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$576+ 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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SHA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,135
(Expedia)

One-way from

$576
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,415
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 June 12, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 10/233:58 pmMSY - PVG
2 stops33h 07mAir Canada
Mon 10/275:50 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops36h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$1,135
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/25:15 pmMSY - PVG
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/165:50 pmPVG - MSY
3 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,159
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 8/44:53 pmMSY - PVG
2 stops36h 32mEVA Air
Sat 8/91:10 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops29h 40mEVA Air
Deal found 6/10$1,423
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 10/235:45 amMSY - PVG
2 stops37h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 10/2710:55 amPVG - MSY
1 stop45h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,428
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/22:20 pmMSY - PVG
2 stops25h 50mLufthansa
Mon 12/1512:10 amPVG - MSY
2 stops36h 11mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$1,484
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 10/237:00 amMSY - PVG
2 stops24h 40mANA
Sun 10/262:30 amPVG - MSY
2 stops23h 43mANA
Deal found 6/10$1,549
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/117:05 amMSY - PVG
1 stop20h 00mDelta
Wed 6/183:45 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops30h 43mDelta
Deal found 6/10$1,552
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/25:24 amMSY - PVG
1 stop20h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/166:10 pmPVG - MSY
1 stop15h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,617
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/25:15 amMSY - PVG
2 stops23h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/161:30 pmPVG - MSY
1 stop17h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,622
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 9/212:16 pmMSY - PVG
3 stops36h 09mSingapore Airlines
Mon 12/1512:10 amPVG - MSY
2 stops30h 37mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,759
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/72:38 pmMSY - SHA
2 stops32h 42mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/114:50 pmSHA - MSY
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,812
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Thu 8/72:16 pmMSY - SHA
2 stops32h 59mANA
Sun 8/171:35 pmSHA - MSY
2 stops36h 45mANA
Deal found 6/12$1,830

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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 June 12, 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

Tue 9/2

2:20 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops34h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/16

5:50 pm-10:21 pm

2 stops42h 31m

$1,137

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/2

5:15 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops31h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/16

5:50 pm-8:55 am

3 stops29h 05m

$1,159

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/4

4:53 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops36h 32m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/9

1:10 pm-5:50 am

2 stops29h 40m

$1,423

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/2

2:20 pm-5:10 am

2 stops25h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/15

12:10 am-10:21 pm

2 stops36h 11m

$1,484

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/4

4:16 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops34h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/9

6:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop18h 34m

$1,586

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/7

5:15 am-12:35 am

2 stops30h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/16

1:35 am-1:20 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$1,588

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/2

5:24 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 26m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/16

6:10 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop15h 44m

$1,617

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/2

5:15 am-5:45 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/16

1:30 pm-4:53 pm

1 stop17h 23m

$1,622

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/2

12:16 pm-1:25 pm

3 stops36h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/15

12:10 am-4:47 pm

2 stops30h 37m

$1,759

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/7

2:38 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops32h 42m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 7/11

4:50 pm-5:35 am

2 stops25h 45m

$1,812

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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 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 2025.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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, Air Canada ($1,135), EVA Air ($1,423), and British Airways ($1,428) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Shanghai. Air Canada is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 $576. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Shanghai (average of $1,125). Flying from New Orleans to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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