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Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

WAS — SHA
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
Sun 24/3
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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 199,613 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 3,870

Return from

AED 1,616

One-way from

AED 951
High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Dubai Intl to Shanghai
One-way flight from Dubai Intl (DXB) to Shanghai

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 10 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Tuesday 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 March 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern, 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.
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.9
Good
390 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.8
Good
1,262 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.7
Good
4,578 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

  • 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.

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