Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Shanghai from S$ 239

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Shanghai (SHA)?

  Based on Trip.com data, China Southern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as S$ 239 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. RUH to PVG on Wed, Mar 4), while China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 367 departing on Sun, Jan 25 and returning on Fri, Jan 30.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Riyadh to Shanghai?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Riyadh to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Cathay Pacific Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Shanghai (SHA)?

  It takes about 9 hours 40 minutes to fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Shanghai (SHA).

• When is the best time to book flights from Riyadh to Shanghai?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Riyadh to Shanghai?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 5 flight per week flying from Riyadh to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU270 (21:31)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Riyadh to Shanghai?

  To find best deals on flights from Riyadh to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Mar 4, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 239.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Shanghai to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai?

  After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai on January 25, 2026 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at S$ 245.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Shanghai from Riyadh?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with King Khalid International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (RUH-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

• What is the time difference between Riyadh and Shanghai?

  The time difference between Shanghai and Riyadh is 5h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Riyadh to Shanghai?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.