Shanghai

$447+ Cheap flights from Denver (DEN) 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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEN — SHA
Apr 26 — May 31
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Cheap flight deals from Denver to Shanghai

Cheapest flights from Denver to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Denver to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 27, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/16:00 am
DEN
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PVG
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/101:15 pm
PVG
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DEN
2 stops25h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$956
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/123:03 pm
DEN
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PVG
2 stops39h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/1211:40 am
PVG
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DEN
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$972
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/288:00 am
DEN
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PVG
2 stops22h 10m
Korean Air
Wed 10/2811:20 am
PVG
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DEN
2 stops23h 10m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/26$1,014
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 9/218:00 am
DEN
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PVG
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/218:50 am
PVG
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DEN
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,021
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 9/238:00 am
DEN
-
PVG
2 stops22h 10m
Korean Air
Thu 10/228:50 am
PVG
-
DEN
2 stops25h 40m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/24$1,022
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/258:00 am
DEN
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PVG
2 stops22h 10m
Korean Air
Mon 5/1111:10 am
PVG
-
DEN
2 stops24h 39m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/26$1,025
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/16:00 am
DEN
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SHA
2 stops40h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/101:20 pm
SHA
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DEN
2 stops25h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,031
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/265:50 pm
DEN
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PVG
2 stops37h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/268:25 am
PVG
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DEN
2 stops29h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,043
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/276:00 am
DEN
-
PVG
2 stops24h 10m
Korean Air
Wed 10/288:50 am
PVG
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DEN
2 stops25h 40m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/26$1,064
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/87:00 am
DEN
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SHA
2 stops39h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/151:20 pm
SHA
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DEN
2 stops25h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,071
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sat 9/56:00 am
DEN
-
PVG
2 stops24h 10m
Korean Air
Wed 10/711:10 am
PVG
-
DEN
2 stops23h 20m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/24$1,072
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/55:59 pm
DEN
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SHA
2 stops28h 06m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 10/51:20 pm
SHA
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DEN
2 stops24h 09m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/24$1,077

Find flight deals from Denver to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Denver (DEN) 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 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$956
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$447
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,102
From Denver Intl to Shanghai
One-way flight from Denver Intl to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($283 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Denver 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 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Denver to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DenverShanghai

DEN - PVG

DENPVG

Denver Intl

Mon 9/14

6:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/14

8:50 am-8:30 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$1,022

DenverShanghai

DEN - PVG

DENPVG

Denver Intl

Thu 9/10

6:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/14

8:50 am-8:30 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$1,022

DenverShanghai

DEN - PVG

DENPVG

Denver Intl

Fri 5/1

8:00 am-10:05 am

2 stops36h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/10

11:40 am-9:49 pm

2 stops24h 09m

$1,065

DenverShanghai

DEN - SHA

DENSHA

Denver Intl

Fri 5/8

7:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/15

1:20 pm-12:38 am

2 stops25h 18m

$1,071

DenverShanghai

DEN - PVG

DENPVG

Denver Intl

Sat 4/25

8:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops35h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/27

11:10 am-9:51 pm

2 stops24h 41m

$1,072

DenverShanghai

DEN - PVG

DENPVG

Denver Intl

Tue 9/15

6:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/18

11:10 am-8:30 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$1,072

DenverShanghai

DEN - SHA

DENSHA

Denver Intl

Tue 8/25

5:59 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/25

1:20 pm-11:07 pm

2 stops23h 47m

$1,110

DenverShanghai

DEN - SHA

DENSHA

Denver Intl

Sun 9/20

9:03 am-3:35 pm

2 stops40h 32m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/24

10:30 pm-11:07 pm

2 stops38h 37m

$1,127

DenverShanghai

DEN - SHA

DENSHA

Denver Intl

Fri 8/21

4:21 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops38h 34m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/27

10:30 pm-11:09 pm

2 stops38h 39m

$1,127

DenverShanghai

DEN - SHA

DENSHA

Denver Intl

Mon 5/11

7:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/18

1:20 pm-12:38 am

2 stops25h 18m

$1,200

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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 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Denver to Shanghai, such as ANA,Asiana Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
8.4
Very good
8.4
Very good

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
8.4
Very good

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
8.4
Very good

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
8.4
Very good

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
8.4
Very good

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Denver 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 Denver to Shanghai?

    Denver Intl (DEN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Denver to Shanghai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Shanghai from Denver Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Denver airport to Shanghai. It is only a 18.5 mi journey to Denver Intl (DEN) from Denver’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Denver to Shanghai?

    Airlines like Korean Air and Cathay Pacific fly from Denver to Shanghai in about 24h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 46m. Denver and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 6694 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    United Airlines, at $186, was found to be the cheapest airline from Denver to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Asiana Airlines and Air China. Users have found that United Airlines is 85% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Denver 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Denver to Shanghai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$186Average$2,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$610Average$1,677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air ChinaCheapest$832Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$956Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
ANACheapest$1,033Average$1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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