Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Paris to Shanghai?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Paris and Shanghai takes around 12 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Paris and Shanghai?

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The flight distance between Paris and Shanghai is 9277 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Paris and Shanghai?

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Several carriers operate flights between Paris and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines, Air France.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Paris?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Paris and London, Montreal, Manchester, Dublin, Athens, Toronto, Edinburgh, Thessaloniki, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Reykjavik, Milan, Nice, Lisbon, Birmingham, Glasgow, Rome, Barcelona, Vancouver, Malta.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Singapore, London, Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Manila, Shenzhen, Melbourne, Manchester, Toronto, Guangzhou, Kaohsiung, Beijing, Vancouver, New Delhi, Brisbane, Auckland, Chiang Mai.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Paris?

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Paris is mainly served by Charles de Gaulle Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Paris Orly, Beauvais–Tillé, Paris–Le Bourget, Châlons Vatry.

Question 7

What airports are near Paris?

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The main airport in Paris is Charles de Gaulle Airport. It is also served by Brussels South Charleroi, Lille, Caen – Carpiquet, Deauville – Normandie, Tours Val de Loire.

Question 8

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Paris and Shanghai?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Paris and Shanghai thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Paris and Shanghai can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Paris and Shanghai?

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Currently, you can fly between Paris and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, easyJet, Air China, Vueling, Vietnam Airlines.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Paris and Shanghai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Paris and Shanghai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Paris and Shanghai?

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Traveling between Paris and Shanghai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Paris?

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There are a number of airports in and around Paris. The main one is Charles de Gaulle Airport and other nearby airports include Brussels South Charleroi, Lille, Caen – Carpiquet, Deauville – Normandie, Tours Val de Loire

Question 15

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Paris and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Paris, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Paris and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Paris and Shanghai depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Paris, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Paris and Shanghai arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£231
Cheapest round-trip	£370
Average round-trip	£626
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in May	£454 – £1,081

Airline	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05	Sun 05.05
China Eastern Airlines	2	5	3	5	5	5	5
Air France	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05	Sun 12.05
China Eastern Airlines	3	4	3	5	5	5	6
Air France	1	2	2	2	2	2	2

Airline	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05	Sun 19.05
China Eastern Airlines	2	5	3	5	4	4	5
Air France	---	1	1	1	2	2	1

Airline	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05	Sun 26.05
China Eastern Airlines	3	5	3	5	5	3	5
Air France	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
easyJet	EZY	U2	No	Opens 720 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes	No
Vueling	VLG	VY	No	Opens 168 days before flight Closes 4 hours before flight
Vietnam Airlines	HVN	VN	Yes	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	3°C
February	10°C	4°C
March	15°C	7°C
April	20°C	12°C
May	25°C	17°C
June	27°C	21°C
July	31°C	25°C
August	31°C	26°C
September	27°C	22°C
October	23°C	17°C
November	18°C	12°C
December	11°C	5°C