ZRH - SHA

£555 Find Cheap Flights from Zurich to Shanghai

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Zurich to Shanghai departing on 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Zurich to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Zurich to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Zurich to Shanghai (ZRH-SHA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Zurich to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Zurich to Shanghai

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Zurich to Shanghai.
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13:30 - 12:05ZRH-SHA
16h 35m1 stop
22:30 - 07:10SHA-ZRH
38h 40m1 stop
£555Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 12 May - Mon, 19 May
13:30 - 12:05ZRH-SHA
16h 35m1 stop
16:50 - 07:10SHA-ZRH
20h 20m1 stop
£589Cathay Pacific
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Tue, 13 May - Tue, 20 May
13:30 - 12:05ZRH-SHA
16h 35m1 stop
22:30 - 22:30SHA-ZRH
30h 00m2 stops
£622Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 28 Aug - Mon, 15 Sep
13:30 - 12:05ZRH-SHA
16h 35m1 stop
22:30 - 22:30SHA-ZRH
30h 00m2 stops
Tue, 27 May - Mon, 9 Jun
13:30 - 12:05ZRH-SHA
16h 35m1 stop
13:20 - 22:35SHA-ZRH
39h 15m2 stops
£634Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 28 Aug - Tue, 16 Sep
13:30 - 12:05ZRH-SHA
16h 35m1 stop
22:30 - 22:45SHA-ZRH
30h 15m2 stops
£641Cathay Pacific
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Wed, 7 May - Thu, 29 May
17:05 - 18:20ZRH-SHA
19h 15m2 stops
08:35 - 22:45SHA-ZRH
20h 10m2 stops
Mon, 12 May - Mon, 19 May
17:35 - 20:45ZRH-SHA
21h 10m2 stops
08:10 - 08:35SHA-ZRH
30h 25m2 stops
£668XiamenAir
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Mon, 19 May - Tue, 3 Jun
07:00 - 14:10ZRH-SHA
49h 10m2 stops
08:35 - 22:25SHA-ZRH
19h 50m2 stops
£752China Southern
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Sat, 9 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep
07:15 - 11:25ZRH-SHA
22h 10m2 stops
12:50 - 12:10SHA-ZRH
29h 20m2 stops
£1,992Japan Airlines
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Thu, 15 May - Thu, 22 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for Zurich to Shanghai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Zurich to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Zurich to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is May, where tickets cost £549 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £988 and £840 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Zurich to Shanghai

Low season

December

High season

April

Cheapest flight

£555
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 41% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
Flight from Zurich to Shanghai

When to book flights from Zurich to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Zurich to Shanghai flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport was £985 for a one-way ticket and £718 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Zurich to Shanghai?

    When flying out of Zurich you will be using Zurich. You will be landing at Shanghai, also known as Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zurich to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to Shanghai?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Zurich and Shanghai, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zurich to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Zurich to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Zurich to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Zurich is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Zurich to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Zurich with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Zurich to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from Zurich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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