Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Milan (SHA - MIL)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Milan and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$4,510	Condor, Air Dolomiti, China Eastern 2 stops 36 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 20	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Milan is currently $4,510
Cheapest one-way flight	$308	Gulf Air 1 stop 21 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Milan is currently $308
Last-minute weekend getaway	$710	KLM 1 stop 18 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Milan is currently $710

Fastest flight	12 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Milan takes 12 hr 15 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 Shanghai to Milan is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $1,100–1,750
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,800–3,750

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Milan

Air China

Nonstop

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - MXP Every day

123 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - MXP Every day
China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $760–1,550

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - MXP Every day

36 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - MXP Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Lufthansa

Typical price: $1,000–1,800

81 weekly connecting flights

PVG - LIN, MXP Every day
Air France

Typical price: $970–2,000

41 weekly connecting flights

PVG - LIN, MXP Every day
Cathay Pacific

Typical price: $870–1,900

40 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - MXP Every day
British Airways

Typical price: $1,000–2,300

39 weekly connecting flights

PVG - LIN, MXP Every day

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

Popular airports near Milan

Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)

Milan Italy 46 min 24 mi
Milan Linate Airport (LIN)

Milan Italy 29 min 4 mi
Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)

Milan Italy 55 min 29 mi
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)

Venice Italy 2 hr 58 min 153 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Milan

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Milan are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $1,100 to $1,750.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Milan recently found on Google Flights was with Condor, Air Dolomiti, China Eastern from $4,510. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $308.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Milan starts at $4,510 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $308 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

12 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Milan.

Peak travel season is Mar–Jun & Oct–Dec. Many shops, hotels and restaurants close in Aug as locals head off on vacation. Key events include the Milan Fashion Weeks (spring & fall, dates vary) and the Milano Musica festival (Oct–Nov), celebrating 20th-century and contemporary music.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Milan.
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 Shanghai to Milan 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 Shanghai to Milan.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 7 nonstop flights and 123 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Milan are:

China Eastern offers 7 nonstop flights and 36 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) .
Lufthansa offers 81 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN) , Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) .
Air France offers 41 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN) , Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) .
Cathay Pacific offers 40 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) .
British Airways offers 39 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN) , Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Milan.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Milan recently found on Google Flights was with Condor, Air Dolomiti, China Eastern from $4,510. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $308.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

Air China and China Eastern fly direct from Shanghai to Milan.

There are 7 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Milan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Milan 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 Shanghai and Milan at price $710 is offered by KLM from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

Air China and China Eastern fly direct from Shanghai to Milan.

There are 7 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Milan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Milan 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 Shanghai to Milan on a daily basis.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Milan, 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 economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Milan start at $4,510 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20.

To book business class trips from Shanghai to Milan, 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 Shanghai and Milan starts at $710 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with KLM.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Milan at price $710 is offered by KLM from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Milan, 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.