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?

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.

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.

$407 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 typical for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,228 to $1,462. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,228.

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7:17 pm - 12:05 pm

IAH

PVG

26h 48m2 stops

8:10 pm - 8:50 pm

PVG

IAH

38h 40m1 stop

$1,228EVA Air

Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 4

7:13 am - 6:55 pm

IAH

PVG

21h 42m2 stops

1:30 pm - 7:10 pm

PVG

IAH

19h 40m1 stop

$1,229United Airlines

Wed, Jan 21 - Thu, Feb 5

6:00 am - 4:25 pm

HOU

PVG

21h 25m1 stop

6:25 pm - 11:58 pm

PVG

HOU

18h 33m1 stop

$1,229American Airlines

Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 26

10:05 pm - 5:10 pm

IAH

PVG

30h 05m1 stop

10:10 am - 2:10 pm

PVG

IAH

41h 00m1 stop

$1,230Turkish Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Sat, Mar 14

10:25 am - 10:25 pm

IAH

PVG

23h 00m1 stop

2:15 am - 8:25 am

PVG

IAH

19h 10m1 stop

$1,231Multiple Airlines

Sat, May 23 - Sun, May 31

4:20 pm - 4:25 pm

HOU

PVG

35h 05m1 stop

6:25 pm - 11:58 pm

PVG

HOU

18h 33m1 stop

$1,235American Airlines

Sun, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 12

9:05 pm - 8:30 am

IAH

PVG

45h 25m1 stop

11:05 pm - 7:10 pm

PVG

IAH

34h 05m1 stop

$1,235Turkish Airlines

Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Mar 1

12:40 am - 6:25 pm

IAH

PVG

28h 45m1 stop

1:10 pm - 10:15 pm

PVG

IAH

22h 05m1 stop

$1,238EVA Air

Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Apr 26

11:20 am - 12:25 pm

IAH

SHA

36h 05m1 stop

1:35 pm - 8:45 am

SHA

IAH

32h 10m1 stop

$1,243ANA

Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Apr 27

11:20 am - 12:25 pm

IAH

SHA

36h 05m1 stop

1:35 pm - 8:45 am

SHA

IAH

32h 10m1 stop

$1,244ANA

Mon, Mar 16 - Sun, Apr 26

Cathay Pacific flights from Houston to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Houston to Shanghai flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

Feb 24

IAH7:59 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

38h 21m

2 stops

SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mar 18

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

42h 36m

2 stops

IAH7:11 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,232

Cathay Pacific

Feb 5

IAH2:12 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

43h 43m

2 stops

PVG11:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 15

PVG2:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

43h 36m

2 stops

IAH8:21 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,248

Cathay Pacific

Jan 19

IAH6:10 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

28h 20m

2 stops

PVG12:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 2

PVG7:10 amShanghai Pu Dong

28h 00m

2 stops

IAH9:10 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,259

ANA flights from Houston to Shanghai

Our best ANA deals on Houston to Shanghai flight tickets

ANA

Mar 16

IAH11:20 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

36h 05m

1 stop

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 27

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

IAH8:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,243

ANA

Mar 16

IAH11:20 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

36h 05m

1 stop

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 26

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

IAH8:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,244

ANA

Jan 28

IAH7:50 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

26h 35m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Feb 4

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 05m

1 stop

IAH7:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,253

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IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/28

7:17 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops26h 48m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/4

8:10 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop38h 40m

$1,228

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/21

7:13 am-6:55 pm

2 stops21h 42m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/5

1:30 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$1,229

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Thu 3/12

6:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/26

6:25 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop18h 33m

$1,229

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/9

10:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop30h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/14

10:10 am-2:10 pm

1 stop41h 00m

$1,230

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/23

10:25 am-10:25 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/31

2:15 am-8:25 am

1 stop19h 10m

$1,231

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Sun 3/8

4:20 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop35h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/12

6:25 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop18h 33m

$1,235

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/13

9:05 pm-8:30 am

1 stop45h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/1

11:05 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$1,235

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 3/15

12:40 am-6:25 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/26

1:10 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$1,238

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/16

11:20 am-12:25 pm

1 stop36h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/27

1:35 pm-8:45 am

1 stop32h 10m

$1,243

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/16

11:20 am-12:25 pm

1 stop36h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/26

1:35 pm-8:45 am

1 stop32h 10m

$1,244

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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 19m
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The fastest flight from Houston to Shanghai takes 20h 19m

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 19m 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 8,034 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $949	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,154 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $979	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,126 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air China	PriceFrom $1,040	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 136 reviews	Search Air China flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,157	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,111 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,186	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,316 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,211	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,065 reviews	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,227	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,145 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,427	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,664 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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