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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
15% Trains in Shanghai are 15% cheaper than in Moscow.
Moscow £0.52
Shanghai £0.44
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
57% A meal in Shanghai is 57% cheaper than a meal in Moscow.
Moscow £7.82
Shanghai £3.33
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 9.05 CNY
1 CNY = 0.12 GBP
Last checked on 25 April 2024
Distance: 4237 miles
Moscow airports
Sheremetyevo (SVO) How far from city centre: 17 miles
Vnukovo (VKO) How far from city centre: 18 miles
Domodedovo (DME) How far from city centre: 27 miles
Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA) How far from city centre: 24 miles
Bykovo (BKA) How far from city centre: 20 miles
Shanghai airports
Hongqiao (SHA) How far from city centre: 4 miles
Pu Dong (PVG) How far from city centre: 19 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Moscow to Shanghai

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1. What can I do to save money when booking flights from Moscow to Shanghai?

To save money when booking flights from Moscow to Shanghai, you can follow these tips:

By following these strategies, you can efficiently save money when booking flights from Moscow to Shanghai, ensuring a more economical and enjoyable journey.

2. Can the price of my tickets from Moscow to Shanghai change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Moscow to Shanghai may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from Moscow to Shanghai on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Moscow and Shanghai, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Moscow to Shanghai airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Moscow to Shanghai

How long does the flight take to go from Moscow to Shanghai?
The total flight time between Moscow and Shanghai is of around 09:04 hours on average, considering an average distance of 6,862 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Moscow to Shanghai at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Moscow to Shanghai. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
Is Shanghai expensive to visit compared to Moscow?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Shanghai costs an average of 1.78 GBP, 2% more expensive than Moscow, with a fare of 1.74 GBP, while train tickets costs 15% less in Shanghai: 0.44 GBP against 0.52 GBP in Moscow. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 3.33 GBP in Shanghai, 57% less than the 7.82 GBP in Moscow. The price of the coffee is around 40% more expensive in Shanghai, with an average of 2.88 GBP , while in Moscow the coffee costs 2.05 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Moscow to Shanghai?
The most popular months to book a trip from Moscow to Shanghai are March, November and October, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Moscow to Shanghai?
The best time of the year to go to Shanghai when flying from Moscow depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, April is the top 1º month to fly to Shanghai from Moscow in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, May and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Moscow - Shanghai.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Moscow to Shanghai?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions China may apply when travelling from Moscow. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Shanghai compared to Moscow?
While in Moscow the temperatures can reach an average of 30.33 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12.0 mm ,Shanghai's temperatures can go up to 37.03 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -2.66 ºC in Shanghai, compared to the -18.2 ºC average degrees reported in Moscow. During the winter period, Moscow can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while Shanghai have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Moscow and Shanghai?
The main airport route flying between Moscow and Shanghai is: Sheremetyevo (SVO) to Pu Dong (PVG). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Aeroflot.
  • China Eastern Airlines.
Which are the airlines with flights from Moscow to Shanghai?
Airlines with direct flights departing from Moscow to Shanghai are:
  • China Eastern Airlines.
  • Aeroflot.
Flight Duration 9 h and 4 m Flights between Moscow and Shanghai take, on average, 9 h and 4 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Departing Airport Sheremetyevo The airport Sheremetyevo is the departure airport operating flights between Moscow and Shanghai
Arriving Airport Pu Dong Flights departing Moscow with Shanghai as destination arrive at Pu Dong
High season April According to search data from our customers, April is the busiest time to fly from Moscow to Shanghai

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