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$588+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) 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 11/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — SHA
Nov 1 — Nov 81
Sat 11/1
Sat 11/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) 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 October 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,162
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$588
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,388
From Kansas City to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 2, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 10/247:10 amMCI - PVG
1 stop19h 55mDelta
Tue 11/115:30 pmPVG - MCI
1 stop17h 42mDelta
Deal found 10/2$1,162
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/15:10 pmMCI - PVG
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/145:35 pmPVG - MCI
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/30$1,232
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/196:36 pmMCI - PVG
3 stops30h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/82:20 amPVG - MCI
3 stops33h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$1,360
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/172:31 pmMCI - SHA
2 stops31h 14mJapan Airlines
Mon 11/241:10 pmSHA - MCI
2 stops39h 49mJapan Airlines
Deal found 10/2$1,466
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/183:10 pmMCI - PVG
1 stop34h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/26:25 pmPVG - MCI
1 stop16h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/1$1,533
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/301:30 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/72:35 amPVG - MCI
2 stops25h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$1,543
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/194:44 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops36h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/91:30 pmPVG - MCI
2 stops33h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/1$1,547
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/117:10 amMCI - PVG
1 stop21h 05mChina Eastern
Fri 11/141:10 pmPVG - MCI
1 stop24h 27mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/1$1,561
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/287:00 amMCI - PVG
2 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/42:35 amPVG - MCI
2 stops22h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$1,588
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/187:47 pmMCI - SHA
2 stops26h 38mJapan Airlines
Sun 11/21:10 pmSHA - MCI
2 stops38h 51mJapan Airlines
Deal found 10/1$2,514
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/283:32 pmMCI - SHA
2 stops31h 13mJapan Airlines
Fri 12/51:10 pmSHA - MCI
2 stops35h 56mJapan Airlines
Deal found 10/1$2,552
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/197:47 pmMCI - SHA
2 stops26h 38mJapan Airlines
Sun 11/91:10 pmSHA - MCI
2 stops38h 51mJapan Airlines
Deal found 10/1$2,610

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Kansas City

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Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Thu 10/30

6:53 am-3:50 pm

1 stop19h 57m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/8

6:00 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop19h 21m

$1,162

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Fri 10/24

5:34 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 16m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/11

6:25 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop18h 42m

$1,162

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Tue 10/28

9:05 am-6:55 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/5

1:30 pm-4:46 pm

1 stop17h 16m

$1,162

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Fri 10/24

7:10 am-4:05 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/11

5:30 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop17h 42m

$1,162

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Tue 10/28

7:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/5

6:25 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop18h 29m

$1,162

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Sun 10/19

7:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/9

6:25 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop16h 48m

$1,162

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - SHA

MCISHA

Kansas City

Mon 11/17

2:31 pm-11:45 am

2 stops31h 14m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/24

1:10 pm-2:59 pm

2 stops39h 49m

$1,466

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - SHA

MCISHA

Kansas City

Sat 10/18

7:47 pm-11:25 am

2 stops26h 38m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/2

1:10 pm-3:01 pm

2 stops38h 51m

$2,514

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - SHA

MCISHA

Kansas City

Tue 10/28

3:32 pm-11:45 am

2 stops31h 13m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 12/5

1:10 pm-11:06 am

2 stops35h 56m

$2,552

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - SHA

MCISHA

Kansas City

Sun 10/19

7:47 pm-11:25 am

2 stops26h 38m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/9

1:10 pm-2:01 pm

2 stops38h 51m

$2,610

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/30

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai (average of $1,073). Flying from Kansas City to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 MCI to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City 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 October 2, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Kansas City to Shanghai in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 October 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines from Kansas City 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,574 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,574 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,574 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,962 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,574 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,033 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,574 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kansas City to Shanghai?

    For a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai, you will be flying from Kansas City. Kansas City (MCI) is just 17.4 mi from the center of the city. Kansas City is the only Kansas City airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. 3 airlines have flights to Shanghai from Kansas City on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Kansas City to Shanghai?

    Delta, American Airlines, and Japan Airlines can get you from Kansas City to Shanghai in just under 19h 57m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 17m. There are 7030 mi between Kansas City and Shanghai. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Kansas City to Shanghai is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,101 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Japan Airlines, starting at $1,101 and $1,535 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Shanghai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai (average of $1,073). Flying from Kansas City to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 3 airlines flying from Kansas City to Shanghai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City 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 October 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,535Average$1,610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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