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$889+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Shanghai, China

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SHA
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) 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 agosto 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$889
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,261
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 18, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/21:44 pmMSY - SHA
3 stops34h 06mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/92:10 pmSHA - MSY
2 stops28h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$889
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
jue. 10/26:00 amMSY - SHA
2 stops41h 05mCathay Pacific
jue. 10/910:30 pmSHA - MSY
2 stops38h 39mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/18$1,114
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
vie. 10/107:18 amMSY - PVG
1 stop18h 32mAmerican Airlines
lun. 10/276:25 pmPVG - MSY
1 stop17h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,481
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
vie. 10/106:04 amMSY - PVG
2 stops48h 41mJapan Airlines
lun. 10/276:35 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops34h 08mJapan Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,505
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/246:20 amMSY - SHA
2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines
dom. 11/21:30 pmSHA - MSY
2 stops23h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,855
This EVA Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 EVA Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/105:34 pmMSY - PVG
2 stops29h 31mMultiple Airlines
lun. 10/271:15 pmPVG - MSY
3 stops32h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,871
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/246:04 amMSY - SHA
2 stops40h 41mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/21:40 pmSHA - MSY
2 stops35h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$2,064
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
vie. 10/109:15 amMSY - PVG
2 stops22h 25mANA
dom. 10/262:30 amPVG - MSY
2 stops23h 39mANA
Deal found 8/17$2,313
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
vie. 10/1010:34 amMSY - PVG
3 stops37h 51mSingapore Airlines
lun. 10/278:20 amPVG - MSY
3 stops47h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/17$2,440
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
dom. 8/176:06 amMSY - PVG
2 stops45h 19mCathay Pacific
sáb. 8/2312:20 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops23h 23mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/16$6,830
This EVA Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 EVA Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/174:53 pmMSY - PVG
2 stops30h 12mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 8/238:05 pmPVG - MSY
3 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$7,386
This Arangrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Arangrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/175:15 amMSY - PVG
2 stops26h 25mANA
vie. 8/221:35 amPVG - MSY
2 stops24h 35mANA
Deal found 8/16$7,736

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans 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 agosto 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Shanghai that are best for you.

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New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 10/2

1:44 pm-12:50 pm

3 stops34h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jue. 10/9

2:10 pm-5:31 am

2 stops28h 21m

$889

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 10/24

11:25 am-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 11/2

1:35 pm-12:05 am

2 stops47h 30m

$1,114

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 10/2

6:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops41h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jue. 10/9

10:30 pm-12:09 am

2 stops38h 39m

$1,114

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 10/10

7:18 am-2:50 pm

1 stop18h 32m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 10/27

6:25 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop17h 07m

$1,481

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 10/10

6:04 am-7:45 pm

2 stops48h 41m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 10/27

6:35 pm-3:43 pm

2 stops34h 08m

$1,505

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 10/24

6:20 am-9:50 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 11/2

1:30 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops23h 14m

$1,855

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 10/10

5:34 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops29h 31m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 10/27

1:15 pm-8:52 am

3 stops32h 37m

$1,871

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 1/16

2:24 pm-11:45 am

2 stops31h 21m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 1/23

1:40 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops37h 35m

$2,048

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 10/24

6:04 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 41m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 11/2

1:40 pm-11:59 am

2 stops35h 19m

$2,064

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 10/10

9:15 am-8:40 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 10/26

2:30 am-1:09 pm

2 stops23h 39m

$2,313

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/18

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Shanghai

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Shanghai (average of $1,119). Flying from New Orleans to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 MSY to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans 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 agosto 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New Orleans to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 3% on airfare.

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 agosto 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Shanghai, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MIA - DCA

Flight delayed 5 hours and was told it was due to mechanical issues. Instead of providing lodging due to missed connecting flight, American changed the cause of delay to weather, which meant they were not able required to provide a hotel. To make matters worse, one of our checked bags was lost even though its status said it was “by the plane” but no one at the service desk seemed able to locate it.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MIA - DCA

Flight delayed 5 hours and was told it was due to mechanical issues. Instead of providing lodging due to missed connecting flight, American changed the cause of delay to weather, which meant they were not able required to provide a hotel. To make matters worse, one of our checked bags was lost even though its status said it was “by the plane” but no one at the service desk seemed able to locate it.

Related info for your journey

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

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from New Orleans to Shanghai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Shanghai from Louis Armstrong; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the New Orleans airport to Shanghai. It is only a 11.4 mi journey to Louis Armstrong (MSY) from New Orleans’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to Shanghai?

    For as low as $1,481, Cathay Pacific can have you in Shanghai from New Orleans in 18h 32m. The distance from New Orleans to Shanghai is about 7712 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New Orleans to Shanghai round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($1,101), offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Shanghai. American Airlines is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Shanghai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Shanghai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Shanghai (average of $1,119). Flying from New Orleans to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 airline flying from New Orleans to Shanghai

Discover the top airline that operate flights from New Orleans 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 agosto 18, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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