Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Tel Aviv-Yafo — $402

The Shanghai — Tel Aviv-Yafo route is served by a wide range of airlines: 12 in total, including Air China, AirAsia X, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, VietjetAir, Air Astana, Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $402. 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.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to Tel Aviv-Yafo is $361 (October 2026), while the maximum is $544 (September 2026). On average, a ticket costs $466–$1,035.

Shanghai is served by two main airports that play different roles for travelers. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the city’s primary international hub, typically handling long-haul and full-service carriers; it sits about 30–40 km east of downtown and can be reached by maglev plus metro in roughly 45–60 minutes or by taxi in 40–70 minutes depending on traffic, with fares varying widely. Pudong is usually seen as the more premium international gateway but can mean longer transfers for central arrivals. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) functions mainly as a domestic and regional hub for budget and network carriers, located much closer — around 10–15 km west of the city center. Hongqiao is typically quicker and cheaper to reach by metro or taxi (20–40 minutes) and often favoured for convenience to business districts. Both airports offer airport express and surface transport links; travelers should weigh Pudong’s wider international connections against Hongqiao’s proximity and faster access to central Shanghai.

Tel Aviv-Yafo is served primarily by Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), Israel’s main international hub that handles most long-haul and regional flights as well as domestic services. The airport typically hosts a mix of full-service carriers and low-cost airlines, and fares can range from budget-friendly to premium depending on carrier and season. Ben Gurion lies about 20–25 km southeast of central Tel Aviv, with a frequent train link taking roughly 15–20 minutes to HaHagana or Savidor Center stations and buses or taxis taking about 20–40 minutes depending on traffic; taxi fares are usually moderate to high for the distance while trains and buses are generally economical. Pros include extensive facilities, reliable public-transit connections and efficient security; cons can be crowds during peak periods and occasional delays at immigration or transfers.