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$404+ 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 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — SHA
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai are usually found in November or April, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 October 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$783
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$404
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,289
From Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai
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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 October 28, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/154:42 pmDFW - PVG
2 stops38h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/228:25 amPVG - DFW
2 stops26h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$783
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/166:05 amDFW - PVG
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/228:25 amPVG - DFW
2 stops26h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$818
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/169:32 pmDFW - PVG
1 stop30h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/82:20 amPVG - DFW
2 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$845
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/169:32 pmDFW - PVG
1 stop30h 13mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/21:40 pmPVG - DFW
2 stops41h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$862
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/169:32 pmDFW - PVG
1 stop30h 13mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/45:30 pmPVG - DFW
2 stops55h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$876
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 11/277:00 amDFW - PVG
2 stops44h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sun 12/1411:05 pmPVG - DFW
2 stops37h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/28$881
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 11/273:46 pmDFW - PVG
2 stops33h 24mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/48:25 amPVG - DFW
3 stops28h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$889
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/169:32 pmDFW - PVG
1 stop30h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/105:30 pmPVG - DFW
2 stops55h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$893
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/169:32 pmDFW - PVG
1 stop30h 13mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/115:30 pmPVG - DFW
2 stops55h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$897
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/169:32 pmDFW - PVG
1 stop30h 13mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/54:40 pmPVG - DFW
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$899
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 11/66:50 amDFW - SHA
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/171:35 pmSHA - DFW
2 stops24h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$966
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/181:38 pmDFW - SHA
2 stops31h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/144:10 pmSHA - DFW
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$998

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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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

Fly from

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 2/14

1:10 pm-8:30 am

2 stops29h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/27

11:05 pm-3:41 pm

2 stops30h 36m

$945

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 3/19

9:35 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop30h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/29

10:25 pm-3:27 pm

2 stops30h 02m

$985

DallasShanghai

DFW - SHA

DFWSHA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 11/18

1:38 pm-11:25 am

2 stops31h 47m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/14

4:10 pm-11:25 am

2 stops33h 15m

$998

DallasShanghai

DFW - SHA

DFWSHA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 11/6

1:38 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops33h 02m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/16

12:10 pm-4:58 am

2 stops30h 48m

$1,021

DallasShanghai

DFW - SHA

DFWSHA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 11/19

9:32 pm-10:55 pm

3 stops35h 23m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/15

2:00 pm-11:25 am

2 stops35h 25m

$1,027

DallasShanghai

DFW - SHA

DFWSHA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 11/16

1:38 pm-10:40 am

2 stops31h 02m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/22

9:45 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops33h 05m

$1,028

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 3/8

9:25 pm-8:30 am

1 stop46h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/11

11:05 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$1,043

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 3/13

9:35 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop30h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/21

10:10 am-7:40 pm

1 stop46h 30m

$1,095

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 11/27

11:25 am-12:35 pm

1 stop35h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/16

2:00 pm-8:00 am

1 stop32h 00m

$1,105

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 11/19

11:25 am-8:25 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/24

8:50 am-8:00 am

1 stop37h 10m

$1,105

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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 October 24, 2025.

Booking 33 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 $1,264). 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 October 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon 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 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 October 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Cathay Pacific, and American Airlines 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,995 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,995 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,995 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,042 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,995 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,033 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,995 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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?

    Turkish Airlines can get you from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai in just under 46h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 7332 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai round-trip?

    Delta, at $656, 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 American Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 56% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 $1,264). 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 Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai

Discover the top 3 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$656Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$897Average$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,093Average$1,689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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