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Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Shanghai (RUH-SHA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Riyadh to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to Hongqiao Intl

Wed, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 14
China Southern Logo
3:00 am - 10:20 pmRUH-SHA
14h 20m1 stop
China Southern Logo
11:50 am - 8:10 pmSHA-RUH
13h 20m1 stop
1,181 ﷼China Southern
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Tue, Nov 4 - Fri, Nov 14
China Southern Logo
12:30 am - 7:15 pmRUH-SHA
13h 45m1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:50 am - 10:05 pmSHA-RUH
16h 15m1 stop
1,260 ﷼China Southern
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Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 22
China Southern Logo
8:10 pm - 3:35 pmRUH-SHA
14h 25m1 stop
China Southern Logo
1:50 pm - 10:05 pmSHA-RUH
37h 15m1 stop
1,264 ﷼China Southern
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Thu, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 14
China Southern Logo
6:00 pm - 1:20 pmRUH-SHA
14h 20m1 stop
China Southern Logo
11:50 am - 8:10 pmSHA-RUH
13h 20m1 stop
1,335 ﷼China Southern
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Wed, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 11
China Southern Logo
3:00 am - 7:35 pmRUH-SHA
35h 35m1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:50 am - 8:10 pmSHA-RUH
14h 20m1 stop
1,410 ﷼China Southern
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Wed, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 10
China Southern Logo
3:00 am - 10:25 amRUH-SHA
26h 25m1 stop
China Southern Logo
6:50 pm - 8:10 pmSHA-RUH
30h 20m1 stop
1,417 ﷼China Southern
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Mon, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 9
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:50 pm - 12:20 pmRUH-SHA
31h 30m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 10:15 pmSHA-RUH
28h 45m1 stop
1,526 ﷼Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 pm - 12:20 pmRUH-SHA
32h 00m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:35 pm - 10:15 pmSHA-RUH
34h 40m1 stop
1,597 ﷼Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 4
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12:05 am - 10:10 amRUH-SHA
29h 05m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 10:15 pmSHA-RUH
34h 40m1 stop
1,605 ﷼
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Wed, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 14
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:50 pm - 12:20 pmRUH-SHA
31h 30m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:35 pm - 10:15 pmSHA-RUH
34h 40m1 stop
1,830 ﷼Cathay Pacific
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China Southern
Cheapest • from 1,181 ﷼ (round-trip)
Qatar Airways
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Cheapest round-trip
1,181 ﷼
Typical prices: 1,609 ﷼-2160
China Southern
Wed 10/1Tue 10/14
RUH - SHA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
649 ﷼
Typical prices: 847 ﷼-1474
China Southern
Sat 11/1
RUH - SHA • 1 stop
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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight649 ﷼
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking Riyadh to Shanghai flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport was 173 ﷼ for a one-way ticket and 315 ﷼ for a round-trip.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Riyadh to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Riyadh to Shanghai?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Riyadh and Shanghai.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai, Qatar Airways or China Eastern?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai are Qatar Airways and China Eastern. With an average price for the route of 2,975 ﷼ and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. China Eastern is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 2,209 ﷼ and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Riyadh to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Riyadh to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Riyadh to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Riyadh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Riyadh to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Riyadh with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Riyadh to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from Riyadh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Riyadh to Hongqiao Intl

 
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7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3624 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.4Comfort
7.9Crew
7.3Food
7.5Boarding
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Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2025MIA - PHL
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Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

Worse fight I ever take since I start flying , still have even made home , and crew abandon us half way home . No water no food and no even anyone to answer our questions

The American/Hollywood movies in the entertainment system lack english subtitles, they tend to have only arabic subtitles. Coupled with the low quality airplane earphones and cabin noise, it sometimes is difficult to follow the movie dialogues.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Qatar Airways did a very good job. Flights were slightly delayed with boarding but pilots made up time by arrival. The food was OK, no better or worse than other airlines. Although it would be nice to have three meals during 16 hours flight instead of two.

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

They flight was without ait conetion weather was very hot

Did not have to leave plane. However found the wait tiring with nearly a full plane boarding at Male and being unable to get out of seat due to cleaners security and a full plane boarding with hand luggage. Staff were excellent despite a long and tiring flight due to stopover.

Everything about our return trip from Colombo to Manchester was excellent. Staff were brilliant all flights. Return flights on time and all staff were brilliant. The outbound journey however was marred by cancellation of Man to Bahrain flight. No information or staff assistance. Customer Service none existent. Told to make own arrangements by none interested or understanding telephone staff who said to make own hotel arrangements and be reimbursed. CS refused to reimburse hotel or lost lounge booking or taxi fees.

The boarding was late. The check-in board said boarding closed but the boarding hadn't even started. I have spine issue but not eligible for wheelchair since I can walk. But we were taken to a plane with stairs to climb. I requested support with the handcarry and was told that I shouldn't have booked this flight without wheelchair. Instead this information should be public if this plane has sky bridge or stairs. The infotainment system did not work either. And the plane was very loud with very less legroom in economy.

Very poor experience, passengers and were not social and started a troubled with other passengers and a fight erupted

Worst flight ever.service was extremely poor and food taste was horrible.Served me mashed potatoes and chicken calling it Briyani.

From the start of the check-in process, the associate was unprofessional and claimed that my ticket was incorrect, attributing the issue to Gulf Air. However, they failed to provide any clear explanation of what was wrong. After an extended wait of 45 minutes, the issue was resolved, and we were finally issued our boarding passes. Upon arrival in Paris, we faced further delays as the stairs to deplane were not functioning, resulting in an additional 45-minute wait onboard. This delay posed a significant risk of missing my connecting flight.

Had to discuss more than 15 min regarding wheelchair they gave only at the start location. No food serv in 1 st flight. Considering flight started at 10:00 pm so had to starve for dinner. Checkin screw was polite. Food in 2 nd and 3 rd flights was not good. It was too cold in the flights. Had to ask for blankets. Missed quality all thru, though the fare was on higher side

Food could have been better Entertainment was absent even in Business Class

I like it very much. Gulf Air is always the topper rank of the world. I love it very much.

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