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Among airlines operating Singapore to Shanghai flights:

• Spring Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Singapore Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

6 airlines operate flights between Singapore and Shanghai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• China Eastern
• Singapore Airlines
• Juneyao Airlines
• Spring Airlines
• Air China
• Shanghai Airlines

Flights from Singapore to Shanghai usually depart from Singapore Changi (SIN) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Spring Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Singapore Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Singapore to Shanghai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average S$ 271 return via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL), compared with S$ 491 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge S$ 55–S$ 128 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Singapore to Shanghai most commonly connect through:

• Shenzhen (SZX) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – 9% of one-stop connections

Shenzhen (SZX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Singapore to Shanghai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at S$ 463 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at S$ 509, a difference of S$ 46. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Singapore to Shanghai route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 14 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Singapore to Shanghai flights, with 35% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 22%, Afternoon flights for 22%, and Evening flights for 21%.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are People's Square, Jing An Park, and Yu Yuan Garden. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Singapore to Shanghai:

• Earliest: departs at 00:25 and lands at 05:48
• Latest: departs at 23:45 and lands at 05:08.

The flight takes about 5h 23m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of S$ 483. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Singapore to Shanghai takes 5h 23m, covering 6,105 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Singapore to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about S$ 180, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Singapore Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air China has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Singapore to Shanghai flights are:

• Singapore Airlines: 89% on time
• Air China: 83% on time
• China Eastern: 82% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 41m, compared to 8h 47m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and 9h 14m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Return flights from Singapore to Shanghai range from S$ 392 to S$ 590, with an average of S$ 483 over the past 12 months. Anything below S$ 392 counts as a good deal.