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Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Shanghai from $1,524

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MCI — SHA
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) 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 June 6, 2024.

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Average price

$2,639

Round-trip from

$1,258
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Shanghai?

Thursday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 40%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MCI to SHA?

It’s typically best to fly out from Kansas City to Shanghai in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Kansas City to Shanghai flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Kansas City to Shanghai specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
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Wed 7/243:57 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops35h 33mQatar Airways
Tue 8/2712:35 amPVG - MCI
2 stops33h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,524
Mon 7/293:57 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops35h 33mQatar Airways
Fri 8/3012:35 amPVG - MCI
2 stops30h 44mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,529
Wed 7/313:57 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops35h 33mQatar Airways
Sun 8/2512:35 amPVG - MCI
2 stops33h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,554
Mon 7/2210:51 amMCI - SHA
3 stops35h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/256:25 pmSHA - MCI
3 stops43h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,621
Wed 7/109:45 amMCI - SHA
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/266:25 pmSHA - MCI
3 stops43h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,663
Mon 7/293:57 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops35h 33mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/302:25 amPVG - MCI
3 stops35h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,668
Wed 7/109:45 amMCI - PVG
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/262:20 pmPVG - MCI
3 stops47h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,673
Mon 7/293:57 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops35h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/312:35 pmPVG - MCI
3 stops47h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,679
Mon 7/297:02 amMCI - PVG
3 stops28h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/312:35 pmPVG - MCI
3 stops47h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,701

Kansas City to Shanghai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Kansas City and Shanghai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Kansas City to Shanghai in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 7/243:57 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops35h 33mQatar Airways
Tue 8/2712:35 amPVG - MCI
2 stops33h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,524
Mon 7/293:57 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops35h 33mQatar Airways
Fri 8/3012:35 amPVG - MCI
2 stops30h 44mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,529
Wed 7/313:57 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops35h 33mQatar Airways
Sun 8/2512:35 amPVG - MCI
2 stops33h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,554
Mon 7/2210:51 amMCI - SHA
3 stops35h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/256:25 pmSHA - MCI
3 stops43h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,621
Wed 7/109:45 amMCI - SHA
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/266:25 pmSHA - MCI
3 stops43h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,663
Mon 7/293:57 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops35h 33mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/302:25 amPVG - MCI
3 stops35h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,668
Wed 7/109:45 amMCI - PVG
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/262:20 pmPVG - MCI
3 stops47h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,673
Mon 7/293:57 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops35h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/312:35 pmPVG - MCI
3 stops47h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,679
Mon 7/297:02 amMCI - PVG
3 stops28h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/312:35 pmPVG - MCI
3 stops47h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,701

Find flights from Kansas City to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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$1,524 - $2,710

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Kansas CityShanghai Pu Dong

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Wed 7/24

2 stops35h 33m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/27

2 stops33h 01m

$1,524

Kansas CityShanghai Pu Dong

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Mon 7/29

2 stops35h 33m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/30

2 stops30h 44m

$1,529

Kansas CityShanghai Hongqiao Intl

MCI - SHA

MCISHA

Kansas City

Mon 7/22

3 stops35h 34m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/25

3 stops43h 22m

$1,621

Kansas CityShanghai Hongqiao Intl

MCI - SHA

MCISHA

Kansas City

Wed 7/10

2 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/26

3 stops43h 22m

$1,663

Kansas CityShanghai Pu Dong

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Tue 7/23

2 stops47h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/25

2 stops45h 34m

$1,778

Kansas CityShanghai Pu Dong

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Wed 7/10

2 stops33h 06m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/26

2 stops43h 42m

$1,996

Kansas CityShanghai Pu Dong

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Wed 7/10

2 stops28h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/13

2 stops47h 38m

$2,131

Kansas CityShanghai Pu Dong

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Wed 7/24

1 stop18h 28m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/27

1 stop18h 57m

$2,184

Kansas CityShanghai Pu Dong

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Thu 7/25

2 stops60h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/25

3 stops64h 00m

$2,710

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Deals found on 6/5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kansas City to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai

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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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 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 June 6, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Delta and Qatar Airways from Kansas City to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

SWISS
7.8
Good
1,930 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,312 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Shanghai?

    For a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai, you will be flying from Kansas City. Kansas City (MCI) is just 17.4 mi from the center of the city. Kansas City is the only Kansas City airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. 2 airlines have flights to Shanghai from Kansas City on a regular basis.

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Kansas City to Shanghai for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just $1,524, but on average you can expect to pay $1,694.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Kansas City to Shanghai is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,524 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is ANA, starting at $1,778. Qatar Airways is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does MCI to SHA mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Kansas City Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a MCI to SHA flight. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Suzhou Airport (SZV), Nantong Airport (NTG) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Shanghai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Shanghai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Shanghai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Shanghai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Shanghai flight deals updated?

    The Kansas City to Shanghai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/5.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai (average of $1,220). Flying from Kansas City to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,997). 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Kansas City to Shanghai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,518Average$1,773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,567Average$2,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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