RUH - SHA

690 ﷼ Find Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Shanghai

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Cheapest round-trip
1,128 ﷼
Overall average: 2,628 ﷼
China Southern
Mon 3/9Tue 3/17
RUH - SHA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
690 ﷼
Typical prices: 851 ﷼-1,469 ﷼
China Southern
Fri 3/27
RUH - SHA • 1 stop
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China Southern
Cheapest • from 1,128 ﷼ (round-trip)
Cathay Pacific
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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When to book
5 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 20% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Hongqiao Intl (RUH-SHA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Riyadh to Hongqiao Intl 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

Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 17
China Southern Logo
12:05 am - 10:10 am
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SHA
29h 05m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
7:55 am - 10:30 pm
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RUH
19h 35m
1 stop
1,128 ﷼China Southern
Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 30
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1:15 am - 2:25 pm
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SHA
32h 10m
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2:40 pm - 11:45 pm
SHA
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RUH
14h 05m
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1,203 ﷼China Southern
Sun, Mar 22 - Mon, Mar 30
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12:05 am - 7:20 pm
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SHA
14h 15m
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10:50 am - 10:10 pm
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16h 20m
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1,293 ﷼China Southern
Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 17
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12:05 am - 9:50 pm
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SHA
16h 45m
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10:10 am - 10:30 pm
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17h 20m
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1,342 ﷼China Southern
Tue, Mar 17 - Thu, Apr 2
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12:30 am - 7:15 pm
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SHA
13h 45m
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4:50 pm - 10:10 pm
SHA
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1,447 ﷼China Southern
Sat, Mar 28 - Sat, Apr 4
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10:55 pm - 5:00 pm
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13h 05m
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11:30 am - 8:55 pm
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14h 25m
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1,484 ﷼Air China
Sun, Mar 15 - Thu, Apr 2
China Southern Logo
12:05 am - 10:15 pm
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17h 10m
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2:40 pm - 11:45 pm
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1,507 ﷼China Southern
Mon, Mar 2 - Sat, Mar 7
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10:55 pm - 9:35 pm
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SHA
17h 40m
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9:40 am - 8:55 pm
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16h 15m
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1,511 ﷼Air China
Tue, Mar 17 - Wed, Apr 1
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12:30 am - 8:50 am
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27h 20m
1 stop
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11:50 am - 10:10 pm
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RUH
15h 20m
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1,537 ﷼China Southern
Sun, Mar 22 - Mon, Mar 30
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12:05 am - 8:20 pm
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SHA
15h 15m
1 stop
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8:35 am - 10:10 pm
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RUH
18h 35m
2 stops
1,571 ﷼China Southern
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Riyadh to Hongqiao Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Riyadh to Hongqiao Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is May, where tickets cost 1,571 ﷼ (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 2,973 ﷼ and 2,628 ﷼ respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Riyadh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight690 ﷼
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
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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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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 690 ﷼ for a one-way ticket and 1,128 ﷼ 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, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Riyadh and Shanghai, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Riyadh to Shanghai are Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of 1,667 ﷼ and an overall rating of 7.6, Cathay Pacific is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 2,974 ﷼ and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 5 airlines flying from Riyadh to Hongqiao Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Riyadh to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Riyadh to Hongqiao Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Cathay PacificOverall score based on 1153 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.3Food
7.6Comfort
7.9Boarding
8.1Crew
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I was mid plane and they were already out of the main beef entree....ugh!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
HKG - DFW
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I was mid plane and they were already out of the main beef entree....ugh!

great experience. better than all other airlines flying this route.

Flight delayed first from bad weather, then after boarding there was a problem with the plane. We had to get off and onto another plane...connections were missed and the trip took an additional 10 hours!! Pre-paid seatting was not honored due ro last minute carrier changes. Most of the trip was on Japan Airline.

Extensive delays, poor organization to board people, as it felt like chaos to get inside of the plane. No lines, everyone gathering together like a mayhem, very confusing. Passengers out of hand and rude, which is not the airlines fault. However, there should be rules, e.g., not letting one passenger take 2+ spots in the overhead bin.

I wish there were more bathrooms available on these larger carriers.

The experience was efficient, on time, and provided great service.

There were delays at boarding and landing. These events resulted in a tight transfer time in HK. Poor signage for transfers. Finally, lost luggage at final destination.

Not much of anything could have been done better unless I had a first class ticket. I was literally 15 hours with an airline in the economy class. Very professional friendly and attentive crew. Good airline food, clean cabin, seating area and bathrooms. I've been 4 times back-and-forth with Cathay Pacific, and I would not choose another airline for this trip. Five out of five stars.

It's basically 15 hours with an airline in economy class. There's really not much of anything that could have been done better unless I had a first class ticket. Cathay Pacific does excellent work, with a very professional, friendly and attentive crew. It's literally the only airline that I will fly to Southeast Asia.

Close to excellent. The only problem is when I try to charge my phone on the USB in front of my seat, the battery level is decreasing rather than increasing. Why?

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

excellent! movie selection just ok, but everything else was wonderful.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

Plane was good Crew was good Food was just ok Could have had more entertainment options But overall good

Initial booking was confusing and had to get new CC issued.

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

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.

Pretty much what you'd expect for an economy flight. The crew were excellent as usual. The food was ok, but nothing special.

Staff is rude and condescending. Airline is badly managed. They take away their flimsy earphones and blankets one hour before the lading. I’ve never experienced this with any other airline. It’s a very portly managed and run airline that should be avoided.

The Senior Flight attendant was just amazing on our Flight GF 284 on 30/11/25. She was so attentive, helpful and caring not just to us but to all in our cabin.

Loading was on time and quick Not very many people

Amazing business class in a single aisle plane. Fully flat seats, pyjamas, amenity kits, all in all a really complete product. Service was good - not amazing - but they did a good job. Got a few hours sleep. Will fly with them again if I can.

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

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