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956 € Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai

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Flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.956 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 956 €, select.
Shanghai.1.019 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Wed, 24 Jun.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.019 €, select.
Shanghai.1.048 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Nov, returning Tue, 25 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.048 €, select.
Shanghai.1.050 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.050 €, select.
Shanghai.1.213 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Feb, returning Wed, 11 Mar.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 10 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.213 €, select.
Shanghai.1.248 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 4 Nov.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.248 €, select.
Shanghai.1.258 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 14 Oct.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 22 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.258 €, select.
Shanghai.1.264 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Feb, returning Thu, 19 Feb.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 9 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 19 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.264 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in March.
Sep
from 1.608 €
Oct
from 1.293 €
Nov
from 1.048 €
Dec
from 1.375 €
Jan
from 1.594 €
Feb
from 1.264 €
Mar
from 956 €
Apr
from 1.367 €
May
from 1.277 €
Jun
from 1.019 €
Jul
from 1.381 €
Aug
from 1.414 €

Alternative Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found956 €
Cheapest month to flyMarch

Finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai is 956 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai. But we found flights with one or more stops from 956 €.
As of September 2025, there are no flights flying from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai.
The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai is usually March.
If you're flying from Rio de Janeiro, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from 956 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Rio de Janeiro and Shanghai. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In September, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai is British Airways .

Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Shanghai: what you need to know

  • Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Shanghai jetting off from here.

  • When it comes to choosing where to land in Shanghai, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are the major entry points.

  • Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Shanghai 11 hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.

  • For a relaxed travel experience, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your Rio De Janeiro to Shanghai flight.

  • Travelling over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Shanghai

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap Rio De Janeiro to Shanghai flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.

  • Getting cheap plane tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Shanghai is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and walk away with a great deal.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal is available on cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Shanghai.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' Rio De Janeiro to Shanghai flights.

Flying from Rio De Janeiro

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing Rio De Janeiro to Shanghai flights leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • GIG is about 13 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Shanghai, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

  • 79.57% of flights that depart Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport land at their destination on time.

Arriving in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • As soon as your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Shanghai has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is roughly 13 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to SHA. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Shanghai:

  • Why be tied to someone else's timetable? Grab a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and take charge of your own adventure. Reserve your wheels here with Hertz.

  • Avoid filling out forms at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from SHA ahead of time so you can just collect the keys and drive away.

  • You can find Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Shanghai. April is the busiest month to travel to Shanghai. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.

  • Book a Rio De Janeiro to Shanghai ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Shanghai to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Shanghai around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Shanghai

Explore more of China

  • You've seen Shanghai, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Travel about 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to check off its top sights. From Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another essential stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.

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