Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Bologna

You can choose from 5 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Bologna, including Emirates, Air China, and China Eastern Airlines. Air China has lowest fares on this route.
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China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Air France logo Air France
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Bologna according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search cheap flights from Shanghai to Bologna in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$368, and round-trip tickets start at US$677.

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

Shanghai to Bologna Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Bologna is about 9,030.38 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$368
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$677
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance9,030.38 km
Popular airlineEmirates
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Bologna route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Bologna

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Shanghai to Bologna?

The average price of round-trip flights from Shanghai to Bologna purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Bologna are found during Feb, with an average price of US$614. Conversely, the highest prices are found during Sep, with an average price of up to US$1,403.

US$1,403
US$1,009
US$614
US$220
    Cheapest
  • US$698
    Jan
  • US$614
    Feb
  • US$914
    Mar
  • US$1,235
    Apr
  • US$966
    May
  • US$1,112
    Jun
  • US$1,067
    Jul
  • US$1,004
    Aug
  • US$1,403
    Sep
  • US$1,292
    Oct
  • US$806
    Nov
  • US$906
    Dec

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai to Bologna?

Average weekly flight prices from Shanghai to Bologna by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Bologna is Sun, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Fri, as prices are usually highest then.

US$1,067
US$855
US$642
US$429
    Cheapest
  • US$780
    Mon
  • US$991
    Tue
  • US$936
    Wed
  • US$967
    Thu
  • US$1,067
    Fri
  • US$854
    Sat
  • US$641
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Bologna (SHA-BLQ)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air China offers one-way fares as low as US$368 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to BLQ on Mon, Feb 9), while Lufthansa offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$677 departing on Mon, Feb 2 and returning on Sun, Feb 8.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Shanghai to Bologna, including: Emirates Air China China Eastern Airlines Turkish Airlines Air France Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users 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 Bologna 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 Bologna, 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 Mon, Feb 9, with one-way flights priced at just US$368.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air China.
    · 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 Bologna travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Bologna is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Bologna on January 31, 2026 with Swiss, with prices starting at US$664.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Bologna, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (PVG-BLQ) is by far the most common option on this route: Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ).
  • The time difference between Bologna and Shanghai is 7h.
  • 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 Bologna

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Lufthansa provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Shanghai to Bologna, with fares starting at US$932.

US$580
US$736
US$893
US$1,049
US$1,205
Air France
US$736
Air France
Emirates
US$783
Emirates
Turkish Airlines
US$857
Turkish Airlines
Austrian Airlines
US$909
Austrian Airlines
Lufthansa
US$932
Lufthansa
China Eastern Airlines
US$1,205
China Eastern Airlines