HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Houston

$516+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Houston

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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — HOU
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Shanghai to Houston with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Houston (HO1). 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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$921
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$516
(Kiwi.com)
From Shanghai to Houston
Search Deals
One-way flight from Shanghai to Houston
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Houston

Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/12:30 pmPVG - IAH
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/97:10 amIAH - PVG
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$921
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/11:35 pmSHA - IAH
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/97:10 amIAH - SHA
2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$975
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/910:30 pmSHA - IAH
2 stops33h 22mAir China
Fri 10/36:40 pmIAH - SHA
2 stops26h 20mAir China
Deal found 7/30$1,144
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/15:00 pmPVG - HOU
1 stop28h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/144:29 pmHOU - PVG
1 stop33h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,150
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/111:35 pmPVG - IAH
1 stop30h 00mLufthansa
Tue 9/96:20 pmIAH - PVG
1 stop31h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 7/31$1,169
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/812:35 amPVG - IAH
1 stop28h 15mQatar Airways
Fri 10/36:25 pmIAH - PVG
1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,188
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/123:45 pmPVG - IAH
2 stops36h 09mDelta
Sun 12/287:08 amIAH - PVG
1 stop20h 52mDelta
Deal found 7/31$1,256
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/48:10 pmPVG - IAH
1 stop23h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/37:20 amIAH - PVG
2 stops21h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,257
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/44:20 pmPVG - IAH
2 stops44h 57mAir China
Mon 9/292:25 pmIAH - PVG
2 stops30h 50mAir China
Deal found 7/30$1,274
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/11:10 pmPVG - IAH
1 stop22h 15mEVA Air
Mon 9/81:10 amIAH - PVG
1 stop21h 55mEVA Air
Deal found 7/31$1,315
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/11:35 pmSHA - IAH
1 stop32h 10mANA
Tue 9/97:58 pmIAH - SHA
2 stops27h 17mANA
Deal found 7/31$1,398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/15:00 pmPVG - HOU
1 stop18h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/149:01 amHOU - PVG
2 stops21h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,453

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Houston 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Houston that are best for you.

Fly from

Shanghai

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiHouston

PVG - IAH

PVGIAH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/1

2:30 pm-5:00 am

2 stops27h 30m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/9

7:10 am-11:55 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$921

ShanghaiHouston

SHA - IAH

SHAIAH

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/1

1:35 pm-5:00 am

2 stops28h 25m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/9

7:10 am-12:15 pm

2 stops40h 05m

$975

ShanghaiHouston

SHA - IAH

SHAIAH

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/9

10:30 pm-6:52 pm

2 stops33h 22m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/3

6:40 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 20m

$1,144

ShanghaiHouston

PVG - IAH

PVGIAH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/1

11:35 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/9

6:20 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$1,169

ShanghaiHouston

PVG - IAH

PVGIAH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/8

12:35 am-3:50 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/3

6:25 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$1,188

ShanghaiHouston

PVG - IAH

PVGIAH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/12

3:45 pm-2:54 pm

2 stops36h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 12/28

7:08 am-6:00 pm

1 stop20h 52m

$1,256

ShanghaiHouston

PVG - IAH

PVGIAH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/4

12:10 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop21h 34m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/27

7:20 am-5:25 pm

2 stops21h 05m

$1,257

ShanghaiHouston

PVG - HOU

PVGHOU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/1

5:00 pm-9:44 am

1 stop29h 44m

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$1,260

ShanghaiHouston

PVG - IAH

PVGIAH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/4

4:20 pm-12:17 am

2 stops44h 57m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/29

2:25 pm-10:15 am

2 stops30h 50m

$1,274

ShanghaiHouston

PVG - IAH

PVGIAH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/1

1:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/8

1:10 am-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$1,315

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/31

Showing 1-10 of 39 results
1
2
3
4

Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from Shanghai with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to Houston

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Shanghai to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Shanghai to Houston in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Shanghai to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai to Houston flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, ANA, and Korean Air from Shanghai to Houston by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
468 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,220 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Air China, at $1,144, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai to Houston.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and Qatar Airways.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $552. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Air Canada, as they are both options that can get you from Shanghai to Houston for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Shanghai to Houston?

    The most popular flight routes from Shanghai to Houston are Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Houston George Bush Intcntl, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Houston Hobby and Shanghai Pu Dong - Houston Hobby.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Shanghai to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 2 airlines flying from Shanghai to Houston

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai to Houston. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,007Average$1,535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$1,157Average$1,672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.