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Flights from Shanghai to Ulaanbaatar

Book direct flights from Shanghai to Ulaanbaatar: One way flights from AED 862, round trip flights from AED 1,615. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | Shanghai to Ulaanbaatar

The distance between Shanghai and Ulaanbaatar is about 2,235.86 km. It takes around 3 hours 50 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Ulaanbaatar. The most popular month to Ulaanbaatar is July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAED 453
Cheapest return ticket priceAED 957
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,235.86 km
Average flight time3 hours 50 minutes

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

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Ulaanbaatar flights: Nov 20 to Nov 26 — one way flight prices from AED 453.

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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

  • How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Ulaanbaatar (ULN)?

    It takes about 3 hours 50 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Ulaanbaatar (ULN).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Ulaanbaatar 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.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Ulaanbaatar is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Ulaanbaatar on October 25, 2025 with China United Airlines, with prices starting at AED 923.
  • The time difference between Ulaanbaatar and Shanghai is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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.

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