Cheap flights from Tehran to Shanghai from $382 IKA → PVG, SHA
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The cheapest return found recently is $959 with Mahan Air, 27 Dec – 3 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $382 with Mahan Air, 30 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $382, Mahan Air, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $959, 27 Dec to 3 Jan 2027
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, one-way fares from $382 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Mahan Air
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 8 h 45 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$959
27 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 · Mahan Air
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 8:40 p.m. · Return leaves 8:55 a.m. · 44 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$959 27 Dec – 3 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 41 days, 24 Sept to 4 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $636 to $1,448.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 27 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $959 | Mahan Air | Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Mahan Air.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $389 to $838.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$382
30 Dec · Mahan Air
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 8:40 p.m. · 8 h 45 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$382
30 Dec · Mahan Air
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 8:40 p.m. · 8 h 45 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$382 30 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 26 days, 9 Oct to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $382 to $859.
At $382, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the low end of that range.
26 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 15 Dec to 20 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 30 Dec, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | $451 | Mahan Air | Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Dec | $382 | Mahan Air | Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Jan 2027 | $389 | Mahan Air | Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | stops unknown | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Mar 2027 | $859 | Ajet | Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 3 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Mar 2027 | $838 | Ajet | Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 3 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $382.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Mahan Air, Ajet.
Premium cabin fares from Tehran to Shanghai
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 27 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 30 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Tehran to Shanghai?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 30% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 4 Nov (41 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $913 | $834 | +44% | 17 |
| 7–13 days | $826 | $767 | +30% | 8 |
| 14–29 days | $1,265 | $744 | +99% | 21 |
| 30–59 days | $1,159 | $673 | +82% | 16 |
| 60–89 days | $636 | $636 | Cheapest seen | 11 |
| 90–179 days | $891 | $891 | +40% | 8 |
| 180+ days | $900 | $900 | +42% | 8 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 26 days of one-way prices, 9 Oct to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 27 Dec – 3 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Tehran to Shanghai?
The cheapest return found recently is $959 with Mahan Air, 27 Dec to 3 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Tehran to Shanghai?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $382 with Mahan Air, 30 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $389 to $838.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Tehran to Shanghai?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $382, 30 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Tehran to Shanghai?
In 41 days of prices between 24 Sept and 4 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 30% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Tehran to Shanghai?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $382 with Mahan Air, 30 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Tehran to Shanghai?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Mahan Air on 30 Dec, takes 8 h 45 min from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Tehran to Shanghai?
Between 15 Dec and 20 Mar 2027, Mahan Air has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 5 departure dates we hold, and Ajet on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work