£359 Cheap Flights from Venice (VENI) to Shanghai (CSHA)

Q: How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.

Q: How much are return flights from Venice to Shanghai?

The best price we found for a return flight from Venice to Shanghai is £359. 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.

Q: How long does it take to fly from Venice to Shanghai?

12 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Venice to Shanghai.

Q: Which airlines fly direct from Venice to Shanghai?

China Eastern flies direct from Venice to Shanghai.

Q: How many flights are there a week from Venice to Shanghai?

As of July 2025, there are 4 flights per week flying from Venice to Shanghai.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly from Venice to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly from Venice to Shanghai is usually September.

Q: Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Shanghai?

If you're flying from Venice, 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 £359 .

Q: Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Venice to Shanghai on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Venice to Shanghai on Monday, 29 September 2025 .

Q: Can I get a direct flight from Venice to Shanghai?

Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 10 minutes.

Q: How can I get the best flight deal from Venice to Shanghai?

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Venice to Shanghai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Shanghai.£359 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep, returning Mon, 6 Oct.Return flight with Lufthansa and SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Venice Marco Polo on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Venice Marco Polo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £359, select.

Shanghai.£364 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jan, returning Fri, 16 Jan.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Venice Marco Polo on Thu, 1 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 16 Jan, arriving in Venice Marco Polo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £364, select.

Shanghai.£386 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Sep, returning Thu, 18 Sep.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Venice Marco Polo on Fri, 12 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in Venice Marco Polo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £386, select.

Shanghai.£386 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Nov, returning Sun, 16 Nov.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Venice Marco Polo on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in Venice Marco Polo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £386, select.

Shanghai.£395 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Oct, returning Sat, 11 Oct.Return flight with SWISS and Austrian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Venice Marco Polo on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in Venice Marco Polo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £395, select.

Shanghai.£399 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun, returning Tue, 30 Jun.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Venice Marco Polo on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Venice Marco Polo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £399, select.

Shanghai.£399 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Oct, returning Tue, 11 Nov.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Venice Marco Polo on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Venice Marco Polo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £399, select.

Shanghai.£399 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Venice Marco Polo on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Venice Marco Polo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £399, select.

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Cheapest flight found	£359
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	12 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airline	China Eastern
Average flights per week	4

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Flying from Venice to Shanghai: what you need to know

Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Venice to Shanghai. Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) and Treviso Airport (TSF) are Venice's main airports.
Arrive in Shanghai at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
The average length of a direct Venice to Shanghai flight is 12 hours 5 minutes.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, making Shanghai seven hours ahead of Venice.
There are three weekly services between Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) and {"defaultCase":"Shanghai Pudong International Airport","accusativeCase":"Shanghai Pudong International Airport","nominativeCase":"Shanghai Pudong International Airport","dativeCase":"Shanghai Pudong International Airport"} (PVG). This is the most popular route when booking flights from Venice to Shanghai.
Leave enough time to make your Venice to Shanghai flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Venice to Shanghai

Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap Venice to Shanghai flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Venice to Shanghai is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and walk away with a fantastic deal.
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Flying from Venice

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)

If you're looking for a direct flight from Venice to Shanghai, you can depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). Fly from VCE to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) without making any stops.
China Eastern Airlines is a well-known carrier that offers direct Venice to Shanghai plane tickets leaving from VCE.
Travelling from central Venice to VCE takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 5 miles in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Venice to Shanghai? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Venice Marco Polo Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Venice Marco Polo Airport, data shows 75.29% of flights complete their journey on time.

Treviso Airport (TSF)

You can reach TSF from the centre of Venice in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 16 miles or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Treviso Airport the day before your flight from Venice to Shanghai:
70.17% of flights departing Treviso Airport make it to their destination as expected.

Arriving in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is approximately 20 miles. It takes about 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you have a late flight from Venice to Shanghai, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near PVG:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Shanghai that most tourists miss.
Increase your likelihood of scoring a great price by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a wise move.
PVG is situated at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Once your flight from Venice to Shanghai has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is roughly 8 miles from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
After your flight from Venice to Shanghai, rest your head at a hotel near SHA. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Line up some great tunes and hit the road in a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz and start exploring right away.
Get your ideal vehicle, not just whatever's left, by reserving your ride from SHA in advance. You can also avoid last-minute price hikes, especially during busy airport times.
You'll find Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

April is the most popular month for flights from Venice to Shanghai. To skip the crowds, visit Shanghai in April.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Venice to Shanghai ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap flights from Venice to Shanghai around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Shanghai

When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Shanghai right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Venice to Shanghai:
The Bund Sightseeing Avenue and Yu Garden are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Shanghai travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Shanghai Tower.

Explore more of China

Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Shanghai. Around 170 miles to the west, top sights here include Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If you're interested in discovering another side of China, consider Suzhou, roughly 50 miles west of Shanghai. Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower are highlights.