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Flights from Shanghai to Kigali

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Shanghai to Kigali over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £453 and round-trip from £798. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • PVG 07:55
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 00:45
        Shanghai - Kigali | Sun, Nov 1 | Turkish Airlines
        KGL 01:40
        33h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:10
        Kigali - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 4 | Turkish Airlines
        £798 £1,412
        43% off
        43% off
        £1,412 £798
      • PVG 07:55
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 00:45
        Shanghai - Kigali | Sat, Oct 24 | Turkish Airlines
        KGL 01:40
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 06:25
        Kigali - Shanghai | Sat, Oct 31 | Turkish Airlines
        £818 £1,412
        42% off
        42% off
        £1,412 £818
      • PVG 07:55
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 00:45
        Shanghai - Kigali | Tue, Nov 3 | Turkish Airlines
        KGL 02:35
        23h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 08:15
        Kigali - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 10 | Turkish Airlines
        £852 £1,412
        40% off
        40% off
        £1,412 £852
      • PVG 00:35
        18h 55m
        1 stop
        KGL 13:30
        Shanghai - Kigali | Sat, Oct 24 | Qatar Airways
        KGL 15:50
        18h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:20
        Kigali - Shanghai | Sat, Oct 31 | Qatar Airways
        £934
        34% off
        £1,412 £934
      • PVG 00:35
        19h 10m
        1 stop
        KGL 13:45
        Shanghai - Kigali | Tue, Nov 3 | Qatar Airways
        KGL 16:20
        16h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 14:40
        Kigali - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 10 | Qatar Airways
        £1,029
        27% off
        £1,412 £1,029
      • PVG 07:55
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 00:45
        Shanghai - Kigali | Wed, Sep 23 | Turkish Airlines
        KGL 01:40
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 06:25
        Kigali - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 29 | Turkish Airlines
        £1,150
        19% off
        £1,412 £1,150
      • PVG 18:50
        24h 55m
        1 stop
        KGL 13:45
        Shanghai - Kigali | Mon, Oct 12 | Qatar Airways
        KGL 23:20
        16h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 21:50
        Kigali - Shanghai | Mon, Oct 19 | Qatar Airways
        £1,195
        15% off
        £1,412 £1,195
      • PVG 00:20
        15h 20m
        1 stop
        KGL 09:40
        Shanghai - Kigali | Sun, Nov 1 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 17:40
        16h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:15
        Kigali - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 4 | Ethiopian Airlines
        £1,204
        15% off
        £1,412 £1,204
      • PVG 22:25
        32h 20m
        1 stop
        KGL 00:45
        Shanghai - Kigali | Mon, Oct 12 | Turkish Airlines
        KGL 03:20
        30h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:55
        Kigali - Shanghai | Mon, Oct 19 | EgyptAir
        £1,215
        14% off
        £1,412 £1,215
      • PVG 00:20
        15h 20m
        1 stop
        KGL 09:40
        Shanghai - Kigali | Sat, Oct 24 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 17:35
        16h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:10
        Kigali - Shanghai | Sat, Oct 31 | Ethiopian Airlines
        £1,242
        12% off
        £1,412 £1,242
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KGL 14:00
        Shanghai - Kigali | Sun, Sep 13 | Normal Airline
        KGL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SHA 16:00
        Kigali - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 15 | Normal Airline
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      • PVG 23:55
        32h 45m
        1 stop
        KGL 02:40
        Shanghai - Kigali | Sat, Sep 19 | EgyptAir
        £453 £640
        28% off
        28% off
        £640 £453
      • PVG 23:55
        32h 45m
        1 stop
        KGL 02:40
        Shanghai - Kigali | Sat, Oct 3 | EgyptAir
        £471 £640
        26% off
        26% off
        £640 £471
      • PVG 23:55
        32h 45m
        1 stop
        KGL 02:40
        Shanghai - Kigali | Sat, Oct 17 | EgyptAir
        £471 £640
        26% off
        26% off
        £640 £471
      • PVG 23:55
        32h 45m
        1 stop
        KGL 02:40
        Shanghai - Kigali | Sat, Oct 10 | EgyptAir
        £489
        24% off
        £640 £489
      • PVG 07:55
        23h
        1 stop
        KGL 00:55
        Shanghai - Kigali | Wed, Oct 28 | Turkish Airlines
        £505
        21% off
        £640 £505
      • PVG 22:25
        32h 20m
        1 stop
        KGL 00:45
        Shanghai - Kigali | Sat, Oct 17 | Turkish Airlines
        £509
        20% off
        £640 £509
      • PVG 00:35
        18h 55m
        1 stop
        KGL 13:30
        Shanghai - Kigali | Tue, Sep 22 | Qatar Airways
        £548
        14% off
        £640 £548
      • PVG 18:50
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        KGL 13:30
        Shanghai - Kigali | Mon, Sep 21 | Qatar Airways
        £552
        14% off
        £640 £552
      • PVG 07:55
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 00:45
        Shanghai - Kigali | Tue, Sep 22 | Turkish Airlines
        £555
        13% off
        £640 £555
      • PVG 00:35
        19h 10m
        1 stop
        KGL 13:45
        Shanghai - Kigali | Wed, Oct 28 | Qatar Airways
        £563
        12% off
        £640 £563
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KGL 14:00
        Shanghai - Kigali | Sun, Sep 13 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Shanghai to Kigali flights?

Choose from 1 airlines flying from Shanghai to Kigali, including Turkish Airlines, and . EgyptAir currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Kigali according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Shanghai to Kigali Flight Info

The distance between Shanghai and Kigali is 10,237.41km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price £453
Cheapest return ticket price £798
Off-season travel month October
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 10,237.41km
Popular airline Turkish Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Kigali route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Shanghai to Kigali Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Shanghai to Kigali?

Average price of one-way tickets from Shanghai to Kigali booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Shanghai to Kigali, fares are lowest in July (£408) and highest in October (£878).

£878
£643
£408
£173
    Cheapest
  • £446
    Mar
  • £462
    Apr
  • £441
    May
  • £629
    Jun
  • £408
    Jul
  • £443
    Aug
  • £612
    Sep
  • £878
    Oct
  • £859
    Nov
  • £446
    Dec
  • £531
    Jan
  • £417
    Feb

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Kigali?

    Based on Trip.com data, EgyptAir offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £453 (for example, PVG–KGL on Sat, Sep 19). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Turkish Airlines offers fares from £798, departing on Sun, Nov 1 and returning on Wed, Nov 4.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Shanghai to Kigali, including: Turkish Airlines 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 Kigali 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.
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Shanghai to Kigali on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Sat, Sep 19, with one-way fares from just £453.
    · Compare airlines. EgyptAir currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Kigali.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to Kigali is usually October, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Kigali on September 11, 2026 with Juneyao Airlines, with prices starting at £643.
  • Flights to Kigali can arrive at: Kigali International Airport (KGL). The most common route connects Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Kigali International Airport (PVG–KGL).
  • The time difference between Kigali and Shanghai is 6h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Shanghai to Kigali is £1,127. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Shanghai and Kigali, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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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 according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed 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 visit the customer support pages.