Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Milan from US$288

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Milan (SHA-MIL)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Gulf Air offers one-way fares as low as US$288 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to MXP on Wed, Jun 17), while Emirates offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$602 departing on Wed, Jun 24 and returning on Tue, Jun 30.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Milan?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Milan with the following airlines, including: Air China China Eastern Airlines Juneyao Airlines Wizz Air Malta EVA Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Shanghai to Milan?

  It takes about 12 hours 21 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Milan.

• When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Milan?

  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 Milan 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.

• How many flights are there per week from Shanghai to Milan?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 14 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Milan. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA967 (02:35) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU243 (01:55)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Shanghai to Milan?

  To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Milan, 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 17, with one-way flights priced at just US$288.
  · 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 Milan travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Milan (MIL) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Milan is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Milan on?

  After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Milan on June 18, 2026 with Etihad Airways, with prices starting at US$534.

• Which airports can I fly to for Milan from Shanghai?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Milan, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport (PVG-MXP) is by far the most common option on this route: Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) Milan Linate Airport (LIN) Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) Parma Airport (PMF).

• Is there any time difference between Shanghai and Milan?

  The time difference between Milan and Shanghai is 7h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Shanghai to Milan?

  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.