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$451+ Cheap flights from Houston to Shanghai, China

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HOU — SHA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Shanghai are usually found in January or September, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,366
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$451
(Trip.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,466
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Shanghai
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 June 12, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 8/311:35 amIAH - PVG
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/86:10 amPVG - IAH
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,366
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/53:30 pmIAH - PVG
1 stop27h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 8/1611:00 amPVG - IAH
1 stop39h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,370
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/59:00 pmIAH - PVG
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/1810:25 pmPVG - IAH
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,373
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 7/239:26 pmIAH - SHA
2 stops25h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/294:50 pmSHA - IAH
2 stops31h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,376
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/281:35 amIAH - PVG
1 stop21h 30mEVA Air
Fri 9/54:00 pmPVG - IAH
2 stops36h 40mEVA Air
Deal found 6/9$1,377
This ANA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 ANA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1711:35 amIAH - SHA
1 stop35h 40mANA
Thu 11/61:40 pmSHA - IAH
1 stop32h 05mANA
Deal found 6/10$1,379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/156:02 amHOU - PVG
1 stop20h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/306:10 pmPVG - HOU
1 stop19h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,381
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/611:35 amIAH - PVG
1 stop24h 00mANA
Sun 8/176:30 pmPVG - IAH
1 stop27h 15mANA
Deal found 6/11$1,382
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/44:55 pmIAH - PVG
1 stop32h 10mAir Canada
Thu 8/143:55 pmPVG - IAH
2 stops32h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 6/9$1,384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/257:58 amIAH - PVG
1 stop17h 52mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/15:00 pmPVG - IAH
1 stop18h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Thu 8/710:15 amIAH - PVG
1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/148:10 pmPVG - IAH
1 stop17h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,400
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 10/161:00 amIAH - SHA
1 stop26h 30mEVA Air
Wed 10/297:40 pmSHA - IAH
2 stops31h 41mEVA Air
Deal found 6/11$1,415

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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 June 12, 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 - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 8/31

1:35 am-10:15 pm

2 stops31h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/8

6:10 am-10:15 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$1,366

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/5

3:30 pm-7:55 am

1 stop27h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/16

11:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop39h 40m

$1,370

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/5

9:00 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/18

10:25 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$1,373

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/23

9:26 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops25h 39m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 7/29

4:50 pm-11:04 am

2 stops31h 14m

$1,376

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/28

1:35 am-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/5

4:00 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops36h 40m

$1,377

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/17

11:35 am-12:15 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/6

1:40 pm-7:45 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,379

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Sat 11/15

6:02 am-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 08m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/30

6:10 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$1,381

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 8/6

11:35 am-12:35 am

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/17

6:30 pm-8:45 am

1 stop27h 15m

$1,382

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/4

4:55 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop32h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/14

3:55 pm-11:14 am

2 stops32h 19m

$1,384

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 7/25

7:58 am-2:50 pm

1 stop17h 52m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/1

5:00 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop18h 26m

$1,393

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Shanghai

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Shanghai

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 June 9, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Shanghai (average of $1,125). Flying from Houston to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 June 12, 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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Houston 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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
440 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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.

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

    Currently priced at $1,370, British Airways will fly you from Houston to Shanghai and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and EVA Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,373 and $1,377, respectively.

  • 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 $571 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from $597 and EVA Air from $712 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Houston to Shanghai are Houston George Bush Intcntl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Houston Hobby - 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Shanghai (average of $1,125). Flying from Houston to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$954Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$963Average$1,584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$1,134Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,170Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
EVA AirCheapest$1,186Average$1,663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,208Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,321Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,427Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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