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Cheap flights from Houston to Shanghai from $474

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6:25 am - 3:25 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
44h 00m3 stops Denver Intl Ontario Guangzhou Baiyun
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11:50 am - 11:58 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
49h 08m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Los Angeles Los Angeles
$939Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
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7:00 am - 7:30 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
47h 30m3 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles Los Angeles Shenzhen
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4:35 pm - 11:26 amSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
31h 51m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,150Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 23
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7:00 am - 2:25 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 25m3 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles Los Angeles Shenzhen
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4:35 pm - 7:03 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
39h 28m3 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles Los Angeles Denver Intl
$1,151Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 23
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6:10 pm - 12:20 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 10m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl
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1:35 pm - 6:15 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
42h 40m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$1,318Cathay Pacific
Mon, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 1
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8:19 pm - 12:05 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 46m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Hong Kong Intl
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10:30 pm - 7:46 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
34h 16m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,325Cathay Pacific
Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 14
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8:19 pm - 12:05 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 46m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Hong Kong Intl
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10:30 pm - 7:46 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
34h 16m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,325Cathay Pacific
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14
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6:46 pm - 10:55 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 09m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Beijing Capital
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5:30 pm - 6:10 amSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
25h 40m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,375Air China
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 26
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2:42 pm - 9:55 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
29h 13m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Beijing Capital
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1:30 pm - 5:13 amSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
29h 43m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,375Air China
Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 23
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1:45 pm - 12:15 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Tokyo Haneda
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1:40 pm - 5:13 amSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
29h 33m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,483ANA
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Nov 15
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7:20 am - 12:15 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
39h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Tokyo Haneda
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1:40 pm - 5:13 amSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
29h 33m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,483ANA
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Nov 15

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Cathay Pacific flights from Houston to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Houston to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Jan 25
IAH6:10 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
28h 10m
2 stops
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 1
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 40m
2 stops
IAH6:15 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$1,318
Cathay Pacific
Aug 31
IAH8:19 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
26h 46m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 14
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 16m
2 stops
IAH7:46 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$1,325
Cathay Pacific
Aug 24
IAH8:19 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
26h 46m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Aug 31
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 10m
2 stops
IAH8:40 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$1,351

Air China flights from Houston to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Air China deals on Houston to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Air China
Oct 15
IAH6:46 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
27h 09m
2 stops
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 26
SHA5:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 40m
2 stops
IAH6:10 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
$1,375
Air China
Aug 31
IAH6:46 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
26h 14m
2 stops
SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 15
SHA11:30 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 15m
2 stops
IAH12:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
$1,399
Air China
Nov 9
IAH4:25 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
27h 30m
2 stops
SHA9:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 16
SHA5:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 40m
2 stops
IAH6:10 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
$1,410

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HoustonShanghai

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/26

6:25 am-3:25 pm

3 stops44h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/3

11:50 am-11:58 pm

2 stops49h 08m

$939

HoustonShanghai

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/13

7:00 am-7:30 pm

3 stops47h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/23

4:35 pm-11:26 am

2 stops31h 51m

$1,150

HoustonShanghai

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/13

7:00 am-2:25 pm

3 stops42h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/23

4:35 pm-7:03 pm

3 stops39h 28m

$1,151

HoustonShanghai

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/25

6:10 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/1

1:35 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops42h 40m

$1,318

HoustonShanghai

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/2

8:19 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops26h 46m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/14

10:30 pm-7:46 pm

2 stops34h 16m

$1,325

HoustonShanghai

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/7

8:19 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops26h 46m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/14

10:30 pm-7:46 pm

2 stops34h 16m

$1,325
Quickest round-trip

HoustonShanghai

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/15

6:46 pm-10:55 am

2 stops27h 09m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/26

5:30 pm-6:10 am

2 stops25h 40m

$1,375

HoustonShanghai

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 11/9

2:42 pm-9:55 am

2 stops29h 13m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/23

1:30 pm-5:13 am

2 stops29h 43m

$1,375

HoustonShanghai

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 9/17

1:45 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops33h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/15

1:40 pm-5:13 am

2 stops29h 33m

$1,483

HoustonShanghai

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 9/17

7:20 am-12:15 pm

2 stops39h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/15

1:40 pm-5:13 am

2 stops29h 33m

$1,483

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Houston is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,263, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in January, then you should wait until March to fly from Houston, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,272.

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Fastest flight time

25h 53m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Houston to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 25h 53m
There are no direct flights from Houston to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Houston to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

  • How far is Houston to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    There are 7579.2 mi between Houston and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. By plane, this route typically takes 25h 53m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Houston to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Houston to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Houston to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Houston to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Houston to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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DeltaPriceFrom $586Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,497 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $845Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,898 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $980Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,444 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $991Free CancellationRating
7.4
160 reviews
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EVA AirPriceFrom $1,209Free CancellationRating
8.5
1,515 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $1,224Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,294 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,263Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,092 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,416Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,455 reviews
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