Aerial view of Vienna showcasing the town hall, Votivkirche, and architectural landmarks. — flights from Shanghai to Vienna
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Flights from Shanghai to Vienna

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Vienna (VIE) take about 11h 7m (8,497 km). Austrian Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $586 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Vienna

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

Aerial view of Vienna showcasing the town hall, Votivkirche, and architectural landmarks. — arriving in Vienna

Airport transfer

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Vienna

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

✈ Austrian Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Vienna fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $586 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $250. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Nov 2026$58628 Nov 2026 · Austrian Airlines$271 · 1 stop28 Nov 2026
Dec 2026—$250 · 1 stop4 Dec 2026
Jan 2027—$449 · 1 stop8 Jan 2027
Mar 2027—$315 · 2 stops1 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $250 in December 2026, against $315 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai to Vienna, 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.

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Frequently asked questions — Shanghai to Vienna flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Vienna?
A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Vienna (VIE) takes about 11h 7m, covering 8,497 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 Shanghai from Vienna by air?
The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Vienna International Airport is 8,497 km (5,280 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Vienna?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–VIE route include Austrian Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Shanghai to Vienna cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–VIE was $586 USD with Austrian Airlines (nonstop), departing 28 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 Shanghai to Vienna?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $250 one-way, against $449 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Shanghai to Vienna?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $250 with one stop against $586 nonstop, a saving of $336. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from China to Vienna?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Vienna 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.

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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