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$589+ Cheap flights from Mexico City (MEX) 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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEX — SHA
Nov 19 — Nov 261
Wed 11/19
Wed 11/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Mexico City Benito Juarez to Shanghai are usually found in May or April, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Mexico City to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Mexico City to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 20, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/21:35 amMEX - SHA
2 stops43h 00mHainan Airlines
Wed 12/107:35 pmSHA - MEX
2 stops42h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/19$1,147
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/186:00 amMEX - PVG
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/38:30 amPVG - MEX
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/18$1,160
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/171:35 amMEX - PVG
2 stops26h 45mHainan Airlines
Fri 12/267:30 pmPVG - MEX
2 stops42h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/18$1,169
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/171:35 amMEX - SHA
2 stops26h 25mHainan Airlines
Fri 12/2611:50 amSHA - MEX
2 stops25h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/18$1,173
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/221:35 amMEX - PVG
2 stops26h 45mHainan Airlines
Sat 1/176:55 amPVG - MEX
2 stops30h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/19$1,175
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Mon 12/221:35 amMEX - SHA
2 stops28h 05mHainan Airlines
Sat 1/1711:50 amSHA - MEX
2 stops25h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/19$1,178
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 11/171:35 amMEX - PVG
2 stops26h 45mHainan Airlines
Wed 12/36:40 amPVG - MEX
2 stops30h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/18$1,179
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 11/171:35 amMEX - SHA
2 stops28h 05mHainan Airlines
Wed 12/38:35 amSHA - MEX
2 stops29h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/18$1,179
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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.
Tue 11/187:15 amMEX - PVG
1 stop42h 45mAir Canada
Wed 12/35:35 pmPVG - MEX
1 stop20h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 10/18$1,184
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Sun 11/236:10 amMEX - PVG
2 stops43h 50mAir Canada
Wed 12/35:35 pmPVG - MEX
1 stop20h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 10/19$1,216
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 12/51:35 amMEX - PVG
2 stops26h 45mHainan Airlines
Mon 12/157:30 pmPVG - MEX
2 stops42h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/18$1,229
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 12/51:35 amMEX - SHA
2 stops26h 25mHainan Airlines
Mon 12/158:55 pmSHA - MEX
2 stops40h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/18$1,229

Cheap flight deals from Mexico City to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Mexico City (MEX) 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 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,147
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$589
(Trip.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,944
From Mexico City Benito Juarez to Shanghai
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Mexico 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 October 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Mexico City to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Mexico CityShanghai

MEX - SHA

MEXSHA

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 12/2

1:35 am-10:35 am

2 stops43h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/10

7:35 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops42h 00m

$1,147

Mexico CityShanghai

MEX - SHA

MEXSHA

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 12/17

1:35 am-6:00 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 12/26

11:50 am-11:35 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$1,173

Mexico CityShanghai

MEX - SHA

MEXSHA

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 12/22

1:35 am-7:40 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 1/17

11:50 am-11:35 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$1,178

Mexico CityShanghai

MEX - SHA

MEXSHA

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 11/22

1:35 am-7:40 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/3

7:35 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops42h 00m

$1,179

Mexico CityShanghai

MEX - PVG

MEXPVG

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 11/13

1:45 am-12:20 pm

2 stops44h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/24

7:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop41h 15m

$1,244

Mexico CityShanghai

MEX - SHA

MEXSHA

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 3/1

6:00 am-9:40 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/15

8:55 am-12:30 am

2 stops29h 35m

$1,341

Mexico CityShanghai

MEX - PVG

MEXPVG

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 11/3

9:20 am-8:30 am

2 stops33h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/24

10:10 am-8:00 am

1 stop35h 50m

$1,542

Mexico CityShanghai

MEX - PVG

MEXPVG

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 2/28

1:35 am-6:20 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/15

6:40 am-11:35 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$1,572

Mexico CityShanghai

MEX - SHA

MEXSHA

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 2/28

1:35 am-7:40 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/15

7:35 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops42h 00m

$1,572

Mexico CityShanghai

MEX - SHA

MEXSHA

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 2/12

1:35 am-7:40 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/13

7:35 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops42h 00m

$1,627

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Best time to book a flight from Mexico City to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Mexico City with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Mexico City to Shanghai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Mexico City to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Mexico City to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on October 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Mexico City to Shanghai is 54 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to Shanghai (average of $858). Flying from Mexico City to Shanghai in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,109). 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 MEX to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Mexico 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 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Mexico City to Shanghai in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Mexico 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 October 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, China Southern, and United Airlines from Mexico City to Shanghai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very good
46 reviews

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very good
46 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very good
46 reviews

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.4
Good
116 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very good
46 reviews

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,991 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very good
46 reviews

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Shanghai from Mexico City, you will be flying from Benito Juarez, which is the city’s only airport. Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) is located 5.5 mi from the center of Mexico City. There are 0 flights from Benito Juarez to Shanghai per day from 3 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from Mexico City to Shanghai can take about 33h 10m. Hainan Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,542. The distance between Mexico City and Shanghai is about 8008 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    China Southern, at $938, was found to be the cheapest airline from Mexico City to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Hainan Airlines and United Airlines. China Southern is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to Shanghai (average of $858). Flying from Mexico City to Shanghai in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,109). 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 Mexico City to Shanghai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Mexico 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 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$938Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$948Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
United AirlinesCheapest$2,212Average$2,828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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