Flights from Paris to Shanghai
Nonstop flights from Paris (CDG) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 12h 5m (9,266 km). China Eastern and Air France fly it. Lowest fare seen: $485 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Shanghai
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
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Airlines flying Paris to Shanghai
Carriers on CDG–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Paris to Shanghai fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $374 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $115729 Oct 2026 · China Eastern | $548 · 1 stop30 Oct 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | $38321 Nov 2026 · China Eastern | — |
| Dec 2026 | $3743 Dec 2026 · China Eastern | — |
| Jan 2027 | $108717 Jan 2027 · Air France | $399 · 3 stops17 Jan 2027 |
| Feb 2027 | $8111 Feb 2027 · China Eastern | $420 · 1 stop1 Feb 2027 |
| Mar 2027 | $6022 Mar 2027 · China Eastern | $422 · 1 stop2 Mar 2027 |
| May 2027 | $10842 May 2027 · Air France | $458 · 1 stop2 May 2027 |
| Aug 2027 | $12321 Aug 2027 · China Eastern | $553 · 1 stop1 Aug 2027 |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $383 for November 2026, $374 at best after that.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 6 of 7 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Paris 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
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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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 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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