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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Zurich? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Zurich.£389 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Aug, returning Thu, 28 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £389, select.
Thu, 21 AugPVG - ZRH with Etihad Airways
1 stop
Thu, 28 AugZRH - PVG with Etihad Airways
1 stop
from £389
Zurich.£403 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Zurich on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £403, select.
Wed, 4 JunPVG - ZRH with KLM
1 stop
Wed, 11 JunZRH - PVG with KLM
1 stop
from £403
Zurich.£415 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Jun, returning Thu, 3 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £415, select.
Wed, 25 JunPVG - ZRH with Etihad Airways
1 stop
Thu, 3 JulZRH - PVG with Etihad Airways
1 stop
from £415
Zurich.£415 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jul, returning Thu, 17 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 7 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Thu, 17 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £415, select.
Mon, 7 JulPVG - ZRH with Etihad Airways
1 stop
Thu, 17 JulZRH - PVG with Etihad Airways
1 stop
from £415
Zurich.£416 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Aug, returning Wed, 10 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £416, select.
Wed, 27 AugPVG - ZRH with Etihad Airways
1 stop
Wed, 10 SepZRH - PVG with Etihad Airways
1 stop
from £416
Zurich.£416 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Oct, returning Wed, 29 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £416, select.
Thu, 23 OctPVG - ZRH with Etihad Airways
1 stop
Wed, 29 OctZRH - PVG with Etihad Airways
1 stop
from £416
Zurich.£417 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jul, returning Mon, 4 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 7 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Mon, 4 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £417, select.
Mon, 7 JulPVG - ZRH with Etihad Airways
1 stop
Mon, 4 AugZRH - PVG with Etihad Airways
1 stop
from £417
Zurich.£419 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Sep, returning Mon, 15 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Mon, 15 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £419, select.
Mon, 1 SepPVG - ZRH with Etihad Airways
1 stop
Mon, 15 SepZRH - PVG with Etihad Airways
1 stop
from £419
How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Shanghai to Zurich found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Zurich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Zurich flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
from £403
Jul
from £415
Aug
from £389
Sep
from £419
Oct
from £416
Nov
from £501
Dec
from £483
Jan
from £469
Feb
from £489
Mar
from £952
Apr
from £471
May
from £470

Direct flights from Shanghai to Zurich

Shanghai to Zurich: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai to Zurich below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zurich.

Shanghai to Zurich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£389
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Most popular airlineSWISS

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Zurich is £389. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
14 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Zurich.
SWISS flies direct from Shanghai to Zurich.
As of June 2025, there are 7 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Zurich.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Zurich is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Zurich Airport on Thursday, 21 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 14 hours and 12 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zurich but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zurich is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Shanghai to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know

  • There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Shanghai. Check out your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) when searching for a flight from Shanghai to Zurich Airport (ZRH).

  • Expect to be in the air for 14 hours 17 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Shanghai to Zurich Airport.

  • Zurich is 7 hours behind Shanghai. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.

  • With 7 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is the most popular route. SWISS operates the earliest flight at 10:05. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from PVG to ZRH is with SWISS at 11:40.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Shanghai to ZRH.

  • Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • Fly without interruptions from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Nonstop flights from Shanghai to Zurich Airport (ZRH) operate from here.

  • If you want to leave from PVG, you can take a direct flight from Shanghai to Zurich Airport with SWISS.

  • We make it simple to plan a flight from Shanghai to ZRH that includes a stopover. To see all your options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers between PVG and ZRH include:

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • The distance from central Shanghai to PVG is about 35 miles. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.

  • Need a handy hotel close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

    • Da Zhong Airport Hotel

    • Jinjiang Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport II

    • Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Shanghai Pudong Airport

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Searching for other options for a direct flight from Shanghai to Zurich Airport (ZRH)? Check out the fares leaving from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

  • Driving from central Shanghai to SHA typically takes 21 minutes, depending on traffic. It's roughly 9 miles from the city centre to the airport.

  • It's your holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your flight from Shanghai to ZRH:

    • Atour Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao Beixinjing Metro Station

    • Qingji Hotel (Shanghai Hongqiao Wuzhong Road)

    • GreenTree Alliance Shanghai Minhang District Hongqiao Hub Huanghua Road Hotel

About Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Shanghai to Zurich Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:

    • Bahnhof Glattbrugg

    • Close to Zürich Centre and Airport

    • Ibis Zurich Messe Airport

Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich

  • Zurich Airport is approximately 8 miles from the centre of Zurich. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 19 minutes.

  • It'll take around 1 hour and 35 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • Pick up a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Zurich Airport from £221 or travel return from just £389. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.

  • To secure cheap tickets from Shanghai to ZRH, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of the departure date.

  • Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Shanghai to Zurich Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across every month.

  • Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Shanghai to ZRH. There's no need to search every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll notify you when there's a change in price.

  • Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Shanghai to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

The best time to fly from Shanghai to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • February is the quietest time to fly to Zurich. Alternatively, join the crowds and go in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai to Zurich Airport, but the best time to go is your call.

  • Book your flight from Shanghai to ZRH for July if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Zurich to range from 10ºC to 27ºC.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Shanghai to Zurich Airport in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 7ºC.

More about Zurich

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Zurich right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Shanghai to Zurich Airport:

    • Swiss Star Residences

    • Swiss Chalet Style

    • Alden Luxury Suite Hotel

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster are leading attractions which should feature on any good Zurich itinerary.

Complete your Zurich trip with a car rental

  • Close all those tabs and let us do the hard work for you. We've also got amazing deals on car rentals in Zurich once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Shanghai to Zurich Airport. Instantly compare prices all in one place and drive off with the perfect rental for less.

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