Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Nizhniy Novgorod Starting at $314

The Shanghai — Nizhniy Novgorod route is served by a wide range of airlines: 4 in total, including S7 Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, and Hainan Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $314. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

Shanghai is served by two main airports with different roles. Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) is the city’s primary international hub, handling most long-haul and intercontinental services operated by carriers such as China Eastern, Air China and many global airlines; it’s located about 30–40 km east of the city center and typically requires 45–60 minutes by taxi (fares often higher than inner-city trips) or 30–50 minutes by high-speed Maglev plus metro with combined costs usually above local bus fares. Pudong can be convenient for international connections and full-service carriers, but its distance and heavier traffic can make transfers longer. Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) functions more as the domestic and regional gateway, favored by high-frequency domestic routes and some regional international flights—China Eastern and Spring Airlines among frequent operators. Hongqiao sits much closer to downtown, roughly 13–15 km west of central Shanghai, and is typically reachable in 20–40 minutes by taxi or about 30 minutes by metro; fares are generally lower than journeys to Pudong. Its compact layout and rail links, including direct access to the city’s rail hub, make it convenient for short trips and quick connections, though international long-haul options are limited.

Nizhniy Novgorod (Strigino) Airport serves as the region’s main international gateway but often operates on a modest scale compared with major Russian hubs. It typically handles a mix of full-service and low-cost carriers offering routes to Moscow, St. Petersburg, and selected European and Middle Eastern destinations. The airport lies about 25–30 km southwest of the city center; road transfer by taxi or private car can take roughly 30–50 minutes depending on traffic, while regular airport buses and shared shuttles usually take around 45–60 minutes with budget fares typically lower than rail options. Pros include compact terminals and straightforward navigation; cons can be limited dining and lounge choices and fewer late-night connections than larger hubs.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to Nizhniy Novgorod is $314 (October 2025), while the maximum is $505 (April 2026). On average, a ticket costs $418–$429.