Cheap flights to Shanghai

Cheap flights from Belgium to Shanghai

from Brussels (BRU - PVG)
Jan 8 — Jan 14
1 stop
from €494

Popular airlines with direct flights to Shanghai

  • China Eastern
    Fly to Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
    • Beijing
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 50 min +
    • Chengdu
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 25 min +
    • Xi'An
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 10 min +
    • Shenzhen
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 5 min +
    • Chongqing
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 10 min +
  • Juneyao Airlines
    Fly to Shanghai (SHA, PVG)
    • Osaka
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 15 min +
    • Shenzhen
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 10 min +
    • Xi'An
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 15 min +
    • Guangzhou
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 20 min +
    • Chengdu
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 40 min +
  • Shanghai Airlines
    Fly to Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
    • Changsha
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 40 min +
    • Zhengzhou
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 40 min +
    • Bangkok
      Direct flights every day
      4 hr 20 min +
    • Shantou
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 45 min +
    • Guangzhou
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 5 min +
  • Spring
    Fly to Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
    • Osaka
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 25 min +
    • Shenzhen
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 10 min +
    • Guangzhou
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 15 min +
    • Lanzhou
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 55 min +
    • Chengdu
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 35 min +
  • Air China
    Fly to Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
    • Beijing
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 10 min +
    • Chengdu
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 40 min +
    • Chongqing
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 20 min +
    • Tianjin
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 5 min +
    • Tokyo
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 10 min +
  • China Southern
    Fly to Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
    • Guangzhou
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 20 min +
    • Shenzhen
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 20 min +
    • Shenyang
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 35 min +
    • Dalian
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr +
    • Changchun
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 50 min +

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

When to fly to Shanghai

Off-seasons section.
Off-season
Jan – Feb, Jul – Aug
Less popular and lower prices
Peak seasons section.
Peak season
Sep – Dec
Most popular and higher prices

About Shanghai

Shanghai, on China’s central coast, is the country's biggest city and a global financial hub. Its heart is the Bund, a famed waterfront promenade lined with colonial-era buildings. Across the Huangpu River rises the Pudong district’s futuristic skyline, including 632m Shanghai Tower and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, with distinctive pink spheres. Sprawling Yu Garden has traditional pavilions, towers and ponds.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Shanghai

What counts as the best airline for your flights 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 to Shanghai.

In terms of direct flights, China Eastern is the most popular, flying directly from 151 cities. China Eastern flies to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Other popular airlines flying to Shanghai are Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Spring, Air China, China Southern.
  • Juneyao Airlines flies directly from 75 cities. Juneyao Airlines flies to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
  • Shanghai Airlines flies directly from 66 cities. Shanghai Airlines flies to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • Spring flies directly from 63 cities. Spring flies to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • Air China flies directly from 40 cities. Air China flies to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • China Southern flies directly from 30 cities. China Southern flies to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • China Eastern offers direct flights to Shanghai from 151 cities. The most frequent departures are: Beijing, Chengdu, Xi'An, Shenzhen and Chongqing.
  • Juneyao Airlines offers direct flights to Shanghai from 75 cities. The most frequent departures are: Osaka, Shenzhen, Xi'An, Guangzhou and Chengdu.
  • Shanghai Airlines offers direct flights to Shanghai from 66 cities. The most frequent departures are: Changsha, Zhengzhou, Bangkok, Shantou and Guangzhou.
  • Spring offers direct flights to Shanghai from 63 cities. The most frequent departures are: Osaka, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Lanzhou and Chengdu.
  • Air China offers direct flights to Shanghai from 40 cities. The most frequent departures are: Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Tianjin and Tokyo.
  • China Southern offers direct flights to Shanghai from 30 cities. The most frequent departures are: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shenyang, Dalian and Changchun.
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).
Shanghai has 2 major airports: Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. The closest airport to the city center is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 13 km away. However, Shanghai Pudong International Airport is more popular with travelers.

Different airlines may land in different airports, for example:
  • China Eastern flies to Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
  • Juneyao Airlines flies to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
  • Shanghai Airlines flies to Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
  • Spring flies to Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
  • Air China flies to Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
  • China Southern flies to Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
Of all the flights departing from popular cities in Belgium, the cheapest round-trip flight to Shanghai starts at €494 and departs from Brussels on Jan 8 to Jan 14.
Finding last-minute flights to Shanghai is easy on Google Flights.
Select your departure city and use the calendar to pick your preferred travel dates and find the lowest ticket prices available. You can even check for flights departing today.
To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.
You can find great flight deals to Shanghai on Google Flights.
Just enter your departure city, choose Shanghai in the destination field, and click Search.
You can filter the results to see only nonstop flights or flights under a certain price to more easily plan your perfect budget trip.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

Search more flights

Find cheap flights on popular routes