What is the cheapest airline that flies from Houston Hobby to Shanghai?

American Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from Houston Hobby to Shanghai

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

United Airlines, American Airlines and ANA are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Houston Hobby Airport according to our data. United 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 8 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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How old do you have to be to fly from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Houston Hobby Airport 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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8:57 am - 4:50 pmHOU Houston Hobby-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 11:47 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HOU Houston Hobby

17h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,310American Airlines

Mon, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 25

6:01 am - 3:20 pmHOU Houston Hobby-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:20 pm - 11:47 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HOU Houston Hobby

19h 27m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,310American Airlines

Wed, Apr 21 - Tue, May 4

6:00 am - 4:50 pmHOU Houston Hobby-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 11:29 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HOU Houston Hobby

18h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,310American Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Dec 1

6:00 am - 4:50 pmHOU Houston Hobby-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 11:18 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HOU Houston Hobby

18h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,310American Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Dec 3

5:35 pm - 3:15 pmHOU Houston Hobby-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 40m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:00 am - 9:43 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HOU Houston Hobby

24h 43m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,315Delta

Mon, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 25

7:08 pm - 12:30 pmHOU Houston Hobby-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 22m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

8:30 am - 11:47 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HOU Houston Hobby

29h 17m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,320Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 24 - Thu, Mar 11

1:00 pm - 3:15 pmHOU Houston Hobby-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

36h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:00 am - 9:43 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HOU Houston Hobby

24h 43m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,325Delta

Tue, Mar 9 - Thu, Mar 25

3:50 pm - 3:20 pmHOU Houston Hobby-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

34h 30m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:20 pm - 8:25 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HOU Houston Hobby

28h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,875Cathay Pacific

Mon, Mar 29 - Sat, Apr 3

6:00 am - 4:50 pmHOU Houston Hobby-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:20 pm - 11:47 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HOU Houston Hobby

19h 27m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,626Cathay Pacific

Wed, Mar 10 - Thu, Apr 29

6:00 am - 4:50 pmHOU Houston Hobby-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 10:59 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HOU Houston Hobby

18h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$6,781Cathay Pacific

Tue, Jan 5 - Thu, Feb 4

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6:00 am - 4:50 pmHOU Houston Hobby-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 11:29 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HOU Houston Hobby

18h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,410American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 27

6:00 am - 4:50 pmHOU Houston Hobby-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 11:29 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HOU Houston Hobby

18h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,410American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 28

7:30 pm - 6:35 pmHOU Houston Hobby-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

12:05 pm - 6:00 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HOU Houston Hobby

31h 55m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Los Angeles

$1,676Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 22

6:00 am - 4:50 pmHOU Houston Hobby-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 9:28 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HOU Houston Hobby

28h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,761American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 28

7:30 pm - 12:05 pmHOU Houston Hobby-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

8:10 pm - 6:00 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HOU Houston Hobby

23h 50m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Los Angeles

$1,913Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 27

6:00 am - 4:50 pmHOU Houston Hobby-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 11:29 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HOU Houston Hobby

18h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,927American Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 22

6:00 am - 4:50 pmHOU Houston Hobby-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 11:29 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HOU Houston Hobby

18h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,968American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 27

6:00 am - 7:30 pmHOU Houston Hobby-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 30m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Tokyo Haneda

6:50 pm - 11:29 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HOU Houston Hobby

18h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,011Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 27

7:30 pm - 12:05 pmHOU Houston Hobby-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

4:00 pm - 11:25 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HOU Houston Hobby

21h 25m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Los Angeles

$2,012Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 27

7:30 pm - 12:05 pmHOU Houston Hobby-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

4:00 pm - 11:25 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HOU Houston Hobby

21h 25m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Los Angeles

$2,013Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 27

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Mar 1

HOU5:35 pmHouston Hobby

31h 40m

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PVG3:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 25

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24h 43m

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$1,315

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36h 15m

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$1,325

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Mar 23

HOU5:35 pmHouston Hobby

32h 40m

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May 6

PVG9:55 amShanghai Pu Dong

24h 48m

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HOU9:43 pmHouston Hobby

$1,639

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Nov 23

HOU6:00 amHouston Hobby

20h 50m

1 stop

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Dec 2

PVG6:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong

18h 28m

1 stop

HOU11:18 pmHouston Hobby

$1,310

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Nov 22

HOU5:10 pmHouston Hobby

33h 40m

1 stop

PVG4:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Dec 1

PVG6:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong

18h 39m

1 stop

HOU11:29 pmHouston Hobby

$1,316

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Apr 6

HOU4:19 pmHouston Hobby

34h 01m

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PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

29h 06m

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$1,360

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7:08 pm-12:30 pm

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Thu 3/11

8:30 am-11:47 pm

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$1,320

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Tue 3/9

1:00 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops36h 15m

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Thu 3/25

10:00 am-9:43 pm

2 stops24h 43m

$1,325

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HOU Houston Hobby - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Mon 3/29

3:50 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop34h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/3

5:20 pm-8:25 am

1 stop28h 05m

$1,875

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HOU Houston Hobby - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Wed 3/10

6:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/29

5:20 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop19h 27m

$2,626

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HOU Houston Hobby - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/5

6:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/4

6:50 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop18h 09m

$6,781

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Houston Hobby Airport is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,242, 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 Houston Hobby Airport averaging around $1,245.

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Best Price Found	$766
Fastest flight time	24h 25m
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The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Houston Hobby Airport in the past 72 hours is $766. The best round-trip flight deal from Houston Hobby Airport to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,310.

The fastest flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Shanghai takes 24h 25m

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How far is Houston Hobby to Shanghai by plane?
The straight-line distance from Houston Hobby to Shanghai is 7582.4 mi. 24h 25m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Shanghai?
There are 6 operators available for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Shanghai as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Houston Hobby Airport 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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Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $930	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,537 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,135	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,552 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,167	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,231 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,197	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,339 reviews	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,228	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,462 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom $1,234	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 168 reviews	Search Air China flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,257	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,697 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,416	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,854 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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