Shanghai

$648+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Shanghai, China

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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 julio 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,250
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$648
(American Airlines)
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Shanghai
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Shanghai

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 30, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/287:15 amRIC - PVG
2 stops44h 45mAir Canada
mar. 11/185:35 pmPVG - RIC
2 stops39h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 7/28$1,244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/289:38 amRIC - PVG
1 stop44h 07mMultiple Airlines
mar. 11/188:35 amPVG - RIC
2 stops25h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/226:00 amRIC - PVG
1 stop19h 45mDelta
sáb. 11/15:30 pmPVG - RIC
1 stop17h 36mDelta
Deal found 7/28$1,395
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/286:30 amRIC - PVG
2 stops26h 55mANA
lun. 11/172:30 amPVG - RIC
2 stops24h 27mANA
Deal found 7/28$1,453
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mié. 10/228:11 pmRIC - SHA
2 stops27h 14mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/19:35 amSHA - RIC
2 stops23h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$4,590

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RichmondShanghai

RIC - PVG

RICPVG

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 10/22

7:23 am-2:05 pm

2 stops42h 42m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 11/1

5:35 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops39h 55m

$1,250

RichmondShanghai

RIC - PVG

RICPVG

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 10/22

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 11/1

5:30 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop17h 36m

$1,395

RichmondShanghai

RIC - PVG

RICPVG

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 11/5

10:36 am-9:25 pm

2 stops45h 49m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 11/9

8:30 am-1:47 pm

2 stops42h 17m

$1,488

RichmondShanghai

RIC - PVG

RICPVG

Richmond Byrd Intl

sáb. 9/13

6:15 am-5:25 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 9/20

8:10 pm-12:38 pm

2 stops28h 28m

$1,608

RichmondShanghai

RIC - SHA

RICSHA

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 10/22

8:11 pm-11:25 am

2 stops27h 14m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb. 11/1

9:35 am-9:34 pm

2 stops23h 59m

$4,590

RichmondShanghai

RIC - PVG

RICPVG

Richmond Byrd Intl

lun. 8/4

5:00 am-2:50 pm

2 stops21h 50m

$648

RichmondShanghai

RIC - PVG

RICPVG

Richmond Byrd Intl

mar. 10/28

7:15 am-4:00 pm

2 stops44h 45m

$678

RichmondShanghai

RIC - PVG

RICPVG

Richmond Byrd Intl

lun. 8/4

6:41 pm-3:55 pm

3 stops57h 14m

$752

RichmondShanghai

RIC - SHA

RICSHA

Richmond Byrd Intl

mar. 10/28

6:05 am-11:45 am

2 stops41h 40m

$782

RichmondShanghai

RIC - PVG

RICPVG

Richmond Byrd Intl

mar. 10/28

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$791

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Shanghai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Shanghai (average of $1,120). Flying from Richmond to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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.

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 julio 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Richmond to Shanghai, such as ANA, Japan Airlines, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
8.4
Very good
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
8.0
Very good
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

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.

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

    Air Canada, at $1,250, was found to be the cheapest airline from Richmond to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and ANA.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $648. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and Japan Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Richmond to Shanghai for a low price.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Shanghai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Shanghai (average of $1,120). Flying from Richmond to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Richmond to Shanghai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated julio 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$954Average$1,630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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