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$509+ Cheap flights from Harrisburg (MDT) 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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MDT — SHA
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Fri 1/9
Fri 1/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Harrisburg to Shanghai

Cheapest flights from Harrisburg to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Harrisburg to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 10, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/166:15 amMDT - PVG
2 stops23h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/318:55 pmPVG - MDT
2 stops29h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$2,786

Find flight deals from Harrisburg to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Harrisburg (MDT) 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 December 10, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,008
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$509
(American Airlines)
From Harrisburg to Shanghai
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Harrisburg 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 December 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Harrisburg to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Harrisburg

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HarrisburgShanghai

MDT - PVG

MDTPVG

Harrisburg

Thu 1/15

5:10 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/15

6:25 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$1,008

HarrisburgShanghai

MDT - PVG

MDTPVG

Harrisburg

Fri 2/13

6:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops41h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/1

6:40 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops42h 07m

$1,098

HarrisburgShanghai

MDT - PVG

MDTPVG

Harrisburg

Thu 1/15

6:10 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/15

5:30 pm-3:53 pm

1 stop35h 23m

$1,209

HarrisburgShanghai

MDT - PVG

MDTPVG

Harrisburg

Fri 2/13

6:16 am-4:25 pm

1 stop21h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/1

6:25 pm-11:33 am

2 stops30h 08m

$1,293

HarrisburgShanghai

MDT - SHA

MDTSHA

Harrisburg

Fri 2/13

6:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/1

1:10 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops47h 37m

$1,454

HarrisburgShanghai

MDT - PVG

MDTPVG

Harrisburg

Thu 1/29

7:30 am-2:40 pm

2 stops42h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/2

11:35 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$1,505

HarrisburgShanghai

MDT - PVG

MDTPVG

Harrisburg

Thu 1/22

6:30 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/26

8:55 pm-4:34 pm

2 stops32h 39m

$1,620

HarrisburgShanghai

MDT - PVG

MDTPVG

Harrisburg

Fri 2/13

6:29 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 26m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/1

8:55 pm-9:37 am

3 stops25h 42m

$1,773

HarrisburgShanghai

MDT - PVG

MDTPVG

Harrisburg

Fri 2/13

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/1

5:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$1,833

HarrisburgShanghai

MDT - SHA

MDTSHA

Harrisburg

Thu 1/15

7:30 am-11:45 am

2 stops39h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/15

1:10 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops47h 34m

$2,525

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/8

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Best time to book a flight from Harrisburg to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Harrisburg with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Harrisburg to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Harrisburg to Shanghai?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harrisburg to Shanghai (average of $875). Flying from Harrisburg to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,903). 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.

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 December 10, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Harrisburg to Shanghai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

    Harrisburg (MDT), located 8.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Harrisburg to Shanghai. 2 airlines have flights from Harrisburg to Shanghai on a regular basis. Booking flights from Harrisburg to Shanghai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day.

  • How long is the flight from Harrisburg to Shanghai?

    Airlines like American Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Delta fly from Harrisburg to Shanghai in about 20h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 10m. The distance from Harrisburg to Shanghai is about 7361 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 Harrisburg to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Harrisburg to Shanghai round-trip from $982. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg to Shanghai?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harrisburg to Shanghai (average of $875). Flying from Harrisburg to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,903). 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 2 airlines flying from Harrisburg to Shanghai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Harrisburg 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 December 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$982Average$1,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,203Average$1,906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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