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Fast facts on flights from Shanghai

Closest airports	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Pudong
Cheapest route found	Shanghai - Jeju, $147
Cheapest month to fly	April
Most popular airline	China Eastern
Most popular destination	Sydney

The best flight deals leaving from Shanghai soon

Save on your flight fare, so you can spend more when you get there. Here are the best domestic and international flights from Shanghai departing soon.

Heze.$144 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Apr, returning Sun, 27 Apr.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 25 Apr, arriving in Heze.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Heze on Sun, 27 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $144, select.

Jeju.$147 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Apr, returning Wed, 9 Apr.Return flight with Jin Air and Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Jin Air departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 7 Apr, arriving in Jeju.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Jeju on Wed, 9 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $147, select.

Osaka.$172 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Oct, returning Sat, 25 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 9 Oct, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $172, select.

Taipei.$230 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Jun, returning Thu, 12 Jun.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $230, select.

Bangkok.$235 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Apr, returning Fri, 4 Apr.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 1 Apr, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Fri, 4 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $235, select.

Bangkok.$240 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Sep, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with Thai AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with Thai AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Don Mueang.Inbound direct flight with Thai AirAsia X departs from Don Mueang on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $240, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$247 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 May, returning Sat, 17 May.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 6 May, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 17 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $247, select.

Ho Chi Minh City.$262 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Oct, returning Mon, 13 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $262, select.

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Booking flights from Shanghai: frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Shanghai?

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Heze is $144. 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.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly out of Shanghai on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly out of Shanghai is Friday, 25 April 2025, to Heze.

How can I find great flight deals from Shanghai?

It's easy with us. Look for cheap flights and flight offers from Shanghai to anywhere using Everywhere search– it'll show you the lowest fares for your chosen time period.

You can also set up Price Alerts for flights you'd like to keep an eye on. We'll let you know when a particular fare from Shanghai rises or falls so you can book when it's cheapest.

Can I get last minute flight deals from Shanghai?

Sure – our flight search allows you to check for outbound flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport departing the very same day. But if you want the cheapest fare, we recommend you book around 30 days before departure. This is on average, the time when fares are cheaper.

Can I get a one-way flight from Shanghai?

Of course! Just select 'one way' when you search with us. And here's an extra tip: sometimes searching for a one way ticket from Shanghai, and another one-way back home, can yield cheaper tickets than a return fare with an airline.

How long should I arrive at the airport before a flight?

It's best to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before the time of your flight departure, so you have enough time to check any luggage in, clear security and find your gate.

What is the cheapest place to fly from Shanghai?

The cheapest flight from Shanghai we found in the next 1 year is to Heze for $144. It departs from Shanghai Pudong Airport on Friday, 25 April 2025. There are also cheap flights from Shanghai to Jeju for $147 and Kansai International (Osaka) for $172.

How to find cheap flights from Shanghai

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