Shanghai

$387+ Cheap flights from George Bush Intcntl (IAH) 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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAH — SHA
Mar 14 — Mar 211
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Cheap flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Shanghai

Cheapest flights from George Bush Intcntl to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from George Bush Intcntl to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 12, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/34:36 pm
IAH
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PVG
2 stops37h 39m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 8/257:05 pm
PVG
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IAH
2 stops39h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/11$859
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/276:20 pm
IAH
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SHA
2 stops29h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 11/104:35 pm
SHA
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IAH
2 stops39h 19m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/11$859
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Wed 10/218:28 pm
IAH
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PVG
2 stops25h 37m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 11/39:30 am
PVG
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IAH
2 stops44h 47m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12$867
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1710:25 am
IAH
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PVG
1 stop38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/182:15 am
PVG
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IAH
2 stops28h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$871
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1810:25 am
IAH
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PVG
1 stop38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/182:15 am
PVG
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IAH
2 stops28h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$872
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2010:25 am
IAH
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PVG
1 stop38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/182:15 am
PVG
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IAH
2 stops28h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$876
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2010:25 am
IAH
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PVG
1 stop22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/215:30 pm
PVG
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IAH
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$878
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/204:35 pm
IAH
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PVG
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/172:15 am
PVG
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IAH
1 stop19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$885
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/87:59 pm
IAH
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PVG
2 stops26h 06m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 5/1312:20 pm
PVG
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IAH
2 stops23h 09m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12$887
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/159:35 am
IAH
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PVG
1 stop41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/282:20 am
PVG
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IAH
1 stop19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$891
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/204:35 pm
IAH
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PVG
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/225:30 pm
PVG
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IAH
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$895
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/314:22 pm
IAH
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PVG
2 stops42h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/145:30 pm
PVG
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IAH
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$897

Find flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from George Bush Intcntl (IAH) 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 February 12, 2026.

Round-trip from

$859
(oojo)

One-way from

$387
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,267
From Houston George Bush Intcntl to Shanghai
One-way flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($169 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from George Bush Intcntl 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 February 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

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HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/8

7:59 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops27h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/13

1:20 pm-7:11 pm

2 stops42h 51m

$923

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/22

7:59 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops27h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/19

4:50 pm-7:42 pm

2 stops63h 52m

$935

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/18

7:59 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops35h 56m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/19

4:50 pm-7:42 pm

2 stops63h 52m

$985

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/4

4:34 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops29h 46m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/31

1:20 pm-12:11 am

2 stops23h 51m

$991

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/19

7:59 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops30h 36m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/23

1:20 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops46h 08m

$1,026

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/18

7:59 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops35h 56m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/23

1:20 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops46h 08m

$1,026

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/17

7:59 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops27h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/24

10:30 pm-7:42 pm

2 stops58h 12m

$1,060

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/6

4:04 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops31h 01m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/15

1:20 pm-8:16 am

3 stops31h 56m

$1,135

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/20

7:41 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops51h 24m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/22

1:20 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops46h 08m

$1,189

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/20

7:41 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops60h 14m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/20

1:20 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops46h 08m

$1,195

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Shanghai?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Shanghai (average of $902). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,461). 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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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 February 12, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, ANA, and Delta from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Jan 2026

TPE - SFO

I like the flight attendants the most. The are very helpful.

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Jan 2026

TPE - SFO

I like the flight attendants the most. The are very helpful.
8.4
Very good

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Jan 2026

TPE - SFO

I like the flight attendants the most. The are very helpful.

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Jan 2026

TPE - SFO

I like the flight attendants the most. The are very helpful.

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Jan 2026

TPE - SFO

I like the flight attendants the most. The are very helpful.

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Jan 2026

TPE - SFO

I like the flight attendants the most. The are very helpful.

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  • How long is the flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Shanghai?

    Departing from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Shanghai will take you 27h 06m. Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 7567 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Shanghai round-trip?

    Currently priced at $380, Delta will fly you from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Shanghai and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air China and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $672 and $949, respectively. Delta is currently priced 72% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from George Bush Intcntl 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Shanghai?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Shanghai (average of $902). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,461). 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 8 airlines flying from George Bush Intcntl to Shanghai

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from George Bush Intcntl 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 February 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$380Average$1,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air ChinaCheapest$672Average$2,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$949Average$1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$979Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EVA AirCheapest$1,186Average$1,712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
ANACheapest$1,213Average$1,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,213Average$1,589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,251Average$1,556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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