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Cheap flights from Houston to Shanghai from $487

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Air Canada Logo
4:45 pm - 2:05 pm
IAH
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PVG
32h 20m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
3:55 pm - 1:23 pm
PVG
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IAH
34h 28m
2 stops
$1,454Air Canada
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 15
Air Canada Logo
12:00 pm - 4:25 pm
IAH
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PVG
39h 25m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 9:39 pm
PVG
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IAH
42h 04m
2 stops
$1,459Air Canada
Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Nov 1
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:15 pm - 11:05 am
HOU
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PVG
29h 50m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:45 pm - 7:50 pm
PVG
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HOU
43h 05m
2 stops
$1,459Cathay Pacific
Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Nov 2
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:18 pm - 11:05 am
HOU
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PVG
29h 47m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:45 pm - 11:53 pm
PVG
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HOU
46h 08m
2 stops
$1,463Cathay Pacific
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Oct 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:10 pm - 6:25 am
IAH
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PVG
44h 15m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 12:45 pm
PVG
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IAH
41h 50m
1 stop
$1,463Turkish Airlines
Sun, Jul 5 - Thu, Jul 9
Air Canada Logo
5:25 pm - 2:05 pm
IAH
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PVG
31h 40m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
3:55 pm - 1:18 pm
PVG
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IAH
34h 23m
2 stops
$1,469Air Canada
Mon, Jun 29 - Mon, Aug 3
ANA Logo
11:35 am - 12:15 pm
IAH
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SHA
35h 40m
1 stop
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 8:45 am
SHA
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IAH
32h 10m
1 stop
$1,486ANA
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 31
ANA Logo
8:05 am - 12:15 pm
IAH
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SHA
39h 10m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 6:11 am
SHA
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IAH
29h 36m
2 stops
$1,493ANA
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 31
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 - 11:57 pm
PVG
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HOU
19h 52m
1 stop
$1,532American Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3
American Airlines Logo
5:44 am - 4:10 pm
HOU
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PVG
20h 26m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 9:43 am
PVG
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HOU
29h 38m
1 stop
$1,538American Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 30

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Air China flights from Houston to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on Houston to Shanghai flight tickets
Air China
Sep 21
IAH6:46 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
26h 14m
2 stops
SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 20
SHA9:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 00m
2 stops
IAH8:30 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$1,523
Air China
Aug 18
IAH7:20 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
37h 40m
2 stops
SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 15
SHA11:30 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 15m
2 stops
IAH12:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
$1,527
Air China
Aug 18
IAH7:20 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
37h 40m
2 stops
SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 11
SHA11:30 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 14m
2 stops
IAH8:44 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
$1,577

ANA flights from Houston to Shanghai

Our best ANA deals on Houston to Shanghai flight tickets
ANA
Aug 6
IAH11:35 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
35h 40m
1 stop
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Aug 31
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 10m
1 stop
IAH8:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
$1,486
ANA
Aug 6
IAH11:35 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
20h 05m
1 stop
PVG8:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Aug 31
PVG8:25 amShanghai Pu Dong
34h 46m
2 stops
IAH6:11 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
$1,488
ANA
Aug 6
IAH8:05 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
39h 10m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Aug 31
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
29h 36m
2 stops
IAH6:11 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
$1,493

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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 June 19, 2026.
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HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/1

4:45 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop32h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/15

3:55 pm-1:23 pm

2 stops34h 28m

$1,454

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 10/3

12:00 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop39h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/1

5:35 pm-9:39 pm

2 stops42h 04m

$1,459

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Thu 10/8

4:15 pm-11:05 am

2 stops29h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/2

2:45 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops43h 05m

$1,459

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/9

4:18 pm-11:05 am

2 stops29h 47m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/28

2:45 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops46h 08m

$1,463

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 7/5

9:10 pm-6:25 am

1 stop44h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/9

7:55 am-12:45 pm

1 stop41h 50m

$1,463

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/29

5:25 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/3

3:55 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops34h 23m

$1,469

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/6

11:35 am-12:15 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/31

1:35 pm-8:45 am

1 stop32h 10m

$1,486

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/6

8:05 am-12:15 pm

2 stops39h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/31

1:35 pm-6:11 am

2 stops29h 36m

$1,493
Quickest round-trip

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/21

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/3

6:05 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop19h 52m

$1,532

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Mon 12/7

5:44 am-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 26m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/30

6:05 pm-9:43 am

1 stop29h 38m

$1,538

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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 June is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Houston averaging around $212.

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 $1,475 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 $1,244 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

21h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Houston to Shanghai takes 21h 30m
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 30m 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
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DeltaPriceFrom $259Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,416 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $845Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,700 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $882Free CancellationRating
7.3
155 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $930Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,382 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $949Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,409 reviews
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EVA AirPriceFrom $1,186Free CancellationRating
8.5
1,476 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $1,210Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,243 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,228Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,861 reviews
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