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S$ 187+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30-8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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1 Sep — 8 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 2 August 2026.

Wed 23-904:10
SIN
-
SHA
1 stop9h 10m
China Southern
Sun 27-920:50
SHA
-
SIN
1 stop22h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 31-7S$ 374
Wed 5-806:15
SIN
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 25m
Spring Airlines
Mon 10-823:30
PVG
-
SIN
Nonstop5h 45m
Spring Airlines
Deal found 30-7S$ 375
Sat 15-806:15
SIN
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 25m
Spring Airlines
Mon 24-823:30
PVG
-
SIN
Nonstop5h 45m
Spring Airlines
Deal found 29-7S$ 377
Wed 12-808:55
SIN
-
SHA
1 stop8h 05m
XiamenAir
Sun 16-816:10
SHA
-
SIN
1 stop9h 30m
XiamenAir
Deal found 29-7S$ 377
Mon 17-801:10
SIN
-
PVG
1 stop9h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Mon 24-811:55
PVG
-
SIN
1 stop12h 15m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 29-7S$ 378
Fri 14-804:40
SIN
-
PVG
1 stop10h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18-809:45
PVG
-
SIN
Nonstop5h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31-7S$ 379
Tue 13-1015:50
SIN
-
PVG
1 stop22h 35m
Vietnam Airlines
Sat 17-1015:50
PVG
-
SIN
1 stop20h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 30-7S$ 381
Wed 19-812:05
SIN
-
PVG
1 stop27h 15m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 23-816:25
PVG
-
SIN
1 stop10h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 29-7S$ 382
Fri 31-716:25
SIN
-
SHA
1 stop30h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 4-808:30
SHA
-
SIN
1 stop18h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 30-7S$ 382
Thu 13-803:25
SIN
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23-823:30
PVG
-
SIN
Nonstop5h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30-7S$ 383
Wed 14-1013:05
SIN
-
PVG
1 stop25h 20m
Vietnam Airlines
Sat 17-1015:50
PVG
-
SIN
1 stop20h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 30-7S$ 384
Tue 13-1013:25
SIN
-
SHA
1 stop8h 55m
China Southern
Wed 21-1007:55
SHA
-
SIN
1 stop11h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 28-7S$ 384

Find flight deals to Shanghai

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 200,618 searches and data was last updated on 2 August 2026.

Return from

S$ 374

One-way from

S$ 187

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

S$ 507
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 23-9-27-9
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 00m total
  • Singapore to Shanghai
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Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 30-8
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 25m total
  • Singapore to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (S$ 41 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (S$ 13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SingaporeShanghai

SIN - PVG

SINPVG

Singapore Changi

Sat 28-11

18:25-14:15

1 stop19h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6-12

15:25-12:25

1 stop21h 00m

S$ 392
Fastest return journey

SingaporeShanghai

SIN - PVG

SINPVG

Singapore Changi

Thu 1-10

03:10-12:40

1 stop9h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6-10

20:55-02:25

Nonstop5h 30m

S$ 395

SingaporeShanghai

SIN - SHA

SINSHA

Singapore Changi

Wed 12-8

03:00-15:20

1 stop12h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 21-8

15:35-02:00

1 stop10h 25m

S$ 416

SingaporeShanghai

SIN - SHA

SINSHA

Singapore Changi

Sun 16-8

03:00-15:20

1 stop12h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 21-8

09:05-19:45

1 stop10h 40m

S$ 416

SingaporeShanghai

SIN - SHA

SINSHA

Singapore Changi

Mon 17-8

03:00-14:25

1 stop11h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 23-8

09:05-19:45

1 stop10h 40m

S$ 416

SingaporeShanghai

SIN - SHA

SINSHA

Singapore Changi

Wed 12-8

03:00-15:20

1 stop12h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 24-8

09:05-19:45

1 stop10h 40m

S$ 418

SingaporeShanghai

SIN - SHA

SINSHA

Singapore Changi

Sun 16-8

03:00-15:20

1 stop12h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 22-8

16:35-02:00

1 stop9h 25m

S$ 418

SingaporeShanghai

SIN - SHA

SINSHA

Singapore Changi

Tue 11-8

03:00-15:20

1 stop12h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 20-8

09:05-19:45

1 stop10h 40m

S$ 418

SingaporeShanghai

SIN - SHA

SINSHA

Singapore Changi

Wed 12-8

03:00-15:20

1 stop12h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 22-8

09:05-19:45

1 stop10h 40m

S$ 418

SingaporeShanghai

SIN - SHA

SINSHA

Singapore Changi

Wed 12-8

03:00-15:20

1 stop12h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 23-8

16:35-02:00

1 stop9h 25m

S$ 418

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from Singapore to Shanghai takes 5 hours 10 minutes. Flights to Shanghai from other popular cities in Singapore will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from Singapore to Shanghai are China Eastern, Spring Airlines and Singapore Airlines.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From S$ 377
Spring Airlines
Spring Airlines
From S$ 262
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From S$ 461
Juneyao Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
From S$ 346

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Singapore to Shanghai are China Southern, XiamenAir and Spring Airlines.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Shanghai?

The price you pay for your flight to Shanghai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 44 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Singapore to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Friday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 2 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving China, such as Singapore Airlines,Air China, andChina Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Air China
7.4
Good
159 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

FAQs about flying to Shanghai

  • 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, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Singapore Changi offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

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

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