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Cheapest flight ticket found	81 €
Cheapest month to fly	February
Average flight time	2 hrs, 44 mins
Places to go	261
Most popular airline	China Eastern
Average flights per week	123,984

Shanghai to China flight deals

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to China? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 81 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return flight tickets right here.

Dongying.81 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb, returning Fri, 26 Feb.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Dongying.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Dongying on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 81 €, select.

Dalian.81 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Dalian.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Dalian on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 81 €, select.

Shijiazhuang.81 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Shijiazhuang.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shijiazhuang on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 81 €, select.

Xiamen.81 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Xiamen.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xiamen on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 81 €, select.

Weihai.83 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Weihai.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Weihai on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 83 €, select.

Shantou.84 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Jieyang Chaoshan.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Jieyang Chaoshan on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 84 €, select.

Hangzhou.86 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Hangzhou.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Hangzhou on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 86 €, select.

Nanjing.86 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Nanking / Nanjing.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Nanking / Nanjing on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 86 €, select.

Yiwu.86 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Sat, 14 Nov.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Yiwu.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Yiwu on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 86 €, select.

Wenzhou.87 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Wenzhou.Inbound direct flight with Air China departs from Wenzhou on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 87 €, select.

Hefei.89 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Hefei.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Hefei on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 89 €, select.

Changchun.90 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb, returning Fri, 5 Mar.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Changchun.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Changchun on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 90 €, select.

Guiyang.91 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Guiyang.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guiyang on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 91 €, select.

Taiyuan.91 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Taiyuan.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Taiyuan on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 91 €, select.

Xi An.91 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Xi An Xianyang.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xi An Xianyang on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 91 €, select.

Shenyang.91 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Sat, 19 Dec.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Shenyang.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shenyang on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 91 €, select.

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Alternative Shanghai to China routes

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Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central China

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33km from central China

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Flights from Shanghai to China FAQs

What is the cheapest flight to China from Shanghai?

The cheapest flight from Shanghai to China costs 81 €.

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When is it the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to China?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to China is November. See if any of these flights in November suit you.

What is the cheapest Shanghai to China flight route?

We've taken a look at the year ahead using our flights calendar. The cheapest flight route from Shanghai to China is Shanghai to Dalian. You can buy a ticket to fly this route from 81 €.

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How long is the flight from Shanghai to China?

The average flight time from Shanghai to China is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

What is the cheapest airline that flies to China from Shanghai?

Looking at the year ahead, the cheapest airline flying to China from Shanghai is Spring Airlines.

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Cheapest flights to China from Shanghai

How to find cheap flights from Shanghai to China

81 € is currently the cheapest price for a return flight from Shanghai to China.
You'll be travelling from Shanghai into Dalian in Dalian with that fare.
41 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way journey.
Willing to go wherever the best deals are? Enter 'China' in the 'To' field to discover the lowest fares for different cities.
China has roughly 75 international airports, so you'll have your pick of arrival options.
Expand your search by selecting 'Add nearby airports.' This will compare prices across the closest airports at both your departure and destination points, which could help you cut costs.
Get the flight you want at a price you'll like by booking ahead. Leave it late and you might have to compromise on airline, cost or timing.
Keep track of price changes by creating a Price Alert. If you haven't already, download the Skyscanner app to get notifications as they happen.

Best time to fly from Shanghai to China

November is usually the cheapest month to hop on a flight from Shanghai to China.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are often the most affordable days to fly in general, with prices dipping during the quieter midweek period.
The height of the travel season in China runs through April, July and August. July is the busiest month and a perfect time to visit if you want more to see and do.
February, March and December are quieter months. March sees the lowest demand from travellers and is a good choice if you'd rather skip the crowds.

Flights from Shanghai to China: what to expect

Choose from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) when planning your Shanghai departure.
From Shanghai, you can fly nonstop to around 145 airports in China.
Roughly 6,154 direct flights operate each week between Shanghai and destinations around China.
Fly at cruising altitude with any of these leading airlines:
Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Beijing are the most popular routes from Shanghai to China.
Hangzhou is the quickest destination to reach at around 50 minutes, while Kashi has the longest flight time at roughly 6 hours 30 minutes.
Across all routes, the average journey comes in at around 2 hours 50 minutes.

Popular places to visit in China

Shanghai

Shanghai is a top destination for Shanghai to China flights. Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue are must-sees for first-time visitors.
You'll find plenty of flight deals to Shanghai's main airport, Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG). Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) gives you an alternative way to touch down.
Check out the selection of hotels in Shanghai and pair your trip with a stay that fits your style and budget.

Beijing

The Palace Museum, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square offer a solid introduction to the highlights of Beijing.
When it comes to where you'll land, your main options are Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX).
Once your plane ticket is locked in, you can focus on finding the right stay among the hotels in Beijing.

Chengdu

Swing by major attractions like Sichuan Tower of China, Jinli Street and Sichuan Museum while you're in this corner of Sichuan.
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are your options when searching for flights.
From fly-in, fly-out trips to longer stays, hotels in Chengdu cater to all types of budgets and styles.

Visiting China for the first time? Here's what you need to know

Make sure you know the entry rules before you fly. Rules can change depending on your passport and reason for travel. Always check with reliable sources like your travel agent, airline or the local embassy.
The local currency is the Chinese yuan (CNY). You can pay by credit card at large businesses, but this does not always work beyond them.
Beijing is the capital of China, which has a population of around 1.4 billion.
Standard time zones within this destination vary, from UTC+6 to UTC+8.
For a warmer trip to China, consider July.
Plan your trip for sometime around January if you prefer cooler conditions.
August is usually the wettest month, while March is the driest.
Some of the biggest events on the local calendar include Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival and the Dragon Boat Festival. Line up your Shanghai to China flight around occasions like these to experience something beyond the usual.

Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental

Locked in that cheap flight from Shanghai to China? Now decide where you'll stay and how you'll travel around. Check out the range of hotels in China and filter your search by location, price range and more. Also browse car rental options in China and choose from pickup locations in cities or right at the airport.