Pudong Shanghai November 2017 panorama, Shanghai — flights from Brussels to Shanghai
ZaventemShanghai, China

Flights from Zaventem to Shanghai

Nonstop flights from Zaventem (BRU) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 11h 47m (9,025 km). Juneyao Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $458 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Shanghai: King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Shanghai

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Air Canada airplane being serviced at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Busy tarmac with multiple aircraft. — arriving in Shanghai

Airport transfer

PVG → Shanghai, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Brussels →2 lounges at Brussels AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresPVG to Shanghai: getting into town →

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Airlines flying Zaventem to Shanghai

Carriers on BRU–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Juneyao Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Zaventem to Shanghai fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $458 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $322. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$120523 Oct 2026 · Juneyao Airlines$460 · 3 stops28 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$62221 Nov 2026$322 · 1 stop21 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$45815 Dec 2026$366 · 1 stop31 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$50310 Jan 2027 · Juneyao Airlines$340 · 1 stop19 Jan 2027
Feb 2027—$340 · 1 stop8 Feb 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $322 for November 2026, $340 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Zaventem to Shanghai, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Shanghai

Based on weather and travel conditions in China

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Zaventem to Shanghai flights

How long is the flight from Zaventem to Shanghai?
A nonstop flight from Zaventem (BRU) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 11h 47m, covering 9,025 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Zaventem from Shanghai by air?
The great-circle distance between Brussels Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 9,025 km (5,608 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Zaventem to Shanghai?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the BRU–PVG route include Juneyao Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Zaventem to Shanghai cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on BRU–PVG was $458 USD sold by Hainan Airlines (nonstop), departing 15 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zaventem to Shanghai?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $322 one-way, against $460 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Zaventem to Shanghai?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $340 with one stop against $458 nonstop, a saving of $118. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Zaventem to China?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter China visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Shanghai?
China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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