How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

Flight times from Texas to Shanghai vary, but if you’re flying out of Dallas and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 14h 50m on average. Another popular route from Texas to Shanghai is flying from Austin to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 19h 20m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

How many flights depart from Texas to Shanghai on average per day?

2 flights are operational daily from Texas to Shanghai as of February 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 10:00AM, with 100% of flights per day taking off at noon.

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Texas according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 46% 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 Texas to Shanghai?

Cathay Pacific and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Texas to Shanghai

How many flights depart from Texas to Shanghai on average per week?

As of February 2026, there are 14 flights per week flying from Texas to Shanghai. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

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

Prices for flights from Texas to Shanghai were last updated today.

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As of February 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from Texas to Shanghai.

How old do you have to be to fly from Texas 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 Texas 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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5:45 am - 12:20 pm

DFW

SHA

40h 35m

2 stops

1:35 pm - 6:01 am

SHA

DFW

29h 26m

2 stops

$681Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 9

5:45 am - 11:55 pm

DFW

PVG

29h 10m

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12:50 pm - 6:07 am

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DFW

30h 17m

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$737Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

7:59 pm - 12:05 pm

IAH

PVG

27h 06m

2 stops

12:20 pm - 10:29 pm

PVG

IAH

23h 09m

2 stops

$859Cathay Pacific

Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, May 13

5:45 am - 11:55 pm

DFW

PVG

29h 10m

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9:55 am - 6:03 am

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33h 08m

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$867Multiple Airlines

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6:09 pm - 8:55 pm

IAH

SHA

37h 46m

2 stops

1:20 pm - 7:34 pm

SHA

IAH

43h 14m

2 stops

$897Cathay Pacific

Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, May 27

9:35 am - 11:00 am

DFW

SHA

36h 25m

2 stops

10:10 am - 5:03 am

SHA

DFW

31h 53m

2 stops

$915XiamenAir

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 28

11:55 am - 8:10 pm

DFW

PVG

19h 15m

1 stop

1:40 pm - 8:10 am

PVG

DFW

31h 30m

1 stop

$952Korean Air

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 28

9:08 am - 6:55 pm

AUS

PVG

20h 47m

2 stops

8:55 pm - 4:56 am

PVG

AUS

21h 01m

1 stop

$1,008United Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Sat, Mar 14

7:15 am - 6:45 pm

AUS

PVG

22h 30m

1 stop

8:55 pm - 6:46 pm

PVG

AUS

34h 51m

2 stops

$1,013United Airlines

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 25

12:25 pm - 5:10 pm

DFW

SHA

39h 45m

1 stop

6:25 pm - 8:10 am

SHA

DFW

26h 45m

1 stop

$1,037Korean Air

Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Apr 7

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Mar 11

AUS9:40 amAustin Bergstrom

20h 05m

1 stop

PVG6:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 25

PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

17h 58m

1 stop

AUS6:28 pmAustin Bergstrom

$1,018

Air China

Mar 10

IAH4:32 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

31h 48m

2 stops

SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mar 17

SHA11:40 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

31h 23m

2 stops

IAH6:03 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,040

Air China

Feb 16

IAH4:40 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

27h 35m

2 stops

PVG10:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 2

PVG10:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

45h 58m

2 stops

IAH6:03 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,117

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Feb 16

AUS6:00 amAustin Bergstrom

39h 45m

2 stops

SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mar 2

SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 18m

2 stops

AUS10:28 amAustin Bergstrom

$1,061

Japan Airlines

Feb 16

AUS6:00 amAustin Bergstrom

40h 20m

2 stops

PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 1

PVG10:00 amShanghai Pu Dong

38h 28m

2 stops

AUS10:28 amAustin Bergstrom

$1,145

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Feb 18

AUS6:34 amAustin Bergstrom

39h 11m

2 stops

SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mar 10

SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 49m

2 stops

AUS11:59 pmAustin Bergstrom

$1,190

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DFW - SHA

DFWSHA

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Tue 3/3

5:45 am-12:20 pm

2 stops40h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/9

1:35 pm-6:01 am

2 stops29h 26m

$681

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 3/10

5:45 am-11:55 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/17

12:50 pm-6:07 am

2 stops30h 17m

$737

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/8

7:59 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops27h 06m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/13

12:20 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops23h 09m

$859

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 3/9

5:45 am-11:55 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/8

9:55 am-6:03 am

2 stops33h 08m

$867

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/7

6:09 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops37h 46m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/27

1:20 pm-7:34 pm

2 stops43h 14m

$897

DallasShanghai

DFW - SHA

DFWSHA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 4/7

9:35 am-11:00 am

2 stops36h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/28

10:10 am-5:03 am

2 stops31h 53m

$915

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 4/7

11:55 am-8:10 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/28

1:40 pm-8:10 am

1 stop31h 30m

$952

AustinShanghai

AUS - PVG

AUSPVG

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 3/10

9:08 am-6:55 pm

2 stops20h 47m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/14

8:55 pm-4:56 am

1 stop21h 01m

$1,008

AustinShanghai

AUS - PVG

AUSPVG

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 3/11

7:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/25

8:55 pm-6:46 pm

2 stops34h 51m

$1,013

DallasShanghai

DFW - SHA

DFWSHA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 3/24

12:25 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop39h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/7

6:25 pm-8:10 am

1 stop26h 45m

$1,037

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Texas is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,091, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of March is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Texas averaging around $1,143.

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 Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $1,406. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Texas to Shanghai for around $1,760.

What is the cheapest Texas to Shanghai flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Texas when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around $1,359 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Texas for as low as $1,086 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	14h 50m
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The fastest flight from Texas to Shanghai takes 14h 50m

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How old do you have to be to fly from Texas 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 Texas 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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Delta	PriceFrom $380	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,178 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air China	PriceFrom $672	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 139 reviews	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $897	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,162 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $949	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,211 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $986	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 192 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,037	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,279 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,069	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,270 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,186	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,353 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
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