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Cheapest round-trip
$1,029
Typical prices: $992-$1,221
Air China
Wed 10/21Tue 11/3
BOS - PVG • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$467
Typical prices: $566-$693
Hainan Airlines
Wed 11/4
BOS - PVG • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Boston to Shanghai (BOS-SHA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Boston to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Boston to Shanghai

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3
Air China Logo
6:00 am - 5:45 pm
BOS
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PVG
23h 45m
2 stops
Air China Logo
1:30 pm - 7:19 pm
PVG
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BOS
18h 49m
1 stop
$1,029Air China
Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 4
Air China Logo
7:45 am - 5:25 pm
BOS
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PVG
21h 40m
1 stop
Air China Logo
1:30 pm - 9:30 pm
PVG
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BOS
21h 00m
2 stops
$1,029Air China
Fri, Aug 21 - Thu, Sep 10
United Airlines Logo
8:16 pm - 5:45 pm
BOS
-
PVG
33h 29m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 11:54 pm
PVG
-
BOS
23h 44m
2 stops
$1,030United Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 11
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:25 pm
BOS
-
PVG
23h 25m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 6:00 am
PVG
-
BOS
21h 50m
2 stops
$1,030United Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 29
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 8:15 am
BOS
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PVG
22h 15m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 6:05 pm
PVG
-
BOS
32h 10m
1 stop
$1,040Turkish Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Wed, Dec 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 5:10 pm
BOS
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PVG
32h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 6:05 pm
PVG
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BOS
32h 10m
1 stop
$1,040Turkish Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 17
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:45 am - 3:35 pm
BOS
-
SHA
25h 50m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 11:05 pm
SHA
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BOS
36h 35m
1 stop
$1,041Cathay Pacific
Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Oct 5
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:45 am - 12:05 pm
BOS
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SHA
22h 20m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 11:05 pm
SHA
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BOS
21h 45m
1 stop
$1,045Cathay Pacific
Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Sep 8
Delta Logo
11:20 am - 7:50 pm
BOS
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PVG
20h 30m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 7:40 am
PVG
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BOS
26h 10m
1 stop
$1,047Delta
Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Sep 3
Delta Logo
7:45 am - 7:50 pm
BOS
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PVG
24h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 am - 11:59 pm
PVG
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BOS
26h 04m
1 stop
$1,047Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Boston to Shanghai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Boston to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Boston to Shanghai?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Boston to Shanghai departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Shanghai from Boston usually cost between $1,054 and $1,520 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,029 on Air China (Oct 21-Nov 3).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Boston to Shanghai is November, where tickets cost $1,051 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,788 and $1,569 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Boston to Shanghai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Boston to Shanghai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Cheapest flight

$467
Flight from Boston to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

When to book flights from Boston to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Boston to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Boston to Shanghai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Boston to Shanghai?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Boston to Shanghai was $467 for a one-way ticket and $1,029 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Boston and Shanghai?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Boston and on arrival in Shanghai.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Boston to Shanghai?

    When flying out of Boston you will be using Boston Logan Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Boston to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Boston to Shanghai?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Boston and Shanghai, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Shanghai from Boston?

    Hong Kong is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Boston to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Boston to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Boston to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Boston to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Boston is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Boston to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Boston with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Boston to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from Boston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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