Flights from Rome to Shanghai
Nonstop flights from Rome (FCO) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 11h 58m (9,169 km). China Eastern flies it. Lowest fare seen: $513 one-way, nonstop (22 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
PVG → Shanghai, booked before you fly
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Airlines flying Rome to Shanghai
Carriers on FCO–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Rome to Shanghai fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $513 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $316. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $70928 Oct 2026 · China Eastern | $417 · 1 stop28 Oct 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | $51317 Nov 2026 · China Eastern | $316 · 1 stop17 Nov 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | $54411 Dec 2026 · China Eastern | $394 · 1 stop5 Dec 2026 |
| Jan 2027 | $6524 Jan 2027 · China Eastern | $349 · 2 stops5 Jan 2027 |
| Feb 2027 | $64816 Feb 2027 · China Eastern | $461 · 1 stop16 Feb 2027 |
| Mar 2027 | $88722 Mar 2027 · China Eastern | $492 · 1 stop22 Mar 2027 |
| Apr 2027 | $76512 Apr 2027 · China Eastern | $462 · 1 stop12 Apr 2027 |
| May 2027 | $65326 May 2027 · China Eastern | $366 · 1 stop26 May 2027 |
| Jul 2027 | $110717 Jul 2027 · China Eastern | $599 · 1 stop17 Jul 2027 |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $316 for November 2026, $349 at best after that.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 9 of 9 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Rome 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 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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