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$1,057+ 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 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SHA
Feb 1 — Feb 81
Sun 2/1
Sun 2/8
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 2, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Mon 1/266:55 pmMSY - PVG
2 stops34h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/91:30 pmPVG - MSY
1 stop20h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$1,057
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Thu 1/225:00 amMSY - PVG
2 stops23h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/268:55 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops26h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$1,062
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Thu 4/237:37 pmMSY - PVG
2 stops28h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/309:35 amPVG - MSY
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/30$1,086
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Sun 1/187:00 amMSY - PVG
2 stops21h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/221:30 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops35h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$1,197
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2211:46 amMSY - SHA
2 stops33h 59mJapan Airlines
Mon 1/261:10 pmSHA - MSY
2 stops48h 30mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,234
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/2612:40 pmMSY - PVG
3 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/911:05 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops37h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/30$1,497
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Thu 1/17:20 pmMSY - PVG
2 stops33h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/88:55 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops26h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$1,697
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Thu 4/231:00 pmMSY - PVG
3 stops63h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/3012:10 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops35h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$1,724
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Thu 1/15:21 pmMSY - SHA
2 stops28h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/810:30 pmSHA - MSY
2 stops38h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/31$2,848
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2311:45 amMSY - SHA
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/308:25 pmSHA - MSY
2 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/30$5,149
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Thu 1/16:16 amMSY - SHA
2 stops39h 29mJapan Airlines
Thu 1/81:10 pmSHA - MSY
2 stops37h 29mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/31$7,353
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Sun 1/47:47 pmMSY - SHA
2 stops26h 33mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/64:35 pmSHA - MSY
2 stops44h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/31$9,339

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 January 2, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,057
(United Airlines)
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Shanghai
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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 January 2, 2026.
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

Mon 1/26

6:55 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops34h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/9

1:30 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop20h 31m

$1,057

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/23

6:34 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 46m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/30

5:20 pm-8:30 am

2 stops28h 10m

$1,062

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/22

9:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/26

8:55 pm-10:52 am

2 stops27h 57m

$1,062

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/23

7:37 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops28h 38m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/30

9:35 am-10:00 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$1,086

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/18

9:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/22

1:30 pm-10:52 am

2 stops35h 22m

$1,197

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/22

11:46 am-11:45 am

2 stops33h 59m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/26

1:10 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops48h 30m

$1,234

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/23

11:45 am-10:55 am

2 stops34h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/30

8:25 pm-10:50 am

2 stops51h 25m

$5,149

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/14

12:18 pm-10:55 am

2 stops33h 37m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/21

8:55 am-8:55 am

3 stops37h 00m

$11,423

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Deals found on 12/30

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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 January 2, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Shanghai, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,132 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,074 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 3 airlines have 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 $1,062, United Airlines can have you in Shanghai from New Orleans in 19h 46m. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Shanghai round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($538), American Airlines ($1,101), and Delta ($1,259) 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 3 airlines flying from New Orleans to Shanghai

Discover the top 3 airlines 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 January 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$538Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,259Average$2,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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