Flights Riyadh → Shanghai
As of October 2026, economy flights from Riyadh to Shanghai have a typical range SAR 3565–7621, median SAR 5056. Full range across all 189 offers: SAR 3287–16877. We analyzed 189 offers from 15 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Riyadh → Shanghai
Based on 189 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Riyadh → Shanghai
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · SAR
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates | Included | Included | — |
| Oman Air | Included | Included | — |
| Philippine Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Saudia | Included | Included | — |
| Qatar Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Flynas | Included | SAR 150 | — |
| Etihad Airways | Included | Included | — |
| China Eastern | Included | Included | — |
| KLM | Included | SAR 35 | — |
| Air France | Included | SAR 35 | — |
| EgyptAir | Included | Included | — |
| Malaysia Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Korean Air | 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 Riyadh to Shanghai cost?
Based on 189 offers · October 2026
Riyadh to Shanghai flights ranged from SAR 3287 to SAR 16877 across 189 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 189 offers.
These 189 offers (October 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 SAR 3904 and SAR 7071
What hidden fees do Riyadh to Shanghai flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Riyadh to Shanghai routes. The breakdown below is based on 189 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (SAR) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| EK | 20 | 0% |
| WY | 10 | 0% |
| PR | 15 | 0% |
| TK | 10 | 0% |
| SV | 13 | 0% |
| QR | 20 | 0% |
| XY | 180 | 4% |
| EY | 15 | 0% |
| MU | 30 | 1% |
| KL | 47 | 1% |
| AF | 47 | 1% |
| MS | 8 | 0% |
| MH | 15 | 0% |
| KE | 15 | 0% |
flynas: base ~SAR 3919 + fees SAR 180 = ~SAR 4099 total. EgyptAir: base ~SAR 6366 + fees SAR 8 = ~SAR 6374 total.
flynas's SAR 180 ancillary fees narrow the gap with EgyptAir's lower-fee model — the SAR 2447 base difference shrinks to SAR 2275 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.
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15 airlines flew Riyadh to Shanghai 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 (SAR) | Median (SAR) | Fees (SAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Qatar Airways | 19 | — | 3565 | n/a |
 Oman Air | 9 | 3326–4187 | 3659 | 10 (0%) |
 Philippine Airlines | 3 | 3423–4449 | 3888 | 15 (0%) |
 flynas | 10 | — | 4099 | 180 (4%) |
 Emirates | 13 | 3533–4470 | 4197 | 20 (0%) |
 Qatar Airways | 30 | 3710–7592 | 4299 | 20 (0%) |
 China Eastern | 1 | — | 4371 | 30 (1%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 15 | 3577–5513 | 4607 | 10 (0%) |
 Saudia | 21 | 3679–7071 | 4733 | 13 (0%) |
 Air France | 1 | — | 5960 | 47 (1%) |
 KLM | 16 | 5881–6058 | 5980 | 47 (1%) |
 EgyptAir | 5 | 5992–8966 | 6374 | 8 (0%) |
 Etihad Airways | 38 | 5944–7810 | 7506 | 15 (0%) |
 Malaysia Airlines | 7 | 7121–8075 | 7592 | 15 (0%) |
 Korean Air | 1 | — | 15355 | 15 (0%) |
Where do the best Riyadh → Shanghai 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: Riyadh to Shanghai flights
- Riyadh–Shanghai had 189 offers analyzed. Median price: SAR 5056.
- XY charges 22.5x more in ancillary fees than MS — SAR 180 vs SAR 8 avg per booking.
- The same route priced SAR 2031 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was SAR 3565. 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 Riyadh to Shanghai cost?
- Based on 189 offers analyzed, Riyadh to Shanghai flights range from SAR 3287 to SAR 16877, with a median price of SAR 5056. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Riyadh to Shanghai flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add SAR 28 to the base fare on Riyadh to Shanghai flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Riyadh to Shanghai including all fees?
- Qatar Airways has the lowest median fare on Riyadh to Shanghai at SAR 3565 (median across 19 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Riyadh–Shanghai 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 SAR 3565. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Riyadh to Shanghai routes?
- Riyadh to Shanghai has 15 airlines competing, creating a price range from SAR 3287 to SAR 16877 across 189 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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