Cheap Flights from Moscow to Shanghai

Cheapest flights from Moscow to Shanghai

Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Moscow to Shanghai. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.

Cheapest one way flight

$273

Pobeda

1 layover

21h 30m

06/09/2026

The cheapest one-way flight from Moscow to Shanghai departs on 06/09/2026, is operated by Pobeda and costs $273

Cheapest round trip flight

$506

China Eastern Airlines

1 layover

1d 4h 30m

06/13/2026

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Moscow to Shanghai departs on 06/13/2026, is operated by China Eastern Airlines and costs $506

The fastest flight

8h 50m

Fastest flight from Moscow to Shanghai takes 8h 50m

Direct flights

Several times a week

There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mo, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

Earliest flight

4:45 PM

Latest flight

8:25 PM

Average flight duration

10h 57m

Direct flights count

25

Distance

6816km

Timezone difference

5h

The distance between Moscow and Shanghai is 6816km (4226 miles). The average flight duration is 10h 57m. There are 25 direct flights from Moscow to Shanghai. The time difference between Moscow and Shanghai is 5h. Flights from Moscow begin at 4:45 PM. The latest flight from Moscow departs at 8:25 PM

Remember that on average the ideal time to book flights is 2 months before departure!

Airfare from Moscow to Shanghai by month

In different months, ticket prices from Moscow to Shanghai vary: minimum — $273 (June 2026), maximum — $388 (April 2027). Typically, the flight costs $301–$314.

June 2026

Lowest price

on average:

$273

April 2027

Highest price

on average:

$388

Avg Price

Price dynamics

The price trend from Moscow to Shanghai resembles a smile: costs drop, bottom out, then recover. Knowing this, you can pick dates with the best prices.

Cheaper and more expensive periods

Prices fall from July 2026 to September 2026 (11%), then rise from September 2026 to November 2026 (+17%). The best period is February 2027–March 2027 ($282), the most expensive is April 2027–May 2027 ($385).

Best time to buy

The best time to buy is February 2027–March 2027, when prices are at their lowest. This can save you up to 27% compared to the expensive months (April 2027–May 2027).

Price predictability

Monthly price variation is 12.3%. On this route, your departure date noticeably affects the cost, and choosing wisely can lead to real savings.

Airlines operating on route

The route Moscow — Shanghai is served by many carriers — 12 in total, including Aeroflot, China Eastern Airlines, Pobeda, Hainan Airlines, SCAT, S7 Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Tianjin Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Qanot Sharq. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $273) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Aeroflot

starting at $308

China Eastern Airlines

starting at $352

starting at $273

starting at $280

starting at $286

starting at $300

starting at $326

starting at $329

starting at $332

China Southern Airlines

starting at $339

Etihad Airways

starting at $405

Qanot Sharq

starting at $425

Non-stop flights from Moscow to Shanghai

A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Moscow to Shanghai, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

Moscow — Shanghai

MOW — SHA

06/11/2026

Departure

Direct flight

SU0208

starting at $360

Moscow — Shanghai

MOW — SHA

06/08/2026

Departure

Direct flight

SU208

starting at $364

Moscow — Shanghai

MOW — SHA

05/29/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU592

starting at $382

Moscow — Shanghai

MOW — SHA

05/17/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU248

starting at $387

Moscow — Shanghai

MOW — SHA

05/19/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU248

starting at $387

Moscow — Shanghai

MOW — SHA

04/30/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU592

starting at $387

Moscow — Shanghai

MOW — SHA

05/20/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU592

starting at $387

Moscow — Shanghai

MOW — SHA

04/02/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU592

starting at $388

Moscow — Shanghai

MOW — SHA

04/24/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU592

starting at $388

Moscow — Shanghai

MOW — SHA

04/14/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU592

starting at $390

Schedule of direct flights from Moscow to Shanghai

All airlines serving Moscow — Shanghai operate daily direct flights: China Eastern Airlines and Aeroflot fly every day.

China Eastern Airlines

Every day

starting at $415

Aeroflot

Every day

starting at $444

Moscow airports overview

Moscow Domodedovo Airport

•

DME

42km

Sheremetyevo International Airport

•

SVO

27km

Primary international gateway serving Moscow and the surrounding region, offering extensive domestic and international routes and functioning as a major airline hub; located northwest of the city.

Vnukovo Airport

•

VKO

27km

Zhukovsky International Airport

•

ZIA

39km

•

Shanghai airports overview

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

•

PVG

33km

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

•

SHA

14km

•

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

What is the cheapest price for flights from Moscow to Shanghai?

The cheapest flight ticket from Moscow to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $273

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Moscow — Shanghai?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Moscow to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Moscow to Shanghai?

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Moscow to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: June, December, March.

How long does it take to fly from Moscow to Shanghai?

The fastest flights from Moscow to Shanghai start from 8 hours 50 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Moscow to Shanghai?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Moscow — Shanghai: Aeroflot, China Eastern Airlines

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Moscow to Shanghai

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

Moscow — Shanghai

June 16

Air China

$339

Alternative routes

Bryansk ➜ Shanghai•Cherepovets ➜ Shanghai•Nizhniy Novgorod ➜ Shanghai•Yaroslavl ➜ Shanghai•Ivanovo ➜ Shanghai•Kaluga ➜ Shanghai•Kostroma ➜ Shanghai•Lipetsk ➜ Shanghai•Vladimir ➜ Shanghai•Moscow ➜ Changzhou•Moscow ➜ Hangzhou•Moscow ➜ Zhoushan•Moscow ➜ Ningbo•Moscow ➜ Nanjing•Moscow ➜ Nantong•Moscow ➜ Wuxi•Moscow ➜ Yiwu•Moscow ➜ Yancheng•Moscow ➜ Yangzhou

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Cheapest one way flight

$273

Pobeda

1 layover

21h 30m

06/09/2026

The cheapest one-way flight from Moscow to Shanghai departs on 06/09/2026, is operated by Pobeda and costs $273

Cheapest round trip flight

$506

China Eastern Airlines

1 layover

1d 4h 30m

06/13/2026

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Moscow to Shanghai departs on 06/13/2026, is operated by China Eastern Airlines and costs $506

The fastest flight

8h 50m

Fastest flight from Moscow to Shanghai takes 8h 50m

Direct flights

Several times a week

There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mo, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

Earliest flight

4:45 PM

Latest flight

8:25 PM

Average flight duration

10h 57m

Direct flights count

25

Distance

6816km

Timezone difference

5h

Aeroflot

starting at $308

China Eastern Airlines

starting at $352

starting at $273

starting at $280

starting at $286

starting at $300

starting at $326

starting at $329

starting at $332

China Southern Airlines

starting at $339

Etihad Airways

starting at $405

Qanot Sharq

starting at $425

Moscow — Shanghai

MOW — SHA

06/11/2026

Departure

Direct flight

SU0208

starting at $360

Moscow — Shanghai

MOW — SHA

06/08/2026

Departure

Direct flight

SU208

starting at $364

Moscow — Shanghai

MOW — SHA

05/29/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU592

starting at $382

Moscow — Shanghai

MOW — SHA

05/17/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU248

starting at $387

Moscow — Shanghai

MOW — SHA

05/19/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU248

starting at $387

Moscow — Shanghai

MOW — SHA

04/30/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU592

starting at $387

Moscow — Shanghai

MOW — SHA

05/20/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU592

starting at $387

Moscow — Shanghai

MOW — SHA

04/02/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU592

starting at $388

Moscow — Shanghai

MOW — SHA

04/24/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU592

starting at $388

Moscow — Shanghai

MOW — SHA

04/14/2027

Departure

Direct flight

MU592

starting at $390

What is the cheapest price for flights from Moscow to Shanghai?

The cheapest flight ticket from Moscow to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $273

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Moscow — Shanghai?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Moscow to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Moscow to Shanghai?

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Moscow to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: June, December, March.

How long does it take to fly from Moscow to Shanghai?

The fastest flights from Moscow to Shanghai start from 8 hours 50 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Moscow to Shanghai?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Moscow — Shanghai: Aeroflot, China Eastern Airlines

Price dynamics

The price trend from Moscow to Shanghai resembles a smile: costs drop, bottom out, then recover. Knowing this, you can pick dates with the best prices.

Cheaper and more expensive periods

Best time to buy

The best time to buy is February 2027–March 2027, when prices are at their lowest. This can save you up to 27% compared to the expensive months (April 2027–May 2027).

Price predictability

Monthly price variation is 12.3%. On this route, your departure date noticeably affects the cost, and choosing wisely can lead to real savings.

Cheap Flights from Moscow to Shanghai — $273

Compare airlines, prices, and flight durations for your trip

Cheapest flights from Moscow to Shanghai

Cheapest one way flight

$273

Pobeda

1 layover

21h 30m

06/09/2026

Cheapest round trip flight

$506

China Eastern Airlines

1 layover

1d 4h 30m

06/13/2026

The fastest flight

8h 50m

Direct flights

Several times a week

Earliest flight

4:45 PM

Latest flight

8:25 PM

Average flight duration

10h 57m

Direct flights count

25

Distance

6816km

Timezone difference

5h

Airfare from Moscow to Shanghai by month

June 2026

on average:

$273

April 2027

on average:

$388

Price dynamics

Cheaper and more expensive periods

Best time to buy

Price predictability

Airlines operating on route

Non-stop flights from Moscow to Shanghai

Schedule of direct flights from Moscow to Shanghai

Moscow airports overview

Moscow Domodedovo Airport

Sheremetyevo International Airport

Vnukovo Airport

Zhukovsky International Airport

Shanghai airports overview

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Moscow to Shanghai

Alternative routes

Cheapest one way flight

$273

Pobeda

1 layover

21h 30m

06/09/2026

Cheapest round trip flight

$506

China Eastern Airlines

1 layover

1d 4h 30m

06/13/2026

The fastest flight

8h 50m

Direct flights

Several times a week

Earliest flight

4:45 PM

Latest flight

8:25 PM

Average flight duration

10h 57m

Direct flights count

25