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$484+ Cheap flights from Boston (BOS) to Shanghai, China

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BOS — SHA
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Boston Logan Intl to Shanghai are usually found in March or April, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Boston to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Boston (BOS) 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 August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,031
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$484
(oojo)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,709
From Boston Logan Intl to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Boston to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Boston to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 1, 2025.

This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/76:00 amBOS - PVG
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/56:10 pmPVG - BOS
1 stop17h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,031
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.
Sun 9/76:40 pmBOS - PVG
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/1912:35 amPVG - BOS
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,041
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/41:20 pmBOS - SHA
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/67:35 pmSHA - BOS
1 stop33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,042
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/16:40 pmBOS - SHA
2 stops28h 15mHainan Airlines
Sat 10/118:15 pmSHA - BOS
1 stop32h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,045
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/16:40 pmBOS - PVG
2 stops27h 20mHainan Airlines
Sat 10/1111:15 amPVG - BOS
1 stop41h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,045
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/812:55 pmBOS - SHA
1 stop40h 10mKorean Air
Wed 11/56:25 pmSHA - BOS
1 stop27h 15mKorean Air
Deal found 7/30$1,052
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/38:30 amBOS - PVG
2 stops49h 50mAir China
Tue 11/257:10 amPVG - BOS
2 stops29h 32mAir China
Deal found 7/31$1,053
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/112:00 pmBOS - PVG
1 stop20h 25mKorean Air
Wed 11/122:00 pmPVG - BOS
1 stop31h 40mKorean Air
Deal found 7/30$1,054
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/99:30 amBOS - SHA
2 stops37h 25mAir China
Wed 11/58:25 pmSHA - BOS
2 stops47h 55mAir China
Deal found 7/30$1,077
This CrystalTravel 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/71:40 amBOS - PVG
1 stop28h 10mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/512:55 pmPVG - BOS
1 stop22h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/30$1,077
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/212:30 amBOS - SHA
1 stop22h 50mCathay Pacific
Wed 12/101:35 pmSHA - BOS
1 stop21h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/31$1,119
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/88:15 amBOS - PVG
1 stop21h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/2112:10 pmPVG - BOS
2 stops23h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,119

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Boston 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 August 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Boston to Shanghai that are best for you.

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BostonShanghai

BOS - PVG

BOSPVG

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 9/7

6:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/5

6:10 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop17h 52m

$1,031

BostonShanghai

BOS - PVG

BOSPVG

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 9/7

6:40 pm-10:00 am

2 stops27h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/19

12:35 am-3:05 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$1,041

BostonShanghai

BOS - SHA

BOSSHA

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 9/4

1:20 pm-11:25 am

1 stop34h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/6

7:35 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$1,042

BostonShanghai

BOS - SHA

BOSSHA

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 10/1

6:40 pm-10:55 am

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/11

8:15 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$1,045

BostonShanghai

BOS - PVG

BOSPVG

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 10/1

6:40 pm-10:00 am

2 stops27h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/11

11:15 am-4:40 pm

1 stop41h 25m

$1,045

BostonShanghai

BOS - SHA

BOSSHA

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 9/8

12:55 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop40h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/5

6:25 pm-8:40 am

1 stop27h 15m

$1,052

BostonShanghai

BOS - PVG

BOSPVG

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 11/3

8:30 am-11:20 pm

2 stops49h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/25

7:10 am-11:42 pm

2 stops29h 32m

$1,053

BostonShanghai

BOS - PVG

BOSPVG

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 11/1

12:00 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/12

2:00 pm-8:40 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,054

BostonShanghai

BOS - PVG

BOSPVG

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 9/7

1:40 am-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/5

12:55 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$1,077

BostonShanghai

BOS - SHA

BOSSHA

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 9/9

9:30 am-10:55 am

2 stops37h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/5

8:25 pm-7:20 am

2 stops47h 55m

$1,077

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Boston to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Boston to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 25 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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Boston to Shanghai (average of $1,120). Flying from Boston to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 BOS to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Boston 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 August 1, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Boston to Shanghai in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

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

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Boston 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 August 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Korean Air, Japan Airlines, and Hainan Airlines from Boston 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
1,121 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

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
1,121 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

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.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very good
43 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

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
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
949 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

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 Boston 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 Boston to Shanghai?

    Most people fly from Boston Logan Intl (BOS) if they book a flight from Boston to Shanghai. On average, Logan Intl has 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 11 airlines. Boston Logan Intl is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from Boston’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Boston to Shanghai round-trip from $1,031. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hainan Airlines, from $1,045, and Korean Air, from $1,052. These flights start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $484 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air China. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hainan Airlines and Korean Air, with prices starting from $487 and $588, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Boston to Shanghai?

    Flights departing from Boston and landing in Shanghai layover in Hong Kong most frequently. Seattle follows Hong Kong in terms of the most common layover location on Boston to Shanghai flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Hong Kong?

    Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Ocean Park are the most popular attractions in Hong Kong if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Ocean Park can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.9 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Seattle?

    Most Seattle visitors opt to spend their time at Pike Place Market, Space Needle, and Seattle Waterfront. Pike Place Market, Space Needle and Seattle Waterfront are located about 11.2 mi, 12.0 mi, and 10.9 mi, respectively from Seattle/Tacoma Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Seattle can rent one for about $81 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Boston to Shanghai flights?

    Boston to Shanghai flights have a layover in Beijing least often. London sees the second fewest layovers for non-direct flights flying from Boston to Shanghai.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Boston to Shanghai (average of $1,120). Flying from Boston to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 10 airlines flying from Boston to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Boston 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 August 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$549Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$704Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air ChinaCheapest$914Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Korean AirCheapest$982Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,096Average$1,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,138Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,190Average$1,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,259Average$1,616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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