What is the cheapest airline that flies from Houston to Shanghai?

Cathay Pacific and Air China are the most popular carriers operating from Houston to Shanghai

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

United Airlines, American Airlines and ANA are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Houston according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Houston to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from Houston to Shanghai refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Houston to Shanghai?

As of July 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from Houston to Shanghai.

How old do you have to be to fly from Houston to Shanghai?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Houston to Shanghai.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$517 Cheap Flights from Houston to Shanghai in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Houston and Shanghai?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,380 to $2,065. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,026.

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3:52 pm - 9:40 am

IAH

PVG

28h 48m

2 stops

11:10 am - 11:56 pm

PVG

IAH

25h 46m

2 stops

$1,026Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 27

3:52 pm - 9:40 am

IAH

PVG

28h 48m

2 stops

1:40 pm - 10:03 am

PVG

IAH

33h 23m

3 stops

$1,105Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 27

9:55 pm - 5:15 pm

IAH

PVG

30h 20m

1 stop

2:15 am - 9:25 am

PVG

IAH

20h 10m

1 stop

$1,113Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Oct 4

9:47 pm - 5:00 pm

IAH

PVG

30h 13m

2 stops

2:15 am - 9:25 am

PVG

IAH

20h 10m

1 stop

$1,129Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Oct 4

8:24 pm - 11:05 am

HOU

PVG

25h 41m

2 stops

8:30 am - 7:50 pm

PVG

HOU

25h 20m

2 stops

$1,202Cathay Pacific

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3

11:24 am - 12:05 pm

IAH

SHA

35h 41m

2 stops

1:20 pm - 7:46 pm

SHA

IAH

43h 26m

2 stops

$1,313Cathay Pacific

Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Sep 9

7:20 am - 10:55 am

IAH

SHA

38h 35m

2 stops

11:30 am - 12:45 am

SHA

IAH

26h 15m

2 stops

$1,462Air China

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Sep 8

11:35 am - 12:15 pm

IAH

SHA

35h 40m

1 stop

1:35 pm - 8:45 am

SHA

IAH

32h 10m

1 stop

$1,488ANA

Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 2

6:00 am - 3:20 pm

HOU

PVG

20h 20m

1 stop

6:05 pm - 11:57 pm

PVG

HOU

19h 52m

1 stop

$1,531American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 2

5:44 am - 4:10 pm

HOU

PVG

20h 26m

1 stop

6:05 pm - 9:43 am

PVG

HOU

29h 38m

1 stop

$1,538American Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 30

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ANA flights from Houston to Shanghai

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ANA

Aug 25

IAH11:35 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

35h 40m

1 stop

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 2

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

IAH8:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,488

ANA

Sep 3

IAH7:20 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

39h 55m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 24

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 53m

2 stops

IAH12:28 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,492

ANA

Aug 9

IAH11:35 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

35h 40m

1 stop

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Aug 25

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

IAH8:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,506

Air China flights from Houston to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on Houston to Shanghai flight tickets

Air China

Aug 18

IAH7:20 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

38h 35m

2 stops

SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 8

SHA11:30 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

26h 15m

2 stops

IAH12:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,462

Air China

Sep 8

IAH7:20 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

37h 40m

2 stops

SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 4

SHA8:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 50m

2 stops

IAH12:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,517

Air China

Aug 18

IAH7:20 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

39h 35m

2 stops

SHA11:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 7

SHA9:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

40h 15m

2 stops

IAH12:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,526

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Mon 8/24

3:52 pm-9:40 am

2 stops28h 48m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/27

11:10 am-11:56 pm

2 stops25h 46m

$1,026

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Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/24

3:52 pm-9:40 am

2 stops28h 48m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/27

1:40 pm-10:03 am

3 stops33h 23m

$1,105

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/16

9:55 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop30h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/4

2:15 am-9:25 am

1 stop20h 10m

$1,113

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/16

9:47 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops30h 13m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/4

2:15 am-9:25 am

1 stop20h 10m

$1,129

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/21

8:24 pm-11:05 am

2 stops25h 41m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/3

8:30 am-7:50 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$1,202

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/17

11:24 am-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 41m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/9

1:20 pm-7:46 pm

2 stops43h 26m

$1,313

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/18

7:20 am-10:55 am

2 stops38h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/8

11:30 am-12:45 am

2 stops26h 15m

$1,462

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/25

11:35 am-12:15 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/2

1:35 pm-8:45 am

1 stop32h 10m

$1,488

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HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/21

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/2

6:05 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop19h 52m

$1,531

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Mon 12/7

5:44 am-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 26m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/30

6:05 pm-9:43 am

1 stop29h 38m

$1,538

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Houston and Shanghai?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Houston is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $141, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of June is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Houston averaging around $212.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Houston when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around $1,473 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Houston for as low as $1,244 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	20h 26m
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The fastest flight from Houston to Shanghai takes 20h 26m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to Shanghai

How far is Houston to Shanghai by plane?
The straight-line distance from Houston to Shanghai is 7573.1 mi. Typically, this will take 20h 26m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Houston to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Houston to Shanghai refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Houston to Shanghai?
As of July 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from Houston to Shanghai.
How old do you have to be to fly from Houston to Shanghai?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Houston to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Houston to Shanghai

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Delta	PriceFrom $259	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,452 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $845	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,768 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom $882	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 157 reviews	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $930	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,402 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $949	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,432 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,187	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,484 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,210	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,260 reviews	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,228	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,920 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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