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$484+ Cheap flights from Houston to Shanghai, China

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HOU — SHA
May 19 — May 261
Mon 5/19
Mon 5/26
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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 May 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,339
(oojo)

One-way from

$484
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,649
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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 May 14, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Fri 8/296:00 amIAH - PVG
2 stops44h 00mAsiana Airlines
Sun 9/1411:35 amPVG - IAH
2 stops25h 31mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,339
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Fri 9/124:55 pmIAH - PVG
1 stop32h 10mAir Canada
Sat 9/273:55 pmPVG - IAH
1 stop36h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 5/14$1,341
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/125:25 amIAH - PVG
1 stop19h 20mDelta
Mon 9/293:45 pmPVG - IAH
1 stop19h 19mDelta
Deal found 5/14$1,343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 10/45:00 amHOU - PVG
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/66:10 pmPVG - HOU
1 stop15h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,343
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Mon 9/16:35 pmIAH - SHA
2 stops27h 20mAir China
Sun 9/1410:30 pmSHA - IAH
2 stops44h 43mAir China
Deal found 5/13$1,343
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 8/201:35 amIAH - PVG
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/158:50 amPVG - IAH
2 stops28h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,344
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/201:35 amIAH - SHA
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/1510:30 pmSHA - IAH
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Sat 8/236:12 pmIAH - PVG
2 stops34h 33mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/148:10 pmPVG - IAH
1 stop29h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,345
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Fri 8/296:00 amIAH - SHA
2 stops46h 00mAsiana Airlines
Thu 9/186:10 pmSHA - IAH
2 stops42h 56mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,346
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/306:43 pmHOU - PVG
2 stops30h 02mDelta
Sat 9/203:45 pmPVG - HOU
2 stops30h 38mDelta
Deal found 5/14$1,348
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/123:20 pmIAH - PVG
1 stop27h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 6/2611:00 amPVG - IAH
1 stop39h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/13$1,349
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Tue 9/91:10 amIAH - PVG
1 stop21h 55mEVA Air
Wed 10/11:10 pmPVG - IAH
2 stops24h 35mEVA Air
Deal found 5/12$1,351

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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 May 14, 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

Fri 8/29

6:00 am-3:00 pm

2 stops44h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/14

11:35 am-12:06 am

2 stops25h 31m

$1,339

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/12

4:55 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop32h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/27

3:55 pm-3:42 pm

1 stop36h 47m

$1,341

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/12

5:25 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/29

3:45 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop19h 19m

$1,343

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/4

5:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/6

6:10 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop15h 54m

$1,343

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/1

6:35 pm-10:55 am

2 stops27h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/14

10:30 pm-6:13 am

2 stops44h 43m

$1,343

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 8/20

1:35 am-6:00 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/15

8:50 am-12:19 am

2 stops28h 29m

$1,344

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 8/20

1:35 am-4:30 pm

1 stop25h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/15

10:30 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops36h 55m

$1,344

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/23

6:12 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops34h 33m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/14

8:10 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop29h 33m

$1,345

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 8/29

6:00 am-5:00 pm

2 stops46h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/18

6:10 pm-12:06 am

2 stops42h 56m

$1,346

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/30

10:05 am-1:45 pm

2 stops38h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/14

3:45 pm-9:23 am

2 stops30h 38m

$1,348

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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 May 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Shanghai (average of $1,164). Flying from Houston to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,730). 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 PVG?

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 May 14, 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 May 14, 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
1,192 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

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
1,192 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,192 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,073 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,192 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,471 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,192 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

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.
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
732 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,192 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

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
8.3
Very good
864 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,192 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

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.

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

    Currently priced at $1,339, Asiana Airlines will fly you from Houston to Shanghai and back. In addition to Asiana Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Canada and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,341 and $1,343, respectively. These flights start at 3% 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 $711 on EVA Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from $727 and American Airlines from $742 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Shanghai (average of $1,164). Flying from Houston to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,730). 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 7 airlines flying from Houston to Shanghai

Discover the top 7 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 May 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$952Average$1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$963Average$1,573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$1,134Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,170Average$1,413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
EVA AirCheapest$1,199Average$1,661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,208Average$1,375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,321Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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