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Flights from Shanghai to Athens

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Shanghai to Athens over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from CAD 721 and round-trip tickets from CAD 1,090.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 01:20
        11h 55m
        Direct
        ATH 07:15
        Shanghai - Athens | Sun, Dec 21 | Juneyao Airlines
        ATH 13:20
        9h 50m
        Direct
        PVG 05:10
        Athens - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 28 | Juneyao Airlines
        CAD 1,090 CAD 1,568
        30% OFF
        30% OFF
        CAD 1,568 CAD 1,090
      • PVG 01:20
        11h 55m
        Direct
        ATH 07:15
        Shanghai - Athens | Thu, Dec 11 | Juneyao Airlines
        ATH 13:20
        9h 50m
        Direct
        PVG 05:10
        Athens - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 14 | Juneyao Airlines
        CAD 1,098 CAD 1,568
        30% OFF
        30% OFF
        CAD 1,568 CAD 1,098
      • 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
        CAD 781 CAD 1,568
        50% OFF
        50% OFF
        CAD 1,568 CAD 781
      • 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
        CAD 803
        49% OFF
        CAD 1,568 CAD 803
      • 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
        CAD 804
        49% OFF
        CAD 1,568 CAD 804
      • 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
        CAD 806
        49% OFF
        CAD 1,568 CAD 806
      • 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
        CAD 812
        48% OFF
        CAD 1,568 CAD 812
      • 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
        CAD 813
        48% OFF
        CAD 1,568 CAD 813
      • 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
        CAD 815
        48% OFF
        CAD 1,568 CAD 815
      • 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
        CAD 818
        48% OFF
        CAD 1,568 CAD 818
      • 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
        CAD 834
        47% OFF
        CAD 1,568 CAD 834
      • 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
        CAD 836
        47% OFF
        CAD 1,568 CAD 836
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ATH Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Athens | Thu, Dec 11 | Normal Airline
        ATH 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        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.

Flight details for Shanghai to Athens

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

Cheapest one-way flight priceCAD 399
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceCAD 781
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance8,526.89 km
Average flight time11 hours 55 minutes

Find the best time to fly from Shanghai to Athens

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Athens flights: Dec 28 to Jan 4 — one way flight prices from CAD 386.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Shanghai to Athens, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Flight FAQs

  • 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 CAD 399 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to ATH on Thu, Dec 11), while Sichuan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 781 departing on Sun, Dec 21 and returning on Sun, Dec 28.
  • It takes around 11 hours 55 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Athens (ATH).
  • 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.
  • 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 CAD 399.
    · 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.
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  • 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 CAD 790.
  • 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.