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Cheapest round-trip
2,569 ﷼
Typical prices: 1,185 ﷼–1,753 ﷼
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/1Thu 11/8
RUH - SHA • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way
1,205 ﷼
Typical prices: 743 ﷼-910 ﷼
Air China
Mon 10/15
RUH - SHA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no nonstop flights between Riyadh and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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July
Cheapest • 16% price drop
December
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Shenzhen (SZX)
Cheapest • Avg 1,337 ﷼ (round-trip)
Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN)
Shortest trip • 15h 23m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Hongqiao Intl (RUH-SHA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to Hongqiao Intl

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8
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9:25 am - 8:40 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 15m3 stops Sharjah Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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2:10 pm - 4:15 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
31h 05m3 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Sharjah
2,569 ﷼Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Oct 31
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12:55 am - 11:25 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
29h 30m3 stops Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Shenzhen
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3:35 pm - 4:15 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
29h 40m3 stops Shenzhen Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Sharjah
2,669 ﷼Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23
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5:00 pm - 8:45 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22h 45m3 stops Sharjah Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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10:10 am - 8:20 amSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
27h 10m3 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Sharjah
2,717 ﷼Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 22
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10:55 pm - 8:00 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital
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6:30 pm - 8:55 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
31h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital
3,425 ﷼Air China
Thu, Nov 26 - Fri, Dec 4
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10:55 pm - 6:45 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
14h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital
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10:30 pm - 8:55 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
27h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital
3,874 ﷼Air China
Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 29
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10:55 pm - 3:20 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 25m2 stops Beijing Capital Shenzhen
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2:00 pm - 9:00 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
36h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital
4,664 ﷼Air China
Fri, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 22
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11:45 pm - 3:10 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
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7:25 am - 7:35 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
17h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
7,511 ﷼China Eastern
Fri, Jan 8 - Fri, Jan 15
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11:55 pm - 12:20 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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4:35 pm - 10:10 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
34h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
8,445 ﷼Cathay Pacific
Fri, Dec 18 - Fri, Dec 25
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11:55 pm - 12:20 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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4:35 pm - 10:10 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
34h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
8,516 ﷼Cathay Pacific
Mon, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 15
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11:45 pm - 9:00 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
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7:25 am - 7:35 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
17h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
8,656 ﷼China Eastern
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and is 16% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day, with flight prices 14% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

•July is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport at 1,186 ﷼ round-trip.
•February (2,617 ﷼) and August (2,410 ﷼) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 120% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

1,205 ﷼
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 34% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

When to book flights from Riyadh to Hongqiao Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Riyadh to Hongqiao Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Flights from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Shenzhen (SZX) - 53% of one-stop connections
    • Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Beijing Capital (PEK) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 5% of one-stop connections

    Shenzhen (SZX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    On the Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 27%. Saturday is the cheapest day at 1,197 ﷼ round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 1,624 ﷼ – a 426 ﷼ difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    French Concession is one of the most viewed places in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 11,608 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How are flight prices from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 2,961 ﷼, which is 295% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Flying via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 23m, compared with 15h 49m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 18h 54m via Shenzhen (SZX).

  • What is the time difference between Riyadh and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh (China Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport range from 1,185 ﷼ to 1,753 ﷼, with an average of 1,419 ﷼ over the past 12 months. Anything below 1,185 ﷼ counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average 1,197 ﷼ - about 426 ﷼ less than Sunday (26% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport trip for July. Fares historically average 1,186 ﷼ round-trip in that month - typically 1,431 ﷼ less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
    - Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Boyue Hotel - Airchina
    - Cordis Shanghai Hongqiao
    - Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station

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