Shanghai

$451+ Cheap flights from Houston to Shanghai, China

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HOU — SHA
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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 mars 27, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
ven. 9/1811:45 am
IAH
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PVG
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
ven. 10/95:35 pm
PVG
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IAH
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,009
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
mer. 9/2311:45 am
IAH
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PVG
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
dim. 10/115:35 pm
PVG
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IAH
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,015
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
mer. 9/2311:45 am
IAH
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PVG
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
jeu. 10/1510:10 am
PVG
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IAH
1 stop36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,017
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
lun. 9/2111:45 am
IAH
-
PVG
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
jeu. 10/153:50 pm
PVG
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IAH
2 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,020
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
ven. 9/1811:45 am
IAH
-
PVG
1 stop39h 35m
Multiple Airlines
dim. 10/115:35 pm
PVG
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IAH
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,026
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
sam. 9/1911:45 am
IAH
-
PVG
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
jeu. 10/153:50 pm
PVG
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IAH
2 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,040
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
sam. 9/1911:45 am
IAH
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PVG
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
ven. 10/92:15 am
PVG
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IAH
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$1,041
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
sam. 4/2510:15 pm
IAH
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PVG
2 stops36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
jeu. 6/42:55 pm
PVG
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IAH
1 stop30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,046
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
ven. 9/1811:45 am
IAH
-
PVG
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
ven. 10/92:15 am
PVG
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IAH
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,049
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
jeu. 8/278:31 pm
IAH
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SHA
2 stops26h 34m
Cathay Pacific
mer. 9/21:20 pm
SHA
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IAH
2 stops44h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/27$1,067
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
mar. 9/298:22 pm
HOU
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PVG
2 stops25h 43m
Cathay Pacific
mer. 10/145:40 pm
PVG
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HOU
2 stops43h 13m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/26$1,092
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
mar. 4/219:33 am
IAH
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SHA
2 stops37h 32m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 4/284:50 pm
SHA
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IAH
2 stops38h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,093

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 mars 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,010
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$451
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,229
From Houston to Shanghai
One-way flight from Houston to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($50 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 March 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 mars 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 8/31

9:05 pm-6:25 am

1 stop44h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ven. 9/4

7:55 am-7:10 pm

1 stop48h 15m

$1,179

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 4/21

8:23 am-12:15 pm

2 stops38h 52m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 9/8

1:35 pm-12:57 am

2 stops24h 22m

$1,282

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

dim. 4/26

7:59 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops30h 36m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dim. 5/31

10:30 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops36h 58m

$1,339

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

mer. 4/22

8:21 pm-11:05 am

2 stops25h 44m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jeu. 5/28

12:20 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops24h 39m

$1,364

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

ven. 8/28

11:35 am-12:15 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sam. 9/5

1:35 pm-12:57 am

2 stops24h 22m

$1,373

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 4/20

7:45 am-7:50 pm

2 stops23h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ven. 4/24

5:30 pm-3:58 pm

2 stops35h 28m

$1,434

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 4/13

6:25 am-7:50 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 4/20

9:55 am-11:59 pm

2 stops27h 04m

$1,434

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

ven. 4/24

6:30 am-12:55 pm

2 stops41h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jeu. 4/30

3:00 pm-5:21 pm

2 stops39h 21m

$1,439

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

jeu. 4/23

2:47 pm-10:00 am

2 stops30h 13m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 4/28

2:35 pm-6:10 am

2 stops28h 35m

$1,448

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 8/31

6:30 am-5:25 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ven. 9/4

8:10 pm-6:11 am

1 stop23h 01m

$1,450

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on March 13, 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Shanghai (average of $813). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston to Shanghai?

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 mars 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air,ANA, andTurkish 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.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

TPE - SFO

Why when we’re about to board they suddenly announced the letters ABC to board first .. so what is the use us waiting at the door (with wheelchairs) ended up almost at the end to board and I can see people walking boarding first? Is this something new? You go by letters now?

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

TPE - SFO

Why when we’re about to board they suddenly announced the letters ABC to board first .. so what is the use us waiting at the door (with wheelchairs) ended up almost at the end to board and I can see people walking boarding first? Is this something new? You go by letters now?
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

TPE - SFO

Why when we’re about to board they suddenly announced the letters ABC to board first .. so what is the use us waiting at the door (with wheelchairs) ended up almost at the end to board and I can see people walking boarding first? Is this something new? You go by letters now?

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

TPE - SFO

Why when we’re about to board they suddenly announced the letters ABC to board first .. so what is the use us waiting at the door (with wheelchairs) ended up almost at the end to board and I can see people walking boarding first? Is this something new? You go by letters now?

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

TPE - SFO

Why when we’re about to board they suddenly announced the letters ABC to board first .. so what is the use us waiting at the door (with wheelchairs) ended up almost at the end to board and I can see people walking boarding first? Is this something new? You go by letters now?

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

TPE - SFO

Why when we’re about to board they suddenly announced the letters ABC to board first .. so what is the use us waiting at the door (with wheelchairs) ended up almost at the end to board and I can see people walking boarding first? Is this something new? You go by letters now?

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, ANA, and Cathay Pacific can get you from Houston to Shanghai in just under 25h 44m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 31m. 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 Cathay Pacific - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $672 and $909, 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 EVA Air from $687 and United Airlines from $730 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Shanghai (average of $813). 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 mars 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$380Average$1,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air ChinaCheapest$672Average$1,736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$909Average$1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$949Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,157Average$1,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
EVA AirCheapest$1,186Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
ANACheapest$1,210Average$1,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,228Average$1,505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,427Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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