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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$343	China Southern 1 stop 29 hr Thu, Dec 25 — Thu, Jan 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is currently $343
Cheapest one-way flight	$198	China Southern 1 stop 28 hr Wed, Nov 19	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is currently $198
Cheapest nonstop flights	$449	China Eastern Nonstop 13 hr Thu, Jan 1 — Wed, Jan 14	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is currently $449
Last-minute weekend getaway	$382	China Southern 1 stop 31 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Mon, Nov 24	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Riyadh is currently $382
Cheapest business class flights	$1,749	China Southern 1 stop 29 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Wed, Dec 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is currently $1,749

Fastest flight	11 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Riyadh takes 11 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Riyadh is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $360–530
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $520–760

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Riyadh

China Eastern

Nonstop

from $449

Typical price: $550–730

5 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - RUH Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Air China

39 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - RUH Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $449

Typical price: $520–2,300

38 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - RUH Every day
China Southern

from $343

Typical price: $360–660

34 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - RUH Every day
Emirates

from $612

Typical price: $950–1,600

33 weekly connecting flights

PVG - RUH Every day
Qatar Airways

from $656

Typical price: $840–1,450

26 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 29 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 13 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
King Fahd International Airport (DMM)

Dammam Saudi Arabia 3 hr 59 min 229 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 27 min 180 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Riyadh

When are the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Riyadh?

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Riyadh are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $360 to $530.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Riyadh?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Riyadh recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $343. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $198.

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

The cheapest China Eastern flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is $449, flying from Jan 1 to Jan 14.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is $449, flying from Dec 18 to Dec 31.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is $343, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 24.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is $612, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 21.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is $656, flying from Dec 18 to Dec 31.

What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Riyadh?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Riyadh starts at $343 from Thu, Dec 25 to Thu, Jan 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $198 and departs on Wed, Nov 19.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Riyadh?

11 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Riyadh.

When should you fly to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

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.

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Shanghai to Riyadh?

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 is the best airline to fly from Shanghai to Riyadh?

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 5 nonstop flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) .

In terms of flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 39 connecting flights per week. Air China 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:

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) .
China Southern offers 34 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) .
Emirates offers 33 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) .
Qatar Airways offers 26 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways 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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Riyadh?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Riyadh recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $343. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $198.

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

The cheapest China Eastern flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is $449, flying from Jan 1 to Jan 14.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is $449, flying from Dec 18 to Dec 31.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is $343, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 24.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is $612, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 21.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is $656, flying from Dec 18 to Dec 31.

Which airlines have direct flights from Shanghai to Riyadh?

China Eastern flies direct from Shanghai to Riyadh.

There are 5 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Riyadh per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Shanghai to Riyadh?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Riyadh at price $382 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.

Which airlines have direct flights from Shanghai to Riyadh?

China Eastern flies direct from Shanghai to Riyadh.

There are 5 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Riyadh per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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

When are direct flights from Shanghai to Riyadh available?

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

What are the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Riyadh?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Riyadh start at $449 from Thu, Jan 1 to Wed, Jan 14 with China Eastern.

How can I find nonstop flights from Shanghai to Riyadh?

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.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Shanghai to Riyadh?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Riyadh start at $1,749 from Thu, Nov 20 to Wed, Dec 3 with China Southern.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Shanghai to Riyadh?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Riyadh start at $343 from Thu, Dec 25 to Thu, Jan 8.

How can I book business class trips from Shanghai to Riyadh?

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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Shanghai to Riyadh next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Riyadh starts at $382 from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24 with China Southern.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Shanghai to Riyadh?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Riyadh at price $382 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Riyadh?

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.