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$560+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SHA
May 25 — Jun 11
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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 25, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 9/16:06 am
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops40h 59m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 9/99:35 am
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops25h 01m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 4/20$1,237
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 9/16:01 pm
MSY
-
SHA
2 stops37h 54m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 9/91:20 pm
SHA
-
MSY
2 stops46h 39m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 4/21$1,237
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/17:28 pm
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops27h 37m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 10/177:20 am
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops27h 16m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 4/21$1,343
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 10/111:45 am
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops37h 20m
Air Canada
Sat 10/176:10 pm
PVG
-
MSY
1 stop29h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/21$1,453
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/59:12 am
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops39h 03m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 5/1312:20 pm
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops22h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 4/20$1,463
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/59:12 am
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops39h 03m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 5/2212:20 pm
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops24h 09m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 4/20$1,513
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 11/25:25 pm
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops56h 35m
Air Canada
Fri 11/65:35 pm
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops41h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/20$1,532
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Tue 9/15:22 am
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops23h 03m
United Airlines
Wed 9/912:10 pm
PVG
-
MSY
1 stop19h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/20$1,603
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Tue 9/18:01 am
MSY
-
PVG
1 stop18h 19m
American Airlines
Wed 9/95:20 pm
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops27h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,608
This EVA Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Tue 9/15:24 pm
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops29h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/98:05 pm
PVG
-
MSY
3 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$1,645
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 10/15:49 am
MSY
-
PVG
1 stop20h 31m
American Airlines
Sat 10/175:20 pm
PVG
-
MSY
1 stop17h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,653
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 10/17:28 pm
MSY
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SHA
2 stops27h 37m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 10/171:20 pm
SHA
-
MSY
2 stops45h 16m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 4/21$1,665

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 25, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,237
(oojo)

One-way from

$560
(Kiwi.com)
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Shanghai
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Shanghai

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/1

6:01 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops29h 04m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/9

1:20 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops46h 39m

$1,237

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/5

9:12 am-1:15 pm

2 stops39h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/22

12:20 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops24h 09m

$1,513
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/1

5:22 am-5:25 pm

2 stops23h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/9

12:10 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop19h 39m

$1,603

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/1

5:24 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops29h 41m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/9

1:10 pm-8:45 am

3 stops32h 35m

$1,645

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/1

7:28 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops27h 37m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/17

1:20 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops45h 16m

$1,665

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/6

6:15 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/8

4:00 pm-8:36 am

3 stops29h 36m

$1,758

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/5

2:45 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops41h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/22

1:20 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops47h 32m

$1,841

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-9:20 pm

2 stops47h 20m

$1,851

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/10

9:59 am-7:55 am

2 stops32h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/29

11:00 am-5:59 pm

2 stops43h 59m

$1,863

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/5

6:39 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 26m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/13

1:10 pm-8:34 am

3 stops32h 24m

$1,869

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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 25, 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.

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

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.

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

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 $1,453, Cathay Pacific can have you in Shanghai from New Orleans in 37h 20m. 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.

  • 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 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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