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$496+ Cheap flights from Houston 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 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SHA
nov. 29 — dic. 61
sáb. 11/29
sáb. 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octubre 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
mar. 12/25:00 amIAH - PVG
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/152:20 amPVG - IAH
2 stops31h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$815
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
vie. 11/286:05 pmIAH - PVG
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 12/131:10 pmPVG - IAH
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$844
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
dom. 11/1610:00 pmIAH - PVG
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
mié. 11/191:10 pmPVG - IAH
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$847
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
jue. 11/132:05 pmIAH - SHA
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
mar. 11/184:10 pmSHA - IAH
2 stops27h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$854
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
dom. 11/162:05 pmIAH - PVG
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/231:10 pmPVG - IAH
2 stops29h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$910
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sáb. 11/299:05 amIAH - PVG
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/82:20 amPVG - IAH
2 stops31h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$915
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
jue. 11/1310:00 pmIAH - PVG
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
mar. 11/187:05 pmPVG - IAH
2 stops24h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$920
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
jue. 11/1312:35 pmIAH - SHA
2 stops31h 20mAir China
jue. 12/43:30 pmSHA - IAH
2 stops28h 33mAir China
Deal found 10/29$998
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
jue. 11/272:20 pmIAH - SHA
2 stops29h 35mAir China
jue. 12/44:30 pmSHA - IAH
2 stops27h 33mAir China
Deal found 10/30$999
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
vie. 11/72:05 pmIAH - SHA
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
lun. 11/171:35 pmSHA - IAH
2 stops30h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,003
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
vie. 11/284:20 pmIAH - SHA
2 stops27h 35mAir China
sáb. 12/137:30 pmSHA - IAH
2 stops39h 53mAir China
Deal found 10/30$1,008
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dom. 11/97:20 amIAH - SHA
2 stops25h 35mAir China
lun. 11/245:30 pmSHA - IAH
2 stops26h 33mAir China
Deal found 10/29$1,032

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 octubre 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$815
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$496
(Kiwi.com)

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January

Average price

$1,283
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 octubre 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Shanghai that are best for you.

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HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

jue. 11/13

2:05 pm-10:40 am

2 stops30h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 11/18

4:10 pm-1:54 pm

3 stops35h 44m

$882

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

jue. 11/13

12:35 pm-9:55 am

2 stops31h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jue. 12/4

3:30 pm-6:03 am

2 stops28h 33m

$998

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

dom. 2/22

9:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop30h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 2/26

11:05 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$1,044

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

vie. 2/13

1:55 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops32h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 3/1

10:30 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops35h 55m

$1,048

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 11/10

6:08 am-12:20 pm

2 stops40h 12m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jue. 12/18

1:35 pm-6:58 pm

2 stops43h 23m

$1,099

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

vie. 2/13

8:24 pm-11:35 am

2 stops25h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 3/1

8:30 am-7:54 pm

2 stops25h 24m

$1,110

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

sáb. 2/14

4:22 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops31h 08m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 3/1

9:30 am-7:54 pm

2 stops24h 24m

$1,110

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

jue. 11/20

4:20 pm-9:55 am

2 stops27h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jue. 11/27

4:30 pm-11:15 am

2 stops32h 45m

$1,181

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

dom. 11/16

8:20 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 11/23

7:10 am-11:57 pm

2 stops30h 47m

$1,185

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

vie. 11/21

6:05 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 12/5

2:50 pm-10:10 am

3 stops33h 20m

$1,219

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Shanghai

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston 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 Houston to Shanghai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Shanghai (average of $751). Flying from Houston to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,341). 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 HOU to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 octubre 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

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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 octubre 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, ANA, and United Airlines from Houston 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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,265 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,265 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,265 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
ANA
8.4
Very good
996 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,265 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,265 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,031 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,265 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,030 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,265 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.

Related info for your journey

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

    Air China, Turkish Airlines, and Cathay Pacific can get you from Houston to Shanghai in just under 30h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 20m. The distance from Houston to Shanghai is about 7555 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $841, Delta will fly you from Houston to Shanghai and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Cathay Pacific - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $969 and $979, respectively. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Shanghai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $626 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air China from $658 and Delta from $730 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Houston to Shanghai?

    The most popular flight routes from Houston to Shanghai are Houston Hobby - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Houston George Bush Intcntl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and Houston Hobby - Shanghai Pu Dong.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston 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 to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Shanghai (average of $751). Flying from Houston to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,341). 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 Houston to Shanghai

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 octubre 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$841Average$1,559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$969Average$1,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$979Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,157Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
EVA AirCheapest$1,186Average$1,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
ANACheapest$1,213Average$1,617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,250Average$1,518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,427Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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