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Flights from Shanghai to Helsinki

Find direct flights from Shanghai to Helsinki within the next three months. Book one-way flights from JPY 72,680 or return tickets from JPY 135,008.

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

Flight details for Shanghai to Helsinki

The distance between Shanghai and Helsinki is approximately 7,375.59 km. It takes around 12 hours 12 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Helsinki. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceJPY 65,786
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceJPY 95,629
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance7,375.59 km
Average flight time12 hours 12 minutes

Find the best time to fly from Shanghai to Helsinki

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Helsinki flights: Feb 22 to Mar 1 — one way flight prices from JPY 41,031.

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

Flight FAQs

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Helsinki (SHA-HEL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air China offers one-way fares as low as JPY 65,786 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to HEL on Sat, Jan 24), while Turkish Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from JPY 95,629 departing on Tue, Jan 13 and returning on Mon, Jan 19.
  • It takes around 12 hours 12 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Helsinki (HEL).
  • 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 Helsinki 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 Helsinki, 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 Sat, Jan 24, with one-way flights priced at just JPY 65,786.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Finnair.
    · 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 Helsinki travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Helsinki is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Helsinki on December 10, 2025 with Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at JPY 94,901.
  • The time difference between Helsinki 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.