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Flight deals from Shanghai Pudong to Velana International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Velana International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 11,121. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Malé.R 3,390 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,390, select.
Malé.R 3,399 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,399, select.
Malé.R 3,501 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,501, select.
Malé.R 3,594 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 May.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 26 May, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,594, select.
Malé.R 3,594 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,594, select.
Malé.R 3,605 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,605, select.
Malé.R 3,685 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,685, select.
Malé.R 3,704 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,704, select.
Malé.R 4,235 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,235, select.
Malé.R 4,235 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,235, select.
Malé.R 5,253 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,253, select.
Malé.R 5,995 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Jun.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 14 Jun, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,995, select.
Malé.R 6,290 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Jul.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 5 Jul, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,290, select.
Malé.R 6,582 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,582, select.
Malé.R 6,779 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,779, select.
Malé.R 7,874 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,874, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Velana International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai Pudong to Velana International flights are currently cheapest in January.
Jul
from R 6,779
Aug
from R 4,235
Sep
from R 4,235
Oct
from R 3,501
Nov
from R 3,399
Dec
from R 3,605
Jan
from R 3,390
Feb
from R 3,594
Mar
from R 3,685
Apr
from R 3,704
May
from R 3,594
Jun
from R 5,995

Direct flights from Shanghai Pudong to Velana International

Shanghai Pudong to Velana International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai Pudong to Malé below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Velana International.

Velana International

3km from central Malé
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from R 3,390
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Shanghai to Malé: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 3,390
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time8 hrs, 9 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai Pudong to Velana International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai Pudong to Velana International is R 8,794. 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.
8 hours and 9 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Pudong to Velana International.
China Eastern flies direct from Shanghai Pudong to Velana International.
As of July 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Shanghai Pudong to Velana International.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Velana International is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Velana International Airport on Saturday, 16 January 2027.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 9 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 Velana International 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 Malé is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, AirAsia X and China Eastern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Velana International.

Flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Velana International Airport is 8 hours 15 minutes.

  • Malé's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Malé three hours behind Shanghai.

  • Each week, there are three Shanghai Pudong Airport to Velana International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, pick the 01:20 Maldivian flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 12:50 with China Eastern Airlines.

  • Your PVG to MLE flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Travelling during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • China Eastern is your ticket to exploring Malé (and maybe even some other exciting parts of the Maldives!). Check out the direct flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Velana International Airport offered by this airline.

  • China Eastern is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • China Eastern ranks as the leading on-time carrier for PVG to MLE flights, with 95.83% of services landing on schedule.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Velana International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PVG and MLE:

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    • Hong Kong Intl Airport

    • Colombo Bandaranayake Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Velana International Airport (MLE)

  • R 3,390 is the lowest price for a one-way Shanghai Pudong Airport to Velana International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 8,794. These fares can change based on demand and availability.

  • Get cheap tickets from PVG to MLE by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Velana International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from PVG to MLE.

  • Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)

When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)

  • December is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Velana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Malé in March.

  • Book your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Malé during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PVG to MLE in January. Average temperatures are between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.