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 36% 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 and Delta 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 January 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.

$425 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 $1,228 to $1,462. The lowest price recently found on this route was $851.

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4:08 pm - 10:15 pm

IAH

PVG

40h 07m

2 stops

2:20 am - 7:25 am

PVG

IAH

19h 05m

1 stop

$851Multiple Airlines

mar., feb. 3 - lun., mar. 2

4:34 pm - 11:55 pm

IAH

PVG

41h 21m

2 stops

2:20 am - 8:25 am

PVG

IAH

19h 05m

1 stop

$857Multiple Airlines

mar., mar. 3 - lun., mar. 9

9:35 am - 10:15 pm

IAH

PVG

22h 40m

1 stop

2:20 am - 8:25 am

PVG

IAH

19h 05m

1 stop

$858Multiple Airlines

dom., mar. 1 - lun., mar. 9

6:40 pm - 12:20 pm

IAH

SHA

52h 40m

2 stops

1:20 pm - 11:51 pm

SHA

IAH

47h 31m

2 stops

$1,037Cathay Pacific

dom., mar. 15 - lun., abr. 27

6:09 pm - 12:05 pm

IAH

SHA

28h 56m

2 stops

1:20 pm - 11:53 pm

SHA

IAH

47h 33m

2 stops

$1,051Cathay Pacific

mar., abr. 14 - mié., may. 27

3:02 pm - 10:25 am

IAH

SHA

29h 23m

2 stops

11:40 am - 6:03 am

SHA

IAH

31h 23m

2 stops

$1,109Air China

mar., mar. 3 - mar., mar. 10

6:01 am - 3:20 pm

HOU

PVG

20h 19m

1 stop

5:20 pm - 11:52 pm

PVG

HOU

19h 32m

1 stop

$1,229American Airlines

mar., abr. 14 - mié., may. 27

5:27 pm - 3:20 pm

HOU

PVG

32h 53m

2 stops

10:00 am - 10:44 pm

PVG

HOU

25h 44m

2 stops

$1,234Delta

lun., abr. 6 - jue., abr. 30

8:16 pm - 4:25 pm

HOU

PVG

30h 09m

1 stop

6:25 pm - 11:58 pm

PVG

HOU

19h 33m

1 stop

$1,235American Airlines

dom., feb. 15 - jue., feb. 26

5:22 pm - 3:20 pm

HOU

PVG

32h 58m

2 stops

10:00 am - 9:38 pm

PVG

HOU

24h 38m

2 stops

$1,274Delta

mié., mar. 11 - lun., may. 11

Korean Air flights from Houston to Shanghai

Our best Korean Air deals on Houston to Shanghai flight tickets

Korean Air

Jun 16

HOU6:00 amHouston Hobby

46h 05m

2 stops

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jul 15

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 58m

2 stops

HOU4:23 pmHouston Hobby

$2,141

Korean Air

Jan 19

HOU5:45 amHouston Hobby

24h 40m

2 stops

PVG8:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Jan 22

PVG2:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

22h 33m

2 stops

HOU10:33 pmHouston Hobby

$3,722

Air China flights from Houston to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on Houston to Shanghai flight tickets

Air China

Jan 22

IAH4:25 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

29h 30m

2 stops

SHA11:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jan 26

SHA8:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

47h 12m

2 stops

IAH5:52 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,087

Air China

Mar 3

IAH3:02 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

29h 23m

2 stops

SHA10:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mar 10

SHA11:40 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

31h 23m

2 stops

IAH6:03 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,109

Air China

Jan 26

IAH9:40 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

34h 25m

2 stops

PVG10:05 amShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 15

PVG9:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

52h 05m

2 stops

IAH11:15 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,134

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HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 2/3

4:08 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops40h 07m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 3/2

2:20 am-7:25 am

1 stop19h 05m

$851

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 3/3

4:34 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops41h 21m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 3/9

2:20 am-8:25 am

1 stop19h 05m

$857

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

dom. 3/1

9:35 am-10:15 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 3/9

2:20 am-8:25 am

1 stop19h 05m

$858

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

dom. 3/15

6:40 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops52h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 4/27

1:20 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops47h 31m

$1,037

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 4/14

6:09 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 56m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mié. 5/27

1:20 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops47h 33m

$1,051

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 3/3

3:02 pm-10:25 am

2 stops29h 23m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 3/10

11:40 am-6:03 am

2 stops31h 23m

$1,109

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

mar. 4/14

6:01 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 19m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 5/27

5:20 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop19h 32m

$1,229

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

lun. 4/6

5:27 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops32h 53m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 4/30

10:00 am-10:44 pm

2 stops25h 44m

$1,234

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

dom. 2/15

8:16 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop30h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 2/26

6:25 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop19h 33m

$1,235

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

mié. 3/11

5:22 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops32h 58m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 5/11

10:00 am-9:38 pm

2 stops24h 38m

$1,274

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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 $1,175, 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.

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 $1,420 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 $1,258 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	20h 25m
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The fastest flight from Houston to Shanghai takes 20h 25m

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 25m 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 January 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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $380	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,049 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air China	PriceFrom $672	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 137 reviews	Search Air China flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $949	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,169 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $979	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,130 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,157	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,131 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,186	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,319 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,211	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,072 reviews	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,227	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,163 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,427	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,676 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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