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Flight deals from Shanghai to Tehran

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Tehran? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Tehran

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Tehran flights are currently cheapest in November.

Direct flights from Shanghai to Tehran

Alternative Shanghai to Tehran routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Shanghai to Tehran? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Shanghai to Tehran: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM3,681
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time9 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airlineMahan Air
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Tehran: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Tehran: Mehrabad International and Imam Khomeini International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Tehran is RM3,681. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Tehran.
Mahan Air flies direct from Shanghai to Tehran.
As of November 2024, there are 3 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Tehran.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Tehran is usually November 2024.
If you're flying from Shanghai, the cheapest airport near Tehran is Imam Khomeini International – which is 36.4 km away from the centre of Tehran. We've found flights into this airport from RM3,681.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Tehran on Friday, 1 November 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 25 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Tehran but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tehran is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In November, the average temperature is usually around 7°C. July is typically the warmest month in Tehran, when it usually averages around 32°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -5°C. The rainiest month is November.
The cheapest airline that flies to Tehran is Spring Airlines .

How to find cheap flights from Shanghai to Tehran

Looking for cheap flight tickets from Shanghai to Tehran? Whether you are aiming to find one-way or return flights, here are a few tips on how to secure the best ticket price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. We've compared tickets from all major online travel agents and airlines flying from Shanghai-Tehran to find the cheapest flights. And with us there are no hidden extras - what you see is what you pay.

  • Flex your dates to find the flight price for your Shanghai-Tehran flight. If your travel dates are flexible, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Tehran from Shanghai.

  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the price of your flight from Shanghai to Tehran by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get a push notification or e-mail to help you get the best flight deal.

  • Look for non-stop flights. Only interested in direct flights between Shanghai and Tehran ? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are flights without stops available, these will appear in the results.

  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Shanghai to Tehran flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save on your next trip.

  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Shanghai to Tehran. Check the difference in price of your Shanghai-Tehran air ticket when travelling in Economy, Premium economy, Business or First class. Note that not all cabin classes are available on every route or airline.

  • Search for cheap flights when out and about. To get the best flight booking experience regardless of where you are, download our app and search for flight tickets from Shanghai to Tehran on the go.

Book flight tickets from Shanghai to Tehran with peace of mind

  • Find flexible flights. Your airline might be offering flexible tickets from Shanghai to Tehran , which means you won't lose out if your flight has to be changed or cancelled.

  • Add travel cost protection. Avoid travel pitfalls and choose travel cost protection - it's available at the checkout as you book your Shanghai-Tehran flight with us.

  • Reduce your carbon footprint by selecting a greener flight option. To check whether there are any lower emissions flights available on the route Shanghai-Tehran , simply check the “only show flights with lower CO₂ emissions” box later on in your search.

Combine your flight to Tehran with hotels and car hire

Once you've secured your flight booking from Shanghai to Tehran, we will help you discover the best prices and exclusive rates for cheap hotels in Tehran or nearby. And if you're looking for car hire, we've got you covered too. We allow you to compare hundreds of car hire companies in one search and find the best price on car rental in Tehran.

Compare Shanghai-Tehran tickets with other routes

Not entirely set on flying from Shanghai to Tehran yet? You can easily browse other destinations by searching flights to 'Everywhere' - this will allow you to find the cheapest place to travel from your chosen departure point in Malaysia or abroad.


Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.