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Find cheap airlines flights from Riyadh to Shanghai

You can choose from 7 airlines that fly from Riyadh to Shanghai, including Qatar Airways, Saudia, and Gulf Air. China Eastern Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
Saudia logo Saudia
Gulf Air logo Gulf Air
Philippine Airlines logo Philippine Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Emirates logo Emirates
Air India logo Air India
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Riyadh to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find flight deals from Riyadh to Shanghai for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $436 or round trip flights from $517.

      • RUH 11:25 PM
        30h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:50 AM
        Riyadh - Shanghai | Fri, Jun 26 | Gulf Air
        PVG 3:55 PM
        17h 5m
        1 stop
        RUH 4:00 AM
        Shanghai - Riyadh | Fri, Jul 3 | Gulf Air
        $517 $704
        27% off
        27% off
        $704 $517
      • RUH 7:00 AM
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:50 AM
        Riyadh - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 2 | Gulf Air
        PVG 3:55 PM
        17h 5m
        1 stop
        RUH 4:00 AM
        Shanghai - Riyadh | Sun, Jul 5 | Gulf Air
        $547 $704
        22% off
        22% off
        $704 $547
      • RUH 11:25 PM
        30h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:50 AM
        Riyadh - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 1 | Gulf Air
        PVG 3:55 PM
        28h 5m
        1 stop
        RUH 3:00 PM
        Shanghai - Riyadh | Wed, Jul 8 | Gulf Air
        $551 $704
        22% off
        22% off
        $704 $551
      • RUH 12:05 PM
        16h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 9:55 AM
        Riyadh - Shanghai | Tue, Jun 30 | Gulf Air
        PVG 3:55 PM
        24h
        1 stop
        RUH 10:55 AM
        Shanghai - Riyadh | Fri, Jul 3 | Gulf Air
        $551
        22% off
        $704 $551
      • RUH 4:00 PM
        12h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 9:55 AM
        Riyadh - Shanghai | Mon, Jun 29 | Gulf Air
        PVG 3:55 PM
        17h 5m
        1 stop
        RUH 4:00 AM
        Shanghai - Riyadh | Fri, Jul 3 | Gulf Air
        $551
        22% off
        $704 $551
      • RUH 7:00 AM
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:50 AM
        Riyadh - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 9 | Gulf Air
        PVG 3:55 PM
        30h 5m
        1 stop
        RUH 5:00 PM
        Shanghai - Riyadh | Wed, Jul 15 | Gulf Air
        $556
        21% off
        $704 $556
      • RUH 7:00 AM
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 9:55 AM
        Riyadh - Shanghai | Mon, Jul 13 | Gulf Air
        PVG 3:55 PM
        30h 5m
        1 stop
        RUH 5:00 PM
        Shanghai - Riyadh | Wed, Jul 15 | Gulf Air
        $556
        21% off
        $704 $556
      • RUH 4:00 PM
        12h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 9:55 AM
        Riyadh - Shanghai | Mon, Jul 6 | Gulf Air
        PVG 3:55 PM
        24h
        1 stop
        RUH 10:55 AM
        Shanghai - Riyadh | Wed, Jul 8 | Gulf Air
        $556
        21% off
        $704 $556
      • RUH 11:25 PM
        30h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:50 AM
        Riyadh - Shanghai | Fri, Jul 3 | Gulf Air
        PVG 3:55 PM
        28h 5m
        1 stop
        RUH 3:00 PM
        Shanghai - Riyadh | Sun, Jul 5 | Gulf Air
        $556
        21% off
        $704 $556
      • RUH 11:25 PM
        30h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:50 AM
        Riyadh - Shanghai | Fri, Jul 10 | Gulf Air
        PVG 3:55 PM
        30h 5m
        1 stop
        RUH 5:00 PM
        Shanghai - Riyadh | Wed, Jul 15 | Gulf Air
        $556
        21% off
        $704 $556
      • RUH 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 2:00 PM
        Riyadh - Shanghai | Sat, Jun 20 | Normal Airline
        SHA 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        RUH 4:00 PM
        Shanghai - Riyadh | Mon, Jun 22 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        RUH 9:35 PM
        10h 30m
        Nonstop
        PVG 1:05 PM
        Riyadh - Shanghai | Sun, Aug 16 | China Eastern Airlines
        $436 $732
        40% off
        40% off
        $732 $436
      • RUH 9:35 PM
        10h 30m
        Nonstop
        PVG 1:05 PM
        Riyadh - Shanghai | Sun, Aug 16 | Saudia
        $578 $732
        21% off
        21% off
        $732 $578
      • RUH 11:25 PM
        30h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:50 AM
        Riyadh - Shanghai | Mon, Jun 29 | Gulf Air
        $356 $732
        51% off
        51% off
        $732 $356
      • RUH 11:25 PM
        29h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 9:55 AM
        Riyadh - Shanghai | Sat, Jun 27 | Gulf Air
        $356
        51% off
        $732 $356
      • RUH 11:25 PM
        30h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:50 AM
        Riyadh - Shanghai | Mon, Jul 20 | Gulf Air
        $358
        51% off
        $732 $358
      • RUH 7:00 AM
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 9:55 AM
        Riyadh - Shanghai | Sun, Jul 5 | Gulf Air
        $358
        51% off
        $732 $358
      • RUH 12:05 PM
        16h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 9:55 AM
        Riyadh - Shanghai | Sun, Jun 28 | Gulf Air
        $359
        51% off
        $732 $359
      • RUH 11:25 PM
        30h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:50 AM
        Riyadh - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 10 | Gulf Air
        $360
        51% off
        $732 $360
      • RUH 7:00 AM
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:50 AM
        Riyadh - Shanghai | Tue, Aug 4 | Gulf Air
        $361
        51% off
        $732 $361
      • RUH 7:00 AM
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 9:55 AM
        Riyadh - Shanghai | Sun, Jul 19 | Gulf Air
        $361
        51% off
        $732 $361
      • RUH 11:25 PM
        30h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:50 AM
        Riyadh - Shanghai | Mon, Jul 6 | Gulf Air
        $361
        51% off
        $732 $361
      • RUH 11:25 PM
        29h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 9:55 AM
        Riyadh - Shanghai | Sat, Aug 15 | Gulf Air
        $361
        51% off
        $732 $361
      • RUH 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 2:00 PM
        Riyadh - Shanghai | Sat, Jun 20 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Riyadh to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Riyadh to Shanghai

The distance between Riyadh and Shanghai is approximately 7,236.7 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price$356
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$517
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance7,236.7 km
Popular airlineQatar Airways
Flight statistics for the Riyadh–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Riyadh to Shanghai

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Riyadh to Shanghai?

The average price of one-way flights from Riyadh to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai is September, with an average price of $304; while the month with the highest flight price is usually May, with an average price of up to $561.

$561
$433
$304
$176
    Cheapest
  • $515
    Jun
  • $452
    Jul
  • $336
    Aug
  • $304
    Sep
  • $479
    Oct
  • $310
    Nov
  • $362
    Dec
  • $314
    Jan
  • $390
    Feb
  • $523
    Mar
  • $534
    Apr
  • $561
    May

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Shanghai?

Average price of round-trip flights from Riyadh to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai are found during December, with an average price of $492. Conversely, the highest prices are found during May, with an average price of up to $841.

$841
$667
$492
$318
    Cheapest
  • $697
    Jun
  • $561
    Jul
  • $619
    Aug
  • $596
    Sep
  • $654
    Oct
  • $521
    Nov
  • $492
    Dec
  • $496
    Jan
  • $620
    Feb
  • $646
    Mar
  • $776
    Apr
  • $841
    May

When is the cheapest day to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai during Juneteenth National Independence Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Riyadh to Shanghai during Juneteenth National Independence Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Juneteenth National Independence Day is scheduled for Jun 19. The cheapest flights from Riyadh to Shanghai are available on Jun 20, with fares starting at $328.

$343
$336
$328
$321
    Cheapest
  • $343
    15
    Jun
  • $332
    16
  • $334
    17
  • $337
    18
  • $332
    19
  • $328
    20
  • $338
    21

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Shanghai (RUH-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Gulf Air offers one-way fares as low as $356 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. RUH to PVG on Mon, Jun 29), while Gulf Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $517 departing on Fri, Jun 26 and returning on Fri, Jul 3.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Riyadh to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Shanghai 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 1 flight per week flying from Riyadh to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/-/-/-/- -- MU270 (21:51) Saudia: S/-/T/-/-/-/- -- SV6841 (21:51)
  • To find best deals on flights from Riyadh to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Jun 29, with one-way flights priced at just $356.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai on June 18, 2026 with Air China, with prices starting at $273.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with King Khalid International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (RUH-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Riyadh is 5h.
  • 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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