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Flights from Shanghai to Kigali

Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Kigali

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Kigali, including EgyptAir, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Turkish Airlines.
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Find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Kigali within the next three months. Book one-way flights from SAR 1,865 or return tickets from SAR 3,265.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Information from Shanghai to Kigali

The distance between Shanghai and Kigali is about 10,237.41 km. The most popular month to Kigali is July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceSAR 1,865
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceSAR 3,265
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance10,237.41 km
Popular airlineEgyptAir

Find the best time to fly from Shanghai to Kigali

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Kigali flights: Oct 23 to Oct 29 — one way flight prices from SAR 1,743.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer flights from Shanghai to Kigali?

    At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Shanghai to Kigali, including: EgyptAir Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Kigali is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Kigali is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Kigali on October 28, 2025 with Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at SAR 1,867.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kigali, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kigali International Airport (PVG-KGL) is by far the most common option on this route: Kigali International Airport (KGL).
  • The time difference between Kigali and Shanghai is 6h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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