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Flights from Shanghai to Riyadh

Book direct flights from Shanghai to Riyadh: One way flights from QAR 921, round trip flights from QAR 1,579. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Shanghai to Riyadh

The distance between Shanghai and Riyadh is about 7,236.7 km. It takes around 11 hours 57 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Riyadh. The most popular month to Riyadh is July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceQAR 625
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceQAR 1,198
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance7,236.7 km
Average flight time11 hours 57 minutes

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Riyadh?

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Riyadh flights: Oct 30 to Nov 5 — one way flight prices from QAR 610.

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  • Nov

    305
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  • Dec

    273
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  • Jan

    17
  • 814
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Riyadh (RUH) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 11 hours 57 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Riyadh (RUH).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Riyadh is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Riyadh is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Riyadh on October 29, 2025 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at QAR 1,282.
  • The time difference between Riyadh and Shanghai is 5h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

How to find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Riyadh

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