Which airports can I use when flying from Boston to Shanghai?

Flights from Boston to Shanghai usually depart from Boston Logan Intl (BOS) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Boston to Shanghai?

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Boston to Shanghai: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class • First Class Prices vary by airline.

Which airports do connecting flights from Boston to Shanghai pass through?

One-stop flights from Boston to Shanghai most commonly connect through: • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 35% of one-stop connections • Incheon Intl (ICN) - 10% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 10% of one-stop connections • San Francisco (SFO) - 9% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Boston to Shanghai?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Boston to Shanghai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,155 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,544, a difference of $389. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Shanghai?

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are Shanghai Disneyland, French Concession and People's Square. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

How expensive are last-minute Boston to Shanghai flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 0% above the $1,277 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Boston to Shanghai?

A nonstop flight from Boston to Shanghai takes 00m, covering 7,286 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Boston to Shanghai?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Boston to Shanghai looking right now?

One-way fares from Boston to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $539, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Boston to Shanghai?

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 42m, compared with 21h 05m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 21h 24m via San Francisco (SFO).

What is the time difference between Boston and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Boston (China Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Boston to Shanghai flight?

Round-trip flights from Boston to Shanghai range from $1,065 to $1,608, with an average of $1,277 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,065 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Boston to Shanghai?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Boston to Shanghai. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 20% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Boston to Shanghai?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Boston to Shanghai at $1,049 round-trip. •December ($1,905) and May ($1,546) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 81% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Boston to Shanghai the cheapest?

Flights from Boston to Shanghai are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 19% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Boston to Shanghai?

Hainan Airlines ($987) and Cathay Pacific ($992) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Boston to Shanghai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Boston to Shanghai?

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) is the most popular layover for the Boston to Shanghai route. 35% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via HKG.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Boston to Shanghai?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,004. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Boston to Shanghai which airport offers the shortest layover?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) had the shortest average connection time for Boston to Shanghai layovers at 11h 42m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Boston to Shanghai

Fri, Jan 15 - Sun, Feb 21

8:40 pm - 2:40 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:35 pm - 1:55 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

27h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$983Multiple Airlines

Sun, Apr 4 - Sat, Jun 19

10:00 pm - 10:35 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

36h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:40 pm - 3:15 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

32h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$984Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 22 - Tue, Feb 9

10:55 pm - 9:35 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

8:55 pm - 9:00 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

37h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital

$987Hainan Airlines

Tue, Apr 6 - Wed, Apr 28

1:45 am - 10:10 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

1:20 pm - 11:05 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

21h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$992Cathay Pacific

Mon, Feb 22 - Tue, Mar 23

12:30 am - 12:20 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

1:35 pm - 11:00 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

21h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$992Cathay Pacific

Thu, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 27

12:55 pm - 12:25 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 30m1 stop Incheon Intl

1:40 pm - 10:20 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

32h 40m1 stop Incheon Intl

$995Korean Air

Wed, Apr 14 - Mon, Apr 26

12:55 pm - 12:25 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 30m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:10 am - 10:20 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

35h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

$995Korean Air

Fri, Jan 22 - Thu, Feb 4

10:55 pm - 9:35 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

7:30 pm - 9:00 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

38h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital

$996Hainan Airlines

Sun, Jan 24 - Sun, Jan 31

5:30 am - 3:15 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 45m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:25 pm - 6:51 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

26h 26m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,004Delta

Sat, Apr 3 - Sat, Apr 17

9:30 am - 7:50 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 20m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:30 pm - 6:33 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

25h 03m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,004Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from Boston to Shanghai

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 18

12:30 am - 1:30 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

1:45 pm - 10:00 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

21h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,000Cathay Pacific

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 18

12:30 am - 1:30 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

1:45 pm - 10:00 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

21h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,001Cathay Pacific

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 24

9:00 pm - 5:10 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 10m1 stop Istanbul

9:55 am - 6:05 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

45h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$1,020Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 21

9:00 pm - 5:10 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 10m1 stop Istanbul

7:25 am - 6:05 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

23h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$1,020Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 23

10:40 am - 4:00 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

40h 20m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

5:35 pm - 9:28 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

40h 53m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,039Air Canada

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Dec 3

6:35 pm - 4:00 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 25m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

5:35 pm - 7:02 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

38h 27m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,053Air Canada

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 17

6:00 am - 6:55 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

1:10 pm - 11:35 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

23h 25m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,082United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 17

8:25 am - 6:55 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 30m1 stop Los Angeles

1:10 pm - 12:46 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

24h 36m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,082United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

6:20 am - 5:20 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 00m1 stop Los Angeles

10:00 am - 3:52 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

18h 52m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,091Delta

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 12

5:39 am - 3:15 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 36m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:00 am - 3:52 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

18h 52m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,091Delta

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Boston to Shanghai?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Boston to Shanghai. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 20% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Boston to Shanghai? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months 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.: •November is the cheapest month to fly from Boston to Shanghai at $1,049 round-trip.
•December ($1,905) and May ($1,546) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 81% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Boston to Shanghai the cheapest?: Flights from Boston to Shanghai are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 19% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Boston to Shanghai?
Four cabin classes are available on flights from Boston to Shanghai:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.
How long is a flight from Boston to Shanghai?
A nonstop flight from Boston to Shanghai takes 00m, covering 7,286 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Boston to Shanghai?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Boston to Shanghai flight?
Round-trip flights from Boston to Shanghai range from $1,065 to $1,608, with an average of $1,277 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,065 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Boston to Shanghai flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 0% above the $1,277 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
How are flight prices from Boston to Shanghai looking right now?
One-way fares from Boston to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $539, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Boston to Shanghai?
Flights from Boston to Shanghai usually depart from Boston Logan Intl (BOS) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).
Which airports do connecting flights from Boston to Shanghai pass through?
One-stop flights from Boston to Shanghai most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 10% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 9% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Boston to Shanghai?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Boston to Shanghai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,155 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,544, a difference of $389.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Boston to Shanghai?
Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 42m, compared with 21h 05m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 21h 24m via San Francisco (SFO).
What is the time difference between Boston and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Boston (China Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Shanghai?
Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are Shanghai Disneyland, French Concession and People's Square. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $1,155, about $389 less than Friday fares (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 9 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 19% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Boston to Shanghai trip for November. Fares historically average $1,049 round-trip in that month - typically $856 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, hotels close to the airport you're flying into can be a convenient option.

Near Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

• Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport by IHG
• Dazhong Airport Hotel
• Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Shanghai Pudong Airport

Near Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

• Hyatt Place Shanghai Hongqiao Cbd
• Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Boyue Hotel - Airchina
• Cordis Shanghai Hongqiao

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