Key facts about the city and the routes found in recent fare data.
Country
China
City IATA code
SHA
Airports in fare data
2
Population
22,118,000
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Cities with direct flights
80
Airlines in fare data
135
Compare up to ten of the lowest recent fares to Shanghai, for domestic and international routes.
Prices are based on searches made by real travelers during the last 48 hours and are not a public offer.
Current data shows direct routes to Shanghai from 10 cities: Dongying, Xiamen, Shijiazhuang, Jeju, Hangzhou, Xian, Hefei, Jieyang, Guiyang, and Macau. A complete timetable is available for 4 of 10 routes; observed offer dates are shown for the others. 3 routes offer a choice of several airlines.
Flight days and minimum fares are enriched with cached route data when available. Otherwise, we show the currently observed offers.
Recent searches found direct offers from Dongying to Shanghai with these airlines: Spring Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
All airlines serving Xiamen — Shanghai operate daily direct flights: Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and Shanghai Airlines fly every day.
Recent searches found direct offers from Shijiazhuang to Shanghai with these airlines: Spring Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
All 4 airlines on the Jeju — Shanghai route operate on a daily basis: Spring Airlines, Eastar Jet, Jin Air, and China Eastern Airlines fly every day.
Recent searches found direct offers from Hangzhou to Shanghai with these airlines: China Eastern Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
All 6 airlines on the Xian — Shanghai route operate on a daily basis: Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines fly every day.
Recent searches found direct offers from Hefei to Shanghai with these airlines: China Eastern Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
The only airline operating direct flights from Jieyang to Shanghai is Spring Airlines. Flights operate every day.
Recent searches found direct offers from Guiyang to Shanghai with these airlines: Spring Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Macau to Shanghai with these airlines: Spring Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Compare cached monthly fares to Shanghai for 10 departure cities over the next year. Routes without saved price data are not shown.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Dongying to Shanghai. Open the route page for full flight details.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Xian to Shanghai. Open the route page for full flight details.
Prices on the Xian — Shanghai route are unpredictable: costs change from month to month with no clear pattern. Still, even here some periods are more affordable than others.
Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is January 2027–February 2027 — averaging $61. The most expensive is April 2027–May 2027 ($269). The difference reaches 77%.
With this kind of price behavior, it's worth comparing prices across several months and booking when a good deal appears. A good benchmark is January 2027–February 2027, where you can save up to 77%.
Price spread on this route is 66.3%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Wenzhou to Shanghai. Open the route page for full flight details.
Flight costs from Wenzhou to Shanghai climb toward the middle of the period, then start to drop. By choosing the right dates, you can save noticeably.
Prices rise from October 2026 to November 2026 (+384%), then decline from November 2026 to December 2026 (76%). The cheapest tickets are in October 2026–November 2026 (averaging $172), while the priciest are in November 2026–December 2026 ($177).
For savings, plan your flight for October 2026–November 2026 — you could save up to 3%. Try to avoid November 2026–December 2026 when possible: prices are at their highest then.
Price spread on this route is 75.8%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Shijiazhuang to Shanghai. Open the route page for full flight details.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Jieyang to Shanghai. Open the route page for full flight details.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Chengdu to Shanghai. Open the route page for full flight details.
Ticket prices for Chengdu — Shanghai follow a predictable curve: rise, peak, and decline. This typical seasonal pattern lets you plan your purchase to avoid overpaying.
Prices rise from February 2027 to April 2027 (+493%), then decline from April 2027 to June 2027 (10%). The cheapest tickets are in January 2027–February 2027 (averaging $78), while the priciest are in June 2027–July 2027 ($327).
For savings, plan your flight for January 2027–February 2027 — you could save up to 76%. Try to avoid June 2027–July 2027 when possible: prices are at their highest then.
Price spread on this route is 58.7%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Xiamen to Shanghai. Open the route page for full flight details.
Tickets from Xiamen to Shanghai are getting more expensive each month. From October 2026 to March 2027, the increase reached 37%, with prices now at $69. It's unlikely to get cheaper than the current level.
The most significant price increase was from October 2026 to March 2027 — up 37%. The best time to fly is October 2026–November 2026, when the average price is $52. In November 2026–March 2027, tickets cost around $61.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in October 2026–November 2026 can save you up to 15% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 14%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Jeju to Shanghai. Open the route page for full flight details.
Flight prices from Jeju to Shanghai are steadily rising: from October 2026 to September 2027, ticket costs increased by 457%. The sooner you book, the better the deal.
The most significant price increase was from October 2026 to September 2027 — up 457%. The best time to fly is October 2026–November 2026, when the average price is $59. In May 2027–September 2027, tickets cost around $290.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in October 2026–November 2026 can save you up to 80% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 69.1%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Nanjing to Shanghai. Open the route page for full flight details.
The price trend from Nanjing to Shanghai resembles a smile: costs drop, bottom out, then recover. Knowing this, you can pick dates with the best prices.
Prices fall from November 2026 to December 2026 (39%), then rise from October 2026 to November 2026 (+64%). The best period is November 2026–December 2026 ($81), the most expensive is October 2026–November 2026 ($81).
The best time to buy is November 2026–December 2026, when prices are at their lowest. This can save you up to 0% compared to the expensive months (October 2026–November 2026).
Monthly price variation is 24.9%. On this route, your departure date noticeably affects the cost, and choosing wisely can lead to real savings.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Yiwu to Shanghai. Open the route page for full flight details.
Flight costs from Yiwu to Shanghai climb toward the middle of the period, then start to drop. By choosing the right dates, you can save noticeably.
Prices rise from October 2026 to February 2027 (+320%), then decline from February 2027 to July 2027 (13%). The cheapest tickets are in October 2026–November 2026 (averaging $67), while the priciest are in February 2027–March 2027 ($267).
For savings, plan your flight for October 2026–November 2026 — you could save up to 75%. Try to avoid February 2027–March 2027 when possible: prices are at their highest then.
Price spread on this route is 39.5%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.
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Concise answers based on city details and fares found in recent searches.
The lowest recent price in our data is $53. The live price may change when you search.
Recent fare data contains 2 destination airport codes for Shanghai. The airport section above has detailed information.
Recent offers include direct flights from 80 cities operated by 15 airlines. Availability depends on the date.
They come from searches made by real travelers during the last 48 hours. Treat them as a guide: the final price is confirmed by a new search.
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