What is the cheapest airline that flies from Lambert-St Louis to Shanghai?

American Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from Lambert-St Louis to Shanghai

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from St. Louis according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 42% 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.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Lambert-St Louis Airport to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from Lambert-St Louis Airport to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Lambert-St Louis Airport to Shanghai?

As of December 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Lambert-St Louis Airport to Shanghai.

How old do you have to be to fly from Lambert-St Louis 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 Lambert-St Louis Airport to Shanghai.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Shanghai. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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5:55 pm - 12:30 pm

STL

PVG

28h 35m2 stops

8:30 am - 11:59 pm

PVG

STL

28h 29m2 stops

$989Cathay Pacific

Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Mar 10

6:46 pm - 11:35 am

STL

PVG

50h 49m2 stops

1:45 pm - 11:59 pm

PVG

STL

24h 14m2 stops

$995Cathay Pacific

Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Feb 4

11:05 am - 11:35 am

STL

PVG

34h 30m2 stops

8:30 am - 6:03 pm

PVG

STL

22h 33m2 stops

$1,015Cathay Pacific

Mon, Jan 19 - Wed, Mar 18

6:30 am - 8:55 pm

STL

SHA

48h 25m2 stops

1:35 pm - 11:48 pm

SHA

STL

24h 13m2 stops

$1,018Cathay Pacific

Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24

11:05 am - 11:35 am

STL

PVG

34h 30m2 stops

8:30 am - 6:01 pm

PVG

STL

22h 31m2 stops

$1,025Cathay Pacific

Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Mar 17

11:05 am - 5:45 pm

STL

PVG

40h 40m2 stops

7:05 pm - 11:59 pm

PVG

STL

42h 54m2 stops

$1,044Cathay Pacific

Tue, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 20

11:05 am - 12:20 pm

STL

SHA

35h 15m2 stops

1:35 pm - 6:03 pm

SHA

STL

41h 28m2 stops

$1,045Cathay Pacific

Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Mar 17

11:05 am - 4:15 pm

STL

PVG

39h 10m2 stops

8:30 am - 6:03 pm

PVG

STL

22h 33m2 stops

$1,045Cathay Pacific

Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Mar 18

6:25 am - 6:55 pm

STL

PVG

22h 30m2 stops

1:30 pm - 10:25 pm

PVG

STL

21h 55m1 stop

$1,082United Airlines

Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Mar 10

1:35 pm - 11:45 am

STL

SHA

32h 10m2 stops

1:10 pm - 1:46 pm

SHA

STL

37h 36m2 stops

$1,103Japan Airlines

Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Mar 17

Japan Airlines flights from St. Louis to Shanghai

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Japan Airlines

Jan 23

STL1:35 pmLambert-St Louis

32h 10m

2 stops

SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mar 17

SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 36m

2 stops

STL1:46 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,103

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Japan Airlines

Jan 21

STL7:04 amLambert-St Louis

39h 01m

2 stops

PVG12:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 22

PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

32h 06m

2 stops

STL1:46 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,257

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Japan Airlines

Jan 6

STL6:00 amLambert-St Louis

39h 45m

2 stops

SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jan 20

SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

24h 49m

2 stops

STL11:59 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,604

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Cathay Pacific flights from St. Louis to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

Feb 17

STL5:55 pmLambert-St Louis

28h 35m

2 stops

PVG12:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 10

PVG8:30 amShanghai Pu Dong

28h 29m

2 stops

STL11:59 pmLambert-St Louis

$989

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Cathay Pacific

Jan 20

STL6:46 pmLambert-St Louis

50h 49m

2 stops

PVG11:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 4

PVG1:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

24h 14m

2 stops

STL11:59 pmLambert-St Louis

$995

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Cathay Pacific

Jan 19

STL11:05 amLambert-St Louis

34h 30m

2 stops

PVG11:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 18

PVG8:30 amShanghai Pu Dong

22h 33m

2 stops

STL6:03 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,015

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Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/17

5:55 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/10

8:30 am-11:59 pm

2 stops28h 29m

$989

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/20

6:46 pm-11:35 am

2 stops50h 49m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/4

1:45 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops24h 14m

$995

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/19

11:05 am-11:35 am

2 stops34h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/18

8:30 am-6:03 pm

2 stops22h 33m

$1,015

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/17

6:30 am-8:55 pm

2 stops48h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/24

1:35 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops24h 13m

$1,018

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/19

11:05 am-11:35 am

2 stops34h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/17

8:30 am-6:01 pm

2 stops22h 31m

$1,025

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/6

11:05 am-5:45 pm

2 stops40h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/20

7:05 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops42h 54m

$1,044

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/20

11:05 am-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/17

1:35 pm-6:03 pm

2 stops41h 28m

$1,045

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/20

11:05 am-4:15 pm

2 stops39h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/18

8:30 am-6:03 pm

2 stops22h 33m

$1,045

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/17

6:25 am-6:55 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/10

1:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$1,082

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/23

1:35 pm-11:45 am

2 stops32h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/17

1:10 pm-1:46 pm

2 stops37h 36m

$1,103

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from St. Louis is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,151, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of February is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from St. Louis averaging around $1,233.

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 $1,681. 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 St. Louis to Shanghai for around $2,154.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest St. Louis 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 $1,730. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,827.

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Fastest flight time	27h 30m
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The fastest flight from St. Louis to Shanghai takes 27h 30m

There are no direct flights from St. Louis to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from St. Louis to Shanghai.

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How far is Lambert-St Louis to Shanghai by plane?
There are 7193.2 mi between Lambert-St Louis and Shanghai. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 27h 30m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Lambert-St Louis Airport to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Lambert-St Louis Airport to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Lambert-St Louis Airport to Shanghai?
As of December 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Lambert-St Louis Airport to Shanghai.
How old do you have to be to fly from Lambert-St Louis 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 Lambert-St Louis Airport to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Shanghai. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from St. Louis to Shanghai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $1,050	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,008 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,069	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,051 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,151	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,092 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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