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Cheap flights to Shanghai
The Bund's grand waterfront facing Pudong's skyline, old lanes and soup dumplings.
- Best weather
- Sep to Oct
- Warmest
- Jul, 33°C
- Airport
- PVG
Best time to visit Shanghai
The best time to visit Shanghai for the weather is from September to October, when daytime highs average 24 to 29°C (75 to 84°F) and there's some rain.
There's no real wet season: rain is spread through the year, with the most in August (about 13 rainy days) and the least in December.
The warmest month is July, with highs around 33°C (92°F); the coolest is January, at around 9°C (48°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night.
Shanghai weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C 48°F | 3°C 37°F | 11 rainy days | Cold with some rain |
| February | 11°C 51°F | 4°C 39°F | 10 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
| March | 15°C 59°F | 8°C 46°F | 13 rainy days | Cool and wet |
| April | 21°C 70°F | 13°C 55°F | 11 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
| May | 26°C 78°F | 18°C 64°F | 11 rainy days | Warm with some rain |
| June | 29°C 83°F | 22°C 72°F | 14 rainy days | Warm and wet |
| July | 33°C 92°F | 26°C 79°F | 12 rainy days | Hot and wet |
| August | 33°C 91°F | 26°C 79°F | 13 rainy days | Hot and wet |
| September Best | 29°C 84°F | 23°C 73°F | 10 rainy days | Warm with some rain |
| October Best | 24°C 74°F | 17°C 63°F | 8 rainy days | Mild and dry |
| November | 18°C 64°F | 11°C 53°F | 9 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
| December | 11°C 52°F | 5°C 42°F | 9 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
Long-term averages from Shanghai (Xujiahui), 1991–2020. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Shanghai
Farepop finds fares to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Perth 7,000 km · about 9.5 hours non-stop Brisbane 7,300 km · about 9.5 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Auckland 9,400 km · about 12 hours non-stop Queenstown 9,700 km · about 12.5 hours non-stop |
| United States | Seattle 5,700 mi · about 12 hours non-stop San Francisco 6,100 mi · about 13 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Vancouver 9,000 km · about 12 hours non-stop Calgary 9,400 km · about 12 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | Newcastle 5,600 mi · about 12 hours non-stop Edinburgh 5,600 mi · about 12 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Helsinki 7,400 km · about 9.5 hours non-stop Berlin 8,400 km · about 11 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Shanghai
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
A deal is at least 25% below the usual price for those dates, and a good fare at least 20%. Full-service airlines selling at budget prices, and travel agents undercutting the airline, are labelled as such.
Checked twice, then again
Fares are checked again on their exact dates before you hear about them, and regularly after. Ones that no longer qualify are withdrawn.
You book direct
Farepop doesn't sell tickets. Tap a deal and book with the airline or travel site; always check the final price, baggage and conditions before you pay.
The full rules are in our savings methodology.
Shanghai: questions
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
For the weather, from September to October, when daytime highs average around 26°C. These are long-term averages from Shanghai (Xujiahui), 1991–2020.
Does it rain a lot in Shanghai?
Shanghai has no distinct wet season. August is usually the wettest month, with about 13 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for Shanghai?
Farepop finds fares to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
How can I find cheap flights to Shanghai?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Shanghai costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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