$561 Find Cheap Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Shanghai

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,089
Typical prices: $1,186-$1,331
Cathay Pacific
Wed 9/2Wed 9/16
HOU - PVG • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$626
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Sun 4/26
HOU - PVG • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights from Hobby to Shanghai (HOU-SHA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Hobby 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Hobby to Shanghai

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:25 pm - 11:05 am
HOU
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PVG
25h 40m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:20 am - 11:41 pm
PVG
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HOU
29h 21m
2 stops
$1,089Cathay Pacific
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Oct 18
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:22 pm - 12:05 pm
HOU
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PVG
26h 43m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:30 pm - 11:53 pm
PVG
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HOU
46h 23m
2 stops
$1,139Cathay Pacific
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 6
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:25 pm - 11:05 am
HOU
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PVG
25h 40m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:30 pm - 11:46 pm
PVG
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HOU
46h 16m
2 stops
$1,164Cathay Pacific
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Oct 16
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:22 pm - 12:05 pm
HOU
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PVG
26h 43m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:20 am - 11:53 pm
PVG
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HOU
29h 33m
2 stops
$1,189Cathay Pacific
Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, May 6
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 3:20 pm
HOU
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PVG
20h 19m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 11:47 pm
PVG
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HOU
19h 27m
1 stop
$1,327American Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 30
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 3:20 pm
HOU
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PVG
20h 19m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 11:47 pm
PVG
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HOU
19h 27m
1 stop
$1,329American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
Delta Logo
10:05 am - 3:25 pm
HOU
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PVG
40h 20m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:55 am - 9:35 pm
PVG
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HOU
24h 40m
2 stops
$1,334Delta
Wed, Apr 22 - Fri, May 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 10:50 am
HOU
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PVG
25h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 5:00 am
PVG
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HOU
22h 10m
2 stops
$1,337Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Tue, May 12
Japan Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 11:20 am
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SHA
40h 19m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 3:49 pm
SHA
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HOU
40h 04m
2 stops
$1,342Japan Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Sep 7
Japan Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:20 am
HOU
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SHA
40h 20m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 12:23 pm
SHA
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HOU
36h 38m
2 stops
$1,391Japan Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Hobby to Shanghai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Hobby 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 Houston Hobby Airport 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Shanghai departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Shanghai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Shanghai is January, where tickets cost $1,228 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,717 and $1,655 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Houston Hobby Airport 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Shanghai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$626
Flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from Hobby to Shanghai

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FAQs for booking Houston Hobby Airport to Shanghai flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Shanghai was $626 for a one-way ticket and $1,089 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston Hobby Airport and Shanghai?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Shanghai?

    Houston Hobby Airport is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Shanghai. You will leave Houston Hobby Airport from Houston Hobby and you will be arriving in Shanghai at one of these airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston Hobby Airport to Shanghai?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Shanghai?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Shanghai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Houston Hobby Airport 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 Houston Hobby Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Houston Hobby Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Hobby to Shanghai

 
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8.4
EVA AirOverall score based on 1379 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
8.1Food
8.4Boarding
8.3Comfort
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Amazing customer service. BUT!! It would be nice if the flight attendants SMILE a little more, I know they are doing their job, but it is importantly to smile back and be warm to passengers. Nobody is trying to hit on them, it’s just being polite. So, please Taiwanese flight attendants: SMILE MORE WHEN YOU INTERACT WITH PAYING CUSTOMERS

10.0 ExcellentDiego, Mar 2026
DFW - TPE
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Amazing customer service. BUT!! It would be nice if the flight attendants SMILE a little more, I know they are doing their job, but it is importantly to smile back and be warm to passengers. Nobody is trying to hit on them, it’s just being polite. So, please Taiwanese flight attendants: SMILE MORE WHEN YOU INTERACT WITH PAYING CUSTOMERS

It was easy going check in was easy and pretty fast entertainment was up to date on movies and food was ok

Premium Economy seats were more comfortable than other airlines I have recently been on. Great staff. Food was unremarkable.

From checking at the airport to end of flights, attentive and caring personnel, comfortable seating, great food. I plan on using EVA again. Thank you, all.

Very nice, I feel I got good value for the price.

Amazing flight crew 👏 one of the best in the air.

Amazing one of the best airlines i have ever traveled with. I live with medical issues called psoriatic arthritis and was in pain on the flight. The flight crew made sure I had fresh ice pack ever hour. Going above an beyond with service and care ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

Flight attendants were very helpful and nice. Would be nice to board on time.

Certain flight crew member were rude and short with me when I asked questions.

We were very impressed with the modern plane its amenities, as well as the services of flight attendants.

Their was $200 charge for 2nd luggage, airplane very new and flight smooth. Flight time seem faster then Asian stoping Korea then china.

Flight was late boarding. United crew were not friendly and cordial unlike the ANA crew.

Seat was broken. Check in was not possible until we reached the gate, by then we were separated.

The food was not great; but I don’t expect much from airline food. However, the staff was incredible! I had gotten to the gate when I realized I had left my computer at the security checkpoint! I told a staff member and she said, “well, you will miss this flight if you go back to get it” It was a long way from the gate. I asked if I might get on the next flight. She sent for another staff member, and he took me to the gate desk. He found an open seat, and said,”okay, go run to get your computer, I will get you a new boarding pass.” I rran back, retrieved my computer, and returned to the gate. It was closed, but I found the gate nearby where the next ANA flight was leaving. Another staff member was ready for me, and printed me a new pass, and even made sure I still had an aisle seat that I requested! I got in line and continued my trip. These people are amazing, helpful, and friendly. My trip could have been ruined, or postponed at a great expense, but they saved the day! 5 stars!!!!

I originally thought I was booking with ANA airlines and didn't see "operated by United" until the day of. I even thought the United check-in update was a scam so ended up checking in 3 hours before the flight, causing separate seating and uncomfortable middle seats.

Very disappointing. Our flight was delayed for almost 6 hours with the lost time disrupting our travel plans. United should have known that any delay (approximately and hour) triggered a no-fly/work because according to the FAA they had to many flight hours. After the mechanical delay (approximately an hour) we had to wait for a fresh crew change. Seems to me that United could have anticipated this incident. Again, a very disappointing travel experience.

Excellent crew, food and comfort from LA to Narita. Flight from Narita to Manila was just okay, Food and comfort needs to improve. The business class was not comfortable.

Lots of leg room in premium. Departed exactly on time. Friendly crew.

Cabin Crew was excellent. They took care of everything requested. Flight was good

I was charged $200 for a 2nd checked bag, which is unreasonably high and feels like price gouging. Other than that the experience was excellent.

Terrible because it was cancelled due to volcanic ash clouds in Guatemala while all other airlines kept flying. Had to pay for a hotel to stay overnight in Houston and try to fly next day.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

The crew made our experience extremely bad. They were rude and didn’t have anything for kids.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

I like flying first class, and United has a nice one

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Seats had less pitch than a regional jet. Food was OK. Have to buy alcohol on US based carriers flying international. Boarding was a mess. Did not have bags but overhead space was gone quick. Would like to see the airlines enforce the one bag over and one bag under policy

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Crew was excellent. This was a relatively long flight though and had very little leg room, and no entertainment.

As a first class customer, there was no power the entire flight which limited my ability to work. I find this unacceptable. The first 11 rows on the left side of the plan were out. I was only offered the option to charge my phone which was not the issue because my laptop was out of power. I asked if there was anything that can be done for me, and the answer was, "no". I was not offered any type of compensation for this AA problem which caused me unnecessary stress due to inability to address business issues on an already challenging travel day. Flight attendants tried to reset the power once but that was the extent of their support. Very disappointing for the lack of expected services on a flight. Please contact me with customer focused response to this complaint.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

Check in was rough because the check in crew did not know how to manage my international visa documents. Required a long process and 4 people to finally be able to proceed to security. They told us incorrect information several times before acknowledging we did indeed have everything we needed from the start.

Poor communication ahead of time about flight delays and old planes/other equipment.

Mechanical issue delayed us 2hrs and then once we landed sat on tarmac for 30mins because someone left a vehicle in front of the gaye

The crew was excellent and overall the flight was good. No complaints.

Like all of the flights I took to get down to Dallas. They were delayed

Forced to check bags. Crew uninterested in collecting trash. Unclean seats.

Flight pulled out on time but sat on runway for 30 mins. It was extremely cold in the aircraft despite wearing a winter coat. Surprisingly they had a vegetarian meal but could have some better snack choices for a 8 hour flight.

We had a male flight attendant who was super attentive and wonderful! Very professional. I have both gluten and dairy intolerance, and was only able to get a gluten free part, and not the dairy free part of the meal. Easy to order ahead of time and I appreciate being able to do that.

Very good staff members with sincere passion and responsibility in their job.

We paid for Business Class seats, but system did not have us and they were not available.

Very please with the seating that the Kayak staff booked for us!

Worth every penny to upgrade to BC. Treated and felt more like First Class

I paid for a very expensive Business Class seat to and from Cairo Egypt from Charleston SC. There was partnership from states to London using American Airlines. That leg was amazing. The British Airlines leg was a joke. They used the standard no leg room 3 by 3 seats. A tray was put on the middle seat. The trip was 5 hours, from London to Cairo, thus my BC purchase. There was no screen proving tv/movie options, only a small device plug. The fold down tray and the bag of peanuts were typical of normal short run flying. The one toilet was located in the galley. We all got to know each other well. This was my first and last trip with British Airlines. I now understand why they would NEVER give me a seat chart so that I could make a selection.prior to departure. It honestly would not have made a difference, there were less than 50% of occupied seats. Apparently everyone got the memo but me. I have never felt so cheated as with that trip, got to so another going back to London, yeah. I will be sending a letter to customer service and asking for a refund. I will be photos comparing the two BC legs. OH, one more thing. The FC ticket holders got bulkhead and exit row seats. I know they had to be thrilled

Good service, food and comfort in World Traveller Plus. Entertainment was poor - no wifi on the way out and barely working on the way back. Not a great choice of entertainment on the seat back tv.

Late! Late and late! More than 1hr 30mn. This sucks when it is the last of a 4 flight journey. I missed my dinner! Which is not nice on Valentine’s Day!!! But better than the gate next to us, the poor Chinese people were rebooked to the next day flight. AA had to call security as it became very heated with the passengers! It was a mess at DFW that afternoon/evening. I wish they had some food for the people who travel as part of international journey. Indigo does it in India and it is fantastic.

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

We waited at BOS at the gate for an hour and couldn’t get a drink or anything. Once in the air the service, food and ride was excellent.

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