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

• Earliest: departs at 00:25 and lands at 05:44
• Latest: departs at 23:25 and lands at 04:44.

The flight takes about 5h 19m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Singapore to Shanghai takes 5h 19m, 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.

Return flights from Singapore to Shanghai range from S$ 405 to S$ 599, with an average of S$ 494 over the past 12 months. Anything below S$ 405 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the S$ 494 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average S$ 274 return via Chongqing Jiangbei Intl (CKG), compared with S$ 500 for direct.

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.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge S$ 48–S$ 128 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Night is the busiest departure period on Singapore to Shanghai flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 26%, Evening flights for 25%, and Afternoon flights for 12%.

One-way fares from Singapore to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about S$ 198, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

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).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 2h 14m.

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

• Shenzhen (SZX) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Singapore to Shanghai. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at S$ 474 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at S$ 520, a difference of S$ 46.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 47m, compared to 8h 50m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 9h 01m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

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.

Among airlines operating Singapore to Shanghai flights:

• Singapore Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

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

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