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Flight deals from Riyadh to Shanghai Pudong

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 646 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.500 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 500 €, select.
Shanghai.505 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb, returning Sat, 13 Feb.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 505 €, select.
Shanghai.507 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 507 €, select.
Shanghai.507 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 507 €, select.
Shanghai.509 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 509 €, select.
Shanghai.514 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 514 €, select.
Shanghai.520 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 520 €, select.
Shanghai.574 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Riyadh on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 574 €, select.
Shanghai.576 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Riyadh on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 576 €, select.
Shanghai.605 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 605 €, select.
Shanghai.619 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 619 €, select.
Shanghai.633 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Mar, returning Sun, 14 Mar.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 633 €, select.
Shanghai.633 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 633 €, select.
Shanghai.639 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan, returning Thu, 11 Feb.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 639 €, select.
Shanghai.640 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Apr, returning Fri, 30 Apr.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 17 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 640 €, select.
Shanghai.644 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 644 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai Pudong

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Riyadh to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in February.
Jul
from 686 €
Aug
from 646 €
Sep
from 509 €
Oct
from 507 €
Nov
from 520 €
Dec
from 507 €
Jan
from 605 €
Feb
from 505 €
Mar
from 633 €
Apr
from 640 €
May
from 852 €
Jun
from 692 €

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Riyadh to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

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Riyadh to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found500 €
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time10 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineSaudia
Average flights per week14

Finding cheap flights from Riyadh to Shanghai Pudong: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Riyadh to Shanghai Pudong is 500 €. 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.
10 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Riyadh to Shanghai Pudong.
Saudia and China Eastern fly direct from Riyadh to Shanghai Pudong.
As of July 2026, there are 14 flights per week flying from Riyadh to Shanghai Pudong.
The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai Pudong is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Saturday, 28 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 5 minutes.
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 Pudong 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.

Currently, Gulf Air and China Eastern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Pudong.

Flying from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is 10 hours 5 minutes.

  • Shanghai is five hours ahead of Riyadh and observes the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Flights from RUH to PVG start at 01:15 — the earliest with China Eastern Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:50 with China Eastern Airlines. Overall, you can choose from six weekly Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights.

  • To ensure you catch your RUH to PVG flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • China Eastern has direct flights from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Shanghai — and maybe even more of China if you have time.

  • China Eastern is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

  • With a reliable 91.67% of services arriving on schedule, China Eastern has the best on-time performance for RUH to PVG flights.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between RUH and PVG include:

    • Guangzhou Airport

    • Dubai Airport

    • Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight is 260 €. A return plane ticket is currently 500 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • To score cheap tickets from RUH to PVG, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from RUH to PVG by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.

Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)

  • 85% of flights leaving Riyadh Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of RUH.

  • To get to Riyadh Airport from central Riyadh, it takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Searching for a hotel to stay in before your flight from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? Check out Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. Enjoy a good night's sleep here before heading to RUH.

Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

Getting from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai

  • PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.

  • Shanghai Pudong Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. Driving there takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • It takes roughly 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Shanghai. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

  • Book your flight from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport for August if you want to explore Shanghai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from RUH to PVG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

Explore more of China

  • Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • Suzhou is another essential stop in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without seeing Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.

Plan the rest of your trip from Riyadh to Shanghai

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.