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$574+ 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 11/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUS — SHA
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
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Cheap 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 November 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$942
(Air China)

One-way from

$574
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,421
From Austin Bergstrom to Shanghai
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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 November 3, 2025.

This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/44:25 pmAUS - PVG
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/110:05 pmPVG - AUS
2 stops53h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$958
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:39 amAUS - PVG
1 stop21h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/92:50 amPVG - AUS
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,093
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/37:10 amAUS - PVG
2 stops22h 20mJapan Airlines
Wed 12/101:25 pmPVG - AUS
2 stops19h 59mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,103
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:00 amAUS - SHA
2 stops25h 40mAir China
Wed 12/107:45 amSHA - AUS
2 stops24h 55mAir China
Deal found 11/3$1,119
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Mon 11/107:18 pmAUS - PVG
2 stops51h 02mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/257:00 pmPVG - AUS
2 stops37h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,124
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/56:00 amAUS - PVG
1 stop20h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/286:25 pmPVG - AUS
1 stop17h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,150
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/248:29 pmAUS - PVG
2 stops50h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/79:00 pmPVG - AUS
2 stops54h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,152
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Wed 11/126:00 amAUS - PVG
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/84:30 pmPVG - AUS
2 stops35h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,153
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/512:17 pmAUS - PVG
2 stops40h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/18:55 pmPVG - AUS
2 stops25h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,154
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/45:01 amAUS - PVG
1 stop21h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/16:25 pmPVG - AUS
1 stop29h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,156
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/45:59 pmAUS - PVG
2 stops34h 56mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/18:55 pmPVG - AUS
1 stop30h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,162
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:20 amAUS - PVG
1 stop20h 00mDelta
Mon 1/195:30 pmPVG - AUS
1 stop19h 28mDelta
Deal found 11/1$1,192

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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 November 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Austin to Shanghai that are best for you.

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AustinShanghai

AUS - PVG

AUSPVG

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 3/9

1:57 pm-10:15 am

2 stops31h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/24

7:20 am-4:56 am

2 stops34h 36m

$998

AustinShanghai

AUS - PVG

AUSPVG

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/3

6:39 am-5:45 pm

1 stop21h 06m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/9

2:50 am-10:55 pm

2 stops34h 05m

$1,093

AustinShanghai

AUS - SHA

AUSSHA

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 3/4

7:30 am-9:40 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/18

8:55 am-6:33 pm

2 stops22h 38m

$1,134

AustinShanghai

AUS - PVG

AUSPVG

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 3/1

7:20 am-6:00 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/11

6:00 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop18h 54m

$1,141

AustinShanghai

AUS - PVG

AUSPVG

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 2/7

5:20 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/23

6:00 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop19h 56m

$1,141

AustinShanghai

AUS - SHA

AUSSHA

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 2/7

7:00 am-9:40 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/23

5:30 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops35h 05m

$1,251

AustinShanghai

AUS - SHA

AUSSHA

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 2/6

1:58 pm-9:55 am

2 stops29h 57m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 2/20

5:30 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops44h 14m

$1,287

AustinShanghai

AUS - SHA

AUSSHA

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 3/1

7:30 am-9:40 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/11

8:55 am-6:33 pm

2 stops22h 38m

$1,304

AustinShanghai

AUS - SHA

AUSSHA

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 3/9

9:30 am-11:45 am

2 stops37h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/24

1:10 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops22h 43m

$1,441

AustinShanghai

AUS - SHA

AUSSHA

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 4/14

6:00 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops39h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/28

10:30 pm-6:12 pm

2 stops32h 42m

$1,452

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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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Austin to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Austin to Shanghai in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 November 3, 2025.
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
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.

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 Air China and Delta fly from Austin to Shanghai in about 20h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 30m. 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?

    Delta, at $864, was found to be the cheapest airline from Austin to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. These flights start at 38% 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$864Average$1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,037Average$1,572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,069Average$1,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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