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Within China, Guangzhou is also a popular route. Another highly served destination is Jeju City in South Korea, indicating strong connections to these locations.

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Flights from Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai

The route mix from Shanghai is overwhelmingly long-haul, with 90% of routes classified as long-distance international trips.

Most popular airlines from Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Shanghai Airlines

Air China

China Southern Airlines

Hainan Airlines

Xiamen Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Antinea Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai soon

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sydney

Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)

Vietnam Airlines

CN¥4,944

CN¥3,259

One-way

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Kashgar

Shanghai (PVG) - Kashgar (KHG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥6,517

CN¥3,427

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - San Francisco

Shanghai (PVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Vietnam Airlines

CN¥7,099

CN¥4,771

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Brussels

Shanghai (SHA) - Brussels (BRU)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥5,461

CN¥3,951

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Stockholm

Shanghai (PVG) - Stockholm (ARN)

Air China

CN¥7,428

CN¥5,134

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Jakarta

Shanghai (PVG) - Jakarta (CGK)

Vietnam Airlines

CN¥2,429

CN¥1,693

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Shanghai

Stockholm

TOP

Sweden • Oct 2026

from

CN¥4,087

Belgrade

TOP

Serbia • Dec 2026

from

CN¥4,671

Sarajevo

TOP

Bosnia & Herzegovina • Jan 2027

from

CN¥4,704

Lisbon

TOP

Portugal • Oct 2026

from

CN¥4,409

Ljubljana

TOP

Slovenia • Feb 2027

from

CN¥5,389

Sydney

TOP

Australia • Jun 2027

from

CN¥3,584

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Shanghai

-43%

PVG - Montgomery

CN¥13,823 → CN¥7,912

-45%

PVG - Lincoln

CN¥11,808 → CN¥6,483

-40%

PVG - West Palm Beach

CN¥11,929 → CN¥7,147

-28%

PVG - College Station

CN¥15,815 → CN¥11,435

Popular Airports from Shanghai

Shanghai airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Wed - Tue - Sun

The cheapest days to fly from SHA are Wednesday, Tuesday, and Sunday.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$41 direct / ~$86 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares cluster on routes to Xiamen, Qingdao, and Nanjing within China.

✈️ Airlines to watch

China Eastern Airlines, Antinea Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Spring Airlines

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

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance from SHA offers the lowest median airfares.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jun

Flights from Shanghai tend to be cheaper in Jun.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare flights from nearby airports

Flights from PVG can be cheaper, with prices starting from $62.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International is suitable for travelers seeking international connections and a wide range of destinations.

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥625

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥625

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with extensive networks, offering competitive pricing and high-speed rail connectivity.

Hungary • Dec 2026

93% AI deal score

$3,467

$2,384

Save $1,083

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Booking Flights from Shanghai: Frequently Asked Questions

Cheap Flights from Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai

Flights from Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai

Most popular airlines from Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Shanghai

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Shanghai

Popular Airports from Shanghai

Shanghai airport insights

Wed - Tue - Sun

From ~$41 direct / ~$86 roundtrip

China Eastern Airlines, Antinea Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Spring Airlines

0-2 weeks in advance

Jun

Compare flights from nearby airports

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Shanghai

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Booking Flights from Shanghai: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find flights from Shanghai for less than 650 CNY?

How many destinations can I fly to from Shanghai?

What are the most popular destinations from Shanghai?

What's the typical flight distance from Shanghai?

Where are the cheapest international flights from Shanghai?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Shanghai?

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Departing from nearby city?

Flights from Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai

Most popular airlines from Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Shanghai

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Shanghai

Popular Airports from Shanghai

Shanghai airport insights

Wed - Tue - Sun

From ~$41 direct / ~$86 roundtrip

China Eastern Airlines, Antinea Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Spring Airlines

0-2 weeks in advance

Jun

Compare flights from nearby airports

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Shanghai

Best Elite deals from Shanghai

Ho Chi Minh City

Cairo

Seoul

Nairobi

Abu Dhabi

Geneva

Zürich

Istanbul

Milan

Brussels

Jeju City

Budapest

Booking Flights from Shanghai: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find flights from Shanghai for less than 650 CNY?

How many destinations can I fly to from Shanghai?

What are the most popular destinations from Shanghai?

What's the typical flight distance from Shanghai?

Where are the cheapest international flights from Shanghai?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Shanghai?

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