Cheap flights from San Antonio (SAT) to Shanghai from $1,134

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/4. 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.
SAT — SHA
Mar 23 — Mar 301

Cheap flight deals from San Antonio to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Antonio (SAT) 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 March 19, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,258

One-way from

$1,134
From San Antonio to Shanghai
One-way flight from San Antonio to Shanghai

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Antonio to Shanghai?

Users have found that flying from San Antonio to Shanghai on a Tuesday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Antonio to Shanghai?

Flights from San Antonio to Shanghai lean towards being more expensive in April. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Antonio to Shanghai in November, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,273.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Antonio to Shanghai (SAT - SHA)?

It’s optimal to fly from San Antonio to Shanghai in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap China Airlines flights from San Antonio to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Airlines for the route between San Antonio 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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced China Airlines flights heading from San Antonio to Shanghai. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Tue 4/23:05 pmSAT - PVG
2 stops54h 45mChina Airlines
Wed 9/47:50 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops31h 38mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,317
Sun 4/76:00 amSAT - PVG
2 stops47h 35mChina Airlines
Mon 9/97:50 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops31h 30mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,325
Tue 4/23:05 pmSAT - PVG
2 stops63h 30mChina Airlines
Thu 9/57:50 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops39h 45mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,327
Tue 4/23:05 pmSAT - PVG
2 stops63h 30mChina Airlines
Tue 9/37:50 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops39h 45mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,331
Sun 4/76:00 amSAT - PVG
2 stops39h 50mChina Airlines
Tue 9/107:50 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops55h 30mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,335
Sun 4/76:00 amSAT - PVG
2 stops39h 50mChina Airlines
Sun 9/812:05 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops23h 30mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,363
Sun 3/316:00 amSAT - PVG
2 stops39h 50mChina Airlines
Wed 9/47:50 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops31h 38mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,373
Sun 3/316:00 amSAT - PVG
2 stops47h 35mChina Airlines
Thu 9/57:50 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops39h 45mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,383
Sun 3/316:00 amSAT - PVG
2 stops39h 50mChina Airlines
Tue 9/37:50 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops39h 45mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,387

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from San Antonio to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between San Antonio 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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Qatar Airways flights traveling from San Antonio to Shanghai. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Tue 4/24:41 pmSAT - PVG
2 stops34h 49mQatar Airways
Sat 9/2812:35 amPVG - SAT
2 stops35h 31mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,573
Tue 4/24:41 pmSAT - PVG
2 stops34h 49mQatar Airways
Tue 10/112:35 amPVG - SAT
2 stops35h 31mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,606
Tue 4/305:15 amSAT - PVG
2 stops46h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 6/312:35 amPVG - SAT
2 stops36h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,614
Thu 5/21:57 pmSAT - PVG
2 stops37h 33mQatar Airways
Tue 6/412:35 amPVG - SAT
2 stops35h 16mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,665
Tue 4/305:15 amSAT - PVG
2 stops46h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 6/112:35 amPVG - SAT
2 stops36h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,687
Tue 5/77:00 amSAT - PVG
2 stops44h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 5/1312:35 amPVG - SAT
2 stops36h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,707

Cheap San Antonio to Shanghai flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Antonio to Shanghai specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Antonio to Shanghai in March and April 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 4/23:05 pmSAT - PVG
2 stops54h 45mChina Airlines
Wed 9/47:50 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops31h 38mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,317
Sun 4/76:00 amSAT - PVG
2 stops47h 35mChina Airlines
Mon 9/97:50 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops31h 30mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,325
Tue 4/23:05 pmSAT - PVG
2 stops63h 30mChina Airlines
Thu 9/57:50 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops39h 45mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,327
Tue 4/23:05 pmSAT - PVG
2 stops63h 30mChina Airlines
Tue 9/37:50 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops39h 45mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,331
Sun 4/76:00 amSAT - PVG
2 stops39h 50mChina Airlines
Tue 9/107:50 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops55h 30mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,335
Sun 4/76:00 amSAT - PVG
2 stops39h 50mChina Airlines
Sun 9/812:05 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops23h 30mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,363
Sun 3/316:00 amSAT - PVG
2 stops39h 50mChina Airlines
Wed 9/47:50 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops31h 38mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,373
Sun 3/316:00 amSAT - PVG
2 stops47h 35mChina Airlines
Thu 9/57:50 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops39h 45mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,383
Sun 3/316:00 amSAT - PVG
2 stops39h 50mChina Airlines
Tue 9/37:50 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops39h 45mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,387

San Antonio to Shanghai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Antonio and Shanghai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Antonio to Shanghai in March and April 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 4/23:05 pmSAT - PVG
2 stops54h 45mChina Airlines
Wed 9/47:50 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops31h 38mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,317
Sun 4/76:00 amSAT - PVG
2 stops47h 35mChina Airlines
Mon 9/97:50 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops31h 30mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,325
Tue 4/23:05 pmSAT - PVG
2 stops63h 30mChina Airlines
Thu 9/57:50 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops39h 45mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,327
Tue 4/23:05 pmSAT - PVG
2 stops63h 30mChina Airlines
Tue 9/37:50 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops39h 45mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,331
Sun 4/76:00 amSAT - PVG
2 stops39h 50mChina Airlines
Tue 9/107:50 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops55h 30mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,335
Sun 4/76:00 amSAT - PVG
2 stops39h 50mChina Airlines
Sun 9/812:05 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops23h 30mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,363
Sun 3/316:00 amSAT - PVG
2 stops39h 50mChina Airlines
Wed 9/47:50 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops31h 38mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,373
Sun 3/316:00 amSAT - PVG
2 stops47h 35mChina Airlines
Thu 9/57:50 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops39h 45mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,383
Sun 3/316:00 amSAT - PVG
2 stops39h 50mChina Airlines
Tue 9/37:50 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops39h 45mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,387

One-way flights to Shanghai from San Antonio

Search for one-way flight options from San Antonio to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from San Antonio to Shanghai. For those needing a return trip from San Antonio, there is a search form available above.
Tue 6/45:55 pmSAT - PVG
2 stops57h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,134
Thu 6/137:00 amSAT - PVG
2 stops42h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,166
Thu 6/132:14 pmSAT - SHA
2 stops33h 01mANA
Deal found 3/18$1,274
Tue 6/49:40 amSAT - SHA
2 stops37h 35mANA
Deal found 3/18$1,309
Tue 6/48:41 pmSAT - PVG
3 stops32h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,445
Mon 4/153:00 pmSAT - PVG
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,532
Mon 4/155:15 amSAT - PVG
1 stop19h 30mDelta
Deal found 3/18$1,605
Tue 6/45:15 amSAT - PVG
1 stop19h 30mDelta
Deal found 3/18$1,702
Mon 4/156:00 amSAT - PVG
3 stops46h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,868

Find flights from San Antonio to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Antonio 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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$1,317 - $2,070

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San AntonioShanghai Pu Dong

SAT - PVG

SATPVG

San Antonio

Tue 4/2

2 stops54h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/4

2 stops31h 38m

$1,317

San AntonioShanghai Pu Dong

SAT - PVG

SATPVG

San Antonio

Sun 3/31

2 stops30h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/2

2 stops23h 24m

$1,491

San AntonioShanghai Pu Dong

SAT - PVG

SATPVG

San Antonio

Tue 4/2

2 stops34h 49m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/28

2 stops35h 31m

$1,573

San AntonioShanghai Pu Dong

SAT - PVG

SATPVG

San Antonio

Sat 4/6

1 stop19h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/11

1 stop19h 52m

$1,627

San AntonioShanghai Pu Dong

SAT - PVG

SATPVG

San Antonio

Mon 4/15

1 stop19h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/22

1 stop17h 55m

$1,704

San AntonioShanghai Pu Dong

SAT - PVG

SATPVG

San Antonio

Mon 4/8

2 stops27h 27m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/8

2 stops43h 35m

$1,791

San AntonioShanghai Pu Dong

SAT - PVG

SATPVG

San Antonio

Fri 3/29

2 stops31h 21m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/1

2 stops30h 43m

$1,948

San AntonioShanghai Pu Dong

SAT - PVG

SATPVG

San Antonio

Sat 3/30

2 stops28h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/5

2 stops48h 44m

$1,997

San AntonioShanghai Hongqiao Intl

SAT - SHA

SATSHA

San Antonio

Mon 4/1

2 stops40h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/4

2 stops23h 20m

$2,070

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 3/18

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Antonio to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Antonio to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.
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Noon
Afternoon
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Antonio to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday 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 San Antonio to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Antonio to Shanghai is currently $1,448 while a round-trip flight costs $1,724. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Shanghai (average of $1,220). Flying from San Antonio to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,057). 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

$1,236

April

$1,501

May

$1,660

June

$2,057

July

$2,030

August

$1,694

September

$1,422

October

$1,566

November

$1,552

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 March 19, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Airlines, Qatar Airways and Delta from San Antonio to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

8.5
Very good
1,005 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

8.4
Very good
1,477 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

8.3
Very good
1,016 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Shanghai?

    San Antonio (SAT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Antonio to Shanghai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Shanghai from San Antonio; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the San Antonio airport to Shanghai. It is only a 7.6 mi journey to San Antonio (SAT) from San Antonio’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from San Antonio to Shanghai for under $1,400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Antonio to Shanghai for under $1,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on China Airlines for just $1,317, but on average you can expect to pay $1,439.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Antonio to Shanghai round-trip from $1,317. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Qatar Airways.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Antonio to Shanghai one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,134. Philippine Airlines flights start at $1,166 while deals on ANA start at $1,274 one-way.

  • What does SAT to SHA mean?

    San Antonio Airport is SAT and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is SHA. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. 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).

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Top 3 airlines flying from San Antonio to Shanghai

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China AirlinesCheapest$1,273Average$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,565Average$2,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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ANACheapest$2,061Average$2,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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