Cheap flights from Houston to Shanghai from $445

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11:42 am - 11:00 amIAH-SHA
34h 18m2 stops
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2:10 pm - 7:42 pmSHA-IAH
42h 32m2 stops
$885Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
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6:40 pm - 10:00 amIAH-SHA
26h 20m2 stops
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5:30 pm - 6:12 amSHA-IAH
25h 42m2 stops
$939Air China
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Mon, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 9
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4:30 pm - 2:45 pmIAH-SHA
33h 15m3 stops
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9:50 am - 6:20 amSHA-IAH
34h 30m2 stops
$950Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Sat, Dec 13
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6:01 am - 9:40 pmIAH-SHA
26h 39m2 stops
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1:30 pm - 11:59 pmSHA-IAH
48h 29m2 stops
$974Air China
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Sun, Oct 26 - Sat, Nov 15
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4:20 pm - 10:55 amIAH-SHA
28h 35m2 stops
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5:30 pm - 11:15 amSHA-IAH
31h 45m2 stops
$992Air China
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Thu, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 13
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6:01 am - 9:40 pmIAH-SHA
25h 39m2 stops
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4:30 pm - 6:03 amSHA-IAH
27h 33m2 stops
$993Air China
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Sun, Nov 23 - Mon, Dec 1
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7:21 am - 9:50 pmIAH-SHA
25h 29m2 stops
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1:30 pm - 6:12 amSHA-IAH
29h 42m2 stops
$1,003Air China
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Sun, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 13
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6:20 am - 12:05 pmIAH-SHA
40h 45m2 stops
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1:35 pm - 11:43 pmSHA-IAH
47h 08m2 stops
$1,151Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 28
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6:39 pm - 11:45 amHOU-SHA
52h 06m2 stops
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1:10 pm - 11:40 amSHA-HOU
36h 30m2 stops
$2,321Japan Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 8
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5:40 am - 11:45 amHOU-SHA
40h 05m2 stops
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1:10 pm - 11:27 amSHA-HOU
36h 17m2 stops
$2,450Japan Airlines
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Fri, Dec 19 - Mon, Jan 19

Air China flights from Houston to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Air China
Sep 29
IAH6:40 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
26h 20m
2 stops
SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 9
SHA5:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 42m
2 stops
IAH6:12 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
Air China
Oct 26
IAH6:01 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
26h 39m
2 stops
SHA9:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 15
SHA1:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
48h 29m
2 stops
IAH11:59 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Air China
Nov 6
IAH4:20 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
28h 35m
2 stops
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 13
SHA5:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 45m
2 stops
IAH11:15 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

Japan Airlines flights from Houston to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Japan Airlines
Sep 24
HOU9:04 amHouston Hobby
37h 21m
2 stops
SHA11:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 17
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 49m
2 stops
HOU5:59 pmHouston Hobby
Japan Airlines
Nov 1
HOU6:39 pmHouston Hobby
52h 06m
2 stops
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 8
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 30m
2 stops
HOU11:40 amHouston Hobby
Japan Airlines
Dec 19
HOU5:40 amHouston Hobby
40h 05m
2 stops
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 19
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 17m
2 stops
HOU11:27 amHouston Hobby

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HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/14

11:42 am-11:00 am

2 stops34h 18m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/21

2:10 pm-7:42 pm

2 stops42h 32m

$885

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/29

6:40 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/9

5:30 pm-6:12 am

2 stops25h 42m

$939

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/21

4:30 pm-2:45 pm

3 stops33h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 12/13

9:50 am-6:20 am

2 stops34h 30m

$950

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 10/26

6:01 am-9:40 pm

2 stops26h 39m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/15

1:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops48h 29m

$974

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 11/6

4:20 pm-10:55 am

2 stops28h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/13

5:30 pm-11:15 am

2 stops31h 45m

$992

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 11/23

6:01 am-9:40 pm

2 stops25h 39m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/1

4:30 pm-6:03 am

2 stops27h 33m

$993

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 9/28

7:21 am-9:50 pm

2 stops25h 29m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/13

1:30 pm-6:12 am

2 stops29h 42m

$1,003

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/29

6:20 am-12:05 pm

2 stops40h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/28

1:35 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops47h 08m

$1,151

HoustonShanghai

HOU - SHA

HOUSHA

Houston Hobby

Sat 11/1

6:39 pm-11:45 am

2 stops52h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/8

1:10 pm-11:40 am

2 stops36h 30m

$2,321

HoustonShanghai

HOU - SHA

HOUSHA

Houston Hobby

Fri 12/19

5:40 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/19

1:10 pm-11:27 am

2 stops36h 17m

$2,450

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Houston to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Houston and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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 September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,208, 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 September, then you should wait until March to fly from Houston, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,275.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from Houston to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $1,208. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Houston because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,598.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is in the afternoon. Flights from Houston to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport during this time can be as low as $1,181. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $1,456. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Houston when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around $1,406 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Houston for as low as $1,213 on momondo.

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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.
  • 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 20m.

  • 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.

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