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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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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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10:50 pm - 9:55 pmLAX-SHA
32h 05m2 stops
9:05 am - 8:30 pmSHA-LAX
26h 25m2 stops
$833Air China
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Tue, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 8
10:50 pm - 9:55 pmLAX-SHA
32h 05m2 stops
9:05 am - 8:30 pmSHA-LAX
26h 25m2 stops
$835Air China
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Tue, Sep 10 - Tue, Oct 15
4:55 pm - 1:25 amSFO-PVG
17h 30m1 stop
2:25 am - 2:55 pmPVG-SFO
27h 30m1 stop
Wed, May 8 - Mon, May 13
4:55 pm - 1:55 pmSFO-PVG
30h 00m2 stops
2:05 am - 2:55 pmPVG-SFO
27h 50m1 stop
Wed, May 8 - Mon, May 20
12:35 am - 7:25 pmSFO-SHA
27h 50m1 stop
9:50 am - 7:15 pmSHA-SFO
25h 25m2 stops
$879China Southern
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Sat, Aug 31 - Wed, Nov 27
12:35 am - 8:30 pmSFO-PVG
28h 55m2 stops
4:55 pm - 8:15 pmPVG-SFO
18h 20m1 stop
$893China Southern
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Thu, Sep 26 - Mon, Oct 14
11:50 pm - 2:30 pmSFO-PVG
23h 40m1 stop
4:00 pm - 8:50 pmPVG-SFO
19h 50m1 stop
$1,002Philippine Airlines
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Sun, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 25
11:50 pm - 2:30 pmSFO-PVG
23h 40m1 stop
4:00 pm - 8:50 pmPVG-SFO
19h 50m1 stop
$1,005Philippine Airlines
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Mon, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 19
11:30 pm - 3:00 pmSFO-PVG
24h 30m1 stop
4:20 pm - 2:00 pmPVG-SFO
13h 40m1 stop
$1,013Asiana Airlines
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Wed, Sep 25 - Mon, Nov 18
11:30 pm - 10:05 amSFO-PVG
19h 35m1 stop
4:20 pm - 3:10 pmPVG-SFO
13h 50m1 stop
$1,060Asiana Airlines
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Thu, Oct 10 - Thu, Oct 17

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 $1,584. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are $1,745 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 $1,600 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 $2,497.

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 Los Angeles $496 one-way - $965 round-trip, from San Francisco $501 one-way - $1,212 round-trip, from Seattle $771 one-way - $1,567 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 53 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with an average flight price of $196.

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 2,383 per week, followed by China Southern with 1,097 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 30m, Los Angeles, which takes 13h 40m, New York, which takes 15h 00m, and Newark, which takes 15h 10m.

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 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.

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

$548
Flight from San Francisco 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 $1,093. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $471 and departed from Los Angeles 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.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Shanghai

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Shanghai flight deals.

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, +75 more

9 Air, ANA, +76 more

Tuesday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +73 more

9 Air, ANA, +74 more

Thursday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air, ANA, +75 more

Saturday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +75 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +76 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

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Nonstop returns

Shanghai to United States

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +75 more

9 Air, ANA, +76 more

Tuesday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +73 more

9 Air, ANA, +74 more

Thursday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air, ANA, +75 more

Saturday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +75 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +76 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 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.
10/1Tue
2 stopsAir China
32h 05mLAX-SHA
10/8Tue
2 stopsAir China
26h 25mSHA-LAX
$833
9/10Tue
2 stopsAir China
32h 05mLAX-SHA
10/15Tue
2 stopsAir China
26h 25mSHA-LAX
$835
5/8Wed
1 stop
17h 30mSFO-PVG
5/13Mon
1 stop
27h 30mPVG-SFO
$835
5/8Wed
2 stops
30h 00mSFO-PVG
5/20Mon
1 stop
27h 50mPVG-SFO
$841
8/31Sat
1 stopChina Southern
27h 50mSFO-SHA
11/27Wed
2 stopsChina Southern
25h 25mSHA-SFO
$879
9/26Thu
2 stopsChina Southern
28h 55mSFO-PVG
10/14Mon
1 stopChina Southern
18h 20mPVG-SFO
$893
10/13Sun
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
23h 40mSFO-PVG
10/25Fri
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
19h 50mPVG-SFO
$1,002
9/2Mon
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
23h 40mSFO-PVG
9/19Thu
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
19h 50mPVG-SFO
$1,005
9/25Wed
1 stopAsiana Airlines
24h 30mSFO-PVG
11/18Mon
1 stopAsiana Airlines
13h 40mPVG-SFO
$1,013
10/10Thu
1 stopAsiana Airlines
19h 35mSFO-PVG
10/17Thu
1 stopAsiana Airlines
13h 50mPVG-SFO
$1,060

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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.
5/8Wed
2 stops
33h 05mSFO-PVG
$548
5/13Mon
1 stop
17h 30mSFO-PVG
$549
8/27Tue
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
24h 50mJFK-PVG
$585
7/25Thu
2 stopsChina Southern
22h 50mSFO-SHA
$586
5/5Sun
1 stopEVA Air
26h 35mSFO-PVG
$604
7/25Thu
1 stopChina Southern
24h 10mSFO-PVG
$610
5/5Sun
1 stopVietnam Airlines
22h 50mSFO-PVG
$612
5/4Sat
1 stopVietnam Airlines
22h 50mSFO-PVG
$614
5/5Sun
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
23h 40mSFO-PVG
$618
4/30Tue
1 stopEVA Air
36h 35mSFO-SHA
$621

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Recent domestic flight deals

5/6Mon
nonstopHainan Airlines
2h 10mPEK-SHA
5/9Thu
nonstopHainan Airlines
2h 10mSHA-PEK
$168
5/21Tue
nonstop
2h 15mCAN-SHA
5/28Tue
nonstop
2h 40mSHA-CAN
$171
5/25Sat
nonstopChina Eastern
2h 25mSZX-PVG
6/1Sat
nonstopChina Eastern
2h 35mPVG-SZX
$174
5/11Sat
nonstop
2h 10mPEK-SHA
5/13Mon
nonstop
2h 15mSHA-PEK
$177
5/6Mon
nonstopShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mSZX-PVG
5/7Tue
nonstopShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mPVG-SZX
$182
5/2Thu
nonstopSpring Airlines
2h 15mCAN-SHA
5/5Sun
nonstopSpring Airlines
2h 25mSHA-CAN
$182
5/16Thu
nonstopSuparna Airlines
2h 25mSZX-PVG
5/17Fri
nonstopSuparna Airlines
2h 35mPVG-SZX
$183
5/10Fri
nonstopChina Eastern
2h 15mPEK-SHA
5/17Fri
nonstopChina Eastern
2h 30mSHA-PEK
$195
6/10Mon
nonstopSpring Airlines
2h 25mCAN-SHA
6/14Fri
nonstopSpring Airlines
2h 40mSHA-CAN
$211
5/16Thu
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
3h 45mSZX-SHA
5/17Fri
nonstopShenzhen Airlines
2h 25mSHA-SZX
$310

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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.
4/29Mon
multi-stop
39h 30mLAX-PVG
5/29Wed
multi-stop
21h 25mPVG-LAX
$850
4/29Mon
multi-stop
42h 10mLAX-PVG
5/29Wed
multi-stop
21h 25mPVG-LAX
$889
4/28Sun
multi-stopChina Airlines
18h 45mSFO-PVG
5/14Tue
multi-stopChina Airlines
15h 05mPVG-SFO
$1,036
4/28Sun
multi-stopChina Airlines
18h 45mSFO-PVG
5/9Thu
multi-stopChina Airlines
15h 05mPVG-SFO
$1,041
5/1Wed
multi-stopEVA Air
36h 35mSFO-SHA
5/16Thu
multi-stopEVA Air
25h 50mSHA-SFO
$1,080
4/28Sun
multi-stopPhilippine Airlines
23h 40mSFO-PVG
5/28Tue
multi-stopPhilippine Airlines
19h 25mPVG-SFO
$1,086
5/1Wed
multi-stopEVA Air
36h 35mSFO-SHA
5/22Wed
multi-stopEVA Air
25h 50mSHA-SFO
$1,102
5/1Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
35h 35mSFO-SHA
5/7Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
24h 00mSHA-SFO
$1,125
5/1Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
31h 05mSFO-PVG
5/7Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
28h 40mPVG-SFO
$1,125
4/28Sun
multi-stopPhilippine Airlines
23h 40mSFO-PVG
5/11Sat
multi-stopPhilippine Airlines
19h 50mPVG-SFO
$1,133

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