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$410+ Cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) 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 2/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — SHA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/199:35 pm
DFW
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PVG
1 stop30h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/2910:25 pm
PVG
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DFW
1 stop27h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/23$849
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/1510:30 am
DFW
-
PVG
Nonstop15h 55m
American Airlines
Thu 2/196:25 pm
PVG
-
DFW
Nonstop13h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$869
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/155:15 am
DFW
-
PVG
2 stops23h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 2/211:30 pm
PVG
-
DFW
1 stop22h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$883
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/156:23 pm
DFW
-
PVG
2 stops31h 27m
Delta
Wed 8/265:30 pm
PVG
-
DFW
1 stop19h 01m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$888
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/105:45 am
DFW
-
PVG
2 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/175:35 pm
PVG
-
DFW
2 stops25h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$889
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/148:35 pm
DFW
-
PVG
1 stop45h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/1511:05 pm
PVG
-
DFW
1 stop27h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/24$890
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/173:45 pm
DFW
-
PVG
2 stops33h 35m
Delta
Mon 8/246:25 pm
PVG
-
DFW
1 stop37h 16m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$893
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/1511:36 am
DFW
-
PVG
2 stops37h 44m
Delta
Mon 8/246:25 pm
PVG
-
DFW
1 stop31h 21m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$894
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/206:00 am
DFW
-
PVG
1 stop19h 50m
Delta
Wed 8/265:30 pm
PVG
-
DFW
2 stops38h 11m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$900
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/157:30 am
DFW
-
SHA
2 stops24h 10m
United Airlines
Thu 2/191:30 pm
SHA
-
DFW
2 stops23h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,118
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1111:25 am
DFW
-
SHA
1 stop39h 45m
Korean Air
Wed 2/256:25 pm
SHA
-
DFW
1 stop27h 35m
Korean Air
Deal found 1/24$1,125
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Mon 1/2610:50 pm
DFW
-
SHA
1 stop27h 40m
EVA Air
Mon 2/27:40 pm
SHA
-
DFW
1 stop37h 40m
EVA Air
Deal found 1/25$1,145

Find flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) 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 January 26, 2026.

Round-trip from

$849
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$410
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,300
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

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DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 2/18

7:30 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/6

12:10 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$883

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 2/15

7:30 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/19

1:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$883

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 2/18

7:10 am-6:55 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/11

1:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$883

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 2/15

5:15 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/21

1:30 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops20h 25m

$888

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 2/20

6:00 am-3:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/24

6:25 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop37h 16m

$890

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 2/15

11:36 am-3:20 pm

2 stops37h 44m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/24

6:25 pm-12:46 pm

1 stop31h 21m

$894

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 2/16

4:00 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/24

6:25 pm-12:46 pm

1 stop31h 21m

$894

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 3/8

12:25 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/29

8:50 am-8:30 am

1 stop36h 40m

$1,106

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 4/6

11:55 am-9:40 am

1 stop32h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/30

1:40 pm-8:10 am

1 stop31h 30m

$1,106

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 3/4

11:25 am-8:25 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/29

8:50 am-8:30 am

1 stop36h 40m

$1,106

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Best time to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai (average of $553). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,271). 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 DFW to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 January 26, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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 January 26, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Delta, and Cathay Pacific from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,691 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,691 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,691 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,691 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,144 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,691 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,691 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
191 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,691 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai?

    United Airlines and Japan Airlines can get you from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai in just under 21h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7332 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai round-trip?

    Delta, at $519, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Cathay Pacific and China Eastern. Users have found that Delta is 62% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai one-way?

    $493 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $508 and $600, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai (average of $553). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,271). 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 6 airlines flying from Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$519Average$1,180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$897Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China EasternCheapest$986Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,086Average$1,539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,199Average$1,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Korean AirCheapest$1,204Average$1,204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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