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

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

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

United Airlines, American Airlines and EVA Air 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 9 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 April 2026, 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.

$476 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 $1,414 to $1,275. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,090.

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1:28 pm - 5:00 pm

IAH

PVG

38h 32m

2 stops

2:15 am - 8:25 am

PVG

IAH

19h 10m

1 stop

$1,090Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10

10:25 am - 9:45 pm

IAH

PVG

22h 20m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 8:25 am

PVG

IAH

49h 20m

2 stops

$1,099Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, May 13

10:25 am - 1:35 pm

IAH

PVG

38h 10m

1 stop

2:55 pm - 8:25 am

PVG

IAH

30h 30m

1 stop

$1,102Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Thu, May 14

10:25 am - 1:35 pm

IAH

PVG

38h 10m

1 stop

2:55 pm - 8:25 am

PVG

IAH

30h 30m

1 stop

$1,103Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12

10:25 am - 7:15 pm

IAH

PVG

19h 50m

1 stop

10:35 am - 8:25 am

PVG

IAH

34h 50m

2 stops

$1,107Multiple Airlines

Fri, May 8 - Tue, May 12

6:19 pm - 11:05 am

HOU

PVG

27h 46m

2 stops

12:20 pm - 11:53 pm

PVG

HOU

24h 33m

2 stops

$1,109Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22

8:31 pm - 12:05 pm

IAH

SHA

26h 34m

2 stops

1:20 pm - 8:30 pm

SHA

IAH

44h 10m

2 stops

$1,212Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

6:00 am - 5:05 pm

HOU

SHA

46h 05m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 4:23 pm

SHA

HOU

34h 58m

2 stops

$1,650Korean Air

Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 16

6:00 am - 5:05 pm

HOU

SHA

46h 05m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 12:04 pm

SHA

HOU

30h 39m

2 stops

$1,700Korean Air

Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 24

9:36 am - 11:20 am

HOU

SHA

36h 44m

2 stops

12:45 pm - 3:45 pm

SHA

HOU

40h 00m

2 stops

$2,348Japan Airlines

Wed, Jul 8 - Thu, Jul 23

ANA flights from Houston to Shanghai

Our best ANA deals on Houston to Shanghai flight tickets

ANA

Sep 21

IAH11:35 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

35h 40m

1 stop

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 12

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

IAH8:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,414

ANA

Sep 24

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

$1,424

ANA

Sep 22

IAH9:42 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

25h 33m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 11

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

IAH8:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,429

Cathay Pacific flights from Houston to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Houston to Shanghai flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

Sep 8

HOU6:19 pmHouston Hobby

27h 46m

2 stops

PVG11:05 amShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 22

PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

24h 33m

2 stops

HOU11:53 pmHouston Hobby

$1,109

Cathay Pacific

Aug 19

IAH7:50 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

26h 15m

2 stops

PVG11:05 amShanghai Pu Dong

Nov 18

PVG8:30 amShanghai Pu Dong

45h 47m

2 stops

IAH4:17 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,127

Cathay Pacific

Apr 20

IAH7:59 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

26h 06m

2 stops

PVG11:05 amShanghai Pu Dong

May 16

PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

23h 09m

2 stops

IAH10:29 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,163

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IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/6

1:28 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops38h 32m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/10

2:15 am-8:25 am

1 stop19h 10m

$1,090

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/20

10:25 am-9:45 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/13

8:05 pm-8:25 am

2 stops49h 20m

$1,099

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/6

10:25 am-1:35 pm

1 stop38h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/14

2:55 pm-8:25 am

1 stop30h 30m

$1,102

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/6

10:25 am-1:35 pm

1 stop38h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/12

2:55 pm-8:25 am

1 stop30h 30m

$1,103

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/8

10:25 am-7:15 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/12

10:35 am-8:25 am

2 stops34h 50m

$1,107

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HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/8

6:19 pm-11:05 am

2 stops27h 46m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/22

12:20 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops24h 33m

$1,109

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/1

8:31 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops26h 34m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/15

1:20 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops44h 10m

$1,212

HoustonShanghai

HOU - SHA

HOUSHA

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/27

6:00 am-5:05 pm

2 stops46h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/16

6:25 pm-4:23 pm

2 stops34h 58m

$1,650

HoustonShanghai

HOU - SHA

HOUSHA

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/31

6:00 am-5:05 pm

2 stops46h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/24

6:25 pm-12:04 pm

2 stops30h 39m

$1,700

HoustonShanghai

HOU - SHA

HOUSHA

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/8

9:36 am-11:20 am

2 stops36h 44m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 7/23

12:45 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops40h 00m

$2,348

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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 September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,216, 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 $1,228.

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 $1,467 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 08m
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The fastest flight from Houston to Shanghai takes 21h 08m

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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 08m 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 April 2026, 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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Delta	PriceFrom $380	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,406 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air China	PriceFrom $672	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 146 reviews	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $909	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,275 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $949	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,304 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,157	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,572 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,186	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,409 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,210	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,171 reviews	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,228	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,580 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,427	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,883 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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