Pudong Shanghai November 2017 panorama, Shanghai — flights from Saint Petersburg to Shanghai
St. Petersburg, RussiaShanghai, China

Flights from St. Petersburg to Shanghai

Nonstop flights from St. Petersburg (LED) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 9h 25m (7,138 km). China Eastern flies it. Lowest fare seen: $433 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying St. Petersburg to Shanghai

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

✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

St. Petersburg to Shanghai fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $432 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $144. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026—$238 · 3 stops29 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$43319 Nov 2026 · China Eastern$144 · 3 stops24 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$4328 Dec 2026 · China Eastern$217 · 1 stop10 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$53313 Jan 2027 · China Eastern$252 · 1 stop18 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$53326 Feb 2027 · China Eastern$210 · 1 stop4 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$5333 Mar 2027 · China Eastern$314 · 2 stops3 Mar 2027
Apr 2027$5339 Apr 2027 · China Eastern$425 · 1 stop20 Apr 2027
May 2027$53112 May 2027 · China Eastern$290 · 2 stops4 May 2027
Jun 2027$5262 Jun 2027 · China Eastern$437 · 2 stops30 Jun 2027
Jul 2027$58416 Jul 2027 · China Eastern$437 · 2 stops19 Jul 2027
Aug 2027$54030 Aug 2027 · China Eastern$436 · 2 stops10 Aug 2027
Sept 2027$52613 Sept 2027 · China Eastern$317 · 1 stop29 Sept 2027
Oct 2027$5461 Oct 2027 · China Eastern—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $144 in November 2026, against $210 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 11 of 11 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (St. Petersburg 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

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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 — St. Petersburg to Shanghai flights

How long is the flight from St. Petersburg to Shanghai?
A nonstop flight from St. Petersburg (LED) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 9h 25m, covering 7,138 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 St. Petersburg from Shanghai by air?
The great-circle distance between Pulkovo Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 7,138 km (4,435 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from St. Petersburg to Shanghai?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LED–PVG route include China Eastern. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from St. Petersburg to Shanghai cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LED–PVG was $433 USD with China Eastern (nonstop), departing 18 Nov 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 St. Petersburg to Shanghai?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $144 one-way, against $546 for October 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from St. Petersburg to Shanghai?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $156 with 3 stops against $433 nonstop, a saving of $277. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Russia 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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