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Cheap flights Shanghai — Rio de Janeiro

Shanghai (SHA, CN) Rio de Janeiro (RIO, BR)
from $897 18 238 km ~21h 57m 11 flights found 7 airlines cheapest on Friday
Reverse route
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $897 on 04.12.2026
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Prices found for 10 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
04 Dec 2026, Fri
Hainan Airlines HU 7921
21:10
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
22:40
SDU Santos Dumont Airport
25h 30m 2 stops
Kupi.com
$897
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03 Dec 2026, Thu
Juneyao Airlines HO 1659
20:35
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
22:50
SDU Santos Dumont Airport
26h 15m 3 stops
Aviakassa
$956
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25 Nov 2026, Wed
Hainan Airlines HU 7846
08:00
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
10:45
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
26h 45m 3 stops
Aviakassa
$961
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16 Nov 2026, Mon
United Airlines UA 7211
15:55
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
19:34
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
27h 39m 4 stops
Kupi.com
$967
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26 Jan 2027, Tue
Air China CA 8781
06:05
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
09:35
SDU Santos Dumont Airport
27h 30m 3 stops
Aviakassa
$1 071
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28 Jan 2027, Thu
China Southern Airlines CZ 5664
04:20
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
11:35
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
31h 15m 3 stops
Aviakassa
$1 118
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Route characteristics
Distance
18 238 km
Flight time
21h 57m
Time difference
-11h
Minimum price
from $897 (04.12.2026)
Average price
$1 034
Maximum price
$1 189
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Friday
Departure airports (2)
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Arrival airports (2)
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport SDU Santos Dumont Airport
Airlines (7)
HU Hainan Airlines HO Juneyao Airlines UA United Airlines CA Air China CZ China Southern Airlines MU China Eastern QR Qatar Airways
Agencies (4)
Kupi.com Aviakassa Kiwi.com OneTwoTrip
Prices by day of week
Monday
$967
avg $967
Tuesday
$1 071
avg $1 071
Wednesday
$961
avg $961
Thursday
$956
avg $1 037
Friday
$897
avg $897
Cheapest
Price trend by month
November 2026
from $961
avg $964
2 flights
December 2026
from $897
avg $927
2 flights
January 2027
from $1 071
avg $1 095
2 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 7
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
3 flights · 3 days
$897
Juneyao Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$956
United Airlines
United Airlines
3 flights · 3 days
$964
Air China
Air China
1 flights · 1 days
$1 071
China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$1 118
China Eastern
China Eastern
1 flights · 1 days
$1 159
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
1 flights · 1 days
$1 189
Where to buy tickets 4
Kupi.com
4 tickets · 4 days
from $897
Aviakassa
5 tickets · 5 days
from $956
Kiwi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $1 121
OneTwoTrip
1 tickets · 1 days
from $1 189
Airports

From — Shanghai (2)

  • PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
  • SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

To — Rio de Janeiro (2)

  • GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
  • SDU Santos Dumont Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Shanghai — Rio de Janeiro
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Rio de Janeiro?
Approximate flight time — 21h 57m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Shanghai to Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance — 18 238 km.
How much do flights from Shanghai to Rio de Janeiro cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $897 on 04.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $1 034. Range: $897 — $1 189.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Rio de Janeiro?
The difference — -11h.
From which airports does Shanghai operate flights?
From Shanghai: PVG (Shanghai Pudong International Airport), SHA (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport).
To which airports in Rio de Janeiro do flights arrive?
To Rio de Janeiro: GIG (Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport), SDU (Santos Dumont Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 7 airlines: Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, United Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern, Qatar Airways.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Friday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Shanghai — Rio de Janeiro

Flights Shanghai — Rio de Janeiro is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 18 238 km. Flight time 21h 57m. Time difference -11h.

From Shanghai (SHA) flights depart from 2 airports: PVG, SHA. To Rio de Janeiro (RIO) — 2 arrival airports: GIG, SDU.

7 airlines operate on this route: Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, United Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern, Qatar Airways.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $897 (04.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $1 034, ranging from $897 to $1 189. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Friday.

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