Cheap Flights from Zurich to Shanghai
Cheap Flights from Zurich to Shanghai
Looking for cheap flights from Zurich to Shanghai? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Zurich to Shanghai vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 21,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Zurich to Shanghai for specific travel dates.
2026-11-10
ZRH - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 21,000 Pts + $232.6
2026-11-11
ZRH - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 21,000 Pts + $232.6
2026-11-12
ZRH - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 21,000 Pts + $232.7
2026-11-13
ZRH - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 21,000 Pts + $234.3
2026-11-17
ZRH - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 21,000 Pts + $234.3
2026-11-18
ZRH - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 21,000 Pts + $234.3
Zurich to Shanghai flight facts
Distance
5,591 mi
8,998 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 11h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+7h
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Zurich.
Airports in Zurich
ZRH · Zürich
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Milano - Shanghai · Milano is 135 mi from Zurich
Flights Geneva - Shanghai · Geneva is 143 mi from Zurich
Flights Munich - Shanghai · Munich is 162 mi from Zurich
Flights Frankfurt - Shanghai · Frankfurt is 177 mi from Zurich
Premium cabin flights from Zurich to Shanghai
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
ZRH - PVG
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 92,500 Pts + $72.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
ZRH - PVG
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 112,000 Pts + $363.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
ZRH - PVG
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 112,000 Pts + $363.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-02
ZRH - PVG
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 112,000 Pts + $363.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-03
ZRH - PVG
Business | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 112,000 Pts + $363.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
ZRH - PVG
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 42,000 Pts + $264.9
Selected hotels for your next stay
Shanghai (China)
Hilton Shanghai Songjiang Guangfulin
From 26,000 Pts or $121
Shanghai (China)
Conrad Shanghai
From 53,000 Pts or $188
Shanghai (China)
The Sukhothai Shanghai(SLH)
From 65,000 Pts or $271
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Zurich to Shanghai depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Zurich to Shanghai.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Zurich to Shanghai.
Zurich and Shanghai are about 5,591 miles (8,998 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,591-mile straight-line distance takes about 11h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Zurich.
Departures from Zurich: Zürich (ZRH). Arrivals in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Shanghai, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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