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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Singapore? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $415. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Singapore

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Singapore flights are currently cheapest in November.

Direct flights from Shanghai to Singapore

Alternative Shanghai to Singapore routes

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

Shanghai to Singapore: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$410
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time5 hrs, 36 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week219

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Singapore: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Singapore: Seletar and Singapore Changi.
The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Singapore is $410. 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.
5 hours and 36 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Singapore.
China Eastern, Singapore Airlines and Air China fly direct from Shanghai to Singapore.
As of July 2026, there are 876 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Singapore.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Singapore is usually November.
If you're flying from Shanghai, the cheapest airport near Singapore is Singapore Changi – which is 17.9 km away from the centre of Singapore. We've found flights into this airport from $410.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Singapore on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 36 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 Singapore 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 Singapore is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 27°C. May is typically the warmest month in Singapore, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is December.
The cheapest airline that flies to Singapore is Vietnam Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Singapore Changi Airport is Spring Airlines.

Travelling from Shanghai to Singapore: what you need to know

  • Shanghai is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Shanghai to Singapore flying out of Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA).

  • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Seletar Airport (XSP) are Singapore's major gateways.

  • The average length of a direct Shanghai to Singapore flight is 5 hours 40 minutes.

  • Singapore's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Shanghai.

  • With 97 weekly flights between the two airports, Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from Shanghai to Singapore with Singapore Airlines at 00:10. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last departure from PVG to SIN is with China Eastern Airlines at 23:55.

  • Leave enough time to get on your Shanghai to Singapore flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Singapore

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Shanghai to Singapore flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.

  • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Shanghai to Singapore across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to Singapore by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Find an affordable Shanghai to Singapore flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Flying from Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

  • Jet off from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) on a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Singapore. From PVG, you can fly straight to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).

  • There are numerous airlines that offer direct Shanghai to Singapore plane tickets out of PVG. Some of the most popular are:

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Shanghai to Singapore flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Shanghai Pudong Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:

    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

    • Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)

    • Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)

  • Located around 32 kilometres from central Shanghai, PVG can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai to Singapore, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:

  • 83% of flights departing from Shanghai Pudong Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from PVG.

  • You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)

  • Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your Shanghai to Singapore flight. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and Singapore:

    • Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

    • Haikou Airport (HAK)

    • Fuzhou Airport (FOC)

  • SHA is about 13 kilometres from central Shanghai. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.

  • It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Shanghai Hongqiao Airport the day before your flight from Shanghai to Singapore:

  • Shanghai Hongqiao Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 85% of flights leaving here land precisely when expected.

  • The address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Arriving in Singapore

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

  • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to central Singapore takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.

  • It usually takes 40 minutes to get there on public transport.

  • Book a hotel near SIN if you're coming in on a late flight from Shanghai to Singapore. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Pick up a Singapore Changi Airport rental car and explore Singapore and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Sixt and Green Motion are popular providers to choose from here.

  • Booking your ride from Singapore Changi Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.

Seletar Airport (XSP)

  • Central Singapore is about 14 kilometres from Seletar Airport (XSP). As soon as your flight from Shanghai to Singapore has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 25 minutes.

  • If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to XSP. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Shanghai to Singapore:

Best time to go to Singapore

  • June is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai to Singapore. To avoid the crowds, head to Singapore in March.

  • Before locking in your Shanghai to Singapore tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Singapore, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 31ºC.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Shanghai to Singapore in January when temperatures average between 24ºC and 30ºC.

More about Singapore

  • Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Singapore, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Singapore:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay and Merlion are top sights which should feature on every Singapore itinerary.

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