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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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8:59 am - 12:35 amSEA-PVG
24h 36m2 stops
1:35 am - 2:25 pmPVG-SEA
27h 50m1 stop
Tue, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 24
1:10 pm - 12:15 pmSEA-SHA
32h 05m2 stops
1:40 pm - 6:04 pmSHA-SEA
20h 24m2 stops
Tue, Sep 24 - Mon, Nov 18
10:50 pm - 10:55 amLAX-PVG
21h 05m1 stop
10:10 pm - 7:30 pmPVG-LAX
37h 20m1 stop
$828Air China
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Tue, Sep 24 - Mon, Nov 18
10:50 pm - 2:30 pmLAX-SHA
24h 40m1 stop
9:05 am - 8:30 pmSHA-LAX
26h 25m2 stops
$828Air China
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Tue, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 15
11:35 pm - 4:40 pmSFO-PVG
25h 05m1 stop
5:45 pm - 7:15 pmPVG-SFO
17h 30m1 stop
$894China Southern
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Mon, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 13
11:35 pm - 10:00 amSFO-PVG
18h 25m1 stop
5:45 pm - 7:15 pmPVG-SFO
17h 30m1 stop
$900China Southern
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Mon, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 13
12:35 pm - 2:30 pmLAX-PVG
34h 55m1 stop
4:00 pm - 9:35 amPVG-LAX
32h 35m1 stop
$909Philippine Airlines
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Tue, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 25
12:35 pm - 2:30 pmLAX-PVG
34h 55m1 stop
10:50 am - 7:30 pmPVG-LAX
24h 40m1 stop
$925Philippine Airlines
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Sun, Sep 22 - Tue, Nov 19
11:55 pm - 2:45 pmLAX-SHA
23h 50m1 stop
9:00 pm - 8:00 pmSHA-LAX
38h 00m1 stop
$959XiamenAir
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Tue, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 26
11:55 pm - 2:45 pmLAX-SHA
23h 50m1 stop
9:00 pm - 7:40 pmSHA-LAX
37h 40m1 stop
$1,075XiamenAir
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Tue, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 11

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 $1,559. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are $1,715 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 $1,577 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 $2,488.

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 $710 one-way - $1,414 round-trip, from San Francisco $862 one-way - $1,325 round-trip, from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport $864 one-way - $1,696 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 55 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 Wuxi Airport, with an average flight price of $146.

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 2,465 per week, followed by China Southern with 1,105 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 41% 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 14h 50m, 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

$491
Flight from New York John F Kennedy 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 $1,414. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $674 and departed from Seattle/Tacoma Intl 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, +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, +76 more

9 Air, ANA, +77 more

Saturday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 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, +76 more

9 Air, ANA, +77 more

Saturday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +83 more

9 Air, ANA, +84 more

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Book Cheap Shanghai Plane Tickets

Recent round-trip flight deals

 
These are the cheapest round-trip flights to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/27Tue
2 stops
24h 36mSEA-PVG
9/24Tue
1 stop
27h 50mPVG-SEA
$589
9/24Tue
2 stops
32h 05mSEA-SHA
11/18Mon
2 stops
20h 24mSHA-SEA
$590
9/24Tue
1 stopAir China
21h 05mLAX-PVG
11/18Mon
1 stopAir China
37h 20mPVG-LAX
$828
9/24Tue
1 stopAir China
24h 40mLAX-SHA
10/15Tue
2 stopsAir China
26h 25mSHA-LAX
$828
11/4Mon
1 stopChina Southern
25h 05mSFO-PVG
11/13Wed
1 stopChina Southern
17h 30mPVG-SFO
$894
11/4Mon
1 stopChina Southern
18h 25mSFO-PVG
11/13Wed
1 stopChina Southern
17h 30mPVG-SFO
$900
9/17Tue
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
34h 55mLAX-PVG
9/25Wed
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
32h 35mPVG-LAX
$909
9/22Sun
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
34h 55mLAX-PVG
11/19Tue
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
24h 40mPVG-LAX
$925
10/22Tue
1 stopXiamenAir
23h 50mLAX-SHA
10/26Sat
1 stopXiamenAir
38h 00mSHA-LAX
$959
9/3Tue
1 stopXiamenAir
23h 50mLAX-SHA
9/11Wed
1 stopXiamenAir
37h 40mSHA-LAX
$1,075

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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.
9/1Sun
3 stops
56h 35mJFK-PVG
$491
9/19Thu
3 stops
57h 30mEWR-PVG
$515
11/19Tue
1 stopChina Southern
18h 35mSFO-SHA
$536
10/22Tue
2 stopsAir China
32h 05mLAX-SHA
$541
8/6Tue
1 stopChina Southern
19h 50mSFO-SHA
$552
11/19Tue
1 stopAir China
21h 40mLAX-SHA
$552
8/11Sun
1 stopXiamenAir
26h 05mLAX-SHA
$562
10/10Thu
1 stopXiamenAir
20h 05mLAX-SHA
$575
9/4Wed
1 stopAsiana Airlines
24h 30mSFO-PVG
$595
9/8Sun
1 stopAsiana Airlines
26h 30mSFO-SHA
$618

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Recent domestic flight deals

6/25Tue
nonstop
2h 20mCAN-SHA
6/28Fri
nonstop
2h 35mSHA-CAN
$161
6/25Tue
nonstopHainan Airlines
2h 20mCAN-PVG
6/28Fri
nonstopHainan Airlines
2h 40mPVG-CAN
$164
6/28Fri
nonstopChina Eastern
2h 15mPEK-SHA
7/1Mon
nonstopChina Eastern
2h 10mSHA-PEK
$182
6/28Fri
nonstopChina Eastern
2h 20mPEK-PVG
7/1Mon
nonstopChina Eastern
2h 20mPVG-PEK
$197
7/2Tue
nonstop9 Air
2h 30mCAN-PVG
7/4Thu
nonstop9 Air
2h 20mPVG-CAN
$198
10/9Wed
nonstopSpring Airlines
2h 15mCAN-SHA
10/11Fri
nonstopSpring Airlines
2h 40mSHA-CAN
$230
6/30Sun
nonstopSpring Airlines
2h 30mCAN-SHA
7/4Thu
nonstopSpring Airlines
2h 40mSHA-CAN
$232
7/22Mon
nonstop9 Air
2h 35mCAN-PVG
7/25Thu
nonstop9 Air
2h 35mPVG-CAN
$242
7/7Sun
multi-stopKorean Air
15h 10mPEK-PVG
8/30Fri
multi-stopKorean Air
11h 15mPVG-PEK
$277
9/1Sun
multi-stopKorean Air
6h 40mPEK-PVG
9/3Tue
multi-stopKorean Air
11h 15mPVG-PEK
$283

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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.
6/11Tue
multi-stopXiamenAir
26h 05mLAX-SHA
6/18Tue
multi-stopXiamenAir
22h 30mSHA-LAX
$1,351
6/15Sat
multi-stop
26h 35mJFK-PVG
7/3Wed
multi-stop
34h 05mPVG-JFK
$1,361
6/11Tue
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
45h 40mJFK-PVG
6/25Tue
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
52h 00mPVG-JFK
$1,401
6/13Thu
multi-stop
23h 35mJFK-PVG
6/19Wed
multi-stop
43h 20mPVG-JFK
$1,407
6/14Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 25mLAX-PVG
9/22Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
11h 45mPVG-LAX
$1,463
6/15Sat
multi-stopEVA Air
26h 10mSFO-PVG
6/24Mon
multi-stopEVA Air
25h 25mPVG-SFO
$1,465
6/11Tue
multi-stopFinnair
33h 35mSEA-PVG
7/17Wed
multi-stopFinnair
33h 50mPVG-SEA
$1,467
6/15Sat
multi-stopEVA Air
26h 10mSFO-PVG
6/23Sun
multi-stopEVA Air
25h 25mPVG-SFO
$1,494
6/11Tue
multi-stopFinnair
33h 35mSEA-PVG
7/15Mon
multi-stopFinnair
33h 50mPVG-SEA
$1,515
6/14Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 25mLAX-PVG
9/22Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
29h 15mPVG-LAX
$1,622

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