How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

Flight times from Massachusetts to Shanghai vary, but if you’re flying out of Boston and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 21h 20m on average. Another popular route from Massachusetts to Shanghai is flying from Worcester to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 36h 30m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

Cathay Pacific, Delta and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Massachusetts according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 11 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 Massachusetts to Shanghai?

Air China, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Massachusetts to Shanghai

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Massachusetts to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from Massachusetts to Shanghai are updated daily.

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There are 11 operators available for flights from Massachusetts to Shanghai as of June 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Massachusetts to Shanghai?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Massachusetts 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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11:03 am - 1:15 pm

ALB

PVG

38h 12m

2 stops

7:20 am - 10:59 pm

PVG

ALB

27h 39m

2 stops

$1,153Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 23

1:45 am - 12:05 pm

BOS

SHA

22h 20m

1 stop

1:20 pm - 11:05 pm

SHA

BOS

21h 45m

1 stop

$1,213Cathay Pacific

Thu, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 11

6:00 am - 4:25 pm

BOS

PVG

22h 25m

1 stop

6:10 pm - 4:03 pm

PVG

BOS

33h 53m

1 stop

$1,213Air Canada

Mon, Jul 6 - Mon, Jul 20

4:55 pm - 2:05 pm

BOS

PVG

33h 10m

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3:55 pm - 9:45 am

PVG

BOS

29h 50m

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$1,214Air Canada

Sun, Jul 12 - Wed, Jul 15

5:30 am - 3:25 pm

BOS

PVG

21h 55m

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9:55 am - 11:59 pm

PVG

BOS

26h 04m

1 stop

$1,215Delta

Thu, Jul 9 - Sat, Jul 18

6:40 pm - 6:00 pm

BOS

SHA

34h 20m

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6:10 pm - 10:47 am

SHA

BOS

29h 37m

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$1,218Multiple Airlines

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7:00 am - 3:25 pm

BOS

PVG

20h 25m

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9:55 am - 8:45 pm

PVG

BOS

22h 50m

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$1,219Delta

Thu, Jul 9 - Fri, Jul 17

12:55 pm - 5:05 pm

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SHA

40h 10m

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6:25 pm - 10:10 am

SHA

BOS

27h 45m

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$1,259Korean Air

Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 8

11:03 am - 12:05 pm

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SHA

37h 02m

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1:20 pm - 12:18 am

SHA

ALB

46h 58m

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$1,259Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 23

12:55 pm - 5:05 pm

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SHA

40h 10m

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SHA

BOS

27h 45m

1 stop

$1,260Korean Air

Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 23

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Hainan Airlines flights from Massachusetts to Shanghai

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Hainan Airlines

Oct 7

BOS6:40 pmBoston Logan Intl

27h 10m

2 stops

PVG9:50 amShanghai Pu Dong

Oct 29

PVG7:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

33h 50m

1 stop

BOS5:20 pmBoston Logan Intl

$1,259

Hainan Airlines

Oct 11

BOS6:40 pmBoston Logan Intl

35h 05m

2 stops

SHA5:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 1

SHA8:35 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

20h 45m

1 stop

BOS5:20 pmBoston Logan Intl

$1,270

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Jul 3

BOS6:40 pmBoston Logan Intl

35h 05m

1 stop

SHA5:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jul 14

SHA7:00 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 40m

1 stop

BOS4:40 pmBoston Logan Intl

$1,455

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Cathay Pacific

Sep 8

ALB11:03 amAlbany Intl

38h 12m

2 stops

PVG1:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 23

PVG7:20 amShanghai Pu Dong

27h 39m

2 stops

ALB10:59 pmAlbany Intl

$1,153

Cathay Pacific

Sep 3

BOS1:45 amBoston Logan Intl

22h 20m

1 stop

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 11

SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 45m

1 stop

BOS11:05 pmBoston Logan Intl

$1,213

Cathay Pacific

Sep 27

BOS6:55 amBoston Logan Intl

44h 40m

2 stops

SHA3:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 2

SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 45m

1 stop

BOS11:05 pmBoston Logan Intl

$1,214

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Tue 9/8

11:03 am-1:15 pm

2 stops38h 12m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/23

7:20 am-10:59 pm

2 stops27h 39m

$1,153

BostonShanghai

BOS - SHA

BOSSHA

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 9/3

1:45 am-12:05 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/11

1:20 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,213

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BOS - PVG

BOSPVG

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 7/6

6:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/20

6:10 pm-4:03 pm

1 stop33h 53m

$1,213

BostonShanghai

BOS - PVG

BOSPVG

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 7/12

4:55 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/15

3:55 pm-9:45 am

2 stops29h 50m

$1,214

BostonShanghai

BOS - PVG

BOSPVG

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 7/9

5:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/18

9:55 am-11:59 pm

1 stop26h 04m

$1,215

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BOS - SHA

BOSSHA

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 11/1

6:40 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/15

6:10 pm-10:47 am

3 stops29h 37m

$1,218

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BOS - PVG

BOSPVG

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 7/9

7:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/17

9:55 am-8:45 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$1,219

BostonShanghai

BOS - SHA

BOSSHA

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 8/27

12:55 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop40h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/8

6:25 pm-10:10 am

1 stop27h 45m

$1,259

AlbanyShanghai

ALB - SHA

ALBSHA

Albany Intl

Tue 9/8

11:03 am-12:05 pm

2 stops37h 02m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/23

1:20 pm-12:18 am

2 stops46h 58m

$1,259

BostonShanghai

BOS - SHA

BOSSHA

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 9/8

12:55 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop40h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/23

6:25 pm-10:10 am

1 stop27h 45m

$1,260

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Massachusetts is in July. Flight prices, which tend to average around $489, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of November is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Massachusetts averaging around $496.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Massachusetts to Shanghai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Massachusetts when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around $1,227 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Massachusetts for as low as $1,017 on momondo.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Massachusetts to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Massachusetts to Shanghai are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Massachusetts to Shanghai?
There are 11 operators available for flights from Massachusetts to Shanghai as of June 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Massachusetts to Shanghai?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Massachusetts 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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Air China	PriceFrom $489	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 155 reviews	Search Air China flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $538	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,454 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $784	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,409 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $874	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,218 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom $900	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 66 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $911	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,382 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Delta	PriceFrom $977	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,416 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,024	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,861 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,031	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,700 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,264	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,243 reviews	Search ANA flights

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