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

ANA is the most popular carrier operating from Houston to Shanghai

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

United Airlines, ANA and American Airlines 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 36% 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.

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As of October 2026, there are 6 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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7:57 pm - 1:15 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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2:35 am - 6:48 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

30h 13m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Chicago O'Hare Intl

$958ANA

Wed, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 16

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2:35 am - 8:55 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

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$970ANA

Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 24

9:00 am - 10:05 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Incheon Intl

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32h 49m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles

$1,028Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Mar 1

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35h 11m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles Beijing Capital

12:35 pm - 9:59 amSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

35h 24m3 stops Shenzhen Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,038Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Tue, Nov 24

3:17 pm - 11:35 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 18m2 stops Los Angeles Hong Kong Intl

7:10 am - 8:39 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

27h 29m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,293Cathay Pacific

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30

10:44 am - 1:15 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

37h 31m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

7:20 am - 11:59 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

29h 39m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,294Cathay Pacific

Wed, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 14

9:55 pm - 5:45 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 50m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

12:10 pm - 7:41 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

20h 31m1 stop San Francisco

$1,301United Airlines

Tue, Apr 6 - Tue, Apr 27

6:00 am - 5:45 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 45m1 stop Los Angeles

12:10 pm - 10:51 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

23h 41m1 stop San Francisco

$1,301United Airlines

Tue, Apr 6 - Tue, Apr 27

4:42 pm - 3:20 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:20 pm - 9:40 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

29h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,307American Airlines

Sun, Apr 11 - Tue, Apr 20

5:00 am - 3:20 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:20 pm - 11:59 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

19h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,310American Airlines

Wed, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 14

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7:02 am - 3:10 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

42h 08m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

5:35 pm - 2:38 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

35h 03m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$1,302Multiple Airlines

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7:02 am - 3:10 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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5:35 pm - 11:59 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

20h 24m2 stops Vancouver Intl Denver Intl

$1,312Multiple Airlines

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35h 41m2 stops Los Angeles Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

5:35 pm - 9:24 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

29h 49m3 stops Vancouver Intl Los Angeles Orlando

$1,337Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 25

7:00 am - 7:55 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:25 pm - 2:40 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

35h 15m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Los Angeles

$1,355Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 29

6:10 am - 4:30 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

44h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

7:40 pm - 8:50 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

39h 10m1 stop Taipei City Sung Shan

$1,710EVA Air

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 29

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31h 01m2 stops Los Angeles Hong Kong Intl

10:30 pm - 8:39 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

36h 09m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,815Cathay Pacific

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11:30 pm - 4:30 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 00m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

7:40 pm - 8:50 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

39h 10m1 stop Taipei City Sung Shan

$1,879EVA Air

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4:25 pm - 10:00 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital

7:45 am - 8:22 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

26h 37m2 stops Beijing Capital San Francisco

$5,529Air China

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 28

3:19 pm - 3:20 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 01m2 stops Los Angeles Hong Kong Intl

10:30 pm - 7:49 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

35h 19m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles

$11,719Cathay Pacific

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 15

12:18 pm - 12:45 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 27m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital

9:30 pm - 6:10 amSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

46h 40m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles

$25,785Air China

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 26

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Nov 13

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Nov 9

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2:35 am-6:48 pm

2 stops30h 13m

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10:10 am-1:15 am

1 stop25h 05m

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2:35 am-8:55 am

1 stop19h 20m

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1:30 am-8:19 pm

2 stops32h 49m

$1,028

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Sat 11/21

9:44 pm-10:55 pm

3 stops35h 11m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/24

12:35 pm-9:59 am

3 stops35h 24m

$1,038

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3:17 pm-11:35 am

2 stops30h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

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7:10 am-8:39 pm

2 stops27h 29m

$1,293

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7:20 am-11:59 pm

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$1,294

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9:55 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops30h 50m

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Tue 4/27

12:10 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop20h 31m

$1,301

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12:10 pm-10:51 pm

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$1,301

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4:42 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop33h 38m

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Tue 4/20

5:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop29h 20m

$1,307

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Wed 4/7

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1 stop21h 20m

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Wed 4/14

5:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop19h 39m

$1,310

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Houston is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,247, 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.

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Best Price Found	$498
Fastest flight time	21h 50m
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The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Houston in the past 72 hours is $498. The best round-trip flight deal from Houston to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $958.

The fastest flight from Houston to Shanghai takes 21h 50m

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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 21h 50m 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 October 2026, there are 6 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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American Airlines	PriceFrom $845	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,220 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $930	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,534 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,135	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,552 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,197	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,338 reviews	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,228	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,459 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom $1,234	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 167 reviews	Search Air China flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,257	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,696 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,416	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,835 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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