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$556+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Shanghai, China

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MCI — SHA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,108
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$556
(Kiwi.com)

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June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,051
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/265:45 amMCI - PVG
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/102:15 amPVG - MCI
2 stops35h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,108
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 10/231:46 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops35h 19mAir Canada
Thu 11/135:50 pmPVG - MCI
2 stops36h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$1,142
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 10/163:28 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops38h 07mChina Airlines
Sun 10/2612:05 pmPVG - MCI
2 stops48h 30mChina Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,243
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 10/237:30 amMCI - PVG
2 stops28h 05mANA
Wed 11/122:30 amPVG - MCI
2 stops22h 10mANA
Deal found 6/11$1,289
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 8/287:00 amMCI - PVG
1 stop21h 15mChina Eastern
Mon 9/151:10 pmPVG - MCI
1 stop23h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/11$1,305
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 10/197:30 amMCI - SHA
2 stops39h 45mANA
Tue 10/281:40 pmSHA - MCI
2 stops37h 41mANA
Deal found 6/11$1,328
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/266:00 amMCI - PVG
2 stops45h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 9/1112:35 amPVG - MCI
2 stops33h 12mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,482
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 10/156:10 amMCI - PVG
2 stops36h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 10/2910:55 amPVG - MCI
2 stops46h 41mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,569
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 8/267:55 amMCI - PVG
1 stop18h 30mDelta
Sun 9/145:30 pmPVG - MCI
1 stop18h 31mDelta
Deal found 6/11$1,581
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 10/136:15 amMCI - PVG
2 stops22h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/2312:10 pmPVG - MCI
2 stops21h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,636
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/15:36 amMCI - PVG
1 stop21h 34mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/146:10 pmPVG - MCI
1 stop18h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,681
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/14:48 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops40h 32mEmirates
Sat 9/137:15 amPVG - MCI
2 stops52h 11mEmirates
Deal found 6/11$1,754

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 June 12, 2025.
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

Tue 8/26

5:45 am-5:15 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/10

2:15 am-12:27 am

2 stops35h 12m

$1,108

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Thu 10/23

1:46 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops35h 19m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/13

5:50 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops36h 15m

$1,142

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Thu 10/16

3:28 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops38h 07m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/26

12:05 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops48h 30m

$1,243

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Thu 10/23

7:30 am-12:35 am

2 stops28h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/12

2:30 am-10:40 am

2 stops22h 10m

$1,289

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Thu 8/28

7:00 am-5:15 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/15

1:10 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$1,305

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - SHA

MCISHA

Kansas City

Sun 10/19

7:30 am-12:15 pm

2 stops39h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/28

1:40 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops37h 41m

$1,328

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Tue 8/26

6:00 am-4:20 pm

2 stops45h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/11

12:35 am-8:47 pm

2 stops33h 12m

$1,482

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Wed 10/15

6:10 am-7:55 am

2 stops36h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/29

10:55 am-8:36 pm

2 stops46h 41m

$1,569

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Tue 8/26

6:35 am-1:45 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/13

3:45 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop19h 41m

$1,581

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Mon 10/13

6:15 am-5:25 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/23

12:10 pm-8:42 pm

2 stops21h 32m

$1,636

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai (average of $1,125). Flying from Kansas City to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 June 12, 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.

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 June 12, 2025.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
738 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Kansas City to Shanghai is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,142 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Airlines and ANA, starting at $1,243 and $1,289 round-trip. Air Canada is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kansas City to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is ANA, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $710. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and EVA Air, as they are both options that can get you from Kansas City to Shanghai for a low price.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai (average of $1,125). Flying from Kansas City to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 2 airlines flying from Kansas City to Shanghai

Discover the top 2 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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