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Flight deals from Copenhagen Airport to Shanghai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Copenhagen Airport to Shanghai? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £433. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Is this a good flight price? We’ll tell you.We compare today’s Copenhagen Airport to Shanghai prices with what travellers usually pay, so you can see if now’s a good time to book, or if it’s worth waiting.
Shanghai.£406 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun, returning Tue, 7 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Copenhagen on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From £406, select.
Shanghai.£410 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Tue, 19 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Copenhagen on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From £410, select.
Shanghai.£411 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun, returning Thu, 18 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Copenhagen on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From £411, select.
Shanghai.£411 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May, returning Thu, 28 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Copenhagen on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From £411, select.
Shanghai.£433 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr, returning Thu, 23 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Copenhagen on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From £433, select.
Shanghai.£435 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Copenhagen on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From £435, select.
Shanghai.£435 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Copenhagen on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From £435, select.
Shanghai.£435 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Copenhagen on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From £435, select.
Shanghai.£437 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Copenhagen on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From £437, select.
Shanghai.£437 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Copenhagen on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From £437, select.
Shanghai.£464 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Sat, 6 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Copenhagen on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From £464, select.
Shanghai.£482 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Fri, 21 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Copenhagen on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From £482, select.
Shanghai.£489 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Copenhagen on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From £489, select.
Shanghai.£493 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Copenhagen on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From £493, select.
Shanghai.£507 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Copenhagen on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From £507, select.
Shanghai.£521 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Austrian Airlines and SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Copenhagen on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From £521, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Copenhagen to Shanghai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Copenhagen to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
from £658
Apr
from £433
May
from £411
Jun
from £411
Jul
from £664
Aug
from £507
Sep
from £489
Oct
from £437
Nov
from £437
Dec
from £524
Jan
from £546
Feb
from £569

Direct flights from Copenhagen to Shanghai

Alternative Copenhagen to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Copenhagen to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Shanghai Hongqiao

9 miles from central Shanghai
Closest
from £458
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Shanghai Pudong

20 miles from central Shanghai
Cheapest
from £406
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Copenhagen to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£406
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time10 hrs, 19 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week4

Check out these Shanghai hotels

Ready to plan your stay? Other travellers rate these Shanghai hotels for cleanliness, service and location.
Shanghai 97 Homestay (National Exhibition and Convention Center Hongqiao Railway Station)
10.73 miles from city centre
£15
Per night
Homeinn Selected Hotel (Shanghai Yaxin Plaza Changshou Road Station)
2.24 miles from city centre
£45
Per night
Shanghai Minhang Maqiao Atour Light Hotel
15.25 miles from city centre
£32
Per night
Shanghai 97 Homestay (National Exhibition and Convention Center Hongqiao Railway Station)
10.73 miles from city centre
£15
Per night
Homeinn Selected Hotel (Shanghai Yaxin Plaza Changshou Road Station)
2.24 miles from city centre
£45
Per night
Shanghai Minhang Maqiao Atour Light Hotel
15.25 miles from city centre
£32
Per night
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Finding cheap flights from Copenhagen to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
The best price we found for a return flight from Copenhagen to Shanghai is £406. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 19 minutes is the average flight time from Copenhagen to Shanghai.
China Eastern flies direct from Copenhagen to Shanghai.
As of March 2026, there are 16 flights per week flying from Copenhagen to Shanghai.
The cheapest month to fly from Copenhagen to Shanghai is usually June.
If you're flying from Copenhagen Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 20.3 miles away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from £406.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Copenhagen Airport to Shanghai on Thursday, 11 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 19 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 9°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Etihad Airways and China Eastern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

Flying from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Shanghai: what you need to know

  • Shanghai is seven hours ahead of Copenhagen, where Copenhagen Airport is located. Shanghai observes the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to get on your CPH to Shanghai flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

  • We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from CPH to Shanghai with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:

    • Haneda Airport (HND)

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

  • Located around 4 miles from central Copenhagen, CPH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Shanghai? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near CPH:

  • 76.54% of flights that depart Copenhagen Airport arrive at their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Shanghai

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Shanghai flight is £228. The cheapest price for a return flight is £406. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap flights from CPH to Shanghai, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • Finding cheap tickets from Copenhagen Airport to Shanghai is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to access the best prices throughout the month and land a sweet deal.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from CPH to Shanghai by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Shanghai by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • The centre of Shanghai is about 9 miles from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). After your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Shanghai has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to SHA. Here are a few options where you can check in after your CPH to Shanghai flight:

  • Why base your plans around someone else's schedule? Pick up a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and take charge of your own adventure. Reserve your wheels here with Hertz.

  • Usually, the earlier you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Lock in your ride from SHA the moment you know your dates.

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport can be found at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

  • Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Shanghai. The city comes alive in high season, but hotel rates are usually higher and attractions can be busy. Go to Shanghai in the low season if you prefer a quieter vibe.

  • Lock in a Copenhagen Airport to Shanghai plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from CPH to Shanghai in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

More about Shanghai

Explore more of China

  • You've visited Shanghai, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Journey about 170 miles west to Nanjing to check off its top attractions. From Nanjing City Wall to Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall and Xuanwu Lake, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Around 150 miles south-west of Shanghai, Puyang is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Denggao Lansheng Building, Baozhang Yougu Scenic Area and 元宝山探险乐园.

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