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Cheap flights from Houston to Shanghai from $445

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Houston to Shanghai departing on 9/1. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Philippine Airlines Logo
8:17 pm - 2:30 pm
IAH
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PVG
53h 13m
2 stops
Philippine Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 2:53 pm
PVG
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IAH
34h 58m
2 stops
$959Philippine Airlines
Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:01 am - 9:05 pm
IAH
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PVG
24h 04m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 11:58 pm
PVG
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IAH
26h 23m
2 stops
$962Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 6:25 am
IAH
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PVG
26h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 12:45 pm
PVG
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IAH
41h 50m
1 stop
$977Turkish Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 6:25 am
IAH
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PVG
26h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 12:45 pm
PVG
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IAH
41h 50m
1 stop
$997Turkish Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20
American Airlines Logo
8:19 pm - 3:20 pm
IAH
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PVG
30h 01m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 9:40 am
PVG
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IAH
29h 20m
2 stops
$1,096American Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20
American Airlines Logo
6:37 pm - 3:20 pm
IAH
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PVG
31h 43m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 9:40 am
PVG
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IAH
29h 20m
2 stops
$1,096American Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:19 pm - 12:05 pm
IAH
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SHA
26h 46m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 7:46 pm
SHA
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IAH
34h 16m
2 stops
$1,165Cathay Pacific
Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:19 pm - 12:05 pm
IAH
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SHA
26h 46m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 7:46 pm
SHA
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IAH
34h 16m
2 stops
$1,177Cathay Pacific
Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20
Air China Logo
7:20 am - 5:00 pm
IAH
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SHA
44h 40m
2 stops
Air China Logo
11:30 am - 12:45 am
SHA
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IAH
26h 15m
2 stops
$1,369Air China
Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 15
Air China Logo
7:20 am - 11:55 am
IAH
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SHA
39h 35m
2 stops
Air China Logo
8:55 am - 12:45 am
SHA
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IAH
28h 50m
2 stops
$1,369Air China
Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 15

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Cathay Pacific flights from Houston to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Houston to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Sep 7
IAH8:19 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
26h 46m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 20
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 16m
2 stops
IAH7:46 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$1,165
Cathay Pacific
Sep 7
IAH8:19 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
26h 46m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 20
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 16m
2 stops
IAH7:46 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$1,177
Cathay Pacific
Jan 7
IAH2:12 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
32h 08m
2 stops
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 12
SHA4:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 35m
2 stops
IAH9:10 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$1,218

EVA Air flights from Houston to Shanghai

Our best EVA Air deals on Houston to Shanghai flight tickets
EVA Air
Aug 20
IAH1:35 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
25h 55m
1 stop
SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Aug 31
SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
39h 45m
1 stop
IAH10:25 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$1,448
EVA Air
Oct 12
IAH1:00 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
26h 30m
1 stop
SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 19
SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
39h 35m
1 stop
IAH10:15 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$1,456
EVA Air
Sep 3
IAH1:10 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
26h 20m
1 stop
SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 21
SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
39h 45m
1 stop
IAH10:25 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$1,475

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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 July 30, 2026.
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HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 9/27

8:17 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops53h 13m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/26

4:55 pm-2:53 pm

2 stops34h 58m

$959
Quickest round-trip

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 11/6

7:01 am-9:05 pm

2 stops24h 04m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/19

11:35 am-11:58 pm

2 stops26h 23m

$962

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/7

2:30 pm-6:25 am

1 stop26h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/20

7:55 am-12:45 pm

1 stop41h 50m

$977

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/7

2:30 pm-6:25 am

1 stop26h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/20

7:55 am-12:45 pm

1 stop41h 50m

$997

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/7

8:19 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops30h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/20

5:20 pm-9:40 am

2 stops29h 20m

$1,096

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/7

6:37 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops31h 43m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/20

5:20 pm-9:40 am

2 stops29h 20m

$1,096

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/7

8:19 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops26h 46m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/20

10:30 pm-7:46 pm

2 stops34h 16m

$1,165

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/7

8:19 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops26h 46m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/20

10:30 pm-7:46 pm

2 stops34h 16m

$1,177

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/29

7:20 am-5:00 pm

2 stops44h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/15

11:30 am-12:45 am

2 stops26h 15m

$1,369

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/29

7:20 am-11:55 am

2 stops39h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/15

8:55 am-12:45 am

2 stops28h 50m

$1,369

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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 $1,267 to $1,477.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $959.

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 $1,235, 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 $1,250.

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Fastest flight time

21h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Houston to Shanghai takes 21h 25m
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 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.

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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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Price
DeltaPriceFrom $259Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,488 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $845Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,841 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $882Free CancellationRating
7.4
159 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $930Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,433 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $949Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,457 reviews
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EVA AirPriceFrom $1,135Free CancellationRating
8.5
1,506 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $1,210Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,286 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,228Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,050 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,416Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,406 reviews
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Fly into one of these airports located in Shanghai

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 18.9 mi from Shanghai
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