Flights Shanghai (Pudong) → Surabaya
As of July 2026, economy flights from Shanghai (Pudong) to Surabaya have a typical range CNY 4808–22193, median CNY 5349. Full range across all 123 offers: CNY 4747–32418. We analyzed 123 offers from 13 airlines in a single price check.
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Why fly Shanghai (Pudong) → Surabaya?
This route offers a gateway between two major economic hubs, connecting business and leisure travelers between China and Indonesia. It's a vital link for those exploring Southeast Asia or conducting international trade.
Best for: business travelers · leisure travelers · backpackers
Booking tips: To secure the best fares, aim for prices around the p25 of CNY 5177.195, as the median price is CNY 5348.53 and prices can surge significantly. Consider booking well in advance to avoid the higher end of the price range, which can exceed CNY 32000.
Prices for this route are moderately high, reflecting the significant distance and the presence of major international carriers, with a substantial portion of the cost potentially attributed to ancillary fees.
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Best offers by airline: Shanghai (Pudong) → Surabaya
Based on 123 offers · July 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Shanghai (Pudong) → Surabaya
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · July 2026 · CNY
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific | Included | Included | — |
| Air China | Included | Included | — |
| AirAsia X | — | CNY 542 | — |
| Malindo Airways | Included | CNY 50 | — |
| Malaysia Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| China Southern Airlines | Included | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Shanghai (Pudong) to Surabaya cost?
Based on 123 offers · July 2026
Shanghai (Pudong) to Surabaya flights ranged from CNY 4747 to CNY 32418 across 123 offers analyzed in July 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 123 offers.
These 123 offers (July 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between CNY 5177 and CNY 7703
What hidden fees do Shanghai (Pudong) to Surabaya flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Shanghai (Pudong) to Surabaya routes. The breakdown below is based on 123 offers analyzed in July 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (CNY) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| CX | 290 | 6% |
| CA | 423 | 8% |
| D7 | 609 | 10% |
| OD | 60 | 1% |
| MH | 15 | 0% |
| CZ | 30 | 0% |
D7: base ~CNY 5479 + fees CNY 609 = ~CNY 6088 total. Malaysia Airlines: base ~CNY 9059 + fees CNY 15 = ~CNY 9074 total.
D7's CNY 609 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Malaysia Airlines's lower-fee model — the CNY 3580 base difference shrinks to CNY 2986 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Shanghai (Pudong) to Surabaya?
13 airlines flew Shanghai (Pudong) to Surabaya in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (CNY) | Median (CNY) | Fees (CNY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cathay Pacific | 3 | — | 4747 | n/a |
 Cathay Pacific | 18 | 4747–6921 | 4808 | 290 (6%) |
 Air China | 53 | 5095–5388 | 5269 | 423 (8%) |
 D7 | 1 | — | 6088 | 609 (10%) |
 Batik Air | 1 | — | 6379 | n/a |
 OD | 7 | 6355–23144 | 6562 | 60 (1%) |
 Malaysia Airlines | 13 | 6985–25105 | 9074 | 15 (0%) |
 Malaysia Airlines | 1 | — | 9074 | n/a |
 HX-BI | 6 | 6860–23942 | 9447 | n/a |
 China Southern | 1 | — | 9582 | n/a |
 China Southern | 1 | — | 9582 | 30 (0%) |
 Singapore Airlines | 12 | 7134–25578 | 10243 | n/a |
 CX-SQ | 6 | 13679–30762 | 16266 | n/a |
Where do the best Shanghai (Pudong) → Surabaya prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Shanghai (Pudong) to Surabaya flights
- Shanghai (Pudong)–Surabaya had 123 offers analyzed. Median price: CNY 5349.
- D7 charges 40.6x more in ancillary fees than MH — CNY 609 vs CNY 15 avg per booking.
- The same route priced CNY 7226 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was CNY 4808. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Shanghai (Pudong) to Surabaya cost?
- Based on 123 offers analyzed, Shanghai (Pudong) to Surabaya flights range from CNY 4747 to CNY 32418, with a median price of CNY 5349. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Shanghai (Pudong) to Surabaya flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add CNY 378 to the base fare on Shanghai (Pudong) to Surabaya flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Shanghai (Pudong) to Surabaya including all fees?
- Cathay Pacific has the lowest median fare on Shanghai (Pudong) to Surabaya at CNY 4747 (median across 3 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Shanghai (Pudong)–Surabaya flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was CNY 4808. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Shanghai (Pudong) to Surabaya routes?
- Shanghai (Pudong) to Surabaya has 13 airlines competing, creating a price range from CNY 4747 to CNY 32418 across 123 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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