Cheap Flights from Taipei to Shanghai Starting at $86

The route Taipei — Shanghai is served by many carriers — 10 in total, including Spring Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Air Macau, Hong Kong Airlines, Eva Air, Cathay Pacific, and VietjetAir. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $86) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Taipei is served primarily by two airports with distinct roles. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the main international gateway and a regional hub for full-service carriers like EVA Air and China Airlines, while budget and domestic flights often operate from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). Taoyuan lies about 40–50 km west of central Taipei; the airport MRT takes roughly 35–50 minutes to the city with fares typically in the low single-digit to low double-digit TWD/USD equivalent range, while taxis can take about 40–60 minutes depending on traffic. Songshan is much closer—around 5 km from downtown—reaching central Taipei by MRT or taxi in 10–20 minutes with modest fares. Taoyuan generally offers broader long-haul options and more amenities but can feel busier and further out; Songshan is convenient for short hops and city access but has fewer international routes.

Shanghai is served primarily by two major airports with distinct roles. Pudong International (PVG) is the city’s main international hub, typically handling long-haul and full-service carriers and often seen as the pricier option for intercontinental routes; it lies about 30–45 km east of downtown, with metro, Maglev and express buses taking ~30–60 minutes (fares vary from modest metro fares to higher Maglev charges). Hongqiao (SHA) acts more as a domestic and regional gateway, used frequently by budget and Chinese carriers and located roughly 13 km west of the center — metro or taxi rides are usually 20–40 minutes. Pros: Pudong offers extensive international connections and modern facilities; Hongqiao is closer and more convenient for domestic transfers. Cons: PVG can mean longer transfers to the city and higher transport costs, while SHA may be busier with domestic traffic and fewer long-haul options.