Shanghai, ChinaSt. Petersburg, Russia

Flights from Shanghai to St. Petersburg

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to St. Petersburg (LED) take about 9h 25m (7,138 km). China Eastern flies it. Lowest fare seen: $458 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shanghai to St. Petersburg

Carriers on PVG–LED according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to St. Petersburg fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $462 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $240. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$46227 Oct 2026 · China Eastern$317 · 1 stop25 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$54312 Nov 2026 · China Eastern$353 · 2 stops12 Nov 2026 · China Eastern
Dec 2026$4673 Dec 2026 · China Eastern$240 · 1 stop16 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$5562 Jan 2027 · China Eastern$298 · 1 stop1 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$62911 Feb 2027 · China Eastern$336 · 2 stops25 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$6346 Mar 2027 · China Eastern$332 · 2 stops19 Mar 2027
Apr 2027$68626 Apr 2027 · China Eastern$436 · 1 stop15 Apr 2027
May 2027$69616 May 2027 · China Eastern$436 · 1 stop27 May 2027
Jun 2027$62711 Jun 2027 · China Eastern$434 · 1 stop3 Jun 2027
Jul 2027$62431 Jul 2027 · China Eastern$437 · 2 stops5 Jul 2027
Aug 2027$61616 Aug 2027 · China Eastern$414 · 2 stops29 Aug 2027
Sept 2027$6279 Sept 2027 · China Eastern$314 · 1 stop21 Sept 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $240 in December 2026, against $317 for October 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 12 of 12 months with both fares.

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

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Russia 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 — Shanghai to St. Petersburg flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to St. Petersburg?
A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to St. Petersburg (LED) 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 Shanghai from St. Petersburg by air?
The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Pulkovo Airport is 7,138 km (4,435 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to St. Petersburg?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–LED 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 Shanghai to St. Petersburg cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–LED was $458 USD with China Eastern (nonstop), departing 29 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 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 St. Petersburg?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $240 one-way, against $437 for July 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 St. Petersburg?
In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $226 with 3 stops against $458 nonstop, a saving of $232. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from China to Russia?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Russia 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 St. Petersburg?
Russia 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 12 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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