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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 8 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.

Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have layovers?

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

How much is a round-trip flight to Shanghai?

A round-trip flight to Shanghai will typically cost around $158, however they can be found for as little as $109.

Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Seattle/Tacoma Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 30 minutes).

Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Air China Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China Boyue Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Shanghai are Korean Air, Cathay Pacific and Delta.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from New York to Shanghai takes 19 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Shanghai from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Shanghai are Delta, Japan Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

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).

Most accurate provider : Out of all of the providers offering Shanghai flight deals, Cheapflights users have found Expedia to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about 90-95% of the time, users can find the same price on Shanghai flight deals on Cheapflights and Expedia. This is based on searches made for Shanghai flights over the past month.

Most trusted provider : Expedia is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Shanghai flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), Expedia has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Shanghai. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

$414+ Cheap Flights to Shanghai, China

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Average price	$1,066
Round-trip from	$839
One-way from	$430

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Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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FAQs about flying to Shanghai

Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have layovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

How much is a round-trip flight to Shanghai?

Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have rental cars?

Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

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