Shanghai

$424+ 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SHA
Mar 4 — Mar 111
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Shanghai

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 February 2, 2026.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/19:05 pm
IAH
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PVG
1 stop45h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/1111:05 pm
PVG
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IAH
1 stop34h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1$890
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/34:34 pm
IAH
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PVG
2 stops41h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/92:20 am
PVG
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IAH
1 stop19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$892
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/149:05 pm
IAH
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PVG
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/811:05 pm
PVG
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IAH
1 stop34h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/31$900
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Mon 3/1610:05 pm
IAH
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PVG
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/157:55 am
PVG
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IAH
1 stop48h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/31$924
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Wed 4/19:47 pm
IAH
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PVG
3 stops37h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/203:55 pm
PVG
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IAH
3 stops31h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$936
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 4/59:05 pm
IAH
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PVG
1 stop44h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 4/127:55 am
PVG
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IAH
1 stop41h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1$941
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Tue 3/34:34 pm
IAH
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PVG
2 stops29h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/268:30 am
PVG
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IAH
2 stops28h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$948
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 4/32:30 pm
IAH
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PVG
1 stop26h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 4/127:55 am
PVG
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IAH
1 stop41h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1$960
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 4/49:05 pm
IAH
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PVG
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 4/107:55 am
PVG
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IAH
1 stop48h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1$965
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Wed 3/184:22 pm
IAH
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PVG
2 stops30h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/255:30 pm
PVG
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IAH
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$973
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 5/124:49 pm
IAH
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PVG
2 stops42h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/292:15 am
PVG
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IAH
1 stop19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$979
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 3/184:22 pm
IAH
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SHA
2 stops33h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/251:35 pm
SHA
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IAH
2 stops23h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$994

Find 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 February 2, 2026.

Round-trip from

$890
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$424
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,227
From Houston to Shanghai
One-way flight from Houston to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($32 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 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 February 2, 2026.
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

Wed 4/8

9:05 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop30h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/22

7:55 am-7:10 pm

1 stop48h 15m

$1,011

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/14

9:05 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop30h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/22

7:55 am-7:10 pm

1 stop48h 15m

$1,011

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/14

7:41 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops27h 24m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/21

4:50 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops42h 39m

$1,039

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/5

7:42 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops51h 23m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/11

1:20 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops46h 09m

$1,105

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/19

4:04 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops35h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/31

8:35 am-5:52 am

3 stops34h 17m

$1,132

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/3

7:43 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops27h 22m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/11

1:20 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops46h 09m

$1,146

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/9

6:14 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 51m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/21

1:10 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop17h 52m

$1,162

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/10

2:30 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/21

10:25 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$1,166

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/12

9:05 pm-6:25 am

1 stop44h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/21

10:25 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$1,166

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/14

9:05 pm-6:25 am

1 stop44h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/21

10:25 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$1,166

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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 January 30, 2026.

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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,225). 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 February 2, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, ANA, and Delta 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.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Jan 2026

SFO - TPE

It's alright. I wish I was assigned a seat on the isle side. I was not able to pick a seat during booking. So, I was seated in between two guys. For a 14 hours flight, it was barely bearable.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Jan 2026

SFO - TPE

It's alright. I wish I was assigned a seat on the isle side. I was not able to pick a seat during booking. So, I was seated in between two guys. For a 14 hours flight, it was barely bearable.
8.4
Very good

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Jan 2026

SFO - TPE

It's alright. I wish I was assigned a seat on the isle side. I was not able to pick a seat during booking. So, I was seated in between two guys. For a 14 hours flight, it was barely bearable.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Jan 2026

SFO - TPE

It's alright. I wish I was assigned a seat on the isle side. I was not able to pick a seat during booking. So, I was seated in between two guys. For a 14 hours flight, it was barely bearable.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Jan 2026

SFO - TPE

It's alright. I wish I was assigned a seat on the isle side. I was not able to pick a seat during booking. So, I was seated in between two guys. For a 14 hours flight, it was barely bearable.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Jan 2026

SFO - TPE

It's alright. I wish I was assigned a seat on the isle side. I was not able to pick a seat during booking. So, I was seated in between two guys. For a 14 hours flight, it was barely bearable.

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?

    Turkish Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and American Airlines can get you from Houston to Shanghai in just under 21h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 15m. The distance from Houston to Shanghai is about 7576 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $380, 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 Air China and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $672 and $949, respectively. These flights start at 72% 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 $553 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $642 and EVA Air from $710 one-way.

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

  • 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,225). 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 9 airlines flying from Houston to Shanghai

Discover the top 9 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 February 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$380Average$1,546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air ChinaCheapest$672Average$2,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$949Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$979Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EVA AirCheapest$1,157Average$1,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,158Average$1,518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$1,211Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,227Average$1,527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,427Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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