Shanghai

$678+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) 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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SHA
May 18 — May 251
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Shanghai

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 18, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/19:45 am
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops47h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 9/97:20 am
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops27h 16m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 4/15$1,118
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/112:18 pm
MSY
-
SHA
2 stops43h 37m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 9/91:20 pm
SHA
-
MSY
2 stops45h 16m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 4/15$1,118
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/19:45 am
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops37h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/97:20 am
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops27h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$1,146
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Tue 11/37:10 am
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops41h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 11/246:10 pm
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops49h 41m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/15$1,176
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/19:45 am
MSY
-
SHA
2 stops37h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/91:20 pm
SHA
-
MSY
2 stops45h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$1,197
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Fri 10/307:10 am
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops42h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/2511:35 pm
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops44h 16m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/15$1,216
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/197:28 pm
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops28h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/98:30 am
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops35h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,232
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Fri 10/307:10 am
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops42h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sun 11/226:10 pm
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops49h 41m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/15$1,256
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Thu 10/296:24 am
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops43h 16m
Qatar Airways
Tue 11/2411:35 pm
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops44h 16m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/15$1,270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/218:25 pm
MSY
-
PVG
1 stop31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/104:40 pm
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,295
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Thu 10/296:24 am
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops43h 16m
Qatar Airways
Sun 11/226:10 pm
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops49h 41m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/15$1,310
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/197:28 pm
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops27h 37m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 11/127:10 am
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops27h 57m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 4/15$1,318

Find 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 18, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,118
(oojo)

One-way from

$678
(Cathay Pacific)
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Shanghai
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Shanghai

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/6

9:45 pm-7:55 am

1 stop45h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/29

11:00 am-9:31 pm

2 stops47h 31m

$1,675

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/10

4:27 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops36h 33m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/29

9:30 pm-3:53 pm

2 stops31h 23m

$1,719

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/10

8:00 am-7:55 am

2 stops34h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/29

11:00 am-9:31 pm

2 stops47h 31m

$1,761

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/18

6:00 am-7:55 am

2 stops36h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/15

11:00 am-5:59 pm

2 stops43h 59m

$1,762

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 7/17

7:10 am-8:55 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/19

8:35 am-5:49 am

2 stops34h 14m

$2,013

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/6

5:09 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop33h 16m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/29

9:55 am-3:53 pm

1 stop18h 58m

$2,018
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 7/17

7:42 am-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 38m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/19

5:20 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$2,143

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/6

7:08 am-4:05 pm

1 stop19h 57m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/8

5:30 pm-6:01 pm

2 stops37h 31m

$2,156

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/6

7:58 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops35h 57m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/29

10:30 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops37h 59m

$2,280

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/28

7:58 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops27h 07m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/4

10:30 pm-9:31 pm

2 stops36h 01m

$2,451

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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 18, 2026.
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.

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Elizabeth,Mar 2026

ORD - MIA

Staff was rude and flight attendants 2 out of 3 looked like they had just been thru a hurricane.

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Elizabeth,Mar 2026

ORD - MIA

Staff was rude and flight attendants 2 out of 3 looked like they had just been thru a hurricane.

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 $2,280, British Airways can have you in Shanghai from New Orleans in 35h 57m. The distance from New Orleans to Shanghai is about 7723 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.

  • 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.

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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 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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