Cheap flights to Shanghai, China from $428

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 4/10. 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.
WAS — SHA
mar 24 — mar 311

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2024

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on março 19, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,711

Round-trip from

$1,049

One-way from

$471
High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From New York to Shanghai
One-way flight from New York to Shanghai

Cheap flights to Shanghai, China in March & April 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Shanghai in March and April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on março 19, 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Shanghai in March and April 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
qua 4/1712:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop29h 35mXiamenAir
qui 4/259:00 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$779
sex 4/1212:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop23h 30mXiamenAir
seg 5/139:00 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$785
qua 4/1712:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop23h 30mXiamenAir
qui 5/29:00 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$794
sex 4/1912:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop29h 35mXiamenAir
dom 5/198:10 amSHA - LAX
1 stop26h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$796
sex 4/2612:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop29h 35mXiamenAir
qui 5/308:10 amSHA - LAX
1 stop26h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/17$803
sex 4/512:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop21h 35mXiamenAir
qui 5/1610:10 amSHA - LAX
1 stop24h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$804
qua 4/2412:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop19h 45mXiamenAir
qui 5/238:10 amSHA - LAX
1 stop26h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/17$819
dom 4/1411:50 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop22h 10mChina Southern
dom 4/216:55 amPVG - LAX
1 stop27h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 3/19$830
dom 4/1411:50 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop27h 35mChina Southern
dom 4/2111:50 amSHA - LAX
1 stop22h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 3/18$835

Shanghai, China 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Shanghai in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data were last updated on março 19, 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Shanghai in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
ter 9/1010:50 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop24h 05mAir China
ter 10/87:20 amPVG - LAX
1 stop28h 10mAir China
Deal found 3/18$755
ter 9/310:50 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop25h 40mAir China
ter 10/153:45 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop19h 45mAir China
Deal found 3/17$755
ter 9/1010:50 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop25h 40mAir China
ter 10/83:45 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop19h 45mAir China
Deal found 3/16$778
ter 9/1010:50 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop25h 40mAir China
ter 10/159:05 amSHA - LAX
2 stops26h 25mAir China
Deal found 3/17$779
sex 4/1212:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop23h 30mXiamenAir
seg 5/139:00 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$785
qua 4/1712:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop23h 30mXiamenAir
qui 5/29:00 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$794
ter 9/310:50 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop20h 20mAir China
ter 10/158:30 amPVG - LAX
2 stops27h 00mAir China
Deal found 3/17$795
sex 4/1912:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop29h 35mXiamenAir
dom 5/198:10 amSHA - LAX
1 stop26h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$796
ter 9/310:50 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop24h 40mAir China
ter 9/109:05 amSHA - LAX
2 stops26h 25mAir China
Deal found 3/17$801

Flights to Shanghai, China departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Shanghai, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on março 19, 2024.
Browse through available last-minute flights traveling to Shanghai. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
ter 3/2610:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop29h 25mSichuan Airlines
qui 4/47:20 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop40h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,069
ter 3/2610:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop26h 05mSichuan Airlines
ter 4/23:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop21h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,073
ter 3/2610:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop26h 05mSichuan Airlines
dom 4/213:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop21h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,085
dom 3/2410:10 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop25h 05mVietnam Airlines
ter 4/233:10 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop42h 30mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,093
sex 3/2910:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop24h 35mSichuan Airlines
ter 4/93:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop21h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,103
qui 3/2811:45 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop30h 05mXiamenAir
sex 4/122:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop20h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$1,104
seg 3/253:50 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop28h 00mChina Airlines
sex 5/1712:05 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop16h 50mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,144
dom 3/2412:20 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop30h 40mEVA Air
ter 4/2311:20 amPVG - SFO
1 stop34h 10mEVA Air
Deal found 3/18$1,147
qua 3/2712:20 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines
seg 4/158:05 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,152

One-way flights to Shanghai, China

Explore one-way flight options to Shanghai for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on março 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights departing to Shanghai in the near future. If you're in need of a round-trip flight to Shanghai instead, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
qua 4/1010:15 amSFO - SHA
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$428
dom 4/2111:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/18$460
sex 4/1211:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/18$463
dom 4/711:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/18$464
sex 4/1911:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/18$473
sex 4/512:15 amLAX - PVG
2 stops27h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$475
qua 4/2412:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop29h 35mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$475
dom 4/1411:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/18$477
sex 4/1212:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop19h 45mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$477

Direct flights to Shanghai, China

seg 4/810:55 amSFO - PVG
Nonstop13h 30mUnited Airlines
qua 6/55:25 pmPVG - SFO
Nonstop11h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/19$1,195
ter 9/312:55 pmLAX - PVG
Nonstop13h 50mUnited Airlines
dom 10/138:10 pmPVG - LAX
Nonstop11h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,220
sáb 4/2010:55 amSFO - PVG
Nonstop13h 30mUnited Airlines
dom 5/195:25 pmPVG - SFO
Nonstop11h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,220
ter 4/212:30 pmLAX - PVG
Nonstop13h 40mChina Eastern
ter 4/91:05 pmPVG - LAX
Nonstop12h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/18$1,222
sáb 4/2710:55 amSFO - PVG
Nonstop13h 30mUnited Airlines
qua 5/295:25 pmPVG - SFO
Nonstop11h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,222
qui 4/412:30 pmLAX - PVG
Nonstop13h 40mChina Eastern
ter 4/91:05 pmPVG - LAX
Nonstop12h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/18$1,223
ter 9/312:55 pmLAX - PVG
Nonstop13h 50mUnited Airlines
qua 9/258:10 pmPVG - LAX
Nonstop11h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,244
ter 9/312:55 pmLAX - PVG
Nonstop13h 50mUnited Airlines
seg 9/238:10 pmPVG - LAX
Nonstop11h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,269
ter 9/312:55 pmLAX - PVG
Nonstop13h 50mUnited Airlines
sex 9/278:10 pmPVG - LAX
Nonstop11h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,285

Find flights to Shanghai within your budget

Locate flights to Shanghai that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on março 19, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$796 - $1,012

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesShanghai Hongqiao Intl

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

sex 4/19

1 stop29h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom 5/19

1 stop26h 30m

$796

Los AngelesShanghai Pu Dong

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

dom 4/14

1 stop22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom 4/21

1 stop27h 45m

$835

Seattle/Tacoma IntlShanghai Pu Dong

SEA - PVG

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

ter 8/6

1 stop18h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

seg 9/2

1 stop15h 00m

$867

Los AngelesShanghai Pu Dong

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

ter 4/16

1 stop23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ter 4/23

1 stop21h 05m

$880

Los AngelesShanghai Pu Dong

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

sex 4/12

2 stops47h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom 5/12

1 stop21h 25m

$906

Los AngelesShanghai Pu Dong

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

seg 4/22

1 stop19h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

seg 10/21

1 stop37h 45m

$965

San FranciscoShanghai Pu Dong

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

qua 4/10

1 stop23h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

seg 5/13

1 stop19h 50m

$1,006

San FranciscoShanghai Pu Dong

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

qui 4/4

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

seg 4/22

1 stop16h 00m

$1,010

San FranciscoShanghai Pu Dong

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

seg 4/29

1 stop24h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

seg 6/3

1 stop18h 30m

$1,012

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Deals found on 3/18

Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Shanghai is currently $466 while a round-trip flight costs $920. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Shanghai (average of $1,220). Flying to Shanghai in June will prove the most costly (average of $2,057). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 53 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.
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Noon
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 março 19, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, XiamenAir and China Southern to Shanghai have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

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

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

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

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

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

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

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

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.4
Very good
1,636 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

Once known as a city of decadence in the 1920s and 1930s, Shanghai has evolved to become one of China’s busiest financial and tourism ports. Often the inspiration of sinful novels and creative cocktails, Shanghai is more a figment of one’s imagination than a real city. But travelers booking flights to Shanghai will soon discover why Time magazine named it the “world’s most happening city.”

Stand in Shanghai’s city center and let the massive steel skyscrapers, alluring restaurants and bars, and electric lights captivate you. Only on your flight to Shanghai will you experience a bit of quiet and calm. Once you arrive in Shanghai, the city will entice you to engage in a little excitement and adventure, all along the backdrop of Asian influence.

Shanghai is full of surprises. A flight to Shanghai will be the first of many exciting adventures tourists will happen upon in the world’s largest city. Constantly evolving and ever-changing, Shanghai embraces excitement and exudes sophistication. Book a cheap flight to Shanghai and within minutes of landing, China’s richest city will leave you wanting more.

  • What does SHA mean?

    Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is SHA. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or 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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