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$447+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Shanghai, China

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MCI — SHA
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Shanghai

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 January 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/165:30 am
MCI
-
PVG
1 stop20h 55m
American Airlines
Mon 2/236:25 pm
PVG
-
MCI
1 stop18h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$883
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/165:54 am
MCI
-
PVG
2 stops23h 01m
United Airlines
Mon 2/238:55 pm
PVG
-
MCI
2 stops32h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$888
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/108:00 am
MCI
-
PVG
2 stops38h 20m
ANA
Wed 2/182:35 am
PVG
-
MCI
2 stops22h 01m
ANA
Deal found 1/27$1,146
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/110:00 am
MCI
-
PVG
2 stops25h 15m
ANA
Mon 2/92:35 am
PVG
-
MCI
2 stops25h 52m
ANA
Deal found 1/25$1,168
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/17:00 am
MCI
-
PVG
1 stop19h 25m
American Airlines
Tue 2/106:25 pm
PVG
-
MCI
1 stop17h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,183
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/24:25 pm
MCI
-
PVG
2 stops36h 30m
United Airlines
Fri 2/68:55 pm
PVG
-
MCI
2 stops33h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$1,203
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/176:15 am
MCI
-
PVG
2 stops38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/258:35 am
PVG
-
MCI
2 stops28h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,209
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/119:15 am
MCI
-
PVG
2 stops42h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/1811:05 pm
PVG
-
MCI
2 stops33h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$1,247
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 10/103:34 pm
MCI
-
PVG
2 stops31h 31m
EVA Air
Sun 10/258:10 pm
PVG
-
MCI
2 stops40h 26m
EVA Air
Deal found 1/26$1,285
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/318:00 am
MCI
-
SHA
2 stops39h 15m
ANA
Thu 10/11:35 pm
SHA
-
MCI
2 stops39h 49m
ANA
Deal found 1/25$1,634
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/207:20 pm
MCI
-
SHA
2 stops27h 05m
Japan Airlines
Wed 8/2612:50 pm
SHA
-
MCI
2 stops37h 30m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,857
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/268:00 am
MCI
-
SHA
2 stops39h 15m
ANA
Fri 6/51:35 pm
SHA
-
MCI
2 stops37h 56m
ANA
Deal found 1/25$2,214

Find 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 January 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$883
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$447
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,461
From Kansas City to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($399 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($91 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Mon 2/16

5:30 am-4:25 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/23

6:25 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop18h 41m

$883

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Mon 2/16

5:54 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/23

8:55 pm-3:04 pm

2 stops32h 09m

$888

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Tue 2/10

8:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops38h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/18

2:35 am-10:36 am

2 stops22h 01m

$1,146

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Tue 2/10

5:48 am-4:25 pm

1 stop20h 37m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/19

6:25 pm-12:15 am

1 stop19h 50m

$1,183

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Fri 4/17

6:15 am-10:05 am

2 stops38h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/25

8:35 am-11:59 pm

2 stops28h 24m

$1,209

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Wed 3/11

9:15 am-5:10 pm

2 stops42h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/18

11:05 pm-7:42 pm

2 stops33h 37m

$1,247

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - SHA

MCISHA

Kansas City

Tue 5/26

8:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops39h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/5

1:35 pm-2:31 pm

2 stops37h 56m

$2,214

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - SHA

MCISHA

Kansas City

Tue 5/26

7:59 pm-9:45 am

2 stops24h 46m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/5

10:55 am-11:39 pm

2 stops25h 44m

$2,408

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Wed 3/4

4:39 pm-11:35 am

3 stops52h 56m

$447

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - SHA

MCISHA

Kansas City

Wed 3/4

4:39 pm-12:20 pm

3 stops53h 41m

$466

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai

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Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Shanghai

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 $876). Flying from Kansas City to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,634). 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 Kansas City 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 January 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, Delta, and United 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
1,691 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

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
1,691 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,691 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,124 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,691 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,209 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,691 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

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
11,201 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,691 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
191 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,691 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

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. 5 airlines have flights to Shanghai from Kansas City on a regular basis.

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

    American Airlines and ANA can get you from Kansas City to Shanghai in just under 20h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 20m. 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 China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $908 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $947 and $1,101 round-trip. China Eastern is currently priced 38% 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 $876). Flying from Kansas City to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,634). 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 5 airlines flying from Kansas City to Shanghai

Discover the top 5 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$908Average$1,610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$947Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,127Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,535Average$1,610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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