Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Paris (SHA - PAR)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$742	Gulf Air 1 stop 22 hr Sun, Jun 7 — Tue, Jun 23	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Paris is currently $742
Cheapest one-way flight	$365	Gulf Air 1 stop 22 hr Sun, Jun 21	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Paris is currently $365
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,071	Air France Nonstop 15 hr Sun, Jun 14 — Sat, Jun 27	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Paris is currently $1,071
Last-minute weekend getaway	$964	Air India 1 stop 20 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Paris is currently $964
Cheapest business class flights	$2,506	Gulf Air 1 stop 22 hr Sun, Jun 14 — Tue, Jun 30	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Paris is currently $2,506

Fastest flight	12 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Paris 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 Paris is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $610–890
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $910–1,150

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Paris

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $970–1,550

12 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - CDG Every day

2 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - CDG Every Tue
Air France

Nonstop

from $1,057

Typical price: $910–1,700

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - CDG Every day
Air China

106 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - CDG Every day
China Southern

from $899

Typical price: $850–1,800

64 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - CDG Every day
Hainan

from $916

Typical price: $660–1,800

34 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - CDG Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $1,358

Typical price: $1,200–2,250

31 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - CDG 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 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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Paris

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Paris are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $610 to $890.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Paris recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $742. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $365.

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

The cheapest Air France flight from Shanghai to Paris is $1,057, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 30.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Paris is $899, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 15.
The cheapest Hainan flight from Shanghai to Paris is $916, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 18.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Paris is $1,358, flying from May 7 to May 20.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Paris starts at $742 from Sun, Jun 7 to Tue, Jun 23. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $365 and departs on Sun, Jun 21.

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

Paris is a year-round destination, but a common time to visit is summer (May–Jul), when the weather is warmest. In June, the streets come alive for the Fête de la Musique. Fête Nationale (Bastille Day) takes place Jul 13–14. Many shops and restaurants close in August, when locals head off for holiday. Many museums offer free entry during Journées du Patrimoine (Sep). Paris is also busy during Fashion Week (Mar/Sep) and the Mondial de L’Automobile show (Oct). Winters can be cold and damp, even snowy.

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

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 12 nonstop flights and 2 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) .

In terms of flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 106 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Paris are:

Air France offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Air France flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) .
China Southern offers 64 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) .
Hainan offers 34 connecting flights per week. Hainan flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) .
Cathay Pacific offers 31 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Paris recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $742. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $365.

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

The cheapest Air France flight from Shanghai to Paris is $1,057, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 30.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Paris is $899, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 15.
The cheapest Hainan flight from Shanghai to Paris is $916, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 18.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Paris is $1,358, flying from May 7 to May 20.

China Eastern and Air France fly direct from Shanghai to Paris.

There are 12 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Paris per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air France direct flights from Shanghai to Paris 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 Paris at price $964 is offered by Air India from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

China Eastern and Air France fly direct from Shanghai to Paris.

There are 12 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Paris per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air France direct flights from Shanghai to Paris 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 Paris on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Paris start at $1,071 from Sun, Jun 14 to Sat, Jun 27 with Air France.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Paris, 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 Paris start at $2,506 from Sun, Jun 14 to Tue, Jun 30 with Gulf Air.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Paris start at $742 from Sun, Jun 7 to Tue, Jun 23.

To book business class trips from Shanghai to Paris, 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 Paris starts at $964 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Air India.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Paris at price $964 is offered by Air India from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

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