China Eastern Airlines
Su, Mo, We, Fr, and Sa
starting at $156
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China Eastern Airlines
Su, Mo, We, Fr, and Sa
starting at $156
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 Yanji. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Yanji, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
In different months, ticket prices from Shanghai to Yanji vary: minimum — $127 (April 2026), maximum — $352 (September 2026). Typically, the flight costs $212–$508.
Prices on the Shanghai — Yanji route are consistently going up. From April 2026 to September 2026, tickets went from $127 to $352 — a 177% increase. This trend is worth considering when planning your trip.
The most significant price increase was from April 2026 to September 2026 — up 177%. The best time to fly is April 2026–May 2026, when the average price is $142. In May 2026–September 2026, tickets cost around $254.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in April 2026–May 2026 can save you up to 44% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 47.1%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
Shanghai — Yanji
04/15/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU5651
starting at $184
Shanghai — Yanji
04/19/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU5651
starting at $142
Shanghai — Yanji
04/23/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU2179
starting at $164
Shanghai — Yanji
04/23/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU5651
starting at $168
Shanghai — Yanji
05/02/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU2179
starting at $293
Shanghai — Yanji
05/06/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU5651
starting at $157
Shanghai — Yanji
05/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU5651
starting at $168
Shanghai — Yanji
05/29/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU5651
starting at $163
Shanghai — Yanji
09/12/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU2179
starting at $342
starting at $142
You can fly from Shanghai to Yanji with China Eastern Airlines. It is the only carrier on this route, which makes the choice straightforward. Despite the lack of competition, ticket prices remain affordable: fares start from $142. Our service helps you track price changes, compare by dates, and select the most suitable flight. If you value stability and predictability, flying with China Eastern Airlines is a convenient solution. We make it easy to find good deals and ensure a comfortable booking process.
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Yanji according to data for the last 48 hours costs $142
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Yanji is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Yanji can be found flying in these months: April, May, September.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Yanji start from 2 hours 50 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Yanji: China Eastern Airlines
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Yanji departs on 04/19/2026, is operated by China Eastern Airlines and costs $142
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Yanji departs on 04/23/2026, is operated by Juneyao Airlines and costs $252
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Yanji takes 2h 50m
There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Su, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and Yanji is 1474km (914 miles). There are 9 direct flights from Shanghai to Yanji. Shanghai and Yanji are in the same time zone. Flights from Shanghai begin at 6:50 AM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 12:20 PM
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