Cheap flights from Paris to Shanghai

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Paris to Shanghai and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $597
Gulf Air 1 stop 42 hr Mon, Jun 8 — Mon, Jun 22
The cheapest round-trip flight from Paris to Shanghai is currently $597
Cheapest one-way flight $452
XiamenAir 1 stop 17 hr Thu, May 28
The cheapest one-way flight from Paris to Shanghai is currently $452
Cheapest nonstop flights $1,197
Air France Nonstop 13 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Wed, Jul 8
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Paris to Shanghai is currently $1,197
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,000
China Southern 1 stop 31 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Paris to Shanghai is currently $1,000
Cheapest business class flights $2,936
Finnair, China Southern 2 stops 22 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 22
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Paris to Shanghai is currently $2,936
Fastest flight 11 hr 20 min The fastest nonstop flight from Paris to Shanghai takes 11 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Paris to Shanghai is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
March
Cheapest
Typical prices: $590–1,050
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,000–1,300

Popular airlines from Paris to Shanghai

  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $1,050–1,550
    12 weekly nonstop flights
    CDG - PVG Every day
    1 weekly connecting flight
    CDG - PVG Every Wed
  • Air France
    Nonstop
    from $1,097
    Typical price: $980–1,750
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    CDG - PVG Every day
  • Air China
    119 weekly connecting flights
    CDG - PVG, SHA Every day
  • China Southern
    from $843
    Typical price: $720–1,750
    66 weekly connecting flights
    CDG - PVG, SHA Every day
  • Cathay Pacific
    from $1,084
    Typical price: $1,150–2,300
    33 weekly connecting flights
    CDG - PVG, SHA Every day
  • Lufthansa
    from $1,125
    Typical price: $1,050–2,000
    33 weekly connecting flights
    CDG - PVG Every day

Popular airports near Paris

  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
    Paris France 37 min 14 mi
  • Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
    Paris France 33 min 9 mi
  • Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA)
    Paris France 1 hr 25 min 42 mi
  • Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
    Brussels Belgium 3 hr 9 min 145 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
    Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
    Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
  • Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)
    Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
  • Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
    Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Paris to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Paris to Shanghai are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $590 to $1,050.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Paris to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $597. The cheapest one-way flight was with XiamenAir from $452.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Paris to Shanghai is $1,097, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 22.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Paris to Shanghai is $843, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Paris to Shanghai is $1,084, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Paris to Shanghai is $1,125, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Paris to Shanghai starts at $597 from Mon, Jun 8 to Mon, Jun 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $452 and departs on Thu, May 28.
11 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Paris to Shanghai.
Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Paris to Shanghai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Paris to Shanghai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Paris to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 12 nonstop flights and 1 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

In terms of flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 119 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Paris to Shanghai are:
  • Air France offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Air France flies from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
  • China Southern offers 66 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
  • Cathay Pacific offers 33 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
  • Lufthansa offers 33 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Paris and Shanghai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Paris to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $597. The cheapest one-way flight was with XiamenAir from $452.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Paris to Shanghai is $1,097, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 22.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Paris to Shanghai is $843, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Paris to Shanghai is $1,084, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Paris to Shanghai is $1,125, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
China Eastern and Air France fly direct from Paris to Shanghai.
  • There are 12 China Eastern direct flights from Paris to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Air France direct flights from Paris to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Paris and Shanghai at price $1,000 is offered by China Southern from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
China Eastern and Air France fly direct from Paris to Shanghai.
  • There are 12 China Eastern direct flights from Paris to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Air France direct flights from Paris to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Paris to Shanghai on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Paris and Shanghai start at $1,197 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 8 with Air France.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Paris to Shanghai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Paris and Shanghai start at $2,936 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 22 with Finnair, China Southern.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Paris and Shanghai start at $597 from Mon, Jun 8 to Mon, Jun 22.
To book business class trips from Paris to Shanghai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Paris and Shanghai starts at $1,000 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with China Southern.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Paris and Shanghai at price $1,000 is offered by China Southern from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Paris to Shanghai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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