Cheap Flights from Moscow to Shanghai — $272

The route Moscow — Shanghai is served by many carriers — 12 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, Aeroflot, Hainan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, S7 Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, Pobeda, SCAT, Ural Airlines, and Uzbekistan Airways. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $272) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Moscow is served by several airports with distinct roles. Sheremetyevo (SVO) is typically the main international hub for full-service carriers and alliance flights, often perceived as mid-to-upper range in fares; it sits about 30–35 km north-west of the city center and is reachable by Aeroexpress train in roughly 35–45 minutes (fare usually in the moderate range) or by taxi/ride-hail in 40–70 minutes depending on traffic. Domodedovo (DME), located about 42–45 km south-east, commonly handles a mix of international and domestic services including both legacy and low-cost carriers; Aeroexpress connects it in about 45–50 minutes, with similar taxi times and variable pricing. Vnukovo (VKO) functions often as a budget-friendly option for many low-cost and charter flights, lying about 28–30 km south-west; it’s linked by Aeroexpress in around 35–40 minutes and by road in 40–60 minutes, with usually lower ground-transport fares. Zhukovsky (ZIA) is a smaller, more occasional international airport northeast of the city used for select low-cost and charter operations; travel times can be longer (up to an hour or more) and public options are more limited. Pros across these airports include regular rail links (convenient and predictable) and a wide choice of carriers; cons can be long surface travel times during peak traffic and differing levels of passenger amenities depending on the airport and terminal.

Shanghai is served by two main airports with distinct roles. Pudong International (PVG) is the city’s primary international hub, handling most long-haul and premium carriers and typically offering higher-end services; it sits about 30–40 km east of downtown and can be reached by maglev (35–40 minutes, fares usually on the higher side), airport express train (30–45 minutes) or taxi (45–60 minutes, variable fares). Hongqiao (SHA) functions more as a domestic and regional gateway favored by budget and full-service Chinese airlines; it’s much closer, roughly 10–15 km west of the center, accessible by metro (20–30 minutes, low fare), shuttle or short taxi ride (20–35 minutes). Pros: PVG offers extensive international connections and facilities, while SHA is more convenient for quick city access and transfers to high-speed rail. Cons: PVG’s distance can add time and cost, and SHA may have fewer long-haul options.