Good to know - Cheap tickets Shanghai — Riyadh
| Cheapest flight found | $742 |
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| Minimal flight time | 6h 45m |
| Flight distance | 7231 km |
| Most popular airline | China Eastern Airlines |
Airfare Shanghai – Riyadh by month
Here you can find out in what months how much a ticket Shanghai – Riyadh costs to buy cheap plane tickets.
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Remember that the optimal time for booking air tickets is 59 days before the departure date, this is the average time at which air tickets were sold at the lowest prices.
Schedule of direct flights Shanghai — Riyadh
| Departure | Arrival | Flight days | Flight | Airlines | Flight time | Airports | |
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| 02:30 | 09:00 | wed | CK251 | China Cargo Airlines | 11h 30m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — King Khaled International Airport | Select dates |
| 02:35 | 07:55 | wed, sun | SV995 | Saudia | 10h 20m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — King Khaled International Airport | Select dates |
| 02:35 | 09:20 | wed, sun | SV991 | Saudia | 11h 45m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — King Khaled International Airport | Select dates |
| 10:35 | 12:20 | wed | SV991 | Saudia | 6h 45m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — King Khaled International Airport | Select dates |
| 12:55 | 19:10 | daily | MU269 | China Eastern Airlines | 11h 15m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — King Khaled International Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying Shanghai — Riyadh
Flight Shanghai – Riyadh is served by 21 airlines. 3 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
Flights Shanghai — Riyadh
The selection of cheap flights Shanghai — Riyadh
Here you can find and purchase the cheapest flights Shanghai — Riyadh from $742 and Shanghai — Riyadh — Shanghai from $366.
The price of the flight Shanghai — Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) — Shanghai from $366 (round-trip).
The average price of the flight Shanghai — Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) — Shanghai $1,238 (round-trip).
- Departure city: Shanghai
- IATA code of the city of origin: SHA
- Departure airports: Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Departure country: China
- Destination city: Riyadh
- IATA code of the destination city: RUH
- Destination airports: King Khaled International Airport
- Destination country: Saudi Arabia
Low cost flights Shanghai — Riyadh (SHA — RUH)
The distance between Shanghai and Riyadh 4493 miles (or 7231 kilometres).
The time difference between Shanghai and Riyadh is 5 h.
Minimal flight time from Shanghai to Riyadh 6h 45m.
LowCostClub always do a comparison of airfares Shanghai — Riyadh with several airlines (include China Cargo Airlines, Saudia, China Eastern Airlines). They will always give you all available options so you can find the cheapest flight to Riyadh. In addition, you can choose the platform where you want to place your orders. There are also special offers for air tickets Shanghai — Riyadh. Last week, for instance, the cheapest round-trip prices stood at $366 while the cheapest one-way price that was available within the last week cost $742
Routes from nearby cities to Riyadh
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
Most often, flights to Riyadh are from Hangzhou. The cheapest plane ticket to Riyadh can be bought from $413 with a departure from Nanjing, which is also the nearest city from Shanghai.
Popular International routes from Shanghai
Popular routes from Riyadh
If you are going to fly from Riyadh, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from Riyadh:
Popular domestic routes from Shanghai
FAQ about Shanghai — Riyadh
Are there any direct flights Shanghai — Riyadh?
Yes, they do: CK251, SV995, SV991, MU269
Can we fly from Shanghai to Riyadh?
Yes, you can fly from Shanghai to Riyadh. Shanghai has 2 airports (Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) for flights. China Cargo Airlines, Saudia, China Eastern Airlines depart from Shanghai on mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun. There are non-direct flights through Air China, Air France, Atlas Air, British Airways, Cargolux, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Egyptair, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, FedEx, Gulf Air, KLM, Lufthansa, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Qatar Executive, Southwind Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Riyadh?
A direct flight lasts an average of 6h 45m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 7231 km.
How much do flights Shanghai — Riyadh cost?
The price of flights Shanghai — Riyadh starts from $742.
What days does the plane fly Shanghai — Riyadh?
Planes fly Shanghai — Riyadh 7 times a week on the following days: mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun
What airports are there in Shanghai and Riyadh?
In Shanghai — Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. In Riyadh — King Khaled International Airport.
What flights are currently flying from Shanghai to Riyadh?
The following flights fly between Shanghai and Riyadh: CK251, SV995, SV991, SV991, MU269
What month is the cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Riyadh?
High season is considered to be and the cheapest month is . Enter your preferred airports (or cities) and dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Shanghai — Riyadh flight deals.
Which airlines direct fly from Shanghai to Riyadh?
The following airlines have direct flights Shanghai — Riyadh: China Cargo Airlines, Saudia, China Eastern Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Riyadh?
All the following airlines flights Shanghai — Riyadh: Air China, Air France, Atlas Air, British Airways, Cargolux, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Egyptair, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, FedEx, Gulf Air, KLM, Lufthansa, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Qatar Executive, Saudia, Southwind Airlines, Turkish Airlines.