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Cheap flights from Lexington (LEX) to Shanghai from $1,545

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LEX — SHA
May 11 — May 181
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Cheap flight deals from Lexington to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lexington (LEX) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 6, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,258
From Lexington Blue Grass to Shanghai
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Lexington to Shanghai?

Flights from Lexington to Shanghai are found to be more expensive on Friday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Shanghai.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Lexington to Shanghai (LEX - SHA)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Lexington to Shanghai at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Japan Airlines flights from Lexington to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Japan Airlines for the route between Lexington and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 6, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Japan Airlines flights traveling from Lexington to Shanghai. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Sun 5/265:51 amLEX - SHA
2 stops41h 34mJapan Airlines
Mon 6/1712:50 pmSHA - LEX
2 stops36h 34mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/4$2,502
Mon 5/275:51 amLEX - SHA
2 stops41h 34mJapan Airlines
Mon 6/1712:50 pmSHA - LEX
2 stops36h 34mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/4$2,584
Sun 5/265:51 amLEX - PVG
2 stops44h 09mJapan Airlines
Mon 6/171:15 pmPVG - LEX
3 stops36h 09mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/4$2,612

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Lexington to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Lexington and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 6, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Qatar Airways flights we've found at this time heading from Lexington to Shanghai. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Thu 10/311:12 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops37h 08mQatar Airways
Mon 11/411:45 pmPVG - LEX
2 stops34h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,545
Mon 5/275:06 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops35h 24mQatar Airways
Sun 6/1612:35 amPVG - LEX
2 stops33h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,560
Sun 5/265:06 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops35h 24mQatar Airways
Sun 6/1612:35 amPVG - LEX
2 stops33h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,887
Thu 6/135:17 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops35h 13mQatar Airways
Tue 7/912:35 amPVG - LEX
2 stops33h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$2,543
Sun 6/305:17 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops35h 13mQatar Airways
Fri 7/1912:35 amPVG - LEX
2 stops33h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$2,636

Cheap Lexington to Shanghai flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Lexington to Shanghai specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Prices were last updated on May 6, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Lexington to Shanghai in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 5/275:06 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops35h 24mQatar Airways
Sun 6/1612:35 amPVG - LEX
2 stops33h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,560
Mon 5/2712:00 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops31h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 6/1711:00 amPVG - LEX
2 stops41h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,664
Sun 5/2611:08 amLEX - PVG
2 stops32h 47mBritish Airways
Mon 6/1711:00 amPVG - LEX
2 stops47h 03mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,792
Sun 5/265:06 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops35h 24mQatar Airways
Sun 6/1612:35 amPVG - LEX
2 stops33h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,887
Mon 5/2712:00 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops38h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/175:00 pmPVG - LEX
1 stop38h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$2,133
Sun 5/268:09 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops54h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/175:00 pmPVG - LEX
1 stop18h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$2,142
Sun 6/306:15 amLEX - PVG
2 stops21h 00mDelta
Sat 7/203:45 pmPVG - LEX
2 stops29h 53mDelta
Deal found 5/4$2,310
Sun 6/306:15 amLEX - PVG
2 stops21h 00mDelta
Sat 7/203:45 pmPVG - LEX
1 stop37h 23mDelta
Deal found 5/4$2,317
Thu 6/135:17 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops50h 38mBritish Airways
Wed 7/1011:00 amPVG - LEX
2 stops65h 12mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5$2,380

Lexington to Shanghai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Lexington and Shanghai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 6, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Lexington to Shanghai in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Thu 10/311:12 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops37h 08mQatar Airways
Mon 11/411:45 pmPVG - LEX
2 stops34h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,545
Mon 5/275:06 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops35h 24mQatar Airways
Sun 6/1612:35 amPVG - LEX
2 stops33h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,560
Thu 11/146:10 amLEX - PVG
1 stop20h 10mDelta
Mon 11/185:30 pmPVG - LEX
1 stop18h 12mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,627
Thu 11/146:10 amLEX - PVG
1 stop20h 10mDelta
Mon 11/187:20 pmPVG - LEX
2 stops30h 18mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,631
Thu 10/316:10 amLEX - PVG
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Mon 11/45:30 pmPVG - LEX
1 stop29h 47mDelta
Deal found 5/3$1,633
Mon 5/2712:00 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops31h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 6/1711:00 amPVG - LEX
2 stops41h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,664
Sun 5/2611:08 amLEX - PVG
2 stops32h 47mBritish Airways
Mon 6/1711:00 amPVG - LEX
2 stops47h 03mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,792
Sun 5/265:06 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops35h 24mQatar Airways
Sun 6/1612:35 amPVG - LEX
2 stops33h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,887
Mon 5/2712:00 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops38h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/175:00 pmPVG - LEX
1 stop38h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$2,133

Find flights from Lexington to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Lexington to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 6, 2024.

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Lexington Blue GrassShanghai Pu Dong

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 10/31

2 stops37h 08m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/4

2 stops34h 10m

$1,545

Lexington Blue GrassShanghai Pu Dong

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 5/27

2 stops35h 24m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/16

2 stops33h 28m

$1,560

Lexington Blue GrassShanghai Pu Dong

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 10/31

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/4

2 stops29h 57m

$1,631

Lexington Blue GrassShanghai Pu Dong

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 10/31

1 stop21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/4

1 stop29h 47m

$1,633

Lexington Blue GrassShanghai Pu Dong

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 5/27

2 stops31h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/17

2 stops41h 47m

$1,664

Lexington Blue GrassShanghai Pu Dong

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 5/27

2 stops38h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/17

1 stop38h 52m

$2,133

Lexington Blue GrassShanghai Pu Dong

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 5/27

2 stops35h 24m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/17

3 stops27h 05m

$2,469

Lexington Blue GrassShanghai Hongqiao Intl

LEX - SHA

LEXSHA

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 5/26

2 stops41h 34m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/17

2 stops36h 34m

$2,502

Lexington Blue GrassShanghai Pu Dong

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 6/30

2 stops29h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/20

3 stops64h 24m

$3,520

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/4

When is the cheapest time to fly from Lexington to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Lexington to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.
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Noon
Afternoon
Evening
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Lexington to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

Plan your trip from Lexington to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Lexington to Shanghai is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $2,073. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Shanghai (average of $1,220). Flying from Lexington to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,045). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$1,259

February

$1,220

March

$1,239

April

$1,306

May

$1,565

June

$1,911

July

$2,045

August

$1,693

September

$1,422

October

$1,579

November

$1,554

December

$1,748

Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SHA

Temperature

39.2 - 82.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated May 6, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways and Delta from Lexington to Shanghai have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,482 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,439 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,713 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lexington to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lexington to Shanghai?

    Located just 5.6 mi from the city center, Lexington Blue Grass is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Shanghai from Lexington. Booking flights from Blue Grass (LEX) to Shanghai should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Shanghai from 2 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Lexington to Shanghai for under $1,600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Lexington to Shanghai for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just $1,545, but on average you can expect to pay $2,176.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lexington to Shanghai round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,545, Qatar Airways will fly you from Lexington to Shanghai and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,631 and $1,664, respectively.

  • What does LEX to SHA mean?

    Great question - LEX to SHA just means Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lexington to Shanghai that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Lexington to Shanghai flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Lexington to Shanghai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Lexington to Shanghai flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lexington to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lexington to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lexington to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lexington to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lexington to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lexington to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lexington to Shanghai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Lexington to Shanghai offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Lexington to Shanghai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Lexington to Shanghai flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Lexington to Shanghai flight deals updated?

    The Lexington to Shanghai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/4.

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Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lexington to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 6, 2024.
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,525Average$1,871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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