ZRH - SHA

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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Zurich to Shanghai departing on 30/4. 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
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Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Shanghai (ZRH-SHA)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Zurich to Shanghai currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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11:55 - 15:20ZRH-SHA
20h 25m1 stop
13:35 - 07:30SHA-ZRH
24h 55m1 stop
£787Cathay Pacific
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jue., 30 ene. - jue., 20 feb.
06:10 - 11:45ZRH-SHA
22h 35m2 stops
13:10 - 09:50SHA-ZRH
27h 40m2 stops
£1,066
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vie., 24 ene. - vie., 14 feb.
06:10 - 11:45ZRH-SHA
22h 35m2 stops
13:10 - 09:50SHA-ZRH
27h 40m2 stops
£1,068Japan Airlines
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vie., 24 ene. - vie., 14 feb.
22:40 - 12:05ZRH-SHA
31h 25m1 stop
13:20 - 07:20SHA-ZRH
24h 00m1 stop
£1,604Cathay Pacific
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jue., 3 abr. - jue., 24 abr.
11:55 - 12:20ZRH-SHA
17h 25m1 stop
13:35 - 07:30SHA-ZRH
24h 55m1 stop
£1,649Cathay Pacific
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mar., 24 dic. - mar., 31 dic.
06:00 - 11:45ZRH-SHA
22h 45m2 stops
12:50 - 12:10SHA-ZRH
29h 20m2 stops
£1,771
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jue., 20 mar. - dom., 6 abr.
11:55 - 12:20ZRH-SHA
17h 25m1 stop
13:35 - 07:30SHA-ZRH
24h 55m1 stop
£1,785Cathay Pacific
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vie., 7 feb. - lun., 10 mar.
06:10 - 11:45ZRH-SHA
22h 35m2 stops
12:50 - 12:10SHA-ZRH
29h 20m2 stops
£1,913
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vie., 21 mar. - dom., 6 abr.
10:50 - 11:25ZRH-SHA
42h 35m2 stops
12:50 - 18:20SHA-ZRH
35h 30m2 stops
£2,407Japan Airlines
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jue., 17 abr. - vie., 2 may.
12:35 - 11:45ZRH-SHA
40h 10m2 stops
13:10 - 11:40SHA-ZRH
29h 30m2 stops
£2,752Japan Airlines
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mié., 25 dic. - mar., 31 dic.
13:30 - 12:05ZRH-SHA
16h 35m1 stop
£423Cathay Pacific
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mié., 30 abr.
22:40 - 20:55ZRH-SHA
15h 15m1 stop
£1,939Cathay Pacific
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dom., 22 dic.

Flights from Zurich to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

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 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 £562 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets is £986 and £982 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 157 days before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Zurich to Shanghai

Low season

February

High season

October

Cheapest flight

£423
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Zurich to Shanghai

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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 £536 for a one-way ticket and £997 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between Zurich and Shanghai.

  • 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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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Zurich to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
30/4mié.
1 stopCathay Pacific
16h 35mZRH-SHA
£423
22/12dom.
1 stopCathay Pacific
15h 15mZRH-SHA
£1,939

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