--- title: "Shanghai to Riyadh cheap flights from $437 (PVG to RUH) - Expedia" description: "Book cheap Flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Riyadh (RUH) start at $437 for one-way and $726 for round trip. Earn your airline miles on top of our rewards!" canonical: "https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/pvg/ruh/shanghai-to-riyadh" language: en-US market: US currency: USD prices_as_of: 2026-11-12T21:16:13Z --- # $437 Cheap Flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Riyadh (RUH) ![Ancient mud-brick ruins with a prominent tower and a dome structure.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4740434/ded7b9c4-8d7f-49ca-aeab-e8b8feda96e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) [View $437 flight on Wed, Jan 20, 2027](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:PVG,to:RUH,departure:1/20/2027TANYT&trip=oneway&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:436.13&airProductToken=AQovCi0IzaoBEgMyNjkYrzUgkT0o1f6iAzCqhKMDOFJAAFgBagJFTHIIUlNFMFdCTEwSCggBEAEYASoCTVUYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) ## Popular airlines from Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) to King Khaled Intl. Airport (RUH) [Qatar Airways](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:PVG,to:RUH,departure:11/26/2026TANYT&leg2=from:RUH,to:PVG,departure:12/3/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"QR"}}]) [Turkish Airlines](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:PVG,to:RUH,departure:11/26/2026TANYT&leg2=from:RUH,to:PVG,departure:12/3/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"TK"}}]) [Etihad Airways](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:PVG,to:RUH,departure:11/26/2026TANYT&leg2=from:RUH,to:PVG,departure:12/3/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"EY"}}]) [Emirates](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:PVG,to:RUH,departure:11/26/2026TANYT&leg2=from:RUH,to:PVG,departure:12/3/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"EK"}}]) [Ethiopian Airlines](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:PVG,to:RUH,departure:11/26/2026TANYT&leg2=from:RUH,to:PVG,departure:12/3/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"ET"}}]) [Gulf Air](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:PVG,to:RUH,departure:11/26/2026TANYT&leg2=from:RUH,to:PVG,departure:12/3/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"GF"}}]) [Saudi Arabian Airlines](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:PVG,to:RUH,departure:11/26/2026TANYT&leg2=from:RUH,to:PVG,departure:12/3/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"SV"}}]) ### Be in the know Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise\* ### Book smarter Save up to 30% on select hotels after you book a flight\* ### Earn twice Earn your airline miles on top of our OneKeyCash [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) Find the cheapest flights on Expedia from (PVG) to (RUH). Flight ticket prices change frequently based on availability and demand. We send price‑drop alerts to make air travel simple and flexible. The lowest one-way fare found on Expedia for this route in the past 7 days starts at $437 for travel on January 20, 2027. ## Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Riyadh (PVG-RUH) Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $437 for one-way flights and $726 for roundtrip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. All deals One way Roundtrip [Select Saudi Arabian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 22 from Shanghai to Riyadh, returning Tue, Dec 29, priced at $726 Found 5 days ago](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:PVG,to:RUH,departure:12/22/2026TANYT&leg2=from:RUH,to:PVG,departure:12/29/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:725.46&airProductToken=AQp3CkAI06wBEgQ2Njk0GK81IM-6ASjRvKADMNi9oAM4VEAAWAFqB05CQVNJQ0VyCFRBUkNNVUI0egoIzaoBEgQ1MTg1CjMI06wBEgM4ODkYz7oBIJE9KNbGoAMwjcygAzhUQAFYAWoHTkJBU0lDRXIIVEFSQ01VQjQKdQoyCNOsARIDODg0GJE9IIJoKJSEoQMw6oehAzhUQABYAWoHTkJBU0lDRXIIVEFSQ01VQjQKPwjTrAESBDYwMTAYgmggrzUo-ZGhAzCFk6EDOFRAAVgBagdOQkFTSUNFcghUQVJDTVVCNHoKCMO0ARIEMzU1MBIKCAEQARgBKgJTVhgBIgQIARABKAIoBCgGMAE) Tue, Dec 22 - Tue, Dec 29 · PVG · RUH · Roundtrip [Select Saudi Arabian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 22 from Shanghai to Riyadh, returning Tue, Dec 29, priced at $761 Found 5 days ago](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:PVG,to:RUH,departure:12/22/2026TANYT&leg2=from:RUH,to:PVG,departure:12/29/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:760.46&airProductToken=AQp1Cj8I06wBEgQ2Njk0GK81IM-6ASjRvKADMNi9oAM4VEAAWAFqBk5GTEVYRXIIVEFSQ01VRjR6CgjNqgESBDUxODUKMgjTrAESAzg4ORjPugEgkT0o1sagAzCNzKADOFRAAVgBagZORkxFWEVyCFRBUkNNVUY0CnMKMQjTrAESAzg4NBiRPSCCaCiUhKEDMOqHoQM4VEAAWAFqBk5GTEVYRXIIVEFSQ01VRjQKPgjTrAESBDYwMTAYgmggrzUo-ZGhAzCFk6EDOFRAAVgBagZORkxFWEVyCFRBUkNNVUY0egoIw7QBEgQzNTUwEgoIARABGAEqAlNWGAEiBAgBEAEoAigEKAYwAQ) Tue, Dec 22 - Tue, Dec 29 · PVG · RUH · Roundtrip [Select Emirates flight, departing Tue, Dec 22 from Shanghai to Riyadh, returning Tue, Dec 29, priced at $825 Found 5 days ago](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:PVG,to:RUH,departure:12/22/2026TANYT&leg2=from:RUH,to:PVG,departure:12/29/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:824.95&airProductToken=AQpeCi0IxZYBEgMzMDUYrzUg4w0o17WgAzCluqADOFRAAFgBagJZUHIIVDFMWFBDTjEKLQjFlgESAzgxORjjDSCRPSiKw6ADMJvEoAM4VEAAWAFqAllQcghUMUxYUENOMQpeCi0IxZYBEgM4MjAYkT0g4w0ouoihAzC8iaEDOFRAAFgBagJZUHIIVDFMWFBDTjEKLQjFlgESAzMwNBjjDSCvNSj7kqEDMNGWoQM4VEAAWAFqAllQcghUMUxYUENOMRIKCAIQARgBKgJFSxgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAs) Tue, Dec 22 - Tue, Dec 29 · PVG · RUH · Roundtrip [Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, Dec 24 from Shanghai to Riyadh, returning Thu, Dec 31, priced at $832 Found 3 days ago](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:PVG,to:RUH,departure:12/24/2026TANYT&leg2=from:RUH,to:PVG,departure:12/31/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:831.26&airProductToken=AQpmCjEIxbIBEgM4NjcYrzUggD0o59GgAzDO1qADOExAAFgBagZZQkFTSUNyCExMOTA3SDU5CjEIxbIBEgM1NTUYgD0gkT0ogt2gAzD63aADOExAAVgBagZZQkFTSUNyCExMOTA3SDU5CmYKMQjFsgESAzU1NBiRPSCAPSiin6EDMIugoQM4TEAAWAFqBllCQVNJQ3IITEw5MDdINTkKMQjFsgESAzg2NhiAPSCvNSjro6EDMMunoQM4TEABWAFqBllCQVNJQ3IITEw5MDdINTkSCggBEAEYASoCRVkYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31 · PVG · RUH · Roundtrip [Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Tue, Dec 22 from Shanghai to Riyadh, returning Tue, Dec 29, priced at $842 Found 5 days ago](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:PVG,to:RUH,departure:12/22/2026TANYT&leg2=from:RUH,to:PVG,departure:12/29/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:841.06&airProductToken=AQpmCjEIxbIBEgM4NjcYrzUggD0op7ugAzCOwKADOExAAFgBagZZQkFTSUNyCExMOTA3SDU5CjEIxbIBEgM1NTkYgD0gkT0ovsmgAzC2yqADOExAAVgBagZZQkFTSUNyCExMOTA3SDU5CmYKMQjFsgESAzU1MhiRPSCAPSj6haEDMN6GoQM4TEAAWAFqBllCQVNJQ3IITEw5MDdINTkKMQjFsgESAzg2NhiAPSCvNSirjaEDMIuRoQM4TEABWAFqBllCQVNJQ3IITEw5MDdINTkSCggBEAEYASoCRVkYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) Tue, Dec 22 - Tue, Dec 29 · PVG · RUH · Roundtrip [Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Fri, Jan 15 from Shanghai to Riyadh, returning Tue, Jan 19, priced at $855 Found 2 days ago](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:PVG,to:RUH,departure:1/15/2027TANYT&leg2=from:RUH,to:PVG,departure:1/19/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:854.53&airProductToken=AQprCjMI0aQBEgM4NjkYrzUgwzsorMmiAzCizqIDOE9AAFgBaghFQ0xBU1NJQ3IIT0xDTlAzUkUKNAjRpAESBDExNzAYwzsgkT0oudKiAzCT06IDOE9AAVgBaghFQ0xBU1NJQ3IIT0xDTlAzUkUKawo0CNGkARIEMTIzORiRPSDDOyiz8qIDMI3zogM4T0AAWAFqCEVDTEFTU0lDcghPTENOUDNSRQozCNGkARIDODcyGMM7IK81KKj0ogMwiPiiAzhPQAFYAWoIRUNMQVNTSUNyCE9MQ05QM1JFEgoIARABGAEqAlFSGAEiBAgBEAEoAigEKAYwAQ) Fri, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 19 · PVG · RUH · Roundtrip [Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Fri, Jan 15 from Shanghai to Riyadh, returning Tue, Jan 19, priced at $858 Found 2 days ago](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:PVG,to:RUH,departure:1/15/2027TANYT&leg2=from:RUH,to:PVG,departure:1/19/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:857.23&airProductToken=AQprCjMI0aQBEgM4NjkYrzUgwzsorMmiAzCizqIDOE9AAFgBaghFQ0xBU1NJQ3IIT0xDTlAzUkUKNAjRpAESBDExNjgYwzsgkT0ooNeiAzD616IDOE9AAVgBaghFQ0xBU1NJQ3IIT0xDTlAzUkUKawo0CNGkARIEMTIzORiRPSDDOyiz8qIDMI3zogM4T0AAWAFqCEVDTEFTU0lDcghPTENOUDNSRQozCNGkARIDODcyGMM7IK81KKj0ogMwiPiiAzhPQAFYAWoIRUNMQVNTSUNyCE9MQ05QM1JFEgoIARABGAEqAlFSGAEiBAgBEAEoAigEKAYwAQ) Fri, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 19 · PVG · RUH · Roundtrip [Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Fri, Jan 15 from Shanghai to Riyadh, returning Tue, Jan 19, priced at $860 Found 2 days ago](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:PVG,to:RUH,departure:1/15/2027TANYT&leg2=from:RUH,to:PVG,departure:1/19/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:859.93&airProductToken=AQprCjMI0aQBEgM4NjkYrzUgwzsorMmiAzCizqIDOE9AAFgBaghFQ0xBU1NJQ3IIT0xDTlAzUkUKNAjRpAESBDExNjgYwzsgkT0ooNeiAzD616IDOE9AAVgBaghFQ0xBU1NJQ3IIT0xDTlAzUkUKawo0CNGkARIEMTI0MRiRPSDDOyiv9aIDMIn2ogM4T0AAWAFqCEVDTEFTU0lDcghPTENOUDNSRQozCNGkARIDODcwGMM7IK81KJD8ogMw8P-iAzhPQAFYAWoIRUNMQVNTSUNyCE9MQ05QM1JFEgoIARABGAEqAlFSGAEiBAgBEAEoAigEKAYwAQ) Fri, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 19 · PVG · RUH · Roundtrip [Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 22 from Shanghai to Riyadh, returning Tue, Dec 29, priced at $871 Found 5 days ago](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:PVG,to:RUH,departure:12/22/2026TANYT&leg2=from:RUH,to:PVG,departure:12/29/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:870.06&airProductToken=AQpcCiwI1JYBEgMyODEYrzUgyJwBKLO3oAMwkr2gAzhQQABYAWoCQ0xyBlBMTUNMUgosCNSWARIDMTQ0GMicASCRPSiLwaADMPHCoAM4UEABWAFqAkNMcgZQTE1DTFIKXAosCNSWARIDMTQxGJE9IMicASj9hKEDMPeGoQM4UEAAWAFqAkNMcgZQTE1DTFIKLAjUlgESAzI4MBjInAEgrzUo7YuhAzDPkKEDOFBAAVgBagJDTHIGUExNQ0xSEgoIARABGAEqAlRLGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) Tue, Dec 22 - Tue, Dec 29 · PVG · RUH · Roundtrip [Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, Dec 24 from Shanghai to Riyadh, returning Thu, Dec 31, priced at $874 Found 3 days ago](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:PVG,to:RUH,departure:12/24/2026TANYT&leg2=from:RUH,to:PVG,departure:12/31/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:873.26&airProductToken=AQpmCjEIxbIBEgM4NjcYrzUggD0o59GgAzDO1qADOExAAFgBagZZVkFMVUVyCExMOTA3VjU5CjEIxbIBEgM1NTUYgD0gkT0ogt2gAzD63aADOExAAVgBagZZVkFMVUVyCExMOTA3VjU5CmYKMQjFsgESAzU1NBiRPSCAPSiin6EDMIugoQM4TEAAWAFqBllWQUxVRXIITEw5MDdWNTkKMQjFsgESAzg2NhiAPSCvNSjro6EDMMunoQM4TEABWAFqBllWQUxVRXIITEw5MDdWNTkSCggBEAEYASoCRVkYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31 · PVG · RUH · Roundtrip ## Book with confidence ### Shanghai to Riyadh Flights #### The cheapest times to fly from Shanghai to Riyadh On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Shanghai to Riyadh are during the month of December. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Riyadh with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines. #### The best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Riyadh Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Shanghai to Riyadh: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance. #### How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Shanghai to Riyadh Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Shanghai to Riyadh in 2026\. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $437 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference\*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members. Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Shanghai to Riyadh flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps. You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's [vacation packages](https://www.expedia.com/package-deals). Bundling together your Shanghai to Riyadh airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures. *\*Terms apply.* *Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023\. The percentages you see are averages.* ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How much does a flight from Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.) cost? You can find cheap one-way flights from $437 and cheap return flights $726 Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.) with Expedia. One-way flights typically cost between $224 and $3763, and return flights often range between $715 and $4518\. Flight prices vary based on the month and day of the week you want to travel, as well as the airline and how far in advance you book your ticket. Filter your search on Expedia by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see the cheapest fares first, and use the Price Tracking tool to receive alerts when Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.) ticket fares go up or down. *\*Typical price ranges based on flights available on Expedia in the last year. Prices include multi-airline options.* ### What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.)? The cheapest month to fly from PVG to RUH is December when demand is low. Traveling in off-peak or shoulder months is usually a good way to secure cheap tickets, just remember to avoid flying during holidays if you're able to. Use the calendar view in your search to see which months have low fares on this route. ### Which airlines fly direct from Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.)? China Eastern Airlines offers around 7 weekly direct flights from PVG to RUH. ### What is the cheapest airline that flies from Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.)? Saudi Arabian Airlines is one of the cheapest airlines offering nonstop flights from Pudong Intl. (PVG) to King Khaled Intl. (RUH), with round-trip tickets starting from around $788\. Use Expedia's search tool to compare the prices and schedules of airlines that fly this route to find the best option for your plans and budget. *\*Prices based on flights available on Expedia in the last year.* ### How do I find cheap flights from Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.)? To find a cheap flight from Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.), be flexible with your dates. Traveling outside of peak vacation months and booking a mid-week flight can help you save. Early morning and late night flights are often more affordable, too. Expedia allows you to compare flight times, airlines and routes all in one place to find low fares. You can also set up [Price Tracking](https://www.expedia.com/why/price-tracking) and receive alerts when fares go up or down. ### What is the best airline to fly with from Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.)? The best airline to fly with from Shanghai (PVG) to Riyadh (RUH) will differ from traveler to traveler. If you like to fly early, China Eastern Airlines offers early morning flights. If price is the most important factor, China Eastern Airlines typically offers the lowest fares. Cathay Pacific offers the most daily flights from PVG to RUH, which is great if flexibility is what you value most. The best carrier for this journey could also be the one you have a loyalty membership with, as flying with that airline or another airline within the same alliance could help you collect points or enjoy lounge access. ### What is the best time to fly from Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.)? The best time to fly is usually mid-week (Tuesday or Wednesday) and during early morning hours as flights tend to be cheaper, less crowded, and generally more on-time. Avoid major holidays and peak vacation seasons for smoother travel. Combining off-peak days and hours often gives the best combination of cost, comfort, and convenience. ### How many flights per day from Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.)? You can find approximately 1 nonstop flights per day from Pudong Intl. (PVG) to King Khaled Intl. (RUH). For more options, look at flights that include layovers. ### What is the earliest flight from Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.)? The earliest flight from Pudong International Airport (PVG) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) typically departs at 12:05 AM. Operated by Emirates, this early flight can help you get a head start on your journey to Riyadh. To compare early flights on Expedia, select the "Early Morning" and "Morning" filters in your search. ### What are the most popular departure times for flights from Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.)? The most popular departure times for flights from Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.) are in the early morning, from 6am to 9am. About 24% of passengers prefer this time window. Many major carriers, including Emirates and Cathay Pacific, offer flights during this window. This timing is favored as it allows you to start your journey early and arrive in Riyadh with ample time to settle in. ### How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.)? A nonstop flight from PVG to RUH typically takes around 10 hours 50 minutes, covering approximately 4,512 miles. Connecting flights on this route usually add 5 hours to your travel time. Keep in mind that actual flight times can vary due to wind patterns, weather, and air traffic. ### Can you fly business or first class from Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.)? You can fly business class between PVG and RUH. Airlines that offer business class service on this route include: - Qatar Airways - Cathay Pacific - China Eastern Airlines - Turkish Airlines - Gulf Air - Emirates - Air China - Thai Airways International - China Southern Airlines - Malaysia Airlines First class is available with Emirates. ### How do I earn miles on a Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.) flight with Expedia? It's easy to earn miles on a Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.) flight when you book with Expedia. Before you confirm your booking, simply select your frequent flyer program and enter your program number. As a member of [One Key™](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key), you can also earn OneKeyCash™\* on top of your airline miles when you book with Expedia. \*Excludes taxes and fees. OneKeyCash is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia and other participating brands. ### What airports do you fly into for Riyadh from Pudong Intl. (PVG)? From Pudong Intl. (PVG), you can fly into King Khaled Intl. (RUH) to reach Riyadh. Some flights may connect through major hubs like Hong Kong Intl. (HKG), Daxing Intl. (PKX), Jiangbei Intl. (CKG) before reaching Riyadh. Compare routes and airports on Expedia to find the best flight options for your travel plans. ### Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.) at the last minute? Typically, booking a last minute flight from Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.) will be more expensive than booking in advance. As the departure date approaches, there are usually fewer seats available which can drive up the cost. However, if there's some wiggle room with your travel dates and times, you could bag a cheap last-minute fare. ### Is it cheaper to book a Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.) flight and hotel package? Securing a Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.) 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Or, head to our [Customer Service portal](https://www.expedia.com/helpcenter/) if you'd like more information. ## Travel information | Origin airport | Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport | | ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Destination airport | King Khaled Intl. Airport | | Distance | 4,512 miles away | | Airlines serving | Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Gulf Air, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Philippine Airlines | | Popular airline | Qatar Airways | | Roundtrip price | $726 | ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - [Flights](?equalTargetTab=tab-0) - [Flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Riyadh (RUH)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/nbo/ruh/nairobi-to-riyadh) - [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Riyadh (RUH)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/yvr/ruh/vancouver-to-riyadh) - [Flights from Jeddah (JED) to Riyadh (RUH)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/jed/ruh/jeddah-to-riyadh) - [Flights from Al Ahsa Intl. 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