Question 1

What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Athens was $1,922 for a one-way ticket and $875 for a round-trip. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-Hongqiao-Intl-SHA/Athens-Eleftherios-V--ATH'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

Do I need a passport to fly between Shanghai and Athens?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Shanghai and on arrival in Athens. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-Hongqiao-Intl-SHA/Athens-Eleftherios-V--ATH'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Athens on a Friday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Shanghai, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Athens on a Friday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Shanghai, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai and Athens are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Shanghai from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and will be arriving at Athens Eleftherios V.. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-Hongqiao-Intl-SHA/Athens-Eleftherios-V--ATH'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to Athens?

Accepted Answer

We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

Question 7

Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Shanghai and Athens.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Athens is June, where tickets cost $646 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,107 and $1,078 respectively.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Athens is June, where tickets cost $646 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,107 and $1,078 respectively.

Question 10

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shanghai to Athens?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Shanghai to Athens. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-Hongqiao-Intl-SHA/Athens-Eleftherios-V--ATH'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Shanghai to Athens?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-Hongqiao-Intl-SHA/Athens-Eleftherios-V--ATH'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Shanghai to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline. Booking your flights between Shanghai and ATH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-Hongqiao-Intl-SHA/Athens-Eleftherios-V--ATH'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Shanghai to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-Hongqiao-Intl-SHA/Athens-Eleftherios-V--ATH'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Shanghai to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $683.

Question 15

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Shanghai to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Beijing (PEK) is the top choice – 50% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Shanghai to Athens picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 16

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Shanghai to Athens?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Manama (BAH) often has the shortest layovers from Shanghai to Athens, with an average of 2h 58m.

Question 17

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Shanghai to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Beijing (PEK) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 15h 33m.

Question 18

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Athens?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Shanghai to Athens were found on Air China ($887) and China Southern ($1,659).

Question 19

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Athens?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Shanghai to Athens were found on Air China ($887) and China Southern ($1,659).

Question 20

How much is a round-trip flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Athens from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport usually cost between $950 and $1,551 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 3 days was $875 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 22-Oct 14).

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How much is a round-trip flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Athens?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai to Athens?

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Athens on a Friday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Shanghai, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Athens?

The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Athens is June, where tickets cost $646 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,107 and $1,078 respectively.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Athens?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Shanghai to Athens were found on Air China ($887) and China Southern ($1,659).

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Shanghai to Athens?

Beijing (PEK) is the top choice – 50% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Shanghai to Athens picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Shanghai to Athens?

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $683.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Shanghai to Athens?

Consider flying via Beijing (PEK) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 15h 33m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Shanghai to Athens?

If you prefer a quick connection, Manama (BAH) often has the shortest layovers from Shanghai to Athens, with an average of 2h 58m.

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FAQs for booking Shanghai to Athens flights

What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Athens?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Athens was $1,922 for a one-way ticket and $875 for a round-trip.

Do I need a passport to fly between Shanghai and Athens?

Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Shanghai and on arrival in Athens.

Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to Athens?

Shanghai and Athens are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Shanghai from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and will be arriving at Athens Eleftherios V..

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to Athens?

We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai to Athens?

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Shanghai and Athens.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shanghai to Athens?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Shanghai to Athens.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Shanghai to Athens?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Shanghai to Athens?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline. Booking your flights between Shanghai and ATH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Shanghai to Athens?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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