Flights Moscow — Shanghai
Right now the cheapest fare on this route is $195, based on our checks. That is well below the typical December price ($281): worth grabbing.
Price at the time of the find: tickets can sell out, so the price at purchase may differ. Check the price and conditions on the seller’s site.
In short: how much is the flight
Moscow — Shanghai: the cheapest one-way fare in our checks is $195. The typical price in December is $281, and over the year it ranges from $239 (January) to $475 (October). Nonstop flights appear in our checks, from $387. Fares and availability can change; the seller’s site shows the final cost.
What our data shows
Flying from 28 Nov to 11 Dec is the cheapest: $248 on average, 24% below the other dates we checked.
In our checks, departures on Mondays are 10% cheaper on average than on Saturdays: if your dates are flexible, compare the days of the week.
The cheapest checked date (9 Dec) is 65% cheaper than the most expensive one (29 Dec).
Price calendar by date
| Departure date | Lowest price |
|---|---|
| 5 Nov | $324 |
| 6 Nov | $323 |
| 7 Nov | $268 |
| 8 Nov | $311 |
| 9 Nov | $324 |
| 10 Nov | $340 |
| 11 Nov | $321 |
| 12 Nov | $322 |
| 13 Nov | $303 |
| 14 Nov | $356 |
| 15 Nov | $260 |
| 16 Nov | $322 |
| 17 Nov | $312 |
| 18 Nov | $312 |
| 19 Nov | $271 |
| 20 Nov | $323 |
| 21 Nov | $364 |
| 22 Nov | $242 |
| 23 Nov | $303 |
| 24 Nov | $241 |
| 25 Nov | $252 |
| 26 Nov | $265 |
| 27 Nov | $303 |
| 28 Nov | $259 |
| 29 Nov | $260 |
| 30 Nov | $258 |
| 1 Dec | $248 |
| 2 Dec | $261 |
| 3 Dec | $260 |
| 4 Dec | $256 |
| 5 Dec | $259 |
| 6 Dec | $242 |
| 7 Dec | $254 |
| 8 Dec | $239 |
| 9 Dec | $195 |
| 10 Dec | $249 |
| 11 Dec | $237 |
| 12 Dec | $265 |
| 13 Dec | $260 |
| 14 Dec | $256 |
| 15 Dec | $269 |
| 16 Dec | $260 |
| 17 Dec | $326 |
| 18 Dec | $340 |
| 19 Dec | $386 |
| 20 Dec | $328 |
| 21 Dec | $343 |
| 22 Dec | $359 |
| 23 Dec | $411 |
| 24 Dec | $455 |
| 25 Dec | $462 |
| 26 Dec | $553 |
| 27 Dec | $525 |
| 28 Dec | $462 |
| 29 Dec | $556 |
| 30 Dec | $516 |
| 31 Dec | $435 |
| 1 Jan | $446 |
| 2 Jan | $433 |
| 3 Jan | $413 |
Usual price by month
The typical one-way fare in each month, to compare with offers. The cheapest months are highlighted.
The cheapest months to fly are January, February and December. The priciest month (October) costs about 98% more than the cheapest (January).
Table by month
| Month | Typical price, $ |
|---|---|
| January | $239 |
| February | $291 |
| March | $376 |
| April | $433 |
| May | $375 |
| June | $337 |
| July | $373 |
| August | $376 |
| September | $377 |
| October | $475 |
| November | $352 |
| December | $281 |
Upcoming cheap dates
We checked 357 departure dates; the lowest prices are 9 Dec ($195), 13 Jan ($212), 27 Jan ($212). The price on the seller’s site may differ.
- 9 Decone way · S7 Airlines · 1 stop$195Search this date
- 13 Janone way · S7 Airlines · 1 stop$212Search this date
- 15 Janone way · S7 Airlines · 1 stop$213Search this date
- 18 Janone way · S7 Airlines · 1 stop$213Search this date
- 27 Janone way · S7 Airlines · 1 stop$212Search this date
Airlines and layovers
Nonstop flights appear in our checks: from $387. Nonstop flight time is about 9 h. With a layover: from $195.
- Hainan Airlinesfrom $229 · 1 stop
- China Southern Airlinesfrom $239 · 1 stop
- S7 Airlinesfrom $195 · 1 stop
- SCATfrom $217 · 1 stop
- Air Chinafrom $358 · 1 stop
How not to miss a cheap fare
- Price guide: a one-way fare under $190 on this route is a good catch.
- Look at January, February and December: prices are usually lowest then.
- Turn on price tracking — the bot messages you when the fare drops and shows whether you need a visa for your passport.
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FAQ
How much is a flight Moscow — Shanghai?
Moscow — Shanghai: the cheapest one-way fare in our checks is $195. The typical price in December is $281, and over the year it ranges from $239 (January) to $475 (October). Nonstop flights appear in our checks, from $387. Fares and availability can change; the seller’s site shows the final cost.
When is it cheapest to fly Moscow — Shanghai?
By typical prices, the cheapest months to fly Moscow — Shanghai are January, February and December. The most expensive month on this route is October, about 98% above the cheapest one. If your dates are flexible, shift the trip to a cheap month and turn on price tracking.
How do I track the price on this route?
Open the bot in Telegram, pick your departure city and follow the route. When the price gets well below usual, you get a message with the fare card, dates and a link to buy. You can change the alert price at any time: for Moscow — Shanghai a sensible one is about $190.