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Cheapest time to fly from Zurich to Shanghai

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration18 h and 55 mFlights between Zurich and Shanghai take, on average, 18 h and 55 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£301Cheapest price for a flight between Zurich and Shanghai found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportZurich AirportWhen flying from Zurich to Shanghai

Destination airportsShanghai Pudong International AirportWhen travelling from Zurich to Shanghai

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Zurich to Shanghai

Airlines flying this routeChina Eastern AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Zurich to Shanghai

One-way average Price£1162The average price for a flight Zurich - Shanghai at Opodo is £1162, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data October is the most popular time to book a flight to Shanghai when departing from Zurich

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 9.05 CNY

1 CNY = 0.11 GBP

Last checked on Thu 05/11

Distance: 5,600 mi

Zurich airports

Zurich Airport (ZRH)How far from city centre: 6 mi

Shanghai airports

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)How far from city centre: 19 mi

Book your Zurich to Shanghai flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Zurich to Shanghai (China) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £301, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Zurich to Shanghai takes roughly 14 h and 10 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Zurich–Shanghai route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Arrival airport: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

The weather in Shanghai

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Shanghai, temperatures average around 30ºC in the warmest months and roughly 1ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 32ºC
Lows: down to 1ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Driest month: December
Wettest month: September

Tips for cheaper flights from Zurich to Shanghai

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Zurich to Shanghai:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Shanghai. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Zurich to Shanghai

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Zurich to Shanghai?

When you fly from Zurich to Shanghai the average price is £1162. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Zurich to Shanghai at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Zurich to Shanghai is 301 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Zurich to Shanghai?

The most popular months to book a flight from Zurich to Shanghai are October, March and February, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Zurich to Shanghai?

The best time of the year to go to Shanghai when flying from Zurich depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, March is the top 1º month to fly to Shanghai from Zurich in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and April. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, November and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Zurich - Shanghai.

How long does the flight take to go from Zurich to Shanghai?

The total flight time between Zurich and Shanghai is of around 18 h and 55 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,599.68 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Shanghai compared to Zurich?

While in Zurich temperatures can reach an average of 17º ºC in summer, Shanghai can experience temperatures up to 27º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 5º ºC in Shanghai, compared to the 0º ºC average in Zurich.

Which airports have flights between Zurich and Shanghai?

The main airport route flying between Zurich and Shanghai is: Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport(PVG). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Zurich to Shanghai?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Zurich to Shanghai are:

China Eastern Airlines.
Swiss International Air Lines.

Emirates

China Eastern Airlines
British Airways

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