Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Riyadh (SHA - RUH)

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Cheapest round-trip flights	$344	China Southern 1 stop 16 hr Thu, May 14 — Wed, May 27	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is currently $344
Cheapest one-way flight	$189	China Southern 1 stop 32 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is currently $189
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,085	China Eastern Nonstop 13 hr Thu, Mar 19 — Wed, Apr 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is currently $1,085
Last-minute weekend getaway	$454	Cathay Pacific 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Sun, Mar 1	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Riyadh is currently $454
Cheapest business class flights	$1,509	China Southern 1 stop 31 hr Thu, Mar 19 — Wed, Apr 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is currently $1,509

Fastest flight	10 hr 40 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Riyadh takes 10 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 4 days a week: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Riyadh is typically December. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

December Cheapest	Typical prices: $350–520
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $500–640

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Riyadh

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $570–760

4 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - RUH Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cathay Pacific

from $454

Typical price: $500–2,250

38 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - RUH Every day
Air China

38 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - RUH Every day
China Southern

from $344

Typical price: $360–680

36 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - RUH Every day
Qatar Airways

from $683

Typical price: $770–1,450

33 weekly connecting flights

PVG - RUH Every day
Emirates

from $855

Typical price: $850–1,600

30 weekly connecting flights

PVG - RUH Every day

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 28 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 12 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Riyadh

King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

Riyadh Saudi Arabia 29 min 17 mi
Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ)

Al Qassim Province Saudi Arabia 3 hr 43 min 211 mi
Al-Ahsa Airport (HOF)

Al Hofuf Saudi Arabia 3 hr 28 min 180 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Riyadh

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Riyadh are usually in December. Typical ticket prices in December range from $350 to $520.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Riyadh recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $344. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $189.

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

The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is $454, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 11.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is $344, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is $683, flying from Feb 27 to Mar 12.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is $855, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 11.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Riyadh starts at $344 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $189 and departs on Wed, May 6.

10 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Riyadh.

Nov–Mar is a popular time to visit, when temperatures are mild and there's occasional rain. Al Janadriyah (dates vary, Feb/Mar) is a national festival celebrating traditional culture and heritage, whose program includes camel racing and arts events such as operetta and Al Ardah folkloric dance. Temperatures become extremely hot and rain is rare May–Sep.

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

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 4 nonstop flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) .

In terms of flights, Cathay Pacific is the most popular. Cathay Pacific offers 38 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Riyadh are:

Air China offers 38 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) .
China Southern offers 36 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) .
Qatar Airways offers 33 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) .
Emirates offers 30 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Riyadh recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $344. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $189.

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

The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is $454, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 11.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is $344, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is $683, flying from Feb 27 to Mar 12.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is $855, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 11.

China Eastern flies direct from Shanghai to Riyadh.

There are 4 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Riyadh per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Riyadh at price $454 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1.

China Eastern flies direct from Shanghai to Riyadh.

There are 4 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Riyadh per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Shanghai to Riyadh are only available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Riyadh start at $1,085 from Thu, Mar 19 to Wed, Apr 1 with China Eastern.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Riyadh, 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 Shanghai and Riyadh start at $1,509 from Thu, Mar 19 to Wed, Apr 1 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Riyadh start at $344 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 27.

To book business class trips from Shanghai to Riyadh, 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 Riyadh starts at $454 from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1 with Cathay Pacific.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Riyadh at price $454 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1.

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