What airlines fly to Shanghai?

American Airlines, United Airlines and EVA Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Houston according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

American Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from Houston to Shanghai

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 December 2025, there are 9 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.

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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 $1,468 to $1,577. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,228.

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6:30 am - 6:55 pm

IAH

PVG

22h 25m2 stops

12:10 pm - 8:28 pm

PVG

IAH

21h 18m1 stop

$1,228United Airlines

Tue, Feb 24 - Thu, Apr 30

6:00 am - 4:25 pm

HOU

PVG

20h 25m1 stop

6:25 pm - 10:46 pm

PVG

HOU

18h 21m1 stop

$1,228American Airlines

Mon, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 22

5:45 am - 3:20 pm

HOU

PVG

43h 35m2 stops

5:30 pm - 10:21 am

PVG

HOU

30h 51m2 stops

$1,233Delta

Mon, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 22

7:13 am - 6:45 pm

IAH

PVG

21h 32m2 stops

8:55 pm - 5:52 am

PVG

IAH

22h 57m1 stop

$1,233United Airlines

Mon, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 5

6:39 pm - 8:55 pm

IAH

SHA

60h 16m2 stops

10:30 pm - 11:41 pm

SHA

IAH

39h 11m2 stops

$1,248Cathay Pacific

Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Mar 1

11:55 am - 1:15 am

IAH

PVG

23h 20m2 stops

8:30 am - 8:45 am

PVG

IAH

37h 15m1 stop

$1,252ANA

Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Mar 16

11:35 am - 12:15 pm

IAH

SHA

35h 40m1 stop

1:35 pm - 5:52 am

SHA

IAH

29h 17m2 stops

$1,258ANA

Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 21

6:00 am - 4:25 pm

HOU

PVG

20h 25m1 stop

6:25 pm - 10:46 pm

PVG

HOU

18h 21m1 stop

$1,268American Airlines

Mon, Jan 19 - Fri, Jan 23

8:28 pm - 12:05 pm

IAH

SHA

26h 37m2 stops

1:20 pm - 11:21 pm

SHA

IAH

47h 01m2 stops

$1,269Cathay Pacific

Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 21

5:22 pm - 3:20 pm

HOU

PVG

32h 58m2 stops

10:00 am - 10:42 pm

PVG

HOU

25h 42m2 stops

$1,313Delta

Sat, Mar 28 - Sat, Apr 11

Air China flights from Houston to Shanghai

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Air China

Jan 17

IAH7:20 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

26h 00m

2 stops

PVG11:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Jan 24

PVG4:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

40h 00m

2 stops

IAH6:30 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,230

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Mar 28

IAH7:20 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

25h 30m

2 stops

SHA9:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 4

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 27m

2 stops

IAH11:57 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,439

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Jan 4

IAH6:00 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

26h 55m

2 stops

SHA10:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jan 18

SHA9:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

51h 40m

2 stops

IAH11:10 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,806

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ANA flights from Houston to Shanghai

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ANA

Feb 2

IAH11:55 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

23h 20m

2 stops

PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 16

PVG8:30 amShanghai Pu Dong

37h 15m

1 stop

IAH8:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,240

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ANA

Feb 2

IAH11:55 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

23h 20m

2 stops

PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 16

PVG8:30 amShanghai Pu Dong

37h 15m

1 stop

IAH8:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,252

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ANA

Apr 30

IAH11:35 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

35h 40m

1 stop

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 21

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

29h 17m

2 stops

IAH5:52 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,258

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IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/24

6:30 am-6:55 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/30

12:10 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop21h 18m

$1,228

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/12

6:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/22

6:25 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop18h 21m

$1,228

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/12

5:45 am-3:20 pm

2 stops43h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/22

5:30 pm-10:21 am

2 stops30h 51m

$1,233

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/2

7:13 am-6:45 pm

2 stops21h 32m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/5

8:55 pm-5:52 am

1 stop22h 57m

$1,233

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/13

6:39 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops60h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/1

10:30 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops39h 11m

$1,248

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/2

11:55 am-1:15 am

2 stops23h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/16

8:30 am-8:45 am

1 stop37h 15m

$1,252

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/30

11:35 am-12:15 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/21

1:35 pm-5:52 am

2 stops29h 17m

$1,258

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/23

6:25 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop18h 21m

$1,268

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/30

8:28 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops26h 37m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/21

1:20 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops47h 01m

$1,269

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Sat 3/28

5:22 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops32h 58m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/11

10:00 am-10:42 pm

2 stops25h 42m

$1,313

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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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,227, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of January is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Houston averaging around $1,263.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,248. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Houston to Shanghai for around $1,414.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

Our data shows that the cheapest Houston to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the afternoon for as low as $1,237. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,435.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,427 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 $1,250 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	20h 45m
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The fastest flight from Houston to Shanghai takes 20h 45m

There are no direct flights from Houston to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Houston to Shanghai.

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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 45m 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 December 2025, there are 9 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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $380	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,015 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $949	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,112 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $979	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,103 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air China	PriceFrom $1,040	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 132 reviews	Search Air China flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,157	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,050 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,186	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,299 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,211	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,041 reviews	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,227	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,109 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,427	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,607 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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