Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Novosibirsk — $260

The Shanghai — Novosibirsk route is served by a wide range of airlines: 12 in total, including S7 Airlines, Yangtze River Express, SCAT, Rossiya Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Air China, China United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, and China Southern Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $260. 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 flights and typically hosting full-service carriers and major global alliances; it sits about 30–40 km east of the city center and can be reached by maglev (35–45 minutes), airport express train (30–45 minutes), taxi or highway buses (45–70 minutes), with fares varying by mode — maglev plus metro costs more than buses. Pudong is comfortable and well-equipped but can be time-consuming to reach during peak traffic. Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) functions mainly as the domestic and regional gateway, favored by low-cost and domestic carriers and some short-haul international services. Hongqiao lies much closer to central districts (around 10–15 km) and is linked by subway and high-speed rail with journey times of 15–30 minutes and modest fares, plus taxis and airport shuttles; it’s generally more convenient for business travelers in the city but handles fewer long-haul options. Choosing between them can be a trade-off of convenience versus international connectivity.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to Novosibirsk is $262 (October 2026), while the maximum is $525 (January 2027). On average, a ticket costs $330–$357.

Novosibirsk is served mainly by Tolmachevo International Airport (OVB), the region’s primary international and cargo hub that typically handles both full-service carriers and low-cost operators. Located about 17–25 km west of the city center, travel time is usually 25–40 minutes by taxi and around 40–60 minutes by Aeroexpress bus or suburban bus; fares can range from modest bus fees to mid-range taxi rates. Tolmachevo can be a cost-effective option for regional connections but international tickets may be pricier during peak periods. Pros include a well-equipped terminal and regular connections across Russia and Eurasia; cons can be occasional congestion and longer transfer times to central Novosibirsk.