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$563+ Cheap flights from Lexington (LEX) to Shanghai, China

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LEX — SHA
May 20 — May 271
Tue 5/20
Tue 5/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lexington to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lexington (LEX) 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 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$953
(Delta)

One-way from

$563
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$2,048
From Lexington Blue Grass to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Lexington to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lexington to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 15, 2025.

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.
Mon 9/17:30 amLEX - PVG
1 stop18h 15mDelta
Wed 9/243:45 pmPVG - LEX
1 stop17h 51mDelta
Deal found 5/14$953
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/17:00 amLEX - PVG
2 stops22h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/2412:10 pmPVG - LEX
2 stops23h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,156
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Sun 8/3111:44 amLEX - PVG
2 stops40h 36mQatar Airways
Thu 9/1812:35 amPVG - LEX
2 stops33h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,494
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.
Wed 6/48:06 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops30h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/305:00 pmPVG - LEX
2 stops30h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,677
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Wed 6/112:16 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops38h 04mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1612:35 amPVG - LEX
2 stops46h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$2,332
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/116:48 pmLEX - SHA
2 stops28h 37mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/1712:50 pmSHA - LEX
2 stops36h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$2,458

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Lexington 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 15, 2025.
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LexingtonShanghai

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 9/1

7:30 am-1:45 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/24

3:45 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop17h 51m

$953

LexingtonShanghai

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 9/1

7:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/24

12:10 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops23h 47m

$1,156

LexingtonShanghai

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 8/31

11:44 am-4:20 pm

2 stops40h 36m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/18

12:35 am-9:50 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$1,494

LexingtonShanghai

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 6/4

8:06 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops30h 44m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/30

5:00 pm-11:26 am

2 stops30h 26m

$1,677

LexingtonShanghai

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 6/11

2:16 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops38h 04m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/16

12:35 am-11:26 am

2 stops46h 51m

$2,332

LexingtonShanghai

LEX - SHA

LEXSHA

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 6/11

6:48 pm-11:25 am

2 stops28h 37m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/17

12:50 pm-1:43 pm

2 stops36h 53m

$2,458

LexingtonShanghai

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 7/27

7:06 am-2:50 pm

1 stop19h 44m

$563

LexingtonShanghai

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 7/20

7:06 am-2:00 pm

2 stops42h 54m

$580

LexingtonShanghai

LEX - SHA

LEXSHA

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 7/20

7:13 pm-11:25 am

2 stops28h 12m

$580

LexingtonShanghai

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 7/27

7:13 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops30h 47m

$581

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Best time to book a flight from Lexington to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Lexington with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Lexington to Shanghai

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Shanghai (average of $1,164). Flying from Lexington 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 LEX to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Lexington 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 15, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Lexington to Shanghai at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 15, 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,473 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,473 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,473 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
ANA
8.3
Very good
865 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,473 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,473 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,571 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,473 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,731 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,473 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lexington 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 Lexington to Shanghai?

    Located just 5.6 mi from the city center, Lexington Blue Grass is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Shanghai from Lexington. Booking flights from Blue Grass (LEX) to Shanghai should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Shanghai from 2 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $953, Delta will fly you from Lexington to Shanghai and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,156 and $1,494, respectively. Delta is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $563 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Japan Airlines from $580 and Delta from $868 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Lexington to Shanghai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lexington 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 Lexington to Shanghai?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Shanghai (average of $1,164). Flying from Lexington 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 2 airlines flying from Lexington to Shanghai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lexington 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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,318Average$1,897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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