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
Jeju City
South Korea • 2026-10-13
72% AI deal score
CN¥650
CN¥275
One-way
SHA
Xi'an
China • 2026-10-10
83% AI deal score
CN¥1,126
CN¥315
One-way
SHA
Qingdao
China • 2026-10-11
77% AI deal score
CN¥779
CN¥315
One-way
SHA
Chongqing
China • 2026-10-14
83% AI deal score
CN¥1,091
CN¥315
One-way
SHA
Kunming
China • 2026-10-14
89% AI deal score
CN¥2,089
CN¥375
One-way
SHA
Guangzhou
China • 2026-10-19
77% AI deal score
CN¥964
CN¥375
One-way
SHA
Shenzhen
China • 2026-10-10
79% AI deal score
CN¥1,097
CN¥382
One-way
SHA
Cheongju
South Korea • 2026-10-13
83% AI deal score
CN¥1,583
CN¥389
One-way
SHA
Wuhan
China • 2026-10-31
74% AI deal score
CN¥635
CN¥402
One-way
SHA
Guilin
China • 2026-10-10
80% AI deal score
CN¥1,196
CN¥416
One-way

Flights from Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Shanghai, the most frequently discounted destination recently has been Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Other popular routes from Shanghai over the last 90 days include Guangzhou, China, and Jeju City, South Korea.

Right now, the cheapest fares from Shanghai start at CNY 718 to Qingdao, China. You can also find flights to Guangzhou, China, for as low as CNY 752, and to Chongqing, China, for CNY 758. These prices reflect current roundtrip options from Shanghai.

Travelers from Shanghai have access to a wide range of destinations, with recent fares covering 1,231 unique cities. The distribution of these fares shows that China accounts for 32% of recent deals, making it the most common country for flights from Shanghai. Following this, Japan and South Korea each represent 6% of recent fares.

When considering flight options from Shanghai, only 23.7% of recent fares are for direct flights. This indicates that a significant majority of routes from Shanghai involve at least one stop.

The route mix from Shanghai is overwhelmingly long-haul, with 90% of recent routes being long-distance international trips. Short-haul flights make up 6% of the routes, while medium-haul flights account for 4%.

Most popular airlines from Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Shanghai Airlines

Air China

China Southern Airlines

Antinea Airlines

Hainan Airlines

Xiamen Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai soon

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥5,132

CN¥3,895

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Melbourne

Shanghai (PVG) - Melbourne (MEL)

FlyAsianXpress

CN¥4,289

CN¥3,325

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Bangkok

Shanghai (PVG) - Bangkok (BKK)

Hainan Airlines, Hainan Airlines

CN¥1,890

CN¥1,334

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Qingdao

Shanghai (PVG) - Qingdao (TAO)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,374

CN¥677

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Chengdu

Shanghai (SHA) - Chengdu (TFU)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,601

CN¥878

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Guangzhou

Shanghai (SHA) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,028

CN¥751

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Shanghai

Amsterdam

TOP

Netherlands • Oct 2026

from

CN¥3,740

Bangkok

TOP

Thailand • Oct 2026

from

CN¥1,280

Lijiang

TOP

China • Oct 2026

from

CN¥952

Beijing

TOP

China • Oct 2026

from

CN¥938

Xi'an

TOP

China • Oct 2026

from

CN¥670

Chongqing

TOP

China • Oct 2026

from

CN¥704

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Shanghai

-22%

PVG - Brussels

CN¥4,566 → CN¥3,573

-20%

PVG - Los Angeles

CN¥4,890 → CN¥3,895

-7%

PVG - Malé

CN¥4,138 → CN¥3,848

13%

PVG - Tbilisi

CN¥4,395 → CN¥4,974

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 ~$44 direct / ~$98 roundtrip

The most affordable flights from Shanghai Hongqiao are to destinations within China, such as Qingdao and Guangzhou.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Spring Airlines, Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Antinea Airlines

These carriers offer a mix of low-cost and full-service 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 nearby airports for better deals

Flights from PVG can be cheaper, with prices starting from $62 compared to SHA's $67.

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

Ireland • Dec 2026

94% AI deal score

$2,065

$1,166

Save $899

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam • Feb 2027

94% AI deal score

$1,248

$666

Save $582

Antinea Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Cairo

Egypt • Nov 2026

94% AI deal score

$3,707

$2,063

Save $1,644

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Budapest

Hungary • Nov 2026

93% AI deal score

$1,751

$1,049

Save $702

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Frankfurt

Germany • Nov 2026

93% AI deal score

$2,365

$1,086

Save $1,279

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nairobi

Kenya • Nov 2026

93% AI deal score

$3,775

$2,467

Save $1,308

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Brussels

Belgium • Nov 2026

93% AI deal score

$2,027

$1,200

Save $827

Air China, +1

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Budapest

Hungary • Dec 2026

93% AI deal score

$3,471

$2,385

Save $1,086

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Barcelona

Spain • Dec 2026

92% AI deal score

$1,711

$1,104

Save $607

Air China

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Istanbul

Turkey • Dec 2026

92% AI deal score

$2,038

$1,110

Save $928

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Cheongju

South Korea • Oct 2026

92% AI deal score

$834

$325

Save $509

Arcus-Air Logistic, +1

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

When considering flight options from Shanghai, only 23.7% of recent fares are for direct flights. This indicates that a significant majority of routes from Shanghai involve at least one stop.

Most popular airlines from Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Shanghai Airlines

Air China

China Southern Airlines

Antinea Airlines

Hainan Airlines

Xiamen Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai soon

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥5,132

CN¥3,895

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Melbourne

Shanghai (PVG) - Melbourne (MEL)

FlyAsianXpress

CN¥4,289

CN¥3,325

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Bangkok

Shanghai (PVG) - Bangkok (BKK)

Hainan Airlines, Hainan Airlines

CN¥1,890

CN¥1,334

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Qingdao

Shanghai (PVG) - Qingdao (TAO)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,374

CN¥677

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Chengdu

Shanghai (SHA) - Chengdu (TFU)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,601

CN¥878

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Guangzhou

Shanghai (SHA) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,028

CN¥751

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Shanghai

Amsterdam

TOP

Netherlands • Oct 2026

from

CN¥3,740

Bangkok

TOP

Thailand • Oct 2026

from

CN¥1,280

Lijiang

TOP

China • Oct 2026

from

CN¥952

Beijing

TOP

China • Oct 2026

from

CN¥938

Xi'an

TOP

China • Oct 2026

from

CN¥670

Chongqing

TOP

China • Oct 2026

from

CN¥704

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Shanghai

-22%

PVG - Brussels

CN¥4,566 → CN¥3,573

-20%

PVG - Los Angeles

CN¥4,890 → CN¥3,895

-7%

PVG - Malé

CN¥4,138 → CN¥3,848

13%

PVG - Tbilisi

CN¥4,395 → CN¥4,974

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 ~$44 direct / ~$98 roundtrip

The most affordable flights from Shanghai Hongqiao are to destinations within China, such as Qingdao and Guangzhou.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Spring Airlines, Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Antinea Airlines

These carriers offer a mix of low-cost and full-service 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 nearby airports for better deals

Flights from PVG can be cheaper, with prices starting from $62 compared to SHA's $67.

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.

South Korea • Oct 2026

92% AI deal score

$834

$325

Save $509

Arcus-Air Logistic, +1

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 ~$44 direct / ~$98 roundtrip

Spring Airlines, Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Antinea Airlines

0-2 weeks in advance

Jun

Compare nearby airports for better deals

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Shanghai

Best Elite deals from Shanghai

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Cairo

Budapest

Frankfurt

Nairobi

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Budapest

Barcelona

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Cheongju

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 ~$44 direct / ~$98 roundtrip

Spring Airlines, Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Antinea Airlines

0-2 weeks in advance

Jun

Compare nearby airports for better deals

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Shanghai

Best Elite deals from Shanghai

Jeju City

Dublin

Ho Chi Minh City

Cairo

Budapest

Frankfurt

Nairobi

Brussels

Budapest

Barcelona

Istanbul

Cheongju

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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