Find cheap airlines flights from Shanghai to Rome

You can choose from 6 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Rome, including China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Hainan Airlines. China Eastern Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
Etihad Airways logo Etihad Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Rome according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Shanghai to Rome: One way flights from $417, round trip flights from $658. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Rome are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Shanghai to Rome

The distance between Shanghai and Rome is approximately 9,121.09 km. It takes around 12 hours 40 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Rome. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price$252
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$493
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance9,121.09 km
Average flight time12 hours 40 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Rome route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Shanghai to Rome

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Rome is Feb, with an average price of $352; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Sep, with an average price of up to $894.

$894
$623
$352
$81
  • $352
    Feb
  • $445
    Mar
  • $493
    Apr
  • $554
    May
  • $451
    Jun
  • $554
    Jul
  • $729
    Aug
  • $894
    Sep
  • $475
    Oct
  • $398
    Nov
  • $407
    Dec
  • $486
    Jan

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

Average price of round-trip flights from Shanghai to Rome 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 Shanghai to Rome are found during Mar, with an average price of $737. Conversely, the highest prices are found during Sep, with an average price of up to $1,586.

$1,586
$1,162
$737
$313
    Cheapest
  • $844
    Feb
  • $737
    Mar
  • $1,105
    Apr
  • $1,028
    May
  • $1,047
    Jun
  • $1,236
    Jul
  • $1,257
    Aug
  • $1,586
    Sep
  • $786
    Oct
  • $737
    Nov
  • $870
    Dec
  • $786
    Jan

What's the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Rome?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Shanghai to Rome on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Rome is Wed, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Tue, as prices are usually highest then.

$672
$569
$466
$363
    Cheapest
  • $468
    Mon
  • $672
    Tue
  • $466
    Wed
  • $652
    Thu
  • $482
    Fri
  • $521
    Sat
  • $518
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Rome (SHA-ROM)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Hainan Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $252 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to FCO on Tue, Mar 31), while Sichuan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $493 departing on Tue, Mar 10 and returning on Sun, Mar 15.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Rome 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.
  • It takes around 12 hours 40 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Rome (ROM).
  • 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 Rome 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 7 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Rome. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU787 (12:50)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Rome, 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 Tue, Mar 31, with one-way flights priced at just $252.
    · 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 Rome travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Rome is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Rome on February 28, 2026 with Sichuan Airlines, with prices starting at $506.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Rome, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport (PVG-FCO) is by far the most common option on this route: Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) Giovan Battista Pastine International Airport (CIA).
  • The time difference between Rome 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.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Shanghai to Rome

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Shanghai to Rome?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Shanghai to Rome on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Hainan Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Shanghai to Rome, with an average price of $375.

$207
$375
$544
$713
$881
Hainan Airlines
$375
Hainan Airlines
Gulf Air
$398
Gulf Air
Sichuan Airlines
$437
Sichuan Airlines
Emirates
$748
Emirates
Air China
$836
Air China
China Eastern Airlines
$881
China Eastern Airlines

How many flights are there each day from Shanghai to Rome?

Data is based on the number of flights from Shanghai to Rome for each day of the week on Trip.com over the last month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Shanghai to Rome depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Wednesday.

10
7
4
1
Highest
8
Mon
8
Tue
4
Wed
8
Thu
10
Fri
8
Sat
6
Sun