Cheap flights from Shanghai to Lhasa

One-way fares from $157 · SHA → LXA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$157

China Eastern · Fri, Nov 20

Cheapest month
November

from $157

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
6h 10m

2,900 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Lhasa

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $157
  2. December 2026 $178
  3. May 2027 $403

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

China Eastern
Depart21:35 Fri, Nov 20SHA → LXA 6h 10m · 1 stop
$157one way, per person
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About flights from Shanghai to Lhasa

Shanghai (SHA) and Lhasa (LXA) are about 2,900 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 6h 10m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $157, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Shanghai to Lhasa?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $157 with China Eastern, departing Friday, November 20, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $157 to $403.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Lhasa?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $157 one way.

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Lhasa?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Lhasa?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 6h 10m. Shanghai and Lhasa are around 2,900 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Lhasa?

Recent fares on this route were with China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines.

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