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 20h 15m on average. Another popular route from Massachusetts to Shanghai is flying from Worcester to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 32h 47m. 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 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 12 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?

Hainan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Delta 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 12 operators available for flights from Massachusetts to Shanghai as of November 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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12:30 am - 8:20 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

1:45 pm - 10:00 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

21h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$992Cathay Pacific

Mon, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 23

12:30 am - 12:30 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:50 pm - 11:00 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

22h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$992Cathay Pacific

Mon, Feb 15 - Wed, Mar 24

10:00 pm - 4:20 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 am - 3:15 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

26h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$994Qatar Airways

Wed, Apr 7 - Sat, Apr 24

10:00 pm - 4:20 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 am - 3:15 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

26h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$994Qatar Airways

Thu, Apr 8 - Fri, Apr 23

11:10 am - 9:45 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 35m1 stop Incheon Intl

2:00 pm - 8:50 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

31h 50m1 stop Incheon Intl

$995Korean Air

Thu, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 28

11:10 am - 9:45 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 35m1 stop Incheon Intl

2:00 pm - 8:50 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

31h 50m1 stop Incheon Intl

$995Korean Air

Mon, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 28

7:35 am - 7:55 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 20m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:20 pm - 6:04 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

23h 44m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,004Delta

Fri, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 30

5:30 am - 3:15 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 45m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:25 pm - 6:33 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

26h 08m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,004Delta

Fri, Jan 15 - Sun, Feb 21

12:30 am - 3:20 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

7:30 pm - 9:00 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

38h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,011Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 13

12:30 am - 3:20 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

7:30 pm - 9:00 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

38h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,028Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 13

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12:30 am - 8:20 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

7:10 am - 10:00 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

27h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$997Cathay Pacific

Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 12

12:30 am - 1:30 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

5:35 pm - 2:53 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

34h 18m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,011Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 12

11:10 am - 9:45 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 35m1 stop Incheon Intl

8:50 am - 8:50 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

37h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

$1,020Korean Air

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Mar 1

11:10 am - 9:45 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 35m1 stop Incheon Intl

2:00 pm - 8:50 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

31h 50m1 stop Incheon Intl

$1,020Korean Air

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Mar 3

12:30 am - 11:35 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

7:10 am - 10:00 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

27h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,050Cathay Pacific

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Mar 2

10:25 am - 4:00 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

40h 35m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

5:35 pm - 7:02 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

38h 27m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,053Air Canada

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12

7:55 am - 7:55 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 00m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:20 pm - 6:25 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

24h 05m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,091Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Mar 4

6:20 am - 5:20 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 00m1 stop Los Angeles

10:00 am - 4:20 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

19h 20m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,091Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Mar 2

5:30 am - 6:55 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 25m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles

1:10 pm - 7:19 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

19h 09m1 stop San Francisco

$1,091United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18

8:25 am - 6:55 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 30m1 stop Los Angeles

1:10 pm - 7:15 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BOS Boston Logan Intl

19h 05m1 stop San Francisco

$1,091United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Dec 9

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Cathay Pacific flights from Massachusetts to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

Feb 15

BOS12:30 amBoston Logan Intl

22h 50m

1 stop

SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mar 23

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 25m

1 stop

BOS11:00 pmBoston Logan Intl

$992

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Nov 16

BOS12:30 amBoston Logan Intl

22h 50m

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SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 24

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 25m

1 stop

BOS10:00 pmBoston Logan Intl

$993

Cathay Pacific

Nov 15

BOS12:30 amBoston Logan Intl

34h 25m

1 stop

PVG11:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Dec 1

PVG5:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

41h 30m

1 stop

BOS10:00 pmBoston Logan Intl

$995

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Mar 7

BOS10:55 pmBoston Logan Intl

25h 25m

1 stop

PVG1:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 21

PVG7:20 amShanghai Pu Dong

26h 40m

1 stop

BOS10:00 pmBoston Logan Intl

$1,018

Hainan Airlines

Jan 24

BOS10:55 pmBoston Logan Intl

21h 40m

1 stop

SHA9:35 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Feb 20

SHA7:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 30m

1 stop

BOS9:00 pmBoston Logan Intl

$1,020

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Jan 15

BOS10:55 pmBoston Logan Intl

21h 40m

1 stop

SHA9:35 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Feb 21

SHA8:30 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 30m

1 stop

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$1,051

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Mon 2/8

12:30 am-8:20 pm

1 stop30h 50m

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1 stop21h 15m

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BOS Boston Logan Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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12:30 am-12:30 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/24

12:50 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop22h 10m

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BOS Boston Logan Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Boston Logan Intl

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10:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop30h 20m

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12:35 am-3:15 pm

1 stop26h 40m

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BOS Boston Logan Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Boston Logan Intl

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10:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop30h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/23

12:35 am-3:15 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$994

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BOS Boston Logan Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Boston Logan Intl

Thu 2/18

11:10 am-9:45 am

1 stop33h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/28

2:00 pm-8:50 am

1 stop31h 50m

$995

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BOS Boston Logan Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BOSPVG

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 2/15

11:10 am-9:45 am

1 stop33h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/28

2:00 pm-8:50 am

1 stop31h 50m

$995

BostonShanghai

BOS Boston Logan Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BOSPVG

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 1/15

7:35 am-7:55 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/30

7:20 pm-6:04 am

1 stop23h 44m

$1,004

BostonShanghai

BOS Boston Logan Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BOSPVG

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 1/15

5:30 am-3:15 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/21

5:25 pm-6:33 am

1 stop26h 08m

$1,004

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BOS Boston Logan Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

BOSSHA

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 2/3

12:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop25h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/13

7:30 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop38h 30m

$1,011

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BOS Boston Logan Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

BOSSHA

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 2/3

12:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop25h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/13

7:30 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop38h 30m

$1,028

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Massachusetts is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,054, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of September is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Massachusetts averaging around $1,057.

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 $1,236 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 $975 on momondo.

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The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Massachusetts in the past 72 hours is $457. The best round-trip flight deal from Massachusetts to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $992.

The fastest flight from Massachusetts to Shanghai takes 20h 15m

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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.
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There are 12 operators available for flights from Massachusetts to Shanghai as of November 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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Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $538	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,557 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $784	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,467 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom $854	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 73 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $874	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,218 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $966	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,537 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $975	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,462 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $990	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,698 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air China	PriceFrom $994	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 168 reviews	Search Air China flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,108	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,232 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,110	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,712 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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