How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

Flight times from Missouri to Shanghai vary, but if you’re flying out of St. Louis and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 19h 40m on average. Another popular route from Missouri to Shanghai is flying from Kansas City to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 22h 50m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Missouri according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 5 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 Missouri to Shanghai?

Cathay Pacific, Delta, and Air Canada are the most popular carriers operating from Missouri to Shanghai

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

Prices for flights from Missouri to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.

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The number of operators available for flights from Missouri to Shanghai is 5 as of February 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Missouri 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 Missouri to Shanghai.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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12:25 pm - 3:35 pm

STL

SHA

38h 10m

2 stops

10:30 pm - 10:59 pm

SHA

STL

37h 29m

2 stops

$939Cathay Pacific

mer, apr 15 - gio, apr 30

6:38 am - 11:55 pm

STL

PVG

28h 17m

2 stops

8:35 am - 10:59 pm

PVG

STL

27h 24m

2 stops

$999Cathay Pacific

lun, mar 9 - ven, apr 10

7:41 am - 1:15 am

STL

PVG

27h 34m

2 stops

1:35 am - 9:08 pm

PVG

STL

32h 33m

2 stops

$1,138ANA

mar, mar 3 - mar, mar 31

6:00 am - 8:55 pm

STL

PVG

25h 55m

2 stops

11:35 am - 11:57 pm

PVG

STL

25h 22m

2 stops

$1,139Multiple Airlines

mer, mag 13 - mer, mag 27

7:45 am - 7:50 pm

MCI

PVG

23h 05m

1 stop

5:30 pm - 11:43 pm

PVG

MCI

19h 13m

1 stop

$1,153Delta

sab, apr 18 - gio, apr 30

6:32 am - 3:20 pm

STL

PVG

19h 48m

1 stop

9:55 am - 4:42 pm

PVG

STL

19h 47m

1 stop

$1,153Delta

mar, mar 17 - ven, apr 17

2:23 pm - 12:05 pm

MCI

PVG

32h 42m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 11:59 pm

PVG

MCI

40h 54m

2 stops

$1,209EVA Air

mar, apr 21 - gio, apr 30

7:00 am - 10:05 am

MCI

PVG

38h 05m

2 stops

1:10 pm - 11:36 pm

PVG

MCI

23h 26m

2 stops

$1,239Multiple Airlines

mer, mag 13 - mer, ago 19

2:49 pm - 12:05 pm

MCI

PVG

31h 16m

2 stops

1:15 pm - 1:29 pm

PVG

MCI

37h 14m

2 stops

$1,361EVA Air

dom, mar 1 - lun, mar 23

3:16 pm - 12:15 pm

MCI

SHA

31h 59m

2 stops

1:35 pm - 2:20 pm

SHA

MCI

37h 45m

2 stops

$1,737ANA

mar, giu 16 - mar, giu 30

Cathay Pacific flights from Missouri to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

Mar 9

STL6:38 amLambert-St Louis

28h 17m

2 stops

PVG11:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Apr 10

PVG8:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

27h 24m

2 stops

STL10:59 pmLambert-St Louis

$999

Cathay Pacific

Apr 12

STL6:11 pmLambert-St Louis

33h 14m

2 stops

PVG4:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Apr 28

PVG1:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

43h 13m

2 stops

STL7:33 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,034

Cathay Pacific

Apr 4

STL10:33 amLambert-St Louis

42h 17m

2 stops

PVG5:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Apr 8

PVG7:20 amShanghai Pu Dong

28h 39m

2 stops

STL10:59 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,056

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Japan Airlines

Feb 16

MCI6:40 amKansas City

22h 50m

2 stops

PVG7:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 23

PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

31h 26m

2 stops

MCI12:06 pmKansas City

$1,253

Japan Airlines

Feb 28

STL8:00 amLambert-St Louis

43h 05m

2 stops

PVG5:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 31

PVG9:05 amShanghai Pu Dong

27h 53m

2 stops

STL11:58 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,524

Japan Airlines

Feb 25

STL8:00 amLambert-St Louis

37h 45m

2 stops

SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mar 4

SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 33m

2 stops

STL1:43 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,633

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St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

mer 4/15

12:25 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops38h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

gio 4/30

10:30 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops37h 29m

$939

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

lun 3/9

6:38 am-11:55 pm

2 stops28h 17m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ven 4/10

8:35 am-10:59 pm

2 stops27h 24m

$999

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

mar 3/3

7:41 am-1:15 am

2 stops27h 34m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar 3/31

1:35 am-9:08 pm

2 stops32h 33m

$1,138

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

mer 5/13

6:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mer 5/27

11:35 am-11:57 pm

2 stops25h 22m

$1,139

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

sab 4/18

7:45 am-7:50 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

gio 4/30

5:30 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop19h 13m

$1,153

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

mar 3/17

6:32 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 48m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ven 4/17

9:55 am-4:42 pm

1 stop19h 47m

$1,153

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

mar 4/21

2:23 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops32h 42m

Shanghai Pu Dong

gio 4/30

8:05 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops40h 54m

$1,209

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

mer 5/13

7:00 am-10:05 am

2 stops38h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mer 8/19

1:10 pm-11:36 pm

2 stops23h 26m

$1,239

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

dom 3/1

2:49 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops31h 16m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun 3/23

1:15 pm-1:29 pm

2 stops37h 14m

$1,361

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - SHA

MCISHA

Kansas City

mar 6/16

3:16 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops31h 59m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar 6/30

1:35 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops37h 45m

$1,737

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Missouri is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $985, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of January is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Missouri averaging around $1,083.

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The number of operators available for flights from Missouri to Shanghai is 5 as of February 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Missouri 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 Missouri to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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