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$563+ 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SHA
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 27, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 2/145:05 pm
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops34h 55m
Delta
Sun 2/225:30 pm
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops29h 20m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$1,147
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/258:20 pm
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops38h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/301:10 pm
PVG
-
MSY
1 stop29h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,162
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/302:25 pm
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops34h 40m
Air Canada
Mon 5/43:55 pm
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops56h 01m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/26$1,349
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/49:50 pm
MSY
-
PVG
1 stop45h 05m
British Airways
Tue 4/711:00 am
PVG
-
MSY
1 stop46h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 1/25$1,483
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 4/42:14 pm
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops34h 51m
Air Canada
Tue 4/73:55 pm
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops38h 08m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/26$1,514
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/305:00 am
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops23h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 5/412:10 pm
PVG
-
MSY
1 stop23h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,573
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/309:50 pm
MSY
-
PVG
1 stop45h 05m
British Airways
Mon 5/411:00 am
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops43h 52m
British Airways
Deal found 1/25$1,625
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 3/257:00 am
MSY
-
SHA
2 stops40h 25m
ANA
Mon 3/301:35 pm
SHA
-
MSY
2 stops39h 37m
ANA
Deal found 1/25$2,167
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 3/256:32 pm
MSY
-
SHA
2 stops27h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/305:30 pm
SHA
-
MSY
3 stops28h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$2,354
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 12/98:00 am
MSY
-
SHA
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/215:30 pm
SHA
-
MSY
3 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$2,760
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1610:36 am
MSY
-
SHA
2 stops36h 49m
ANA
Fri 3/201:40 pm
SHA
-
MSY
2 stops36h 43m
ANA
Deal found 1/26$7,002
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 3/137:38 pm
MSY
-
SHA
2 stops27h 42m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 3/204:35 pm
SHA
-
MSY
2 stops41h 51m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/27$7,091

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 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,147
(Delta)

One-way from

$563
(oojo)
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 27, 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

Sat 2/14

5:05 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops34h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/22

5:30 pm-8:50 am

2 stops29h 20m

$1,147

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/25

8:20 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops38h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/30

1:10 pm-5:44 am

1 stop29h 34m

$1,162

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/4

2:14 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops34h 51m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/7

3:55 pm-5:03 pm

2 stops38h 08m

$1,349

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/30

5:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops44h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/4

3:55 pm-10:56 am

2 stops56h 01m

$1,349

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/25

7:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops40h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/30

1:35 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops39h 37m

$2,167

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/25

6:32 pm-10:55 am

2 stops27h 23m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/30

5:30 pm-8:34 am

3 stops28h 04m

$2,354

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/16

10:36 am-12:25 pm

2 stops36h 49m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/20

1:40 pm-1:23 pm

2 stops36h 43m

$7,002

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/13

7:38 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops27h 42m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/20

4:35 pm-9:26 pm

2 stops41h 51m

$7,091

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/17

7:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops40h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/22

1:40 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops36h 30m

$7,102

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/16

5:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops42h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/23

1:40 pm-4:08 pm

2 stops39h 28m

$7,102

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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 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Shanghai, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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 2 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 $7,091, Delta can have you in Shanghai from New Orleans in 27h 42m. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Shanghai round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($538), and 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 2 airlines flying from New Orleans to Shanghai

Discover the top 2 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 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$538Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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