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Cheapest price by month
| Month | Round trip from |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | $171 |
| December 2026 | $182 |
| January 2027 | $185 |
| February 2027 | $239 |
| March 2027 | $196 |
| April 2027 | $261 |
| May 2027 | $235 |
| June 2027 | $254 |
| July 2027 | $304 |
| August 2027 | $269 |
| September 2027 | $264 |
| October 2027 | $333 |
Weather by month
The warmest month in Shanghai is July, around 31 °C by day; the coolest is January, around 1 °C at night. The wettest month is June, with about 162 mm of rain, and the driest December, with about 43 mm.
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.8° | 1.2° | 46 mm moderate |
| February | 9.0° | 2.3° | 54 mm moderate |
| March | 12.8° | 5.8° | 68 mm moderate |
| April | 18.9° | 10.9° | 79 mm moderate |
| May | 23.9° | 16.1° | 93 mm wet |
| June | 27.2° | 20.6° | 162 mm wet |
| July | 31.4° | 24.9° | 144 mm wet |
| August | 31.1° | 24.8° | 141 mm wet |
| September | 27.1° | 20.7° | 125 mm wet |
| October | 22.5° | 15.2° | 48 mm moderate |
| November | 16.8° | 9.1° | 46 mm moderate |
| December | 10.9° | 3.1° | 43 mm moderate |
Best time to go
The best value in Shanghai is November: fares in the cheapest third of the year and comfortable weather, with flights from $171.
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November
$171
17 °C moderate
Cheapest departure city each month
Airports
Most cheap flights to Shanghai arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 32 km from the centre, which handles 83% of them.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport PVG 32 km from centre · 83% of arrivals
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport SHA 13 km from centre · 17% of arrivals
Airlines
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Spring Airlines
3 routes
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China Southern Airlines
3 routes
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Shanghai Airlines
3 routes
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China Eastern
3 routes
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S7 Airlines
3 routes
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Sichuan Airlines
2 routes
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Air China
2 routes
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Tianjin Airlines
2 routes
Practical facts
The local currency is CNY. Clocks are set to UTC+8. Sockets are type A, C, I and the mains supply is 220 V, 50 Hz. The main language is Mandarin Chinese. The international dialling code is +86, and traffic drives on the right.
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CNY
Currency
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UTC+8
Time zone
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A, C, I
Plug type
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220 V, 50 Hz
Mains supply
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Mandarin Chinese
Languages
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+86
Dialling code
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Right
Traffic
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eSIM
Mobile data · Airalo
Questions and answers
- Which month is the cheapest to fly to Shanghai?
- November is currently the cheapest month, with tickets from $171.
- From where is it cheapest to fly to Shanghai right now?
- The cheapest departure city found is Seoul, from $171 in November.
- Are there direct flights to Shanghai?
- Yes. Of 8 routes with recent prices, 6 have direct flights.
- Which airlines fly to Shanghai?
- Airlines found on these routes: Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern, S7 Airlines.
- What is the weather like in Shanghai in July?
- The warmest month in Shanghai is July, with daytime highs around 31 °C and about 144 mm of rain.
- When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
- The best time is November: fares in the cheapest third of the year paired with comfortable weather, from $171.
- Which currency is used in Shanghai?
- The currency is CNY. Sockets are type A, C, I and the mains supply is 220 V, 50 Hz.
- Which airport should I fly into for Shanghai?
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport takes 83% of the cheapest flights and is 32 km from the centre.
Prices last updated Nov. 4, 2026
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