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Find cheap airlines flights from Riyadh to Shanghai

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Riyadh to Shanghai, including Gulf Air, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with China Eastern Airlines.
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Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Shanghai

Non stop flight deals! Book direct flights from Riyadh to Shanghai: One way flights from AED 1,217, round trip flights from AED 2,028. Cheapest next 3 months.

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Flight Info | Riyadh to Shanghai

The distance between Riyadh and Shanghai is about 7,236.7 km. It takes around 10 hours on average to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai. The most popular month to Shanghai is June. The off-season for travel is April.

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 818
Cheapest return ticket price AED 1,463
Off-season for travel April
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 7,236.7 km
Average flight time 10 hours
Popular airline Gulf Air

When is the cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai?

The cheapest time for Riyadh to Shanghai flights: Aug 31 to Sep 7 — one way flight prices from AED 669.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Riyadh (RUH) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 4,163.

  • How long does it take to fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    It takes about 10 hours to fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Shanghai (SHA).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Airlines with flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines and Saudia.

  • How many airports are there in Shanghai (SHA)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Shanghai (SHA): Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

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