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Flight deals from Shanghai Pudong to Zurich

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Zurich Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs168,693. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Zurich.Rs89,304 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs89,304, select.
Zurich.Rs90,618 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs90,618, select.
Zurich.Rs104,814 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Dec.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs104,814, select.
Zurich.Rs113,107 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs113,107, select.
Zurich.Rs118,222 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jun.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 15 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs118,222, select.
Zurich.Rs118,277 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs118,277, select.
Zurich.Rs118,408 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Apr.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 19 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs118,408, select.
Zurich.Rs118,584 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs118,584, select.
Zurich.Rs120,142 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs120,142, select.
Zurich.Rs121,379 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs121,379, select.
Zurich.Rs121,469 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 May.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 30 May, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs121,469, select.
Zurich.Rs121,928 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs121,928, select.
Zurich.Rs133,563 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs133,563, select.
Zurich.Rs135,262 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs135,262, select.
Zurich.Rs146,804 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Dec.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs146,804, select.
Zurich.Rs147,865 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs147,865, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Zurich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai Pudong to Zurich flights are currently cheapest in November.
Aug
from Rs120,142
Sep
from Rs113,107
Oct
from Rs90,618
Nov
from Rs89,304
Dec
from Rs104,814
Jan
from Rs118,277
Feb
from Rs121,379
Mar
from Rs118,584
Apr
from Rs118,408
May
from Rs121,469
Jun
from Rs118,222
Jul
from Rs121,928

Direct flights from Shanghai Pudong to Zurich

Shanghai Pudong to Zurich: Alternative routes

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

Zurich

10km from central Zurich
Closest
from Rs89,304
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St Gallen Altenrhein

78km from central Zurich
from Rs194,602
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Friedrichshafen

80km from central Zurich
from Rs126,300
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Mulhouse

80km from central Zurich
from Rs120,476
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Basel Mulhouse Freiburg

81km from central Zurich
Cheapest
from Rs87,951
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Shanghai to Zurich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs89,304
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time13 hrs, 24 mins
Most popular airlineITA Airways
Average flights per week16

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai Pudong to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai Pudong to Zurich is Rs164,123. 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.
13 hours and 24 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Pudong to Zurich.
ITA Airways, SWISS and China Eastern fly direct from Shanghai Pudong to Zurich.
As of August 2026, there are 16 flights per week flying from Shanghai Pudong to Zurich.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Zurich 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 Zurich Airport on Thursday, 19 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 24 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 Zurich 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 Zurich is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Finnair and China Eastern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Zurich.

Flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 14 hours 15 minutes.

  • Zurich is seven hours behind Shanghai and observes the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Choose from five weekly Shanghai Pudong Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 10:10 departure with SWISS is the earliest flight available. SWISS operates the last service of the day at 11:40.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your PVG to ZRH flight.

  • During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

  • SWISS is your gateway to exploring Zurich (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Switzerland!). Check out the direct flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is SWISS.

  • SWISS tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for PVG to ZRH flights, with 83.02% of its services landing as scheduled.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between PVG and ZRH include:

    • Frankfurt am Main Airport

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Munich Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • At the moment, Rs89,304 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Pudong Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs164,123. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.

  • Score cheap tickets from PVG to ZRH by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • June is the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Zurich Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from PVG to ZRH by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Zurich Airport.

Handy information about Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Shanghai Pudong Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:

  • Travel at your own pace with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and experience more of Zurich and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.

When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Zurich Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Zurich in March.

  • When booking your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from PVG to ZRH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC on average.

Explore more of Switzerland

  • You've visited Zurich, now it's time to explore other parts of Switzerland. Travel around 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its leading sights. From Art Basel to Basel Minster and Muensterplatz, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Bern is another standout destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without dropping by Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.

Plan the rest of your trip from Shanghai to Zurich

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.