ZurichShanghai, China

Flights from Zurich to Shanghai

Nonstop flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 11h 47m (9,032 km). China Eastern and SWISS fly it. Lowest fare seen: $674 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Shanghai: King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Shanghai

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

Air Canada airplane being serviced at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Busy tarmac with multiple aircraft. — arriving in Shanghai

Airport transfer

PVG → Shanghai, booked before you fly

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Zurich →1 lounge at Zurich Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresPVG to Shanghai: getting into town →

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Airlines flying Zurich to Shanghai

Carriers on ZRH–PVG 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

Zurich to Shanghai fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Apr 2027, from $674 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $431. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$74027 Oct 2026 · China Eastern	$433 · 2 stops28 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$7375 Nov 2026 · China Eastern	$431 · 2 stops4 Nov 2026
Jan 2027	$69914 Jan 2027 · China Eastern	$431 · 1 stop15 Jan 2027
Mar 2027	$104828 Mar 2027 · China Eastern	$469 · 3 stops28 Mar 2027
Apr 2027	$67429 Apr 2027 · China Eastern	$535 · 1 stop29 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $431 for November 2026, $431 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

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

How long is the flight from Zurich to Shanghai?

A nonstop flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Shanghai (PVG) 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 Zurich from Shanghai by air?

The great-circle distance between Zürich Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 9,032 km (5,612 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Zurich to Shanghai?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ZRH–PVG 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 Zurich to Shanghai cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ZRH–PVG was $674 USD with China Eastern (nonstop), departing 29 Apr 2027, 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 Zurich to Shanghai?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $431 one-way, against $535 for April 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Zurich to Shanghai?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $431 with one stop against $674 nonstop, a saving of $243. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Zurich 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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