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 8 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?

Delta and American Airlines 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 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.

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11:55 am - 12:35 am

IAH

PVG

23h 40m2 stops

1:35 am - 8:45 am

PVG

IAH

20h 10m1 stop

$1,228ANA

jue., abr. 30 - mié., may. 20

5:00 am - 2:50 pm

HOU

PVG

20h 50m1 stop

5:00 pm - 11:42 pm

PVG

HOU

19h 42m1 stop

$1,228American Airlines

jue., abr. 30 - jue., may. 21

10:02 pm - 8:40 pm

IAH

PVG

33h 38m2 stops

1:35 am - 8:45 am

PVG

IAH

20h 10m1 stop

$1,229ANA

lun., may. 11 - mié., may. 13

6:41 pm - 3:50 pm

IAH

PVG

31h 09m2 stops

6:00 pm - 11:37 pm

PVG

IAH

19h 37m2 stops

$1,232Delta

dom., ene. 25 - jue., feb. 26

5:04 pm - 3:20 pm

HOU

PVG

32h 16m2 stops

5:30 pm - 10:03 am

PVG

HOU

30h 33m2 stops

$1,232Delta

mar., ene. 6 - mié., feb. 18

10:20 am - 12:25 pm

IAH

SHA

36h 05m1 stop

1:40 pm - 7:45 am

SHA

IAH

32h 05m1 stop

$1,234ANA

lun., ene. 12 - mar., ene. 27

9:05 pm - 8:15 am

IAH

PVG

45h 10m1 stop

10:10 am - 7:10 pm

PVG

IAH

47h 00m1 stop

$1,235Turkish Airlines

sáb., ene. 24 - sáb., feb. 21

12:40 am - 6:25 pm

IAH

PVG

28h 45m1 stop

8:05 pm - 10:15 pm

PVG

IAH

39h 10m1 stop

$1,237EVA Air

vie., mar. 20 - lun., mar. 30

12:40 am - 12:05 pm

IAH

PVG

22h 25m1 stop

1:10 pm - 10:20 pm

PVG

IAH

22h 10m1 stop

$1,240EVA Air

sáb., mar. 28 - mar., may. 5

12:40 pm - 6:55 pm

IAH

PVG

40h 15m1 stop

1:30 pm - 10:46 pm

PVG

IAH

23h 16m2 stops

$1,241United Airlines

dom., ene. 4 - mié., feb. 18

ANA flights from Houston to Shanghai

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ANA

Apr 30

IAH11:55 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

23h 40m

2 stops

PVG12:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

May 20

PVG1:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

20h 10m

1 stop

IAH8:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,228

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May 11

IAH10:02 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

33h 38m

2 stops

PVG8:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

May 13

PVG1:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

20h 10m

1 stop

IAH8:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,229

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Jan 12

IAH10:20 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

36h 05m

1 stop

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jan 27

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 05m

1 stop

IAH7:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,234

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EVA Air

Mar 20

IAH12:40 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

28h 45m

1 stop

PVG6:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 30

PVG8:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

39h 10m

1 stop

IAH10:15 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,237

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EVA Air

Apr 29

IAH1:00 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

26h 30m

1 stop

SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 21

SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

39h 40m

1 stop

IAH10:20 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,240

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Mar 27

IAH12:40 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

28h 45m

1 stop

PVG6:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Apr 10

PVG1:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

22h 05m

1 stop

IAH10:15 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,275

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jue. 4/30

11:55 am-12:35 am

2 stops23h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 5/20

1:35 am-8:45 am

1 stop20h 10m

$1,228

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HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

jue. 4/30

5:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 5/21

5:00 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop19h 42m

$1,228

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 5/11

10:02 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops33h 38m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 5/13

1:35 am-8:45 am

1 stop20h 10m

$1,229

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

dom. 1/25

6:41 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops31h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 2/26

6:00 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops19h 37m

$1,232

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

mar. 1/6

5:04 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops32h 16m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 2/18

5:30 pm-10:03 am

2 stops30h 33m

$1,232

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 1/12

10:20 am-12:25 pm

1 stop36h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 1/27

1:40 pm-7:45 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,234

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 1/24

9:05 pm-8:15 am

1 stop45h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 2/21

10:10 am-7:10 pm

1 stop47h 00m

$1,235

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

vie. 3/20

12:40 am-6:25 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 3/30

8:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop39h 10m

$1,237

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 3/28

12:40 am-12:05 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 5/5

1:10 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,240

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

dom. 1/4

12:40 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop40h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 2/18

1:30 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops23h 16m

$1,241

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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 September is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Houston averaging around $1,275.

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	21h 55m
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The fastest flight from Houston to Shanghai takes 21h 55m

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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 19h 05m 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 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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $841	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,007 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $949	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,087 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $979	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,093 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,157	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,048 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,186	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,296 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,211	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,020 reviews	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,227	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,092 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,427	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,573 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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