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Flight deals from Riyadh to Shanghai Pudong

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 1,922. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai Pudong

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Riyadh to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in November.

Direct flights from Riyadh to Shanghai Pudong

Riyadh to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Riyadh to Shanghai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Shanghai Pudong.

Riyadh to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 997
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time10 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineSaudia
Average flights per week12

Finding cheap flights from Riyadh to Shanghai Pudong: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Shanghai Pudong is AED 1,661. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Riyadh to Shanghai Pudong.
Saudia and China Eastern fly direct from Riyadh to Shanghai Pudong.
There are 12 flights per week flying from Riyadh to Shanghai Pudong, as of August 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Shanghai Pudong is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Monday, December 28, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 5 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai Pudong but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Air India and China Eastern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Pudong.

Flying from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is 10 hours 5 minutes.

  • Shanghai is five hours ahead of Riyadh and observes the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Flights from RUH to PVG start at 01:15 — the earliest with China Eastern Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:50 with China Eastern Airlines. Overall, you can choose from six weekly Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights.

  • To ensure you catch your RUH to PVG flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Traveling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • China Eastern has direct flights from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Shanghai — and maybe even more of China if you have time.

  • China Eastern is the airline most travelers choose to fly with on this route.

  • With a reliable 91.67% of services arriving on schedule, China Eastern has the best on-time performance for RUH to PVG flights.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between RUH and PVG include:

    • Guangzhou Airport

    • Dubai Airport

    • Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight is AED 997. A return plane ticket is currently AED 1,661. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • To score cheap tickets from RUH to PVG, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from RUH to PVG by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.

Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)

  • 85% of flights leaving Riyadh Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of RUH.

  • To get to Riyadh Airport from central Riyadh, it takes around 35 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometers from the airport to the city center.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Searching for a hotel to stay in before your flight from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? Check out Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. Enjoy a good night's sleep here before heading to RUH.

Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

Getting from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai

  • PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.

  • Shanghai Pudong Airport is approximately 48 kilometers from the center of Shanghai. Driving there takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • It takes roughly 50 minutes when traveling by public transport.

When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Shanghai. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

  • Book your flight from Riyadh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport for August if you want to explore Shanghai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from RUH to PVG in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

Explore more of China

  • Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Shanghai. Around 274 kilometers away to the west, popular attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • Suzhou is another essential stop in China and is around 80 kilometers west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without seeing Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.