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Flights from Shanghai to Zurich

Book direct flights from Shanghai to Zurich: One way flights from PHP 37,934, round trip flights from PHP 44,521. 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 Zurich

The distance between Shanghai and Zurich is about 9,009.7 km. It takes around 14 hours 5 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Zurich. The most popular month to Zurich is January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight pricePHP 17,786
Cheapest return ticket pricePHP 32,499
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance9,009.7 km
Average flight time14 hours 5 minutes

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

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Zurich flights: Nov 6 to Nov 12 — one way flight prices from PHP 15,685.

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    17
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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 Zurich (ZRH)?

    It takes about 14 hours 5 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Zurich (ZRH).
  • 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 Zurich 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 Zurich is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Zurich on October 30, 2025 with Emirates, with prices starting at PHP 33,025.
  • The time difference between Zurich and Shanghai is 7h.
  • 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.

How to find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Zurich

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Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Shanghai to Zurich airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Sat, Nov 8 at PHP 37934 for one-way flights.
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Our extensive search allows you to compare prices from over 500 airlines to choose the cheapest flight tickets from Shanghai to Zurich. The cheapest airline operating is Swiss Airlines.
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