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Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Athens

You can pick from 6 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Athens including Juneyao Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, with Juneyao Airlines serving cheapest ticket on this route.
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Search for direct flights from Shanghai to Athens in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at SGD 676, and round-trip direct flights start at SGD 1,021.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 01:20
        11h 55m
        Nonstop
        ATH 07:15
        Shanghai - Athens | Sun, Dec 21 | Juneyao Airlines
        ATH 13:20
        9h 50m
        Nonstop
        PVG 05:10
        Athens - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 28 | Juneyao Airlines
        SGD 1,021 SGD 1,468
        30% OFF
        30% OFF
        SGD 1,468 SGD 1,021
      • PVG 01:20
        11h 55m
        Nonstop
        ATH 07:15
        Shanghai - Athens | Thu, Dec 11 | Juneyao Airlines
        ATH 13:20
        9h 50m
        Nonstop
        PVG 05:10
        Athens - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 14 | Juneyao Airlines
        SGD 1,028 SGD 1,468
        30% OFF
        30% OFF
        SGD 1,468 SGD 1,028
      • PVG 16:40
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Sun, Dec 21 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 10:50
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Athens - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 28 | Sichuan Airlines
        SGD 732 SGD 1,468
        50% OFF
        50% OFF
        SGD 1,468 SGD 732
      • PVG 13:10
        25h
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Sun, Jan 18 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 08:05
        18h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 08:30
        Athens - Shanghai | Tue, Jan 20 | AEGEAN
        SGD 752
        49% OFF
        SGD 1,468 SGD 752
      • PVG 16:40
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Thu, Dec 18 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 10:50
        25h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 18:40
        Athens - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 22 | Sichuan Airlines
        SGD 753
        49% OFF
        SGD 1,468 SGD 753
      • PVG 13:10
        25h
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Sat, Dec 27 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 10:50
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Athens - Shanghai | Fri, Jan 2 | Sichuan Airlines
        SGD 755
        49% OFF
        SGD 1,468 SGD 755
      • PVG 16:40
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Tue, Dec 23 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 10:50
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Athens - Shanghai | Fri, Dec 26 | Sichuan Airlines
        SGD 760
        48% OFF
        SGD 1,468 SGD 760
      • PVG 16:40
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Tue, Dec 30 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 10:50
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Athens - Shanghai | Fri, Jan 2 | Sichuan Airlines
        SGD 762
        48% OFF
        SGD 1,468 SGD 762
      • PVG 16:40
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Thu, Dec 11 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 10:50
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Athens - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 14 | Sichuan Airlines
        SGD 763
        48% OFF
        SGD 1,468 SGD 763
      • PVG 13:10
        25h
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Thu, Dec 25 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 10:50
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Athens - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 29 | Sichuan Airlines
        SGD 766
        48% OFF
        SGD 1,468 SGD 766
      • PVG 19:00
        16h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 05:30
        Shanghai - Athens | Sun, Jan 18 | Gulf Air
        ATH 13:30
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:10
        Athens - Shanghai | Tue, Jan 20 | AEGEAN
        SGD 781
        47% OFF
        SGD 1,468 SGD 781
      • PVG 13:10
        25h
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Sun, Jan 11 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 13:30
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:10
        Athens - Shanghai | Sat, Jan 17 | AEGEAN
        SGD 783
        47% OFF
        SGD 1,468 SGD 783
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ATH Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Athens | Thu, Dec 11 | Normal Airline
        ATH 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 16:00
        Athens - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Athens are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Shanghai to Athens Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Athens is about 8,526.89 km. The average flying time from Shanghai to Athens is around 11 hours 55 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceSGD 373
Cheapest return ticket priceSGD 732
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance8,526.89 km
Average flight time11 hours 55 minutes
Popular airlineJuneyao Airlines

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Shanghai to Athens?

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Athens: Dec 28 to Jan 4 — one-way prices start at SGD 362.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Athens (SHA-ATH)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Sichuan Airlines offers one-way fares as low as SGD 373 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to ATH on Thu, Dec 11), while Sichuan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from SGD 732 departing on Sun, Dec 21 and returning on Sun, Dec 28.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Athens with the following airlines, including: Juneyao Airlines Emirates Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 11 hours 55 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Athens.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Athens is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 3 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Athens. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Juneyao Airlines: -/M/-/W/-/F/S -- HO1657 (01:27)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Athens, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Dec 11, with one-way flights priced at just SGD 373.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Juneyao Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Athens travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Athens is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Athens on December 14, 2025 with Sichuan Airlines, with prices starting at SGD 740.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Athens, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (PVG-ATH) is by far the most common option on this route: Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
  • The time difference between Athens and Shanghai is 6h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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