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$498+ Cheap flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Shanghai, China

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ATL — SHA
Jun 26 — Jul 31
Fri 6/26
Fri 7/3
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Atlanta to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 27, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/27:10 pm
ATL
-
PVG
1 stop33h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/1012:35 am
PVG
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ATL
1 stop27h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/25$939
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/218:30 pm
ATL
-
PVG
1 stop31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/1111:35 pm
PVG
-
ATL
1 stop28h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/26$942
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/47:35 pm
ATL
-
PVG
1 stop30h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 11/196:10 pm
PVG
-
ATL
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/24$957
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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.
Tue 9/298:30 pm
ATL
-
PVG
1 stop31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 11/1211:35 pm
PVG
-
ATL
1 stop28h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/25$961
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/287:10 pm
ATL
-
PVG
1 stop33h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/1512:35 am
PVG
-
ATL
1 stop27h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/26$979
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/64:04 pm
ATL
-
PVG
2 stops40h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/291:05 am
PVG
-
ATL
2 stops34h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$986
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/317:10 pm
ATL
-
PVG
1 stop39h 25m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/106:40 pm
PVG
-
ATL
1 stop33h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/24$994
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/28:30 pm
ATL
-
PVG
1 stop31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/166:40 pm
PVG
-
ATL
1 stop33h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/22$997
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/24:04 pm
ATL
-
PVG
2 stops40h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/81:05 am
PVG
-
ATL
2 stops42h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/24$1,004
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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.
Wed 11/48:00 am
ATL
-
PVG
2 stops41h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/196:10 pm
PVG
-
ATL
1 stop34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/24$1,013
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/127:10 pm
ATL
-
PVG
1 stop33h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/112:35 am
PVG
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ATL
1 stop27h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/23$1,020
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2912:20 pm
ATL
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SHA
1 stop39h 50m
Korean Air
Wed 1/276:25 pm
SHA
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ATL
1 stop26h 55m
Korean Air
Deal found 5/26$1,124

Find flight deals from Atlanta to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Atlanta (ATL) 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 May 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$939
(oojo)

One-way from

$498
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,471
From Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Shanghai
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Atlanta 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Atlanta to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - PVG

ATLPVG

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 8/18

11:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop34h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/26

8:50 am-11:25 am

1 stop38h 35m

$1,106

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - PVG

ATLPVG

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 8/17

11:35 am-12:25 pm

1 stop36h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/26

1:40 pm-11:25 am

1 stop33h 45m

$1,106

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - PVG

ATLPVG

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 8/18

6:02 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops31h 13m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/26

7:05 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$1,331

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - PVG

ATLPVG

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 8/17

5:53 pm-11:05 am

2 stops29h 12m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/26

5:40 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops35h 45m

$1,331

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - SHA

ATLSHA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 9/2

5:53 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 12m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/9

1:20 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops46h 27m

$1,376

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - SHA

ATLSHA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 9/20

8:15 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/28

10:30 pm-7:32 pm

2 stops33h 02m

$1,381

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - SHA

ATLSHA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 8/16

8:17 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops27h 48m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/25

4:50 pm-5:03 pm

2 stops36h 13m

$1,381

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - SHA

ATLSHA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 9/12

5:56 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 09m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/20

10:30 pm-10:11 pm

2 stops35h 41m

$1,381

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - SHA

ATLSHA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 9/21

3:40 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops32h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/6

1:35 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops36h 00m

$1,422

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - SHA

ATLSHA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 9/13

5:56 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 09m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/26

1:20 pm-7:32 pm

2 stops42h 12m

$1,426

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Shanghai (average of $649). Flying from Atlanta to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,237). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Atlanta to Shanghai?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Atlanta to Shanghai?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Atlanta to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 24 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.

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 May 27, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Korean Air,Delta, andTurkish Airlines from Atlanta to Shanghai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,217 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,217 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,217 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,425 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,217 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,396 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,217 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,445 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,217 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,639 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,217 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) if they book a flight from Atlanta to Shanghai. On average, Hartsfield-Jackson has 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 7 airlines. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson is conveniently located just 8.2 mi from Atlanta’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Atlanta to Shanghai?

    For as low as $1,106, Korean Air can have you in Shanghai from Atlanta in 34h 05m. Atlanta and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 7640 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Atlanta to Shanghai is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $858 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, starting at $960 and $1,036 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Korean Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $562. Users have also found prices from $596 and $755 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Atlanta 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.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Shanghai (average of $649). Flying from Atlanta to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,237). 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 7 airlines flying from Atlanta to Shanghai

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Atlanta 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$858Average$1,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$960Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,036Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,102Average$1,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,103Average$1,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Korean AirCheapest$1,104Average$1,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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