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Cheap Flight Deals from Riyadh to Shanghai (RUH-CNSH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Riyadh 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 round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to Shanghai

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Riyadh to Shanghai.
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Cathay Pacific Logo
8:20 pm - 4:25 pmRUH-PVG
15h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:35 am - 7:10 pmPVG-RUH
14h 35m1 stop
1,481 ﷼Cathay Pacific
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Cum, Haz 6 - Cum, Haz 13
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:35 pm - 8:15 pmRUH-PVG
17h 40m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:20 pm - 8:25 pmPVG-RUH
13h 05m1 stop
1,488 ﷼Cathay Pacific
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Pzt, Eyl 15 - Per, Eyl 25
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12:30 am - 10:25 amRUH-SHA
28h 55m1 stop
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8:55 am - 10:00 pmSHA-RUH
18h 05m1 stop
1,642 ﷼
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Pzt, May 5 - Pzt, May 19
Gulf Air Logo
11:20 pm - 11:40 amRUH-PVG
31h 20m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
3:55 pm - 10:20 pmPVG-RUH
35h 25m1 stop
1,736 ﷼Gulf Air
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Pzt, Nis 14 - Paz, Nis 27
Gulf Air Logo
11:20 pm - 11:40 amRUH-PVG
31h 20m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
3:55 pm - 10:20 pmPVG-RUH
35h 25m1 stop
1,844 ﷼Gulf Air
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Çar, May 7 - Çar, May 21
China Eastern Logo
8:50 pm - 11:50 amRUH-PVG
10h 00mnonstop
China Eastern Logo
12:10 pm - 5:50 pmPVG-RUH
10h 40mnonstop
1,874 ﷼China Eastern
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Per, Tem 24 - Per, Ağu 7
Air China Logo
12:05 am - 7:00 pmRUH-SHA
13h 55m1 stop
Air China Logo
8:25 pm - 10:00 pmSHA-RUH
30h 35m1 stop
1,882 ﷼Air China
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Cmt, May 17 - Paz, May 25
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12:05 am - 10:40 pmRUH-PVG
17h 35m1 stop
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9:35 am - 7:10 pmPVG-RUH
14h 35m1 stop
1,908 ﷼
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Per, Haz 5 - Cum, Haz 13
China Eastern Logo
8:50 pm - 11:40 amRUH-PVG
9h 50mnonstop
China Eastern Logo
12:10 pm - 5:50 pmPVG-RUH
10h 40mnonstop
1,998 ﷼China Eastern
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Cum, Haz 6 - Cum, Haz 13
Air China Logo
12:05 am - 9:50 pmRUH-SHA
16h 45m1 stop
Air China Logo
8:25 pm - 10:00 pmSHA-RUH
30h 35m1 stop
2,189 ﷼Air China
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Per, Haz 5 - Cum, Haz 13

KAYAK's insights & trends for Riyadh to Shanghai flights

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

What is the cheapest Riyadh to Shanghai flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Shanghai.
The cheapest ticket to Shanghai from Riyadh found in the last 72 hours was to Shanghai, at 1,695 ﷼ round-trip. The most popular route is from Riyadh (RUH) to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was 1,695 ﷼.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Riyadh to Shanghai depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost 620 ﷼ on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is 670 ﷼.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Shanghai, 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 Riyadh to Shanghai is January, when tickets cost 1,923 ﷼ (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is 4,926 ﷼ and 2,920 ﷼ respectively.

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

March
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 40% increase in price.

Flights from Riyadh to Shanghai: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Riyadh to Shanghai 
KhaldounFlew with China EasternRUH-PVGDec 2024
Check for seat comfort/ flat seat. Check for good quality and taste food
WesleyFlew with China EasternRUH-PVGAug 2024
It is a long flight and and the plane in not totally comfortable.

FAQs - booking Shanghai flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Shanghai.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Riyadh 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 from Riyadh to Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airline flying from Riyadh to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Riyadh to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Riyadh to Shanghai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.2
China EasternOverall score based on 143 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.0Food
7.9Crew
7.6Boarding
6.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025PVG - LAX
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China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

I was surprised and appreciate that they actually served a hot meal on such a short, early morning flight. The check in and boarding was hassle free and most of all my Alliance Status / Code Share was recognized and the revelant courtesy was extended; other than some needed attention to detail concerning the cleanliness of the cabin, and some unnecessary aggressive wording their safety briefing, it was an overall pleasant flight, and I would certainly fly with them again.

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