What airlines fly to Shanghai?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from San Antonio according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 3 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 San Antonio to Shanghai?

Japan Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from San Antonio to Shanghai

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Antonio Airport to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from San Antonio Airport to Shanghai refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Antonio Airport to Shanghai?

The number of operators available for flights from San Antonio Airport to Shanghai is 1 as of July 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Antonio Airport 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 San Antonio Airport to Shanghai.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai 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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2:59 pm - 1:00 pmSAT-PVG

33h 01m2 stops

4:20 pm - 2:07 pmPVG-SAT

35h 47m2 stops

$1,048

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Mon, Oct 20 - Thu, Nov 6

4:00 pm - 3:25 pmSAT-PVG

34h 25m2 stops

3:45 pm - 11:19 amPVG-SAT

32h 34m2 stops

$1,054Delta

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Mon, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 14

2:59 pm - 12:20 pmSAT-SHA

32h 21m2 stops

6:10 pm - 2:07 pmSHA-SAT

33h 57m2 stops

$1,060

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Mon, Oct 20 - Thu, Nov 6

4:10 pm - 2:50 pmSAT-PVG

33h 40m1 stop

5:00 pm - 9:30 amPVG-SAT

29h 30m1 stop

$1,063American Airlines

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Mon, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 14

2:59 pm - 1:00 pmSAT-PVG

33h 01m2 stops

2:20 am - 2:07 pmPVG-SAT

25h 47m2 stops

$1,078

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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5

6:39 pm - 2:50 pmSAT-PVG

31h 11m1 stop

6:25 pm - 10:27 pmPVG-SAT

17h 02m1 stop

$1,333American Airlines

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Mon, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 30

7:37 pm - 6:35 pmSAT-PVG

33h 58m2 stops

12:05 pm - 6:46 pmPVG-SAT

43h 41m2 stops

$1,412China Airlines

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Sat, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 23

1:41 pm - 9:15 amSAT-PVG

30h 34m2 stops

12:10 am - 10:27 pmPVG-SAT

35h 17m2 stops

$1,664Lufthansa

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Mon, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 29

3:10 pm - 8:55 pmSAT-SHA

40h 45m2 stops

1:20 pm - 2:38 pmSHA-SAT

38h 18m2 stops

$1,756Cathay Pacific

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Sat, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 23

7:56 pm - 10:50 amSAT-PVG

25h 54m2 stops

7:50 pm - 5:55 pmPVG-SAT

35h 05m2 stops

$2,170China Airlines

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Thu, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 30

Japan Airlines flights from San Antonio to Shanghai

Our best Japan Airlines deals on San Antonio to Shanghai flight tickets

Japan Airlines

Aug 3

SAT6:48 amSan Antonio

39h 37m

2 stops

SHA11:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Aug 10

SHA12:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 48m

2 stops

SAT11:38 amSan Antonio

$2,208

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Japan Airlines

Oct 9

SAT7:05 amSan Antonio

39h 40m

2 stops

PVG11:45 amShanghai Pu Dong

Oct 30

PVG8:50 amShanghai Pu Dong

25h 58m

2 stops

SAT9:48 pmSan Antonio

$4,211

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Japan Airlines

Oct 9

SAT9:03 amSan Antonio

37h 22m

2 stops

SHA11:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 30

SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 32m

2 stops

SAT10:42 pmSan Antonio

$4,387

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ANA flights from San Antonio to Shanghai

Our best ANA deals on San Antonio to Shanghai flight tickets

ANA

Oct 13

SAT1:05 pmSan Antonio

34h 10m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 30

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

36h 24m

2 stops

SAT1:04 pmSan Antonio

$2,097

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ANA

Oct 9

SAT1:05 pmSan Antonio

42h 35m

2 stops

PVG8:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Oct 29

PVG2:30 amShanghai Pu Dong

23h 34m

2 stops

SAT1:04 pmSan Antonio

$4,216

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ANA

Oct 9

SAT1:05 pmSan Antonio

22h 30m

2 stops

PVG12:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

Oct 29

PVG2:30 amShanghai Pu Dong

23h 34m

2 stops

SAT1:04 pmSan Antonio

$7,107

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San AntonioShanghai

SAT - PVG

SATPVG

San Antonio

Mon 10/20

2:59 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops33h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/6

4:20 pm-2:07 pm

2 stops35h 47m

$1,048

San AntonioShanghai

SAT - PVG

SATPVG

San Antonio

Mon 9/1

4:00 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/14

3:45 pm-11:19 am

2 stops32h 34m

$1,054

San AntonioShanghai

SAT - SHA

SATSHA

San Antonio

Mon 10/20

2:59 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops32h 21m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/6

6:10 pm-2:07 pm

2 stops33h 57m

$1,060

San AntonioShanghai

SAT - PVG

SATPVG

San Antonio

Mon 9/1

4:10 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop33h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/14

5:00 pm-9:30 am

1 stop29h 30m

$1,063

San AntonioShanghai

SAT - PVG

SATPVG

San Antonio

Mon 10/20

2:59 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops33h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/5

2:20 am-2:07 pm

2 stops25h 47m

$1,078

San AntonioShanghai

SAT - PVG

SATPVG

San Antonio

Mon 10/13

6:39 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop31h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/30

6:25 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop17h 02m

$1,333

San AntonioShanghai

SAT - PVG

SATPVG

San Antonio

Sat 8/16

7:37 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops33h 58m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/23

12:05 pm-6:46 pm

2 stops43h 41m

$1,412

San AntonioShanghai

SAT - PVG

SATPVG

San Antonio

Mon 10/13

1:41 pm-9:15 am

2 stops30h 34m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/29

12:10 am-10:27 pm

2 stops35h 17m

$1,664

San AntonioShanghai

SAT - SHA

SATSHA

San Antonio

Sat 8/16

3:10 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops40h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 8/23

1:20 pm-2:38 pm

2 stops38h 18m

$1,756

San AntonioShanghai

SAT - PVG

SATPVG

San Antonio

Thu 10/9

7:56 pm-10:50 am

2 stops25h 54m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/30

7:50 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops35h 05m

$2,170

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $1,600. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Wednesday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from San Antonio to Shanghai for around $2,623.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest San Antonio to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to Shanghai at noon for as low as $1,561. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $2,536.

Cheap San Antonio to Shanghai flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Antonio to Shanghai

Best Price Found	$536
Fastest flight time	17h 50m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Shanghai	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Shanghai from San Antonio in the past 72 hours is $536. The best round-trip flight deal from San Antonio to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,048.

The fastest flight from San Antonio to Shanghai takes 17h 50m

There are no direct flights from San Antonio to Shanghai. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Antonio Airport - Shanghai Pu Dong Airport and San Antonio Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

There are 2 airports near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA)

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How far is San Antonio to Shanghai by plane?
There are 7486.6 mi between San Antonio and Shanghai. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 17h 50m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Antonio Airport to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from San Antonio Airport to Shanghai refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Antonio Airport to Shanghai?
The number of operators available for flights from San Antonio Airport to Shanghai is 1 as of July 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Antonio Airport 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 San Antonio Airport to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai 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 San Antonio to Shanghai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,076	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews		Search American Airlines flights

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