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CMH — SHA
24 Apr — 1 May1
1 adult
Wed 24/4
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Flights to Shanghai, China in 2024

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 183,122 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 3,621

Return from

AED 1,539

One-way from

AED 973
High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
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Average for return flights in April 2024
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From Dubai Intl to Shanghai
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One-way flight from Dubai Intl (DXB) to Shanghai
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When is the best time to book a flight to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated 19 April 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific, China Eastern and Air China to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,085 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

Thai Airways
8.1
Very Good
558 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

Cathay Pacific
7.8
Good
1,143 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,499 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

  • What does SHA mean?

    SHA stands for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Codes like this one are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Dubai offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport).

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