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East Asia

Shanghai

China · PVG · 9,876.688 km from SF

Est. Aug 2026
$450
off-peak

Shoulder months offer the best comfort-to-price ratio.

Humid subtropical; summers sticky, winters mild but damp.

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Suggested cheapest window July 2026 · 2026-07-072026-07-15
Or search August 2026: 2026-08-072026-08-15
August 2026 is off-peak

This is the cheap, quiet window. Expect lower fares, fewer crowds, and occasionally softer weather.

Why this season?

  • Weatherdrives prices downJul, Aug
    Hot humid monsoon

    Plum rains and typhoons drop prices.

  • Weatherdrives prices upSep, Oct, Nov
    Crisp autumn

    Ideal weather window drives peak rates.

  • Holidaydrives prices upFeb
    Chinese New Year

    Everything closes for Spring Festival; domestic travel chaos.

Weather through the year

Typical weather by month
Open-Meteo averages · 20192023 · °F
avg high / lowrainy days
J
48°
38°
8d
F
50°
40°
11d
M
58°
46°
11d
A
65°
53°
9d
M
74°
62°
10d
J
80°
71°
16d
J
87°
78°
19d
A
88°
79°
15d
S
81°
72°
12d
O
72°
64°
7d
N
64°
54°
7d
D
52°
40°
5d
warmest 88°Fcoolest 48°F

12-month fare curve

12-month estimated fare curve
Range $450 – $865
off-peak shoulder peak holiday spike
$450
$450
$575
$865
$865
$575
$450
$450
$865
$865
$575
$450
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Cheapest month
December
~$450 · off-peak
Most expensive
October
~$865 · peak
Peak months
Apr, May, Sep, Oct
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