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Flights from Shanghai to Zurich

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Zurich (ZRH) take about 11h 47m (9,032 km). China Eastern and SWISS fly it. Lowest fare seen: $607 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airport transfer

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Zurich

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

✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen✈ SWISSnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Zurich fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $607 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $392. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$131630 Oct 2026 · SWISS$397 · 1 stop30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$60715 Nov 2026 · China Eastern$392 · 1 stop7 Nov 2026
Jan 2027$13149 Jan 2027 · SWISS$457 · 2 stops9 Jan 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $392 in November 2026, against $457 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai to Zurich, 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 Zurich flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Zurich?
A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 11h 47m, covering 9,032 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 Zurich by air?
The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Zürich Airport is 9,032 km (5,612 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Zurich?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–ZRH route include China Eastern and SWISS. 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 Zurich cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–ZRH was $607 USD with China Eastern (nonstop), departing 15 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 Zurich?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $392 one-way, against $457 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 Zurich?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $392 with one stop against $607 nonstop, a saving of $215. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from China to Zurich?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Zurich 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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