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$399+ 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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — SHA
Apr 11 — Apr 181
Sat 4/11
Sat 4/18
1 adult, Economy
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This Philippine Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Philippine Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/17:30 pm
DFW
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PVG
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/294:00 pm
PVG
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DFW
2 stops32h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$800
This Philippine Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Philippine Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/276:50 pm
DFW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/84:00 pm
PVG
-
DFW
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$869
This Philippine Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Philippine Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/36:50 pm
DFW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/94:00 pm
PVG
-
DFW
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$900
This Philippine Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Philippine Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/16:51 pm
DFW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/204:00 pm
PVG
-
DFW
2 stops32h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$930
This Philippine Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Philippine Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/306:30 pm
DFW
-
PVG
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/204:00 pm
PVG
-
DFW
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$940
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/2810:55 pm
DFW
-
PVG
1 stop23h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 5/62:30 pm
PVG
-
DFW
1 stop40h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/10$944
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Mon 4/2710:55 pm
DFW
-
PVG
1 stop32h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 5/117:05 pm
PVG
-
DFW
1 stop35h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/11$945
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1410:55 pm
DFW
-
PVG
1 stop23h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 5/188:35 am
PVG
-
DFW
1 stop22h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/9$963
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/611:55 am
DFW
-
PVG
1 stop32h 45m
Korean Air
Tue 4/211:40 pm
PVG
-
DFW
1 stop31h 30m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/10$965
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 9/3011:55 am
DFW
-
PVG
1 stop35h 30m
Korean Air
Tue 10/201:40 pm
PVG
-
DFW
1 stop31h 30m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/9$967
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/3010:55 pm
DFW
-
PVG
1 stop29h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 5/148:35 am
PVG
-
DFW
1 stop22h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/8$968
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/3011:10 am
DFW
-
SHA
3 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/141:20 pm
SHA
-
DFW
2 stops23h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$980

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 March 12, 2026.

Round-trip from

$800
(Philippine Airlines)

One-way from

$399
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,071
From Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai
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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 March 12, 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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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 9/1

6:51 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops30h 39m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/20

4:00 pm-11:39 am

2 stops32h 39m

$930

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 4/13

11:55 am-9:40 am

1 stop32h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/22

8:50 am-8:10 am

1 stop36h 20m

$969

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 9/4

11:55 am-8:10 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/29

1:40 pm-8:10 am

1 stop31h 30m

$1,017

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 7/30

12:10 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/16

11:10 am-8:30 am

1 stop34h 20m

$1,106

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 5/10

11:55 am-12:25 pm

1 stop35h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/26

8:50 am-8:30 am

1 stop36h 40m

$1,137

DallasShanghai

DFW - SHA

DFWSHA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 4/23

11:55 am-5:05 pm

1 stop40h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/28

6:25 pm-8:10 am

1 stop26h 45m

$1,256

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 7/30

12:10 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/15

11:10 am-8:30 am

1 stop34h 20m

$1,306

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 5/12

8:47 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops26h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/26

8:05 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops28h 58m

$1,334

DallasShanghai

DFW - SHA

DFWSHA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 4/14

7:09 am-11:20 am

2 stops39h 11m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/18

12:45 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops42h 05m

$1,368

DallasShanghai

DFW - SHA

DFWSHA

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 7/30

12:10 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop39h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/14

6:25 pm-8:30 am

1 stop27h 05m

$1,375

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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 March 6, 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 $519). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,200). 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 March 12, 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 March 12, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air,Delta, andCathay 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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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
1,202 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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
7.9
Good
8,285 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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
1,203 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
198 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,442 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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 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?

    Korean Air and Japan Airlines can get you from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai in just under 32h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 26m. 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 $518, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Korean Air and Cathay Pacific. 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?

    $428 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and American Airlines, with prices starting from $493 and $582, 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 $519). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,200). 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 March 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$518Average$1,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Korean AirCheapest$693Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$897Average$1,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China EasternCheapest$986Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,128Average$1,593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,342Average$1,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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