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Cheap flight deals to Shanghai

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights 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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5:50 pm - 12:15 pmSEA-SHA
51h 25m2 stops
1:35 pm - 2:25 pmSHA-SEA
15h 50m1 stop
sáb., sep. 7 - mié., sep. 11
11:55 pm - 2:45 pmLAX-SHA
23h 50m1 stop
4:10 pm - 7:40 pmSHA-LAX
18h 30m1 stop
$804XiamenAir
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jue., sep. 19 - dom., oct. 13
10:00 pm - 1:55 pmLAX-PVG
24h 55m1 stop
7:20 am - 7:30 pmPVG-LAX
28h 10m1 stop
$824Air China
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mar., oct. 22 - mar., nov. 19
10:00 pm - 1:55 pmLAX-PVG
24h 55m1 stop
7:20 am - 7:30 pmPVG-LAX
28h 10m1 stop
$831Air China
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mar., sep. 10 - mar., nov. 19
12:35 am - 3:45 pmSFO-PVG
24h 10m1 stop
6:30 am - 8:40 pmPVG-SFO
29h 10m1 stop
$900China Southern
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lun., sep. 9 - mar., sep. 17
12:35 am - 8:30 pmSFO-PVG
28h 55m2 stops
6:30 am - 8:40 pmPVG-SFO
29h 10m1 stop
$902China Southern
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lun., sep. 9 - mar., sep. 17
11:40 pm - 2:30 pmLAX-PVG
23h 50m1 stop
4:55 pm - 7:00 pmPVG-LAX
18h 05m1 stop
$913Philippine Airlines
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lun., oct. 21 - lun., nov. 11
11:50 pm - 2:30 pmSFO-PVG
23h 40m1 stop
4:00 pm - 8:50 pmPVG-SFO
19h 50m1 stop
$913Philippine Airlines
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mar., sep. 24 - mar., oct. 15
6:00 am - 12:35 amLAX-PVG
27h 35m2 stops
8:25 am - 2:53 pmPVG-LAX
21h 28m2 stops
$928ANA
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jue., sep. 5 - mié., sep. 18
1:10 pm - 12:35 amSEA-PVG
20h 25m2 stops
8:25 am - 2:25 pmPVG-SEA
21h 00m1 stop
$947ANA
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mar., sep. 3 - mié., oct. 2

Flights to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as $1,518. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are $1,678 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price for all flights to Shanghai depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally at night, when flights cost $1,540 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,377.

What is a good deal for flights to Shanghai?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Shanghai, 25% of our users found tickets to Shanghai for the following prices or less: From Seattle $683 one-way - $1,193 round-trip, from San Francisco $684 one-way - $843 round-trip, from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport $793 one-way - $1,651 round-trip.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 126 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Shanghai?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai is Nantong Airport, with an average flight price of $113.

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

Delta, China Eastern, and American Airlines usually have the most frequent connections from United States to Shanghai. See the amount of flights per week for popular airlines flying to Shanghai.

Which airline offers the most flights to Shanghai?

Of the 33 airlines that fly to Shanghai, China Eastern offers the most flights, with around 2,401 per week, followed by China Southern with 1,062 flights per week.

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 6 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG) and Suzhou Airport (SZV). The busiest airport is Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), with 42% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

The duration of your flight to Shanghai depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Shanghai on KAYAK are from San Francisco, which takes 13h 35m, Los Angeles, which takes 13h 40m, New York, which takes 14h 50m, and Newark, which takes 19h 40m.

How many direct flights to Shanghai are there each day?

There are around 6 direct flights from within United States to Shanghai every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 10:00 am the most common departure time and 95% of flights departing in the morning.

How many long-haul flights are there to Shanghai each week?

There are not any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Shanghai. Instead, there are 40 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from San Francisco.

How many cities have direct flights to Shanghai?

From the United States, there are direct flights to Shanghai from 6 cities. The city with the most direct flights is San Francisco, with 10 direct flights each week.

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Cheapest flight

$389
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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. The information is for flights to Shanghai based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Shanghai flights

  • Which Shanghai airport is closest to central Shanghai?

    There are 2 airports in Shanghai. The closest airport to Shanghai’s city center is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (9 miles). Shanghai Pudong Airport is 19 miles from the center.

  • How much is a flight to Shanghai?

    On average, a flight to Shanghai costs $1,115. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $509 and departed from San Francisco Airport.

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

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 with another airline.

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

  • How many direct flights to Shanghai are there each week?

    Each week there are around 40 direct flights from within United States to Shanghai. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Shanghai

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Prefer to fly non-stop to Shanghai?

Find which airlines fly direct to Shanghai, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

United States to Shanghai

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Tuesday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +75 more

9 Air, ANA, +76 more

Thursday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +81 more

9 Air, ANA, +82 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +75 more

9 Air, ANA, +76 more

Saturday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +78 more

9 Air, ANA, +79 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +83 more

9 Air, ANA, +84 more

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Nonstop returns

Shanghai to United States

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Tuesday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +75 more

9 Air, ANA, +76 more

Thursday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +81 more

9 Air, ANA, +82 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +75 more

9 Air, ANA, +76 more

Saturday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +78 more

9 Air, ANA, +79 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +83 more

9 Air, ANA, +84 more

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Recent round-trip flight deals

 
These are the cheapest round-trip flights to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/7sáb.
2 stops
51h 25mSEA-SHA
9/11mié.
1 stop
15h 50mSHA-SEA
$587
9/19jue.
1 stopXiamenAir
23h 50mLAX-SHA
10/13dom.
1 stopXiamenAir
18h 30mSHA-LAX
$804
10/22mar.
1 stopAir China
24h 55mLAX-PVG
11/19mar.
1 stopAir China
28h 10mPVG-LAX
$824
9/10mar.
1 stopAir China
24h 55mLAX-PVG
11/19mar.
1 stopAir China
28h 10mPVG-LAX
$831
9/9lun.
1 stopChina Southern
24h 10mSFO-PVG
9/17mar.
1 stopChina Southern
29h 10mPVG-SFO
$900
9/9lun.
2 stopsChina Southern
28h 55mSFO-PVG
9/17mar.
1 stopChina Southern
29h 10mPVG-SFO
$902
10/21lun.
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
23h 50mLAX-PVG
11/11lun.
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
18h 05mPVG-LAX
$913
9/24mar.
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
23h 40mSFO-PVG
10/15mar.
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
19h 50mPVG-SFO
$913
9/5jue.
2 stopsANA
27h 35mLAX-PVG
9/18mié.
2 stopsANA
21h 28mPVG-LAX
$928
9/3mar.
2 stopsANA
20h 25mSEA-PVG
10/2mié.
1 stopANA
21h 00mPVG-SEA
$947

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/3mar.
3 stops
57h 30mEWR-PVG
$389
9/8dom.
3 stops
56h 35mJFK-PVG
$409
9/3mar.
1 stopSichuan Airlines
28h 20mLAX-PVG
$427
9/3mar.
1 stopXiamenAir
20h 05mLAX-SHA
$438
8/13mar.
1 stopSichuan Airlines
21h 35mLAX-PVG
$452
10/1mar.
1 stopXiamenAir
21h 55mLAX-SHA
$467
9/30lun.
1 stopChina Southern
29h 40mLAX-PVG
$484
9/8dom.
1 stopChina Southern
26h 35mLAX-SHA
$498
8/15jue.
1 stopVietnam Airlines
22h 50mSFO-PVG
$521
8/24sáb.
1 stopVietnam Airlines
22h 50mSFO-PVG
$539

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Recent domestic flight deals

8/24sáb.
nonstopHainan Airlines
2h 15mPEK-SHA
8/28mié.
nonstopHainan Airlines
2h 10mSHA-PEK
$171
8/25dom.
nonstopChina Eastern
2h 20mPEK-PVG
8/29jue.
nonstopChina Eastern
2h 20mPVG-PEK
$172
9/5jue.
nonstopSpring Airlines
2h 15mCAN-SHA
9/8dom.
nonstopSpring Airlines
2h 40mSHA-CAN
$180
10/14lun.
nonstopSpring Airlines
2h 20mSZX-SHA
10/20dom.
nonstopSpring Airlines
2h 15mSHA-SZX
$182
8/24sáb.
nonstop
2h 15mCAN-SHA
8/31sáb.
nonstop
2h 10mSHA-CAN
$192
8/24sáb.
nonstopShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mCAN-PVG
8/31sáb.
nonstopShenzhen Airlines
2h 15mPVG-CAN
$197
9/17mar.
nonstop
2h 35mCAN-PVG
9/21sáb.
nonstop
2h 20mPVG-CAN
$213
8/23vie.
nonstopAir China
2h 20mPEK-SHA
8/30vie.
nonstopAir China
2h 25mSHA-PEK
$238
8/7mié.
nonstopShenzhen Airlines
2h 15mSZX-SHA
8/10sáb.
nonstopShenzhen Airlines
2h 25mSHA-SZX
$303
8/23vie.
multi-stopAir China
12h 50mPEK-PVG
8/30vie.
nonstopAir China
2h 25mPVG-PEK
$456

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Last minute flights to Shanghai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
7/30mar.
multi-stop
19h 35mSFO-PVG
10/4vie.
multi-stop
42h 30mPVG-SFO
$1,144
7/30mar.
multi-stopANA
19h 30mSFO-SHA
10/2mié.
multi-stopANA
17h 55mSHA-SFO
$1,240
7/29lun.
multi-stopANA
27h 55mSFO-PVG
10/1mar.
multi-stopANA
23h 05mPVG-SFO
$1,240
7/28dom.
multi-stopCathay Pacific
28h 00mLAX-PVG
8/13mar.
multi-stopCathay Pacific
23h 05mPVG-LAX
$1,298
7/26vie.
multi-stopSichuan Airlines
21h 35mLAX-PVG
9/6vie.
multi-stopSichuan Airlines
22h 20mPVG-LAX
$1,300
7/28dom.
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
30h 25mLAX-PVG
9/1dom.
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
16h 45mPVG-LAX
$1,304
7/26vie.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 25mLAX-PVG
9/6vie.
nonstopUnited Airlines
11h 45mPVG-LAX
$1,315
7/30mar.
multi-stopCathay Pacific
20h 15mSFO-PVG
10/1mar.
multi-stopCathay Pacific
19h 35mPVG-SFO
$1,325
7/28dom.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
25h 00mLAX-PVG
9/1dom.
nonstopUnited Airlines
11h 45mPVG-LAX
$1,583
7/29lun.
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
19h 35mSFO-PVG
8/24sáb.
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
28h 14mPVG-SFO
$1,745

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