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      Flight deals from Shanghai Pudong to Velana International

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Velana International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs167,777. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Malé.Rs61,973 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct.One-way flight with BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs61,973, select.
      Malé.Rs62,387 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs62,387, select.
      Malé.Rs69,597 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs69,597, select.
      Malé.Rs70,702 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Mar.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs70,702, select.
      Malé.Rs74,827 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Feb.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs74,827, select.
      Malé.Rs74,862 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs74,862, select.
      Malé.Rs76,050 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 May.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs76,050, select.
      Malé.Rs76,066 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Aug.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 16 Aug, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs76,066, select.
      Malé.Rs76,575 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs76,575, select.
      Malé.Rs76,754 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Sep.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 2 Sep, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs76,754, select.
      Malé.Rs85,671 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jun.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 8 Jun, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs85,671, select.
      Malé.Rs86,770 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs86,770, select.
      Malé.Rs89,493 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Jul.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 3 Jul, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs89,493, select.
      Malé.Rs119,503 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs119,503, select.
      Malé.Rs128,554 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Dec.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs128,554, select.
      Malé.Rs129,484 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs129,484, select.
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Shanghai Pudong to Velana International found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Velana International

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai Pudong to Velana International flights are currently cheapest in October.
      Sep
      from Rs119,256
      Oct
      from Rs61,845
      Nov
      from Rs69,453
      Dec
      from Rs62,258
      Jan
      from Rs74,707
      Feb
      from Rs74,672
      Mar
      from Rs70,556
      Apr
      from Rs76,417
      May
      from Rs75,892
      Jun
      from Rs85,494
      Jul
      from Rs89,307
      Aug
      from Rs75,908

      Direct flights from Shanghai Pudong to Velana International

      China Eastern

      Shanghai Pudong to Velana International: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Shanghai Pudong to Malé below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Velana International.

      Velana International

      3km from central Malé
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      Shanghai to Malé: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundRs61,845
      Cheapest month to flyOctober
      Average flight time8 hrs, 18 mins
      Most popular airlineChina Eastern
      Average flights per week4

      Finding cheap flights from Shanghai Pudong to Velana International: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai Pudong to Velana International is Rs163,763. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      8 hours and 18 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Pudong to Velana International.
      China Eastern flies direct from Shanghai Pudong to Velana International.
      As of September 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Shanghai Pudong to Velana International.
      The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Velana International is usually November.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Velana International Airport on Thursday, 12 November 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 18 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Velana International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Malé is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Hainan Airlines and China Eastern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Velana International.

      Flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know

      • The average duration of a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Velana International Airport is 8 hours 15 minutes.

      • Malé's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Malé three hours behind Shanghai.

      • Each week, there are three Shanghai Pudong Airport to Velana International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, pick the 01:20 Maldivian flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 12:50 with China Eastern Airlines.

      • Your PVG to MLE flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

      • Travelling during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

      • China Eastern is your ticket to exploring Malé (and maybe even some other exciting parts of the Maldives!). Check out the direct flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Velana International Airport offered by this airline.

      • China Eastern is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

      • China Eastern ranks as the leading on-time carrier for PVG to MLE flights, with 95.83% of services landing on schedule.

      • If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Velana International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PVG and MLE:

        • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

        • Hong Kong Intl Airport

        • Colombo Bandaranayake Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Velana International Airport (MLE)

      • Rs61,845 is the lowest price for a one-way Shanghai Pudong Airport to Velana International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs163,763. These fares can change based on demand and availability.

      • Get cheap tickets from PVG to MLE by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

      • The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Velana International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

      • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from PVG to MLE.

      • Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

      Handy information about Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

      Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)

      When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)

      • December is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Velana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Malé in March.

      • Book your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Malé during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 29ºC.

      • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PVG to MLE in January. Average temperatures are between 25ºC and 28ºC then.

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