Cheap flights from Zurich to Shanghai from $362 ZRH → PVG, SHA
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The cheapest return found recently is $1,089 with Pegasus Airlines, 31 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $362 with Air India, 17 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $362, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $1,089, 31 Mar 2027 to 3 Apr 2027
- Usual return price
- $879 to $1,092
- Cheapest month to fly
- March 2027, return fares from $817 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- SWISS, China Eastern
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $879 to $1,092.
Cheapest return found recently
$1,089
31 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027 · Pegasus Airlines
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Leaves 11:35 a.m. · Return leaves 8:00 p.m. · 94 h 5 min of travel, both ways together
out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$1,373
21 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 · SWISS
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 1:50 p.m. · Return leaves 11:10 p.m. · 24 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop · separate tickets likely: collect your bags and check in again
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$1,089 31 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$817 18 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $664 to $814.
At $1,089, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 18 Dec to 31 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?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 31 Mar 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
36 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec – 23 Jan 2027 | $1,101 | Condor | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 | $899 | Etihad Airways | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027 | $817 | China Eastern | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027 | $1,089 | Pegasus Airlines | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $817.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Condor, Etihad Airways, China Eastern, Pegasus Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$362
17 Feb 2027 · Air India
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 8:40 p.m. · 16 h 40 min trip
stops unknown
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$362 17 Feb 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 13 days, 25 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $359 to $560.
13 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?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 17 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2027 | $362 | Air India | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | stops unknown | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air India.
Premium cabin fares from Zurich 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 31 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 17 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Zurich to Shanghai?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 23% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 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 | $903 | $814 | +29% | 8 |
| 7–13 days | $866 | $715 | +24% | 17 |
| 14–29 days | $832 | $715 | +19% | 19 |
| 30–59 days | $760 | $724 | +9% | 41 |
| 60–89 days | $700 | $700 | Cheapest seen | 15 |
| 90–179 days | $778 | $664 | +11% | 41 |
| 180+ days | $734 | $704 | +5% | 18 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 13 days of one-way prices, 25 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Basel → Shanghai
75 km from Zurich
$935
$154 less than flying from Zurich
5 Apr 2027 – 16 Apr 2027 · BSL → PVG · out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 31 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 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 Zurich to Shanghai?
The cheapest return found recently is $1,089 with Pegasus Airlines, 31 Mar 2027 to 3 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $817 with China Eastern, 18 Mar 2027 to 26 Mar 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $879 to $1,092.
How much is a one-way flight from Zurich to Shanghai?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $362 with Air India, 17 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Shanghai?
March 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $817, 18 Mar 2027 to 26 Mar 2027, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to Shanghai?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 23% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Zurich to Shanghai?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,373 with SWISS, 21 Feb 2027 to 27 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Zurich to Shanghai?
Between 18 Dec and 31 Mar 2027, Condor has the cheapest return on 1 of the 4 departure dates we hold, Etihad Airways on 1 and China Eastern on 1.
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