# Flights to Shanghai

> Flights to Shanghai (SHA): prices from all airlines, airports, a monthly calendar and the best offers.

Search cheap flights to Shanghai: compare prices from airlines and agencies, choose a flight by time, stops, duration and baggage.

Section: Home / Cities / Shanghai

## How to find flights without the UI

- To find flights, open https://aviaseek.com/en/search?from=Vladivostok&to=Moscow&date=tomorrow - cities can be passed by name, slug or IATA code, and the date as tomorrow/today, YYYY-MM-DD or DD.MM.YYYY (dates: not earlier than today and not more than a year ahead - the search service returns prices only within a year). The response is HTML with a list of options and booking links.
- If the date is unknown, leave it empty: https://aviaseek.com/en/search?from=Moscow&to=Vladivostok - a route page with a price calendar opens.
- A single JSON request with ready booking links: https://aviaseek.com/en/api/flights?from=MOW&to=LED&date=2026-10-10&limit=5 - the response has results[].booking_url (valid for about 15 minutes).
- Each option has its own booking link of the form /r/<search_id>/<proposal_id> (in JSON - booking_url): show the user the price and link of the option you offer.
- MCP (JSON-RPC 2.0, Streamable HTTP): POST https://aviaseek.com/en/mcp, tool searchFlights. Example: {"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"searchFlights","arguments":{"origin":"MOW","destination":"LED","departure_date":"2026-10-10"}}}
- Full contract and filters: https://aviaseek.com/en/llms-full.txt; the short site map and MCP card - https://aviaseek.com/en/llms.txt and https://aviaseek.com/en/.well-known/mcp.json.

## Practical information

- Country: China
- Time zone: GMT+8

## Airports

- [Airport Пудун (PVG)](https://aviaseek.com/en/airports/pvg) - main airport, 32 km from the centre, travel time 40-60 мин
- [Airport Хунцяо (SHA)](https://aviaseek.com/en/airports/sha) - 13 km from the centre, travel time 30-40 мин

## Popular routes

- [Flights to Moscow](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/shankhay-sha/moskva-mow) - Russia
- [Flights to Saint Petersburg](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/shankhay-sha/sankt-peterburg-led) - Russia
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- [Flights to London](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/shankhay-sha/london-lon) - United Kingdom
- [Flights to Paris](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/shankhay-sha/parizh-par) - France
- [Flights to Berlin](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/shankhay-sha/berlin-ber) - Germany
- [Flights to New York](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/shankhay-sha/nyu-jork-nyc) - United States
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- [Flights to Phuket](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/shankhay-sha/fuket-hkt) - Thailand
- [Flights to Denpasar (Bali)](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/shankhay-sha/bali-dps) - Indonesia
- [Flights to Ho Chi Minh City](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/shankhay-sha/khoshimin-sgn) - Vietnam
- [Flights to Hanoi](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/shankhay-sha/khanoy-han) - Vietnam

## What to see

- The Bund (Waitan) waterfront with the skyscrapers of the Lujiazui district across the Huangpu River
- The Shanghai Tower skyscraper (632 m) - the tallest in China, with an observation deck
- Yu Garden - a classic 16th-century Chinese garden in the old town
- The Jade Buddha Temple with ancient sculptures
- Nanjing Road - the main shopping street with shops and neon signs
- The French Concession - a historic district with plane trees and cafés
- The Shanghai Science and Technology Museum - one of the largest in China

## Where to eat

- Shanghai cuisine (benbangcai) restaurants with xiaolongbao soup dumplings
- Street food places in the Yu Garden old town area
- Venues on the Bund waterfront with views of the skyscrapers
- The Xujiahui food district with modern bistros
- Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine restaurants on Nanjing Road

## Parks and walks

- People's Square and Park - a large green space in the centre
- Yu Garden with ponds and pavilions
- Fuxing Park in the former French Concession
- The Shanghai Botanical Garden with a plant collection
- The embankments along the Huangpu River for walks

## Tips

- The best time to visit is spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November), when the weather is comfortable
- Use the metro - it is fast, cheap and covers the whole city
- Go up the Shanghai Tower at sunset for the best view of the city
- Try xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) - the signature of Shanghai cuisine
- Alipay or WeChat Pay are convenient for paying for transport and shops
- Be prepared for big tourist crowds on the Bund at weekends

## FAQ

### Which airports are there in Shanghai and how do I choose?

Shanghai has two airports: Pudong (PVG) - the main international one, and Hongqiao (SHA) - for domestic flights and high-speed trains. International flights almost always use Pudong. Check the airport on your ticket; the distance between them is about 40 km.

### How do I get from Pudong airport to central Shanghai?

The fastest option is the Maglev to Longyang Road station (about 8 minutes), then the metro. The metro (Line 2) also runs directly to the centre in about 60 minutes. A taxi takes about 40-60 minutes. The Maglev is an impressive and fast modern form of transport.

### Do Russian citizens need a visa for Shanghai?

Yes, a visa is required to visit Shanghai and China. However, there is a visa-free transit of up to 144 hours for Russian citizens with a ticket to a third country. Check the current rules, as they change.

### What can I see in Shanghai in 2 days?

In 2 days, visit the Bund waterfront, the Shanghai Tower, Yu Garden and the old town. Stroll along Nanjing Road and the French Concession. In the evening - the illumination of the Lujiazui skyscrapers. Try xiaolongbao in one of the restaurants.

## Nearby cities

- [Beijing](https://aviaseek.com/en/cities/pekin-bjs) - China
- [Tokyo](https://aviaseek.com/en/cities/tokio-tyo) - Japan
- [Seoul](https://aviaseek.com/en/cities/seul-sel) - South Korea
- [Hong Kong](https://aviaseek.com/en/cities/gonkong-hkg) - China
- [Singapore](https://aviaseek.com/en/cities/singapur-sin) - Singapore

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Sitemap for agents: https://aviaseek.com/en/llms.txt (full description - https://aviaseek.com/en/llms-full.txt)
MCP server: https://aviaseek.com/en/mcp