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$534+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Shanghai, China

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MSY — SHA
May 4 — May 111
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Shanghai

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 April 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,287
(oojo)

One-way from

$534
(FlightHub)
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 April 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 5/15:57 pmMSY - PVG
2 stops31h 53mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/145:00 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops28h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,093
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 4/306:26 amMSY - PVG
2 stops39h 39mCathay Pacific
Mon 5/1912:20 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops24h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/28$1,252
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 5/286:34 amMSY - PVG
2 stops36h 21mBritish Airways
Wed 6/411:00 amPVG - MSY
1 stop45h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,387
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 5/265:30 pmMSY - PVG
2 stops31h 35mAir Canada
Mon 6/93:55 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops34h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$1,399
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 6/122:38 pmMSY - SHA
2 stops33h 12mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1912:10 pmSHA - MSY
3 stops30h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,496
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 4/307:26 pmMSY - PVG
3 stops32h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/1912:10 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops23h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,502
This EVA Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 8/164:53 pmMSY - PVG
2 stops30h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/278:05 pmPVG - MSY
3 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,523
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/166:06 amMSY - SHA
2 stops40h 59mCathay Pacific
Wed 8/271:20 pmSHA - MSY
2 stops46h 04mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$1,671
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/167:00 amMSY - PVG
2 stops28h 35mANA
Tue 8/261:35 amPVG - MSY
2 stops27h 25mANA
Deal found 4/29$1,751
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 7/67:10 amMSY - PVG
2 stops46h 15mEVA Air
Sun 7/131:10 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops29h 40mEVA Air
Deal found 4/29$1,854
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 8/67:05 amMSY - PVG
1 stop20h 00mDelta
Wed 8/205:30 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops28h 23mDelta
Deal found 4/29$1,886
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 6/126:08 amMSY - SHA
2 stops40h 17mJapan Airlines
Thu 6/1912:50 pmSHA - MSY
2 stops45h 47mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,970

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 29, 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 - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/16

6:35 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/27

7:20 am-11:18 pm

2 stops28h 58m

$1,287

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/28

6:34 am-7:55 am

2 stops36h 21m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/4

11:00 am-7:55 pm

1 stop45h 55m

$1,387

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/26

5:30 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops31h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/9

3:55 pm-1:37 pm

2 stops34h 42m

$1,399

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/12

2:38 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops33h 12m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/19

12:10 pm-6:01 am

3 stops30h 51m

$1,496

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/16

4:53 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 12m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/27

8:05 pm-8:45 am

3 stops25h 40m

$1,523

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/6

7:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/21

12:10 pm-4:17 pm

1 stop17h 07m

$1,595

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/16

7:17 am-2:50 pm

1 stop18h 33m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/27

5:00 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop18h 43m

$1,621

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/16

6:06 am-12:05 pm

2 stops40h 59m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 8/27

1:20 pm-10:24 pm

2 stops46h 04m

$1,671

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/16

7:00 am-12:35 am

2 stops28h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/26

1:35 am-4:00 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$1,751

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/6

7:10 am-6:25 pm

2 stops46h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/13

1:10 pm-5:50 am

2 stops29h 40m

$1,854

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Shanghai

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to PVG?

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 April 29, 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.

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 April 29, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Orleans to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,066 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

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.

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

    According to our current data, Cathay Pacific ($1,287), British Airways ($1,387), and Air Canada ($1,399) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Shanghai.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Japan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $534. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New Orleans to Shanghai for a low price.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Shanghai (average of $1,167). Flying from New Orleans to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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