Cheap flights from Shanghai

Popular trips from Shanghai

  1. Seattle
    $1,334
    Jun 8 — Jun 17
    1 stop 17 hr 5 min Asiana Airlines
  2. San Francisco
    Sep 6 — Sep 12
  3. Hong Kong
    Sep 10 — Sep 17
  4. Tokyo
    Sep 13 — Sep 22
  5. New York
    Sep 21 — Sep 27
  6. Paris
    Jun 8 — Jun 16

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Popular airlines with direct flights from Shanghai

  • China Eastern
    Fly from Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
    • Beijing
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 50 min +
    • Chengdu
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 35 min +
    • Xi'An
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 10 min +
    • Guangzhou
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 10 min +
    • Chongqing
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 30 min +
  • Juneyao Airlines
    Fly from Shanghai (SHA, PVG)
    • Xi'An
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 25 min +
    • Osaka
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 5 min +
    • Shenzhen
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 20 min +
    • Guangzhou
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 15 min +
    • Chengdu
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr +
  • Shanghai Airlines
    Fly from Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
    • Changsha
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 40 min +
    • Zhengzhou
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 45 min +
    • Bangkok
      Direct flights every day
      4 hr 20 min +
    • Shantou
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr +
    • Guangzhou
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 5 min +
  • Spring
    Fly from Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
    • Osaka
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 10 min +
    • Shenzhen
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 15 min +
    • Guangzhou
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 25 min +
    • Jeju-si
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 25 min +
    • Chongqing
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 40 min +
  • Air China
    Fly from Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
    • Beijing
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 5 min +
    • Chengdu
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 5 min +
    • Chongqing
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 30 min +
    • Tianjin
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 5 min +
    • Tokyo
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 50 min +
  • China Southern
    Fly from Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
    • Guangzhou
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 20 min +
    • Shenzhen
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 25 min +
    • Shenyang
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 20 min +
    • Dalian
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 55 min +
    • Changchun
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 40 min +

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 Shanghai

What counts as the best airline for your flights from 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 Shanghai.

In terms of direct flights, China Eastern is the most popular, flying directly to 151 cities. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai are Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Spring, Air China, China Southern.
  • Juneyao Airlines flies directly to 75 cities. Juneyao Airlines flies from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) , Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
  • Shanghai Airlines flies directly to 66 cities. Shanghai Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
  • Spring flies directly to 63 cities. Spring flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
  • Air China flies directly to 40 cities. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
  • China Southern flies directly to 30 cities. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
  • China Eastern offers direct flights from Shanghai to 151 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Beijing, Chengdu, Xi'An, Guangzhou and Chongqing.
  • Juneyao Airlines offers direct flights from Shanghai to 75 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Xi'An, Osaka, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Chengdu.
  • Shanghai Airlines offers direct flights from Shanghai to 66 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Changsha, Zhengzhou, Bangkok, Shantou and Guangzhou.
  • Spring offers direct flights from Shanghai to 63 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Osaka, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Jeju-si and Chongqing.
  • Air China offers direct flights from Shanghai to 40 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Tianjin and Tokyo.
  • China Southern offers direct flights from Shanghai to 30 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shenyang, Dalian and Changchun.
Some popular flight destinations from Shanghai are Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tokyo and Kunming.
You can currently find cheap options like round-trip flights from Shanghai to Seattle starting at $1,334 for Jun 8 - Jun 17, Alternatively, explore more cheap flights to anywhere in the world .
Shanghai has 2 major airports: Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. The closest airport to the city center is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 8 mi away. However, Shanghai Pudong International Airport is more popular with travelers.

Different airlines may depart from different airports, for example:
  • China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
  • Juneyao Airlines flies from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
  • Shanghai Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
  • Spring flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
  • Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
  • China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
It's usually recommended that you arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure time for a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight to allow for time to check in, clear security, and handle unexpected delays.
Check with your airline for any unique guidance and monitor the airport's website for updates or changes to procedures.
Finding last-minute flights from Shanghai is easy on Google Flights.
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To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.
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