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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €521, departing 6 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 24 Oct 2026)One-way fareCheck live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Air India, AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, EgyptAir, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Qatar Airways, RwandAir, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, Thai Vietjet Air, Turkish Airlines, Vietjet (15)
- Typical journey time
- 25h
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Shanghai to Kigali. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 10,254 km
- Typical journey time
- 25h
- Seen on fares with a connection
- Turkish Airlines, China Eastern, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Juneyao Airlines, Thai Vietjet Air, Vietjet, RwandAir, Shenzhen Airlines (9)
- Alternative airports
- SHA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Kigali, city gazetteer reference point (-1.9441, 30.0619): ≈ 9 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Shanghai to Kigali: Turkish Airlines, from €521 (checked 24 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | €521Dec 6, 2026 | 23 |
| China Eastern | €859Nov 30, 2026 | 7 |
| Qatar Airways | €895Nov 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Emirates | €1,053Nov 14, 2026 | 5 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Shanghai to Kigali?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €521, found on 24 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Kigali?
In our observations December 2026 is the cheapest month so far, at €521.
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Kigali?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from Shanghai to Kigali. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Kigali?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Air India, AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, EgyptAir, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Qatar Airways, RwandAir, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, Thai Vietjet Air, Turkish Airlines, Vietjet (15).
How long does the flight from Shanghai to Kigali take?
Across the 59 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 29h 08m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Shanghai to Kigali fares were non-stop?
None of the 59 fares we observed was non-stop; every one included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which airline has the lowest fare from Shanghai to Kigali?
Cheapest airline from Shanghai to Kigali: Turkish Airlines, from €521 (checked 24 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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