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Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Shanghai from $1,527

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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 5, 2024.

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From Richmond Byrd Intl to Shanghai
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Richmond, Virginia to Shanghai?

Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Shanghai. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Shanghai (RIC - SHA)?

It’s optimal to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Shanghai at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Richmond to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Richmond and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Qatar Airways flights we've detected traveling from Richmond to Shanghai. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Tue 9/1011:25 amRIC - PVG
2 stops41h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 10/2112:35 amPVG - RIC
2 stops32h 52mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,567
Mon 10/2811:54 amRIC - PVG
2 stops38h 26mQatar Airways
Fri 11/2211:45 pmPVG - RIC
2 stops36h 38mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,601
Sat 8/1011:39 amRIC - PVG
2 stops40h 51mQatar Airways
Mon 9/212:35 amPVG - RIC
2 stops34h 37mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,777
Sat 8/1011:39 amRIC - PVG
2 stops40h 51mQatar Airways
Tue 9/312:35 amPVG - RIC
2 stops32h 52mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,848
Sat 8/1011:39 amRIC - PVG
2 stops40h 51mQatar Airways
Wed 9/412:35 amPVG - RIC
2 stops32h 52mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,884
Sat 8/1011:39 amRIC - PVG
2 stops40h 51mQatar Airways
Sun 9/112:35 amPVG - RIC
2 stops34h 37mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,962
Sat 8/1011:39 amRIC - PVG
2 stops40h 51mQatar Airways
Sat 8/3112:35 amPVG - RIC
2 stops34h 37mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,977
Sat 8/1011:39 amRIC - PVG
2 stops40h 51mQatar Airways
Fri 8/3012:35 amPVG - RIC
2 stops34h 37mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$2,014
Fri 10/186:57 pmRIC - PVG
2 stops33h 33mQatar Airways
Mon 10/2112:35 amPVG - RIC
2 stops30h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$2,082

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Richmond to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between Richmond and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Lufthansa flights we've found at this time heading from Richmond to Shanghai. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Tue 9/1010:35 amRIC - PVG
2 stops41h 10mLufthansa
Tue 10/2211:50 pmPVG - RIC
2 stops31h 23mLufthansa
Deal found 5/4$1,603
Mon 10/288:25 pmRIC - PVG
2 stops32h 10mLufthansa
Thu 11/2112:10 amPVG - RIC
2 stops54h 41mLufthansa
Deal found 5/4$1,926

Cheap Richmond to Shanghai flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Richmond to Shanghai specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Prices were last updated on May 5, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Richmond to Shanghai in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sun 6/26:59 pmRIC - PVG
2 stops30h 46mDelta
Sun 6/235:30 pmPVG - RIC
2 stops30h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/4$2,080
Sun 6/26:11 pmRIC - PVG
1 stop31h 34mDelta
Sun 6/233:45 pmPVG - RIC
1 stop19h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/4$2,081
Sun 6/211:37 amRIC - PVG
2 stops40h 53mQatar Airways
Sat 6/2212:35 amPVG - RIC
2 stops46h 48mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$2,186

Richmond to Shanghai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Richmond and Shanghai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Richmond to Shanghai in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 9/109:26 amRIC - PVG
1 stop43h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/212:05 amPVG - RIC
2 stops31h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,527
Tue 9/1011:25 amRIC - PVG
2 stops41h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 10/2112:35 amPVG - RIC
2 stops32h 52mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,567
Mon 10/2811:54 amRIC - PVG
2 stops38h 26mQatar Airways
Fri 11/2211:45 pmPVG - RIC
2 stops36h 38mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,601
Tue 9/1010:35 amRIC - PVG
2 stops41h 10mLufthansa
Tue 10/2211:50 pmPVG - RIC
2 stops31h 23mLufthansa
Deal found 5/4$1,603
Sat 9/216:05 amRIC - PVG
1 stop19h 40mDelta
Tue 9/243:45 pmPVG - RIC
1 stop19h 05mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,675
Sat 9/215:59 pmRIC - PVG
2 stops31h 46mDelta
Tue 9/243:45 pmPVG - RIC
2 stops20h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,679
Sat 8/102:45 pmRIC - PVG
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/510:25 pmPVG - RIC
2 stops47h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,706
Sat 8/1011:39 amRIC - PVG
2 stops40h 51mQatar Airways
Mon 9/212:35 amPVG - RIC
2 stops34h 37mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,777
Tue 9/1010:07 amRIC - PVG
3 stops35h 58mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/2112:35 amPVG - RIC
2 stops32h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,825

Find flights from Richmond to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.

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Richmond Byrd IntlShanghai Pu Dong

RIC - PVG

RICPVG

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 9/10

1 stop43h 44m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/21

2 stops31h 04m

$1,527

Richmond Byrd IntlShanghai Pu Dong

RIC - PVG

RICPVG

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 9/10

2 stops41h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/21

2 stops32h 52m

$1,567

Richmond Byrd IntlShanghai Pu Dong

RIC - PVG

RICPVG

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 10/28

2 stops38h 26m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/22

2 stops36h 38m

$1,601

Richmond Byrd IntlShanghai Pu Dong

RIC - PVG

RICPVG

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 9/10

2 stops41h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/22

2 stops31h 23m

$1,603

Richmond Byrd IntlShanghai Pu Dong

RIC - PVG

RICPVG

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/21

1 stop19h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/24

1 stop19h 05m

$1,675

Richmond Byrd IntlShanghai Pu Dong

RIC - PVG

RICPVG

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/21

2 stops31h 46m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/24

2 stops20h 40m

$1,679

Richmond Byrd IntlShanghai Hongqiao Intl

RIC - SHA

RICSHA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 9/10

2 stops35h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/22

2 stops31h 45m

$2,076

Richmond Byrd IntlShanghai Hongqiao Intl

RIC - SHA

RICSHA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/10

2 stops37h 39m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/3

2 stops36h 13m

$2,468

Richmond Byrd IntlShanghai Pu Dong

RIC - PVG

RICPVG

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/10

1 stop20h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/31

1 stop18h 51m

$3,239

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Deals found on 5/4

When is the cheapest time to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond, Virginia to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

Plan your trip from Richmond to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Richmond to Shanghai is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,937. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Shanghai (average of $1,220). Flying from Richmond, Virginia to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,045). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$1,259

February

$1,220

March

$1,239

April

$1,306

May

$1,565

June

$1,911

July

$2,045

August

$1,693

September

$1,422

October

$1,579

November

$1,554

December

$1,748

Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SHA

Temperature

39.2 - 82.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated May 5, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and Delta from Richmond to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.6
Very good
1,186 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The air crew was wonderful when they were around. Unfortunately you are abandoned most of the flight. You find yourself thirsty often during a long flight. It was a free for all if you wanted anything. Get up and go get yourself. You would accumulate trash without anybody coming by to take it from you. The entertainment systems are aging but that’s due to the age of the aircraft. Call me spoiled but once you fly on Singapore Airlines everybody else doesn’t meet the standard.

Korean Air
8.6
Very good
1,186 reviews
Korean Air
8.6
Very good
1,186 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The air crew was wonderful when they were around. Unfortunately you are abandoned most of the flight. You find yourself thirsty often during a long flight. It was a free for all if you wanted anything. Get up and go get yourself. You would accumulate trash without anybody coming by to take it from you. The entertainment systems are aging but that’s due to the age of the aircraft. Call me spoiled but once you fly on Singapore Airlines everybody else doesn’t meet the standard.

ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
Korean Air
8.6
Very good
1,186 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The air crew was wonderful when they were around. Unfortunately you are abandoned most of the flight. You find yourself thirsty often during a long flight. It was a free for all if you wanted anything. Get up and go get yourself. You would accumulate trash without anybody coming by to take it from you. The entertainment systems are aging but that’s due to the age of the aircraft. Call me spoiled but once you fly on Singapore Airlines everybody else doesn’t meet the standard.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews
Korean Air
8.6
Very good
1,186 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The air crew was wonderful when they were around. Unfortunately you are abandoned most of the flight. You find yourself thirsty often during a long flight. It was a free for all if you wanted anything. Get up and go get yourself. You would accumulate trash without anybody coming by to take it from you. The entertainment systems are aging but that’s due to the age of the aircraft. Call me spoiled but once you fly on Singapore Airlines everybody else doesn’t meet the standard.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,440 reviews
Korean Air
8.6
Very good
1,186 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The air crew was wonderful when they were around. Unfortunately you are abandoned most of the flight. You find yourself thirsty often during a long flight. It was a free for all if you wanted anything. Get up and go get yourself. You would accumulate trash without anybody coming by to take it from you. The entertainment systems are aging but that’s due to the age of the aircraft. Call me spoiled but once you fly on Singapore Airlines everybody else doesn’t meet the standard.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,728 reviews
Korean Air
8.6
Very good
1,186 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The air crew was wonderful when they were around. Unfortunately you are abandoned most of the flight. You find yourself thirsty often during a long flight. It was a free for all if you wanted anything. Get up and go get yourself. You would accumulate trash without anybody coming by to take it from you. The entertainment systems are aging but that’s due to the age of the aircraft. Call me spoiled but once you fly on Singapore Airlines everybody else doesn’t meet the standard.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Richmond to Shanghai?

    Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC), located 6.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Richmond to Shanghai. 2 airlines have flights from Byrd Intl to Shanghai on a regular basis. Booking flights from Richmond Byrd Intl to Shanghai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day.

  • Can I find flights from Richmond, Virginia to Shanghai for under $1,600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Richmond, Virginia to Shanghai for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,527, but on average you can expect to pay $1,825.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond, Virginia to Shanghai round-trip?

    Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at $1,567. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $1,603 and $1,675, respectively. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 19% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does RIC to SHA mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a RIC to SHA flight. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Shanghai that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Richmond to Shanghai flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Richmond to Shanghai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Richmond to Shanghai flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Shanghai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Richmond to Shanghai offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Richmond to Shanghai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Richmond to Shanghai flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Richmond, Virginia to Shanghai flight deals updated?

    The Richmond, Virginia to Shanghai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/4.

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