Flights Shanghai → Balice
As of October 2026, economy flights from Shanghai to Balice have a typical range PLN 2489–21613, median PLN 4258. Full range across all 189 offers: PLN 1621–29482. We found 46% of 189 offers from budget carriers (around PLN 3860) and 54% from full-service carriers (around PLN 4258).
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Best offers by airline: Shanghai → Balice
Based on 189 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Shanghai → Balice
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · PLN
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air China | Included | Included | — |
| Hainan Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| China Eastern | Included | Included | — |
| Juneyao Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Cathay Pacific | Included | Included | — |
| SWISS | Included | PLN 40 | — |
| Emirates | Included | Included | — |
| Lufthansa | — | Included | — |
| Qatar Airways | Included | Included | — |
| KLM | Included | PLN 35 | — |
| Air France | Included | PLN 35 | — |
| Hong Kong Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Malaysia Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Singapore Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Etihad Airways | Included | Included | — |
| China Southern | Included | Included | — |
| Thai Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Austrian Airlines | Included | PLN 35 | — |
| Air China | — | PLN 83 | — |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | 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 to Balice cost?
Based on 189 offers · October 2026
Shanghai to Balice flights ranged from PLN 1621 to PLN 29482 across 189 offers analyzed in October 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 3014 and premium fares around 16944 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 PLN 2871 and PLN 16797
What hidden fees do Shanghai to Balice flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Shanghai to Balice routes. The breakdown below is based on 189 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (PLN) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 67 | 1% |
| HU | 30 | 0% |
| TK | 30 | 1% |
| MU | 69 | 1% |
| HO | 0 | 0% |
| CX | 198 | 9% |
| LX | 51 | 0% |
| EK | 50 | 2% |
| LH | 43 | 0% |
| QR | 20 | 1% |
| KL | 47 | 1% |
| AF | 47 | 1% |
| HX | 30 | 1% |
| MH | 15 | 0% |
| SQ | 20 | 0% |
| EY | 15 | 0% |
| CZ | 30 | 1% |
| TG | 0 | 0% |
| OS | 45 | 0% |
| Air China | 83 | 1% |
| NH | 0 | 0% |
Cathay Pacific: base ~PLN 1977 + fees PLN 198 = ~PLN 2175 total. Malaysia Airlines: base ~PLN 4243 + fees PLN 15 = ~PLN 4258 total.
Cathay Pacific's PLN 198 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Malaysia Airlines's lower-fee model — the PLN 2266 base difference shrinks to PLN 2083 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 to Balice?
29 airlines flew Shanghai to Balice in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. 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 (PLN) | Median (PLN) | Fees (PLN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cathay Pacific | 3 | — | 2175 | 198 (9%) |
 HO | 7 | 2169–4026 | 2283 | 0 (0%) |
 Qatar Airways | 6 | 2551–2681 | 2636 | n/a |
 Lufthansa | 4 | 2687–2887 | 2808 | n/a |
 SWISS | 1 | — | 2880 | n/a |
 Qatar Airways | 10 | 2827–3935 | 2899 | 20 (1%) |
 Emirates | 14 | 2672–4727 | 2942 | 50 (2%) |
 Air France | 3 | 3188–12332 | 3435 | 47 (1%) |
 KLM | 5 | 2923–4447 | 3451 | 47 (1%) |
 Air China | 24 | 1760–20588 | 3481 | 67 (2%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 9 | 2117–4289 | 3713 | 30 (1%) |
 HX | 1 | — | 3860 | 30 (1%) |
 Malaysia Airlines | 2 | — | 4258 | 15 (0%) |
 Lufthansa | 16 | 2863–17089 | 4461 | 43 (1%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 2 | 4421–4832 | 4627 | n/a |
 Singapore Airlines | 8 | 4357–5354 | 4656 | 20 (0%) |
 Etihad Airways | 2 | 4985–5485 | 5235 | 15 (0%) |
 China Southern | 1 | — | 5506 | 30 (1%) |
 Thai Airways | 1 | — | 5935 | 0 (0%) |
 JAL | 3 | — | 7728 | n/a |
 ANA | 3 | — | 8862 | n/a |
 Swiss | 7 | 2764–16885 | 10064 | 51 (1%) |
 China Eastern | 27 | 3057–22631 | 10703 | 69 (1%) |
 Hainan Airlines | 2 | 3840–18847 | 11343 | 30 (0%) |
 Air China | 7 | 16778–16969 | 16969 | 83 (0%) |
 Austrian | 6 | 16558–17258 | 17047 | 45 (0%) |
 FM | 3 | 7960–27437 | 19259 | n/a |
 ZH | 1 | — | 21532 | n/a |
 ANA | 11 | 22814–22880 | 22851 | 0 (0%) |
Where do the best Shanghai → Balice prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search 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 to Balice flights
- Shanghai–Balice had 189 offers analyzed. Median price: PLN 4258.
- CX charges 13.2x more in ancillary fees than EY — PLN 198 vs PLN 15 avg per booking.
- The same route priced PLN 3301 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was PLN 3005. 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 to Balice cost?
- Based on 189 offers analyzed, Shanghai to Balice flights range from PLN 1621 to PLN 29482, with a median price of PLN 4258. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Shanghai to Balice flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add PLN 47 to the base fare on Shanghai to Balice flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Shanghai to Balice including all fees?
- Cathay Pacific has the lowest median fare on Shanghai to Balice at PLN 2175 (median across 3 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Shanghai–Balice 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 PLN 3005. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Shanghai to Balice routes?
- Shanghai to Balice has 29 airlines competing, creating a price range from PLN 1621 to PLN 29482 across 189 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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