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 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?

Air China and Cathay Pacific 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 November 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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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 $1,318 to $1,364. The lowest price recently found on this route was $813.

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9:51 am - 11:55 amIAH-PVG

36h 04m2 stops

8:25 am - 7:18 pmPVG-IAH

24h 53m2 stops

$813Multiple Airlines

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Mon, Jan 26 - Fri, Feb 20

9:05 am - 1:10 amIAH-PVG

26h 05m1 stop

2:20 am - 7:05 amPVG-IAH

18h 45m1 stop

$822Multiple Airlines

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Tue, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 15

8:00 am - 12:20 pmIAH-SHA

38h 20m2 stops

4:35 pm - 7:16 pmSHA-IAH

39h 41m2 stops

$994Cathay Pacific

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Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Mar 10

6:29 am - 3:20 pmIAH-SHA

43h 51m2 stops

1:35 pm - 7:16 pmSHA-IAH

42h 41m2 stops

$1,018Cathay Pacific

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Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 25

6:00 am - 4:25 pmHOU-PVG

20h 25m1 stop

5:00 pm - 9:51 pmPVG-HOU

17h 51m1 stop

$1,228American Airlines

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Tue, Jan 6 - Wed, Apr 8

6:06 am - 4:25 pmHOU-PVG

21h 19m1 stop

6:25 pm - 11:43 pmPVG-HOU

18h 18m1 stop

$1,252American Airlines

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Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 25

5:44 am - 7:30 pmHOU-PVG

23h 46m2 stops

6:40 pm - 11:39 amPVG-HOU

30h 59m2 stops

$1,295Japan Airlines

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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 23

5:04 pm - 5:10 pmHOU-SHA

34h 06m2 stops

6:25 pm - 10:35 pmSHA-HOU

42h 10m2 stops

$1,640Korean Air

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Tue, Jan 6 - Tue, Feb 10

5:04 pm - 5:10 pmHOU-SHA

34h 06m2 stops

6:25 pm - 10:35 pmSHA-HOU

42h 10m2 stops

$1,690Korean Air

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Sat, Jan 10 - Sun, Feb 8

5:44 am - 11:45 amHOU-SHA

40h 01m2 stops

1:10 pm - 5:59 pmSHA-HOU

18h 49m2 stops

$1,789Japan Airlines

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Wed, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 17

Air China flights from Houston to Shanghai

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Air China

Nov 21

IAH7:25 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

49h 55m

2 stops

PVG11:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Dec 6

PVG4:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

39h 56m

2 stops

IAH6:26 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,118

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Air China

Apr 17

IAH2:30 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

43h 10m

2 stops

SHA10:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 8

SHA9:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 08m

2 stops

IAH6:38 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,159

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Air China

Nov 16

IAH6:01 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

41h 24m

2 stops

SHA1:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Dec 4

SHA11:30 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 33m

2 stops

IAH6:03 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,214

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ANA flights from Houston to Shanghai

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ANA

Jan 5

IAH8:01 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

26h 24m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Feb 10

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 05m

1 stop

IAH7:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,274

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ANA

Jan 5

IAH8:01 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

26h 24m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Feb 9

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

30h 12m

2 stops

IAH5:52 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,284

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ANA

Jan 20

IAH10:20 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

36h 05m

1 stop

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mar 10

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

24h 15m

2 stops

IAH12:55 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,289

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HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/26

9:51 am-11:55 am

2 stops36h 04m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/20

8:25 am-7:18 pm

2 stops24h 53m

$813

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/9

9:05 am-1:10 am

1 stop26h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/15

2:20 am-7:05 am

1 stop18h 45m

$822

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/20

8:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops38h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/10

4:35 pm-7:16 pm

2 stops39h 41m

$994

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/11

6:29 am-3:20 pm

2 stops43h 51m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/25

1:35 pm-7:16 pm

2 stops42h 41m

$1,018

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/6

6:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/8

5:00 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop17h 51m

$1,228

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/11

6:06 am-4:25 pm

1 stop21h 19m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/25

6:25 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop18h 18m

$1,252

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Tue 12/9

5:44 am-7:30 pm

2 stops23h 46m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/23

6:40 pm-11:39 am

2 stops30h 59m

$1,295

HoustonShanghai

HOU - SHA

HOUSHA

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/6

5:04 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops34h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/10

6:25 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops42h 10m

$1,640

HoustonShanghai

HOU - SHA

HOUSHA

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/10

5:04 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops34h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/8

6:25 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops42h 10m

$1,690

HoustonShanghai

HOU - SHA

HOUSHA

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/10

5:44 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 01m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/17

1:10 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops18h 49m

$1,789

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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 January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $998, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of February is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Houston averaging around $1,223.

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 $1,444 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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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 November 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 8,009 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $955	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,044 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $979	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,058 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,157	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,050 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,186	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,275 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,213	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,003 reviews	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,250	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,015 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,427	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,516 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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