$645 Find Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Shanghai

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,185
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/30Thu 11/12
MCI - PVG • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$645
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Thu 8/20
MCI - PVG • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Shanghai (MCI-SHA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Shanghai

Fri, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 12
Qatar Airways Logo
6:13 am - 2:40 pm
MCI
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PVG
43h 27m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
6:10 pm - 11:59 pm
PVG
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MCI
43h 49m
2 stops
$1,185Qatar Airways
Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 26
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:17 pm - 11:05 am
MCI
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PVG
26h 48m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:35 am - 10:59 pm
PVG
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MCI
26h 24m
2 stops
$1,193Cathay Pacific
Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 26
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:19 am - 12:05 pm
MCI
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PVG
35h 46m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:40 pm - 10:59 pm
PVG
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MCI
42h 19m
2 stops
$1,209Cathay Pacific
Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 26
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:17 pm - 11:05 am
MCI
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PVG
26h 48m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:35 am - 10:59 pm
PVG
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MCI
26h 24m
2 stops
$1,268Cathay Pacific
Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 25
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:17 pm - 11:05 am
MCI
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PVG
31h 48m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:50 pm - 11:59 pm
PVG
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MCI
48h 09m
2 stops
$1,334Cathay Pacific
Fri, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 12
China Eastern Logo
7:00 am - 5:45 pm
MCI
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PVG
21h 45m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
1:10 pm - 11:08 pm
PVG
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MCI
23h 58m
1 stop
$1,391China Eastern
Tue, Jun 30 - Sat, Jul 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:24 pm - 2:05 pm
MCI
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PVG
31h 41m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 9:18 pm
PVG
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MCI
18h 23m
2 stops
$1,397Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 12
Delta Logo
7:30 am - 7:55 pm
MCI
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PVG
23h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:55 pm - 11:58 pm
PVG
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MCI
20h 03m
2 stops
$1,448Delta
Mon, Jul 27 - Mon, Aug 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:16 pm - 12:15 pm
MCI
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SHA
31h 59m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 7:01 pm
SHA
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MCI
33h 31m
2 stops
$2,473Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4
Japan Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 11:45 am
MCI
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SHA
39h 40m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 7:11 pm
SHA
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MCI
44h 01m
2 stops
$5,870Japan Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to Shanghai flights

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Kansas City to Shanghai?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 5 days.

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Kansas City to Shanghai were found on Qatar Airways ($1,185) and Cathay Pacific ($1,193).

Good to know

Cheapest flight$645
Flight from Kansas City to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from Kansas City to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Kansas City to Shanghai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kansas City to Shanghai?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai was $575 for a one-way ticket and $1,185 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kansas City to Shanghai?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kansas City to Shanghai?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Shanghai.

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

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

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

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Kansas City to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kansas City to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kansas City to Shanghai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.3
Japan AirlinesOverall score based on 1839 reviews
8.7Crew
8.2Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.4Boarding
7.7Food
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It was just a short flight. The crew was nice. No major issue.

8.0 ExcellentMami, May 2026
ORD - ATL
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It was just a short flight. The crew was nice. No major issue.

It was good overall. What I liked most was the restrooms. Compared to other airlines, the restrooms seem larger and look clean. The seats also look clean. The attendants are nice, except one time during the flight. I was sitting on aisle and a man sitting window. He asked an attendant for a snack. She told him to go ahead and get some snack from the section with food storage (I am not sure how it is called). So, I had to get up to let him get out from his seat. Why she did not bring him some snacks so that I would not have to move, I do not know... I was kind of surprised how inconsiderate the attendant was.

Overall, it was ok. The attendants are nice. It was a short flight, and I did not use the restrooms. What I was frustrated was the check-in. I was to fly from ATL to Chicago (American) then change to Japan Airline to go to Japan. I checked in, but I only got a boarding pass for the flight from Atlanta to Chicago. It said I would need to check in for a flight to Japan on Japan Airline site. When I tried to check in on JAL website, it said I need to check in American... It was very confusing.

JOKE of a company with the most Ridiculous policies. JAL is amazing, KAYAK/UNDERPRICER is the worst company I have ever dealt with, NEVER AGAIN

Absolutely WORST experience I’ve ever hard NEVER buy your airline ticket through a third party website, especially this one. Basically stole $1300 from me and has the WORST policy taking a WEEK to change a name on the reservation? A complete joke of a company.

There was a problem with the maintenance so missed the flight from las vegas to L.A and then L.A to Narita with japan airlines. They took care of the problem by rebooked with cathay pacific airways.

Horrible like always, flight was supposed to be at 11:40am, we ended up getting a different airplane at 3:25pm.

Overall, a solid flight experience. Boarding was quick and efficient, even with a full and overbooked flight. The flight crew did a great job providing attentive and friendly service throughout. I flew in economy, and while the seats were acceptable, they could definitely use more cushioning, especially for a 14-hour flight. By the end, it was quite uncomfortable to remain seated. Legroom was also limited, particularly with a bag stored under the seat and the passenger in front reclining. That said, everything else went smoothly, and I appreciated the professionalism of the crew.

The flight was delightful overall. The check-in and boarding were on smooth and on time. Amenities and staffs were elevated. However, if glasses were served instead of cups, there should be a complete premium.

Sure I would’ve liked a little more space, but it was better than economy. I bring my own food because I have food allergies it would be nice if they offered larger salads or more vegetables instead of starch it was really a good flight. I don’t wanna complain. I’m grateful to fly at all safely. Thank you to the pilots.

Flight attendants were great. Cheerful, upbeat and friendly. Jet, in particular, was fantastic.

I have Precheck. Flew HPN to DEN and return this past weekend. Delta didn't attach my Precheck number to this trip. So it was waiting in general line especially in Denver. Unavailable.

Original flight was delayed, then cancelled and the gate staff did not expedite rebooking. Also, no instructions were given that a ticket number was needed before being called to facilitate rebooking. This could have been much more organized.

Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.

Five hour delays every hour, I wish it were all at once

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

Got rerouted from a straight flight from Orlando to Atlanta to Knoxville to a flight from Orlando to Detroit to Knoxville! Seriously!! Flight delay out of Detroit! Long day for what should have been a pretty easy travel day!

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

Horrible! Several delays and then was cancelled! I spent over 24 hours in the airport and was unable to get a hotel or food voucher.

The entertainment they offer could use some games, and maybe they could add some cookies to the snack menu. And the automated messages are a bit repetitive. But it was comfortable temperature wise and the seats were comfortable. The crew is very polite and helpful

The entertainment is a bit limited, it would be better if they added some games to play besides the movies and tv shows. But the seats are comfortable and the crew is polite

This planes staff was top tier. Everything went great and had a great flight home.

Food was great. Staff was phenomenal. Seats were a bit hard and could use a lot more entertainment options as far as movies to choose from. WiFi was good. Overall great trip.

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

I was promised by United Airline (operated by ANA) that I will be seated together with my kids as I am the only adult flying with two minors. We did not get seats together in our 11 hours flight from LA to Tokyo. When asked at the gate, ANA representative said United Airline should have informed them that there is a parent flying with two minors. He said they can’t do anything in the system as the flight is full. He ask me to ask passengers next to me and the kids if they are willing to change seats. This is ridiculous! However, I went in the flight and asked other passages but no one willing to change seats. 11 hours and we were seating separately. I was very disappointed with this. It made things super inconvenient for me.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

Flight cancelled instead of leaving Friday am now, maybe, leaving Sunday

The pilot had to extend the flight time from san antonio to Houston to burn off fuel. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress since we had a tight connection to Aruba. And with no other flights going to Aruba we were worried about spending a night in Houston. We had to to run to our connection because of the flight crews mistake. Not happy.

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