Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

There may be other airlines that fly to Shanghai from United States, but the most popular among our users are Delta, United Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Korean Air. These airlines should offer flights to Shanghai on a routine basis if you’re flying from one of the more popular airports in United States.

How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

Flight times from United States to Shanghai vary, but if you’re flying out of Los Angeles and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 13h 15m on average. Another popular route from United States to Shanghai is flying from Miami to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, which will take roughly 22h 40m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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10:30 pm - 3:25 pmLAX-PVG

25h 55m2 stops

4:40 pm - 7:30 pmPVG-LAX

18h 50m1 stop

$677Sichuan Airlines

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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 11

11:25 pm - 10:55 amLAX-SHA

20h 30m1 stop

4:30 pm - 7:00 pmSHA-LAX

18h 30m1 stop

$679Air China

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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 13

10:55 am - 3:20 pmLAX-SHA

36h 25m1 stop

1:20 pm - 10:45 amSHA-LAX

36h 25m1 stop

$681Cathay Pacific

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Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Apr 19

10:55 am - 11:55 pmLAX-PVG

21h 00m1 stop

7:05 pm - 9:55 pmPVG-LAX

17h 50m1 stop

$682Cathay Pacific

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Thu, Feb 12 - Tue, Mar 10

11:40 am - 8:25 pmSFO-PVG

16h 45m1 stop

8:50 am - 9:30 amPVG-SFO

16h 40m1 stop

$767Korean Air

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Tue, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 24

12:40 pm - 8:25 pmSFO-PVG

16h 45m1 stop

8:50 am - 7:25 amPVG-SFO

38h 35m2 stops

$784Korean Air

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Tue, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 6

6:00 am - 6:45 pmEWR-PVG

24h 45m1 stop

1:30 pm - 11:09 pmPVG-EWR

22h 39m1 stop

$949United Airlines

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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6

7:15 am - 3:20 pmJFK-PVG

19h 05m1 stop

6:00 pm - 10:47 amPVG-JFK

29h 47m2 stops

$954Delta

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Mon, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 23

7:00 am - 3:50 pmJFK-PVG

20h 50m1 stop

6:00 pm - 10:40 pmPVG-JFK

17h 40m1 stop

$958Delta

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Fri, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 18

5:19 pm - 6:55 pmLGA-PVG

37h 36m2 stops

1:30 pm - 9:07 pmPVG-LGA

20h 37m2 stops

$976United Airlines

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Price

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Tue 10/28

10:30 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/11

4:40 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$677

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Thu 10/30

11:25 pm-10:55 am

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/13

4:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$679

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

10:55 am-3:20 pm

1 stop36h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/19

1:20 pm-10:45 am

1 stop36h 25m

$681

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Thu 2/12

10:55 am-11:55 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/10

7:05 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$682

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

11:40 am-8:25 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/24

8:50 am-9:30 am

1 stop16h 40m

$767

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

12:40 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/6

8:50 am-7:25 am

2 stops38h 35m

$784

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Thu 10/30

6:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop24h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/6

1:30 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop22h 39m

$949

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/10

7:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/23

6:00 pm-10:47 am

2 stops29h 47m

$954

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/31

7:00 am-3:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/18

6:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$958

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Fri 10/24

5:19 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops37h 36m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/5

1:30 pm-9:07 pm

2 stops20h 37m

$976

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from United States is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,006, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of October is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from United States averaging around $1,063.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Shanghai?

The best deal found on momondo in the last two weeks was a flight to Shanghai from Jeju City for $81. This is 85% cheaper than most flight deals to Shanghai. To find the cheapest price to Shanghai from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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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 Sunday when prices can be found for as low as $1,345. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from United States to Shanghai for around $1,700.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest United States to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the evening for as low as $1,391. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,481.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from United States when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around $1,269 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from United States for as low as $1,168 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM LOS ANGELES	September	25% cheaper	Flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai costs on average just $834 in September
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM LOS ANGELES	December	35% more expensive	It costs about $1,503 for flights to Shanghai from Los Angeles in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM LOS ANGELES	June	354% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Shanghai from Los Angeles in June than any other month

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Summary info about Shanghai flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$390
Best Round-Trip Price	$677
Fastest flight time	19h 55m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Shanghai from United States in the last 72 hours is $390 (Los Angeles to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Shanghai from United States in the last 72 hours is $677 (Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong).

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The fastest flight to Shanghai from United States takes 19h 55m (Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Shanghai, with a 10% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Shanghai

What is there to do in Shanghai when it’s raining?

When planning your flight to Shanghai, it is important to be aware that some months are not as ideal as others. Specifically, the months of June, July, or August could carry a higher chance of rain, as Shanghai sees up to 5.1 inches or more. There are still things to do in Shanghai even when it's raining, but be aware that rain is highly probable in the area. While in Shanghai you will find China Art Museum nearby which is a great museum to visit when you’re looking for things to do indoors. Shopping centers like Nanjing Road are very popular destinations for those visiting the Shanghai area. Nanjing Road is a great place to go if you’re looking to spend some time inside.

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

We recommend purchasing flights from United States to Shanghai 10 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Shanghai for $1,312. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as $965.

Is there an alternative airport near Shanghai?

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Shanghai is possible. If you are planning a flight to Shanghai, consider booking flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (19 mi from Shanghai city center), Suzhou Airport (65 mi from Shanghai city center), Wuxi Airport (66 mi from Shanghai city center), Nantong Airport (67 mi from Shanghai city center) or Hangzhou Airport (93 mi from Shanghai city center).

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Shanghai?

Wuxi Airport has an average price of $155 per person and is typically the cheapest airport to fly into when visiting Shanghai. This average price does vary based on departure city. Try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool to find the cheapest flight.

Are there flights to Pudong?

Yes, you can get a flight ticket to Shanghai Pu Dong if you want to reach Pudong. It is the nearest Shanghai airport (8.5 mi away).

What’s the closest airport to The Bund?

The closest airport to The Bund is 9.5 mi away - Shanghai’s Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Shanghai?

Prices for flights to Shanghai are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Shanghai?

As of October 2025, there are 50 operators available to choose from for flights to Shanghai.

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

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 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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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Shanghai?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

Can I find flights to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Shanghai on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights to Shanghai?

Once you have performed a search for flights to Shanghai, momondo helps you find the right flight by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Shanghai right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Price alerts on flights to Shanghai are quick and easy to set up on momondo. Simply perform a search and select the price alert feature. It is as simple as that.