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$719+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Shanghai, China

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SHA
out 15 — out 221
qua 10/15
qua 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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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 setembro 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,133
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$719
(Air Canada)
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Shanghai
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 setembro 15, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
qua 11/58:30 amRIC - PVG
1 stop44h 05mMultiple Airlines
qua 11/264:20 pmPVG - RIC
2 stops42h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,133
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
qua 10/226:00 amRIC - PVG
1 stop19h 45mDelta
sáb 11/15:30 pmPVG - RIC
1 stop17h 36mDelta
Deal found 9/15$1,295
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
qui 10/236:00 amRIC - PVG
2 stops21h 25mDelta
sáb 11/16:00 pmPVG - RIC
2 stops30h 31mDelta
Deal found 9/15$1,299
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 11/510:36 amRIC - PVG
2 stops25h 39mANA
ter 11/252:30 amPVG - RIC
2 stops32h 04mANA
Deal found 9/14$1,425
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 11/511:00 amRIC - PVG
2 stops41h 10mTurkish Airlines
dom 11/911:05 pmPVG - RIC
2 stops36h 06mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,465
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 11/144:24 pmRIC - PVG
2 stops37h 51mAir France
ter 11/1810:15 pmPVG - RIC
2 stops30h 54mAir France
Deal found 9/13$1,475
This ANA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 ANA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 11/56:30 amRIC - PVG
2 stops29h 45mANA
dom 11/98:30 amPVG - RIC
2 stops42h 17mANA
Deal found 9/13$1,488
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
qua 11/56:00 amRIC - PVG
1 stop20h 20mDelta
dom 11/95:30 pmPVG - RIC
1 stop18h 37mDelta
Deal found 9/14$1,508
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
qua 10/221:25 pmRIC - PVG
2 stops23h 10mANA
sex 10/312:30 amPVG - RIC
2 stops23h 27mANA
Deal found 9/14$1,568
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 10/236:44 amRIC - PVG
2 stops29h 51mANA
sex 10/312:30 amPVG - RIC
2 stops23h 27mANA
Deal found 9/14$1,603
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 10/236:44 amRIC - SHA
2 stops41h 31mANA
sáb 11/11:40 pmSHA - RIC
2 stops37h 17mANA
Deal found 9/14$2,197
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 10/228:11 pmRIC - SHA
2 stops27h 14mMultiple Airlines
sáb 11/19:35 amSHA - RIC
2 stops23h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$4,564

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated setembro 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Shanghai that are best for you.

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RichmondShanghai

RIC - PVG

RICPVG

Richmond Byrd Intl

qua 11/5

8:30 am-5:35 pm

1 stop44h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

qua 11/26

4:20 pm-9:31 pm

2 stops42h 11m

$1,133

RichmondShanghai

RIC - PVG

RICPVG

Richmond Byrd Intl

qui 10/23

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb 11/1

5:30 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop17h 36m

$1,295

RichmondShanghai

RIC - PVG

RICPVG

Richmond Byrd Intl

qua 11/5

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ter 11/25

5:30 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop18h 37m

$1,295

RichmondShanghai

RIC - PVG

RICPVG

Richmond Byrd Intl

qua 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

$1,295

RichmondShanghai

RIC - PVG

RICPVG

Richmond Byrd Intl

qua 11/5

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

qua 11/26

5:30 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop18h 37m

$1,295

RichmondShanghai

RIC - PVG

RICPVG

Richmond Byrd Intl

qua 11/5

6:30 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

qua 11/26

1:30 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops22h 45m

$1,299

RichmondShanghai

RIC - SHA

RICSHA

Richmond Byrd Intl

qui 10/23

6:44 am-12:15 pm

2 stops41h 31m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb 11/1

1:40 pm-2:57 pm

2 stops37h 17m

$2,197

RichmondShanghai

RIC - SHA

RICSHA

Richmond Byrd Intl

qua 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

$4,564

RichmondShanghai

RIC - SHA

RICSHA

Richmond Byrd Intl

qui 10/23

8:11 pm-11:25 am

2 stops27h 14m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb 11/1

9:35 am-9:34 pm

2 stops23h 59m

$4,564

RichmondShanghai

RIC - SHA

RICSHA

Richmond Byrd Intl

ter 2/10

10:29 am-12:25 pm

2 stops36h 56m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ter 2/24

1:40 pm-1:52 pm

2 stops37h 12m

$16,121

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/14

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Shanghai

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Shanghai (average of $1,090). Flying from Richmond to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 setembro 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Richmond to Shanghai, such as Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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. 1 airline 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.

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from Richmond to Shanghai can take about 19h 45m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,295. Richmond and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 7530 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Richmond to Shanghai round-trip?

    Delta, at $1,178, was found to be the cheapest airline from Richmond to Shanghai..

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $719. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and American 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Shanghai (average of $1,090). Flying from Richmond to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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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Discover the top airline 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 setembro 15, 2025.
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DeltaCheapest$1,178Average$1,672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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