Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Shanghai to Rome over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £208 and round-trip from £436. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Shanghai to Rome operate an average of 2 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 0.0% on-time departure rate and a 83.3% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Shanghai to Rome flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Rome are China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and Turkish Airlines, among 5 carriers on this route. Gulf Air offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Finnair logo Finnair
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Rome according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Shanghai to Rome Flight Info

The distance between Shanghai and Rome is 9,121.09km. It takes around 12 hours 45 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Rome. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price £208
Cheapest return ticket price £436
Off-season travel month November
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 9,121.09km
Average flight time 12 hours 45 minutes
Popular airline China Eastern Airlines
Frequency ~4/week
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Rome route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Shanghai to Rome Flights

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

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

For a one-way flight from Shanghai to Rome, fares are lowest in November (£304) and highest in September (£663).

£663
£484
£304
£125
    Cheapest
  • £663
    Sep
  • £362
    Oct
  • £304
    Nov
  • £310
    Dec
  • £370
    Jan
  • £414
    Feb
  • £425
    Mar
  • £589
    Apr
  • £488
    May
  • £383
    Jun
  • £364
    Jul
  • £450
    Aug

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Shanghai to Rome?

Average price of return tickets from Shanghai to Rome booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Shanghai to Rome, fares are lowest in November (£562) and highest in April (£1,264).

£1,264
£913
£562
£211
    Cheapest
  • £1,235
    Sep
  • £599
    Oct
  • £562
    Nov
  • £663
    Dec
  • £599
    Jan
  • £914
    Feb
  • £972
    Mar
  • £1,264
    Apr
  • £730
    May
  • £855
    Jun
  • £903
    Jul
  • £751
    Aug

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Gulf Air offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £208 (for example, PVG–FCO on Mon, Oct 12). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Emirates offers fares from £436, departing on Thu, Sep 17 and returning on Tue, Sep 22.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Rome with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Shanghai (SHA) to Rome (ROM) takes an average of 12 hours 45 minutes.
  • 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 Rome 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.
  • On average, 7 direct flights operate each week between Shanghai and Rome. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – MU787 (departure at 12:47)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Shanghai to Rome on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Mon, Oct 12, with one-way fares from just £208.
    · Compare airlines. China Eastern Airlines 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 Rome.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to Rome is usually November, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Rome on September 29, 2026 with Sichuan Airlines, with prices starting at £313.
  • Flights to Rome can arrive at: Giovan Battista Pastine International Airport (CIA) and Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO). The most common route connects Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (PVG–FCO).
  • The time difference between Rome and Shanghai is 7h.
  • 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 Rome is £580. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Shanghai to Rome is £890. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Shanghai and Rome, 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.
  • Spring Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Shanghai to Rome. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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