Schedule of direct flights from Shanghai to Riyadh
A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Shanghai to Riyadh:
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Cheapest one way flight
$206
China Southern Airlines
1 transfer
1d 7h 45m
03/23/2025
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Riyadh departs on 03/23/2025, is operated by China Southern Airlines and costs $206
Cheapest round trip flight
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There is no information about the cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Riyadh
The fastest flight
15h 50m
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Riyadh takes 15h 50m
Direct flights
No direct flights
There are no direct flights on this route.
Earliest flight
9:35 AM
Latest flight
5:30 PM
Direct flights count
11
Distance
7228km
Timezone difference
5h
The distance between Shanghai and Riyadh is 7228km (4481 miles).There are 11 direct flights from Shanghai to Riyadh.The time difference between Shanghai and Riyadh is 5h .Flights from Shanghai begin at 9:35 AM.The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 5:30 PM.
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Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Riyadh. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Riyadh
Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the Shanghai — Riyadh route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.
A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Riyadh, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
April 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$218
October 2025
Highest price
on average:
$369
Shanghai — Riyadh
SHA — RUH
03/26/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
MU6031
Starting at $272
Shanghai — Riyadh
SHA — RUH
04/02/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
MU269
Starting at $281
Shanghai — Riyadh
SHA — RUH
04/21/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
MU269
Starting at $290
Shanghai — Riyadh
SHA — RUH
05/15/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
MU269
Starting at $281
How much is the cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Riyadh?
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Riyadh according to data for the last 48 hours costs $206
When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Shanghai — Riyadh?
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Riyadh is 2 months before departure.
When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Shanghai to Riyadh?
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Riyadh can be found flying in these months: April, March, October.
How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Riyadh?
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Riyadh start from 15 hours 50 minutes in the air.
Which airline can fly direct from Shanghai to Riyadh?
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Riyadh: China Eastern Airlines
