Cheap flights to Shanghai
60 cities have regular scheduled flights to Shanghai (SHA). 89 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tokyo. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Wenzhou — Shanghai
Ningbo — Shanghai
Wuhan — Shanghai
Qingdao — Shanghai
Linyi — Shanghai
Zhengzhou — Shanghai
Zhangjiajie — Shanghai
Beijing — Shanghai
Dalian — Shanghai
Changsha — Shanghai
Guangzhou — Shanghai
Nanjing — Shanghai
When is the best time to book a flight to Shanghai?
The price of a flight to Shanghai changes depending on how far ahead you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, book around 29 days before departure, when the average ticket costs about $570. Fares also tend to climb as the departure date gets closer.
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United StatesFlight insights to Shanghai
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Shanghai — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Shanghai come from Beijing, Chengdu and Guangzhou. Beijing leads with around 977 flights a week.
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Shanghai depart from China, Japan and Korea, Republic Of. China alone accounts for about 71% of all direct routes.
- Chinaavg $97
- Japanavg $161
- Korea, Republic Ofavg $105
- Hong Kongavg $75
- Thailandavg $111
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Shanghai range from Guangzhou at $84 to Tokyo at $199 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Shanghai from right now are Wenzhou from $48, Qingdao from $64 and Wuhan from $64.
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Shanghai is from Los Angeles at about 13h 54m, followed by London (12h 19m) and Frankfurt am Main (11h 50m).
- Los Angeles13h 54m
- London12h 19m
- Frankfurt am Main11h 50m
- Moscow9h 15m
- Singapore5h 22m
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to Shanghai?
- There are 60+ cities with regular flights to Shanghai, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to Shanghai depart from?
- Most travelers fly to Shanghai from Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tokyo. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to Shanghai?
- 89 airlines operate flights to Shanghai, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to Shanghai?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to Shanghai?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.