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Flights from Shanghai to Athens

Find direct flights from Shanghai to Athens within the next three months. Book one-way flights from €445 or return tickets from €676.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 01:20
        11h 55m
        Direct
        ATH 07:15
        Shanghai - Athens | Sun, Dec 21 | Juneyao Airlines
        ATH 13:20
        9h 50m
        Direct
        PVG 05:10
        Athens - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 28 | Juneyao Airlines
        €676 €973
        30% OFF
        30% OFF
        €973 €676
      • PVG 01:20
        11h 55m
        Direct
        ATH 07:15
        Shanghai - Athens | Thu, Dec 11 | Juneyao Airlines
        ATH 13:20
        9h 50m
        Direct
        PVG 05:10
        Athens - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 14 | Juneyao Airlines
        €681 €973
        30% OFF
        30% OFF
        €973 €681
      • PVG 16:40
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Sun, Dec 21 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 10:50
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Athens - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 28 | Sichuan Airlines
        €485 €973
        50% OFF
        50% OFF
        €973 €485
      • PVG 13:10
        25h
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Sun, Jan 18 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 08:05
        18h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 08:30
        Athens - Shanghai | Tue, Jan 20 | AEGEAN
        €498
        49% OFF
        €973 €498
      • PVG 16:40
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Thu, Dec 18 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 10:50
        25h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 18:40
        Athens - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 22 | Sichuan Airlines
        €499
        49% OFF
        €973 €499
      • PVG 13:10
        25h
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Sat, Dec 27 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 10:50
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Athens - Shanghai | Fri, Jan 2 | Sichuan Airlines
        €500
        49% OFF
        €973 €500
      • PVG 16:40
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Tue, Dec 23 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 10:50
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Athens - Shanghai | Fri, Dec 26 | Sichuan Airlines
        €504
        48% OFF
        €973 €504
      • PVG 16:40
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Tue, Dec 30 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 10:50
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Athens - Shanghai | Fri, Jan 2 | Sichuan Airlines
        €505
        48% OFF
        €973 €505
      • PVG 16:40
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Thu, Dec 11 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 10:50
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Athens - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 14 | Sichuan Airlines
        €506
        48% OFF
        €973 €506
      • PVG 13:10
        25h
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Thu, Dec 25 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 10:50
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Athens - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 29 | Sichuan Airlines
        €507
        48% OFF
        €973 €507
      • PVG 19:00
        16h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 05:30
        Shanghai - Athens | Sun, Jan 18 | Gulf Air
        ATH 13:30
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:10
        Athens - Shanghai | Tue, Jan 20 | AEGEAN
        €517
        47% OFF
        €973 €517
      • PVG 13:10
        25h
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Sun, Jan 11 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 13:30
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:10
        Athens - Shanghai | Sat, Jan 17 | AEGEAN
        €519
        47% OFF
        €973 €519
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ATH Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Athens | Thu, Dec 11 | Normal Airline
        ATH 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SHA 16:00
        Athens - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Athens are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Shanghai to Athens

The distance between Shanghai and Athens is approximately 8,526.89km. It takes around 11 hours 55 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Athens. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price€249
Cheapest return ticket price€485
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance8,526.89km
Average flight time11 hours 55 minutes

Find the best time to fly from Shanghai to Athens

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Athens flights: Dec 28 to Jan 4 — one way flight prices from €240.

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    221
Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Shanghai to Athens, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Athens (ATH)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Gulf Air offers one-way fares as low as €249 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to ATH on Sun, Feb 1), while Sichuan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from €485 departing on Sun, Dec 21 and returning on Sun, Dec 28.
  • It takes about 11 hours 55 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Athens (ATH).
  • 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 Athens 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Athens, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Feb 1, with one-way flights priced at just €249.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Juneyao Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Athens travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Athens is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Athens on December 14, 2025 with Sichuan Airlines, with prices starting at €490.
  • The time difference between Athens 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.

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