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How much is the cheapest flight to Shanghai?
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.Good to know
When to book flights to Shanghai
Top tips for finding cheap flights to Shanghai
- High season is considered to be April, May and June. The cheapest month to fly from South Africa is February.
- Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Shanghai flight deals.
FAQs - booking Shanghai flights
Which Shanghai airport is closest to central Shanghai?
Out of the 2 airports in Shanghai, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the nearest to the city center (15 km). You'll travel 30 km to reach the center of Shanghai if you land in Shanghai Pudong Airport
Which airport is the cheapest to fly to Shanghai?
Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with an average flight price of R2 699.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Shanghai?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Shanghai.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Shanghai?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Shanghai?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Shanghai?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.