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A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Shanghai to Zurich:
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Swiss International Air Lines
Su
starting at $695
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Zurich, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
Shanghai — Zurich
02/08/2026
Departure
Direct flight
LX189
starting at $709
Shanghai — Zurich
02/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
LX189
starting at $702
Shanghai — Zurich
03/14/2026
Departure
Direct flight
LX189
starting at $695
starting at $695
starting at $382
starting at $387
starting at $418
The Shanghai — Zurich route is served by a wide range of airlines: 4 in total, including Swiss International Air Lines, Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Gulf Air. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $382. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Zurich departs on 03/13/2026, is operated by Hainan Airlines and costs $382
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Zurich departs on 05/02/2026, is operated by Emirates and costs $649
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Zurich takes 1d 3h 10m
There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Su, Mo, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and Zurich is 9009km (5586 miles). There are 2 direct flights from Shanghai to Zurich. The time difference between Shanghai and Zurich is 7h. Flights from Shanghai begin at 11:40 AM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 11:40 AM
We couldn't find any special offers for flights from Shanghai to Zurich
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Zurich according to data for the last 48 hours costs $382
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Zurich is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Zurich can be found flying in these months: March, February.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Zurich start from 3 hours 10 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Zurich: Swiss International Air Lines
The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to Zurich is $382 (March 2026), while the maximum is $387 (February 2026). On average, a ticket costs $384–$387.