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$524+ Cheap flights from Austin (AUS) to Shanghai, China

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 3/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUS — SHA
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Thu 4/2
Thu 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Austin to Shanghai

Cheapest flights from Austin to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Austin to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2026.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/95:49 pm
AUS
-
PVG
2 stops29h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/2312:20 pm
PVG
-
AUS
2 stops24h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$892
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/238:30 pm
AUS
-
SHA
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/710:30 pm
SHA
-
AUS
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$942
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:00 am
AUS
-
PVG
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/1311:35 am
PVG
-
AUS
2 stops25h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$951
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Tue 4/142:10 pm
AUS
-
PVG
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/287:30 am
PVG
-
AUS
2 stops45h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$961
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/192:29 pm
AUS
-
PVG
2 stops31h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/308:30 am
PVG
-
AUS
2 stops28h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$967
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/191:10 pm
AUS
-
PVG
1 stop37h 15m
Air Canada
Mon 11/305:35 pm
PVG
-
AUS
2 stops36h 59m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/27$981
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/57:57 pm
AUS
-
SHA
2 stops32h 03m
XiamenAir
Sun 5/316:10 pm
SHA
-
AUS
2 stops42h 41m
XiamenAir
Deal found 3/2$981
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 3/119:15 am
AUS
-
PVG
1 stop18h 10m
American Airlines
Wed 3/256:25 pm
PVG
-
AUS
1 stop18h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,002
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/268:53 pm
AUS
-
PVG
2 stops27h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/128:35 am
PVG
-
AUS
2 stops23h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$1,017
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/158:35 am
AUS
-
PVG
2 stops36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/228:35 am
PVG
-
AUS
2 stops28h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$1,031
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/99:15 am
AUS
-
PVG
1 stop18h 10m
American Airlines
Tue 3/246:25 pm
PVG
-
AUS
1 stop16h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/27$1,039
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/91:59 pm
AUS
-
PVG
2 stops31h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/241:40 pm
PVG
-
AUS
2 stops39h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$1,041

Find flight deals from Austin to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Austin (AUS) 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 March 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$942
(Cathay Pacific)

One-way from

$524
(Air China)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,064
From Austin Bergstrom to Shanghai
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Austin 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 March 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Austin to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

AustinShanghai

AUS - SHA

AUSSHA

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 4/23

8:30 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/7

10:30 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$942

AustinShanghai

AUS - SHA

AUSSHA

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 4/5

7:57 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops32h 03m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/31

6:10 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops42h 41m

$981

AustinShanghai

AUS - PVG

AUSPVG

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 4/30

7:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/16

8:10 pm-4:56 am

1 stop21h 46m

$1,058

AustinShanghai

AUS - PVG

AUSPVG

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 5/11

6:00 am-7:50 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/11

9:55 am-6:35 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$1,058

AustinShanghai

AUS - PVG

AUSPVG

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 5/4

7:11 am-5:25 pm

1 stop21h 14m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/11

8:10 pm-11:16 am

2 stops28h 06m

$1,063

AustinShanghai

AUS - PVG

AUSPVG

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 5/4

7:10 am-7:50 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/11

9:55 am-6:30 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$1,063

AustinShanghai

AUS - PVG

AUSPVG

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 4/30

5:30 am-5:45 pm

2 stops23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/4

12:10 pm-9:24 pm

2 stops22h 14m

$1,063

AustinShanghai

AUS - PVG

AUSPVG

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 4/23

8:15 am-7:50 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/7

5:30 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,063

AustinShanghai

AUS - PVG

AUSPVG

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 4/5

7:25 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/3

12:10 pm-8:39 am

2 stops33h 29m

$1,063

AustinShanghai

AUS - PVG

AUSPVG

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 3/9

7:06 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops31h 44m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/24

5:30 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$1,063

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Best time to book a flight from Austin to Shanghai

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Shanghai (average of $558). Flying from Austin to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,300). 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 Austin to Shanghai?

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 March 3, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Austin 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,245 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,245 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,245 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,382 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,245 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,378 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,245 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Shanghai from Austin, you will be flying from Austin Bergstrom, which is the city’s only airport. Austin Bergstrom (AUS) is located 7.5 mi from the center of Austin. There are 0 flights from Austin Bergstrom to Shanghai per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Austin to Shanghai?

    Airlines like XiamenAir, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Austin to Shanghai in about 21h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 18m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7465 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    United Airlines, at $592, was found to be the cheapest airline from Austin to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. These flights start at 55% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Austin 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 Austin to Shanghai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Shanghai (average of $558). Flying from Austin to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,300). 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 3 airlines flying from Austin to Shanghai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Austin 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 March 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$592Average$1,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$864Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,069Average$1,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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