Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Baku

You can choose from 7 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Baku, including China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Air Astana. Gulf Air has lowest fares on this route.
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
Air Astana logo Air Astana
Scat Airlines logo Scat Airlines
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Air China logo Air China
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Baku according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search cheap flights from Shanghai to Baku in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$290, and round-trip tickets start at US$635.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Baku are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Shanghai to Baku Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Baku is about 6,360.13 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$290
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$635
Cheapest monthDecember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance6,360.13 km
Popular airlineChina Southern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Baku route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Baku

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai to Baku?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Shanghai to Baku, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Baku is April, with an average price of US$325; while the month with the highest flight price is usually May, with an average price of up to US$782.

US$782
US$554
US$325
US$97
    Cheapest
  • US$527
    Jun
  • US$465
    Jul
  • US$640
    Aug
  • US$340
    Sep
  • US$529
    Oct
  • US$613
    Nov
  • US$366
    Dec
  • US$388
    Jan
  • US$480
    Feb
  • US$575
    Mar
  • US$325
    Apr
  • US$782
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Baku (SHA-BAK)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Gulf Air offers one-way fares as low as US$290 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to GYD on Wed, Jun 24), while Gulf Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$635 departing on Fri, Jun 19 and returning on Thu, Jun 25.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Baku with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Scat Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • 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 Baku 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Baku, 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 Wed, Jun 24, with one-way flights priced at just US$290.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Gulf Air.
    · 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 Baku travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Baku is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Baku on June 19, 2026 with Gulf Air, with prices starting at US$283.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Baku, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (PVG-GYD) is by far the most common option on this route: Heydar Aliyev International Airport (BAK) Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD).
  • The time difference between Baku and Shanghai is 4h.
  • 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Baku

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Baku?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Shanghai to Baku on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Gulf Air provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Shanghai to Baku, with fares starting at US$352.

US$204
US$352
US$501
US$650
US$798
Gulf Air
US$352
Gulf Air
Air Astana
US$372
Air Astana
Qatar Airways
US$428
Qatar Airways
Air China
US$439
Air China
China Southern Airlines
US$561
China Southern Airlines
Emirates
US$798
Emirates

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.