Question 1

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

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The duration of your flight to Shanghai depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular route to Shanghai on KAYAK is from Singapore, which takes 4h 55m.

Question 2

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

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Singapore Airlines, China Eastern and Juneyao Airlines are the most frequent flyers to Shanghai from Singapore. See the amount of flights per week for popular airlines flying to Shanghai. <a href="/flight-routes/Singapore-SG0/Shanghai-CN2">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

Which Shanghai airport is closest to central Shanghai?

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Shanghai is served by 2 major airports. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (15 km) is the closest to the centre of Shanghai and Shanghai Pudong Airport is 30 km from the centre. <a href="/flight-routes/Singapore-SG0/Shanghai-CN2">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

How many cities have direct flights to Shanghai?

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From Singapore, there are direct flights to Shanghai from 1 city. This city is Singapore and there are 145 direct flights each week.

Question 5

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Shanghai?

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Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with an average flight price of S$ 168.

Question 6

How much is a flight to Shanghai?

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On average, a flight to Shanghai costs S$ 337. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost S$ 162 and departed from Singapore Changi Airport.

Question 7

What is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai?

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Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as S$ 480. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are S$ 534 on average.

Question 8

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Shanghai?

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KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Shanghai. <a href="/flight-routes/Singapore-SG0/Shanghai-CN2">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Shanghai?

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KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href="/flight-routes/Singapore-SG0/Shanghai-CN2">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Shanghai?

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Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back with another airline. <a href="/flight-routes/Singapore-SG0/Shanghai-CN2">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Shanghai?

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Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href="/flight-routes/Singapore-SG0/Shanghai-CN2">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

Which airline offers the most flights to Shanghai?

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Of the 33 airlines that fly to Shanghai, China Eastern offers the most flights, with around 2,289 per week, followed by China Southern with 1,086 flights per week.

Question 13

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

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There are 6 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG) and Suzhou Airport (SZV). The busiest airport is Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), with 41% of all flights arriving there.

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai?

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The cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost S$ 413 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is S$ 617.

Question 15

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

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To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 58 days before departure.

Question 16

How many direct flights to Shanghai are there each day?

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There are around 21 direct flights from within Singapore to Shanghai every day. Most flights depart in the afternoon, with 16:00 the most common departure time and 32% of flights departing in the afternoon.

Question 17

How many direct flights to Shanghai are there each week?

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Each week there are around 145 direct flights from within Singapore to Shanghai. The most common day for departures is Saturday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 18

What is a good deal for flights to Shanghai?

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If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Shanghai, 25% of our users found tickets to Shanghai for the following prices or less: From Singapore S$ 218 one-way - S$ 372 return.

Question 19

How many long-haul flights are there to Shanghai each week?

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There are not any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Shanghai. Instead, there are 145 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Singapore.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as S$ 480. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are S$ 534 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost S$ 413 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is S$ 617.

What is a good deal for flights to Shanghai?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Shanghai, 25% of our users found tickets to Shanghai for the following prices or less: From Singapore S$ 218 one-way - S$ 372 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 58 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Shanghai?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with an average flight price of S$ 168.

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

Singapore Airlines, China Eastern and Juneyao Airlines are the most frequent flyers to Shanghai from Singapore. See the amount of flights per week for popular airlines flying to Shanghai.

Which airline offers the most flights to Shanghai?

Of the 33 airlines that fly to Shanghai, China Eastern offers the most flights, with around 2,289 per week, followed by China Southern with 1,086 flights per week.

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 6 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG) and Suzhou Airport (SZV). The busiest airport is Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), with 41% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

The duration of your flight to Shanghai depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular route to Shanghai on KAYAK is from Singapore, which takes 4h 55m.

How many direct flights to Shanghai are there each day?

There are around 21 direct flights from within Singapore to Shanghai every day. Most flights depart in the afternoon, with 16:00 the most common departure time and 32% of flights departing in the afternoon.

How many direct flights to Shanghai are there each week?

Each week there are around 145 direct flights from within Singapore to Shanghai. The most common day for departures is Saturday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Shanghai each week?

There are not any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Shanghai. Instead, there are 145 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Singapore.

How many cities have direct flights to Shanghai?

From Singapore, there are direct flights to Shanghai from 1 city. This city is Singapore and there are 145 direct flights each week.

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