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Cheap flights from Houston to Shanghai from $470

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11:45 am - 9:45 pm
IAH
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PVG
21h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:15 am - 9:25 am
PVG
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IAH
20h 10m
1 stop
$1,286Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Oct 11
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:24 am - 11:05 am
IAH
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PVG
34h 41m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:20 am - 7:42 pm
PVG
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IAH
25h 22m
2 stops
$1,287Cathay Pacific
Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 13
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:15 pm - 12:05 pm
HOU
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PVG
30h 50m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:05 pm - 11:53 pm
PVG
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HOU
41h 48m
2 stops
$1,287Cathay Pacific
Sun, Oct 4 - Wed, Oct 14
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 6:25 am
IAH
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PVG
44h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 7:10 pm
PVG
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IAH
48h 15m
1 stop
$1,291Turkish Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 6:25 am
IAH
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PVG
44h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 8:10 pm
PVG
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IAH
48h 00m
1 stop
$1,300Turkish Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 2
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:20 pm
HOU
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PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 7:50 pm
PVG
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HOU
15h 45m
1 stop
$1,531American Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 2
American Airlines Logo
6:19 pm - 3:20 pm
HOU
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PVG
32h 01m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 11:53 pm
PVG
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HOU
19h 33m
1 stop
$1,538American Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Oct 21
Japan Airlines Logo
6:19 pm - 11:20 am
HOU
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SHA
52h 01m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 12:40 pm
SHA
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HOU
36h 30m
2 stops
$2,044Japan Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 31
Japan Airlines Logo
8:23 pm - 11:20 am
HOU
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SHA
49h 57m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 7:57 pm
SHA
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HOU
44h 12m
2 stops
$3,165Japan Airlines
Wed, Jun 17 - Fri, Jul 3
Korean Air Logo
5:02 pm - 5:05 pm
HOU
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SHA
59h 03m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 12:11 pm
SHA
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HOU
30h 46m
2 stops
$3,692Korean Air
Fri, May 22 - Sat, Jun 13

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ANA flights from Houston to Shanghai

Our best ANA deals on Houston to Shanghai flight tickets
ANA
Oct 13
IAH2:20 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
32h 55m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 28
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 31m
2 stops
IAH1:11 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
$1,502
ANA
Sep 29
IAH11:35 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
35h 40m
1 stop
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 14
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 10m
1 stop
IAH8:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
$1,523
ANA
Sep 30
IAH11:35 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
35h 40m
1 stop
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 14
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 10m
1 stop
IAH8:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
$1,531

Air China flights from Houston to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on Houston to Shanghai flight tickets
Air China
May 5
IAH4:31 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
28h 19m
2 stops
SHA9:50 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 7
SHA5:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 40m
2 stops
IAH6:10 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
$1,845
Air China
May 6
IAH7:20 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
26h 20m
2 stops
SHA10:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 8
SHA5:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 40m
2 stops
IAH6:10 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
$1,872
Air China
May 9
IAH7:20 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
26h 20m
2 stops
SHA10:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 22
SHA1:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
29h 42m
2 stops
IAH6:12 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
$2,013

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2026.
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HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/21

11:45 am-9:45 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/11

2:15 am-9:25 am

1 stop20h 10m

$1,286

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/1

11:24 am-11:05 am

2 stops34h 41m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/13

7:20 am-7:42 pm

2 stops25h 22m

$1,287

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Sun 10/4

4:15 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/14

7:05 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops41h 48m

$1,287

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 9/13

9:05 pm-6:25 am

1 stop44h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/19

7:55 am-7:10 pm

1 stop48h 15m

$1,291

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/21

9:05 pm-6:25 am

1 stop44h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/2

10:10 am-8:10 pm

1 stop48h 00m

$1,300
Quickest round-trip

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-7:50 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$1,531

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Sun 9/20

6:19 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop32h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/21

5:20 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop19h 33m

$1,538

HoustonShanghai

HOU - SHA

HOUSHA

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/14

6:19 pm-11:20 am

2 stops52h 01m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/31

1:10 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops36h 30m

$2,044

HoustonShanghai

HOU - SHA

HOUSHA

Houston Hobby

Wed 6/17

8:23 pm-11:20 am

2 stops49h 57m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 7/3

12:45 pm-7:57 pm

2 stops44h 12m

$3,165

HoustonShanghai

HOU - SHA

HOUSHA

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/22

5:02 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops59h 03m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/13

6:25 pm-12:11 pm

2 stops30h 46m

$3,692

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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 February is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Houston averaging around $259.

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 $1,467 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 $1,220 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

21h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Houston to Shanghai takes 21h 20m
There are no direct flights from Houston to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Houston to Shanghai.
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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 21h 20m 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.

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  • 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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Rating
Free Cancellation
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DeltaPriceFrom $259Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,459 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $672Free CancellationRating
7.3
148 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $930Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,313 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $949Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,346 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,157Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,671 reviews
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EVA AirPriceFrom $1,186Free CancellationRating
8.5
1,442 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $1,210Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,205 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,228Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,682 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,427Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,946 reviews
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