Cheap flights from Zurich to Shanghai (ZRH–PVG)
ZRHZürich Airport
Switzerland
Switzerland
PVGShanghai Pudong International Airport
China
China
China Eastern Airlines and SWISS fly Zurich to Shanghai (ZRH–PVG) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 9,030 km (5,610 mi).
- From
- ZRH
- Zurich
- To
- PVG
- Shanghai
- Nonstop
- Yes · 2 airlines
- Airlines
- MU · LX
- Cheapest fare found
- CHF 306 one-way
- Distance
- 9,030 km (5,610 mi)
- Time difference
- Shanghai 6 hours ahead
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Zurich to Shanghai fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: CHF 306 for November 2026 on Air India (1 stop).
- Oct ’26CHF 400
- Nov ’26CHF 306
- Dec ’26CHF 309
- Apr ’27CHF 425
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly ZRH–PVG
For Zurich (ZRH) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG), November 2026 had the lowest fare found (CHF 306). Days in Shanghai average 18–28 °C in April, May and October. Set your watch 6 hours forward on landing at PVG.
Zurich to Shanghai: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
From CHF 306 one-way, the cheapest fare found for November 2026 on Air India with 1 stop (found 11 October 2026).
Which airlines fly ZRH–PVG direct?
China Eastern Airlines and SWISS.
What is the cheapest month to fly ZRH–PVG?
November 2026, at CHF 306; the dearest month found was CHF 425.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Zurich: a ZRH departure at noon is 18:00 local time in PVG.
Shanghai to Zurich: the return flight (PVG–ZRH)
All 2 airlines also fly PVG–ZRH nonstop.
Airlines flying ZRH–PVG nonstop
| Airline | Type | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| China Eastern Airlines MU | full-service | SkyTeam |
 SWISS LX | full-service | Star Alliance |
One-stop alternatives to flying ZRH–PVG nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Munich (MUC) with
Lufthansa: 9,040 km (5,620 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via Vienna (VIE) with
Austrian Airlines: 9,100 km (5,650 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop. - Via Frankfurt (FRA) with Lufthansa: 9,140 km (5,680 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.
- Via Helsinki (HEL) with
Finnair: 9,170 km (5,700 mi) flown, 2% further than nonstop. - Via Belgrade (BEG) with
Air Serbia: 9,390 km (5,840 mi) flown, 4% further than nonstop.
ZRH–PVG route map
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Departure
Zürich Airport
Zurich (ZRH), Zurich. In our data, 62 airlines fly nonstop from ZRH to 219 destinations.
View ZRH airport guide →Arrival
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
3 ways into Shanghai, fastest from 8 min:
- Shanghai Maglev 8 min · CN¥50
- Metro Line 2 1h 10m–1h 20m
- Taxi (meter) 45 min–1h 10m
Weather in Shanghai vs Zurich
Shanghai is warmer than Zurich in every month, by 5–10°C; the biggest gap is in November (18°C against 8°C). In October it averages 24°C in Shanghai and 14°C in Zurich.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 9° | 11° | 15° | 21° | 26° | 29° | 33° | 33° | 29° | 24° | 18° | 11° |
| Zurich | 4° | 5° | 10° | 15° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 19° | 14° | 8° | 4° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Shanghai and Zurich (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Onward from Shanghai
Places you can't fly to nonstop from ZRH, but can from PVG — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
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