Cheap flights from Zürich to Shanghai

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Cheapest round-trip flightsHK$6,324
KLM, XiamenAir2 stops55 hrFri, Jan 9 — Thu, Jan 22
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Shanghai is currently HK$6,324
Cheapest one-way flightHK$3,947
KLM, XiamenAir2 stops36 hrWed, Jan 7
The cheapest one-way flight from Zürich to Shanghai is currently HK$3,947
Cheapest nonstop flightsHK$10,937
SWISSNonstop13 hrThu, Mar 12 — Thu, Mar 26
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Zürich to Shanghai is currently HK$10,937
Last-minute weekend getawayHK$9,829
Finnair1 stop26 hrThu, Dec 25 — Sun, Dec 28
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Zürich to Shanghai is currently HK$9,829
Cheapest business class flightsHK$27,273
Etihad, China Eastern1 stop19 hrThu, Mar 12 — Fri, Mar 27
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Zürich to Shanghai is currently HK$27,273
Fastest flight12 hr 20 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Zürich to Shanghai takes 12 hr 20 min
Nonstop flightsSome daysThere are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Mon, Thu, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Shanghai is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
November
Cheapest
Typical prices: HK$5,000–6,500
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: HK$7,300–9,200

Popular airlines from Zürich to Shanghai

  • SWISS
    Nonstop
    from HK$10,937
    Typical price: HK$13,000–20,500
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    ZRH - PVGEvery Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • Cathay Pacific
    from HK$8,150
    Typical price: HK$8,100–16,500
    43 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - PVG, SHAEvery day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from HK$8,713
    Typical price: HK$8,600–19,500
    26 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - PVGEvery day
  • Emirates
    from HK$9,790
    Typical price: HK$10,500–19,500
    21 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - PVGEvery day
  • British Airways
    from HK$7,590
    Typical price: HK$8,800–20,500
    21 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - PVGEvery day
  • KLM
    from HK$7,424
    Typical price: HK$7,700–17,000
    20 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - PVGEvery day

Popular airports near Zürich

  • Zurich Airport (ZRH)
    ZürichSwitzerland16 min9 km
  • EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
    BaselSwitzerland1 hr 10 min79 km
  • EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (MLH)
    MulhouseFrance1 hr 10 min79 km
  • Geneva Airport (GVA)
    GenevaSwitzerland3 hr 4 min224 km

Popular airports near Shanghai

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
    ShanghaiChina44 min32 km
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
    ShanghaiChina28 min13 km
  • Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)
    HangzhouChina2 hr 12 min149 km
  • Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
    WuxiChina1 hr 35 min103 km

Frequently asked questions about flying from Zürich to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Zürich to Shanghai are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from HK$5,000 to HK$6,500.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with KLM, XiamenAir from HK$6,324. The cheapest one-way flight was with KLM, XiamenAir from HK$3,947.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Shanghai is HK$10,937, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 26.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Zürich to Shanghai is HK$8,150, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Zürich to Shanghai is HK$8,713, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Zürich to Shanghai is HK$9,790, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Zürich to Shanghai is HK$7,590, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 18.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Shanghai is HK$7,424, flying from Feb 6 to Feb 21.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Shanghai starts at HK$6,324 from Fri, Jan 9 to Thu, Jan 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at HK$3,947 and departs on Wed, Jan 7.
12 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Zürich to Shanghai.
Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Zürich to Shanghai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Zürich to Shanghai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Zürich to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, SWISS is the most popular. SWISS offers 5 nonstop flights per week. SWISS flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

In terms of flights, Cathay Pacific is the most popular. Cathay Pacific offers 43 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Other popular airlines flying from Zürich to Shanghai are:
  • Turkish Airlines offers 26 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
  • Emirates offers 21 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
  • British Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
  • KLM offers 20 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Zürich and Shanghai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with KLM, XiamenAir from HK$6,324. The cheapest one-way flight was with KLM, XiamenAir from HK$3,947.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Shanghai is HK$10,937, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 26.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Zürich to Shanghai is HK$8,150, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Zürich to Shanghai is HK$8,713, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Zürich to Shanghai is HK$9,790, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Zürich to Shanghai is HK$7,590, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 18.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Shanghai is HK$7,424, flying from Feb 6 to Feb 21.
SWISS flies direct from Zürich to Shanghai.
  • There are 5 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Shanghai at price HK$9,829 is offered by Finnair from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28.
SWISS flies direct from Zürich to Shanghai.
  • There are 5 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from Zürich to Shanghai are only available on Monday, Thursday and Sunday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Zürich and Shanghai start at HK$10,937 from Thu, Mar 12 to Thu, Mar 26 with SWISS.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Zürich to Shanghai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Zürich and Shanghai start at HK$27,273 from Thu, Mar 12 to Fri, Mar 27 with Etihad, China Eastern.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Zürich and Shanghai start at HK$6,324 from Fri, Jan 9 to Thu, Jan 22.
To book business class trips from Zürich to Shanghai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Zürich and Shanghai starts at HK$9,829 from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28 with Finnair.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Shanghai at price HK$9,829 is offered by Finnair from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28.
To find last-minute flight deals from Zürich to Shanghai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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