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$822+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Shanghai, China

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MSY — SHA
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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 December 2, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 12/49:00 amMSY - PVG
1 stop19h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/61:30 pmPVG - MSY
1 stop20h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/30$1,150
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 12/35:15 amMSY - PVG
2 stops22h 45mDelta
Sun 12/76:00 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops34h 22mDelta
Deal found 11/29$1,154
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Wed 12/310:35 amMSY - PVG
3 stops42h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/71:30 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops33h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/30$1,176
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:05 pmMSY - PVG
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/610:15 pmPVG - MSY
3 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/30$1,354
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/45:15 amMSY - PVG
2 stops26h 10mANA
Fri 12/52:35 amPVG - MSY
2 stops24h 37mANA
Deal found 11/30$1,635
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Sun 12/149:05 amMSY - PVG
2 stops40h 55mAir Canada
Sat 12/205:35 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops42h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 11/29$1,652
This ANA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 ANA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/310:35 amMSY - PVG
2 stops24h 40mANA
Sat 12/62:35 amPVG - MSY
2 stops24h 48mANA
Deal found 11/30$1,691
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Sun 12/146:04 amMSY - PVG
2 stops53h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/201:10 pmPVG - MSY
1 stop19h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/29$1,745
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Sun 12/146:04 amMSY - SHA
2 stops26h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/209:30 pmSHA - MSY
2 stops35h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/29$1,997

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 December 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,085
(Cathay Pacific)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,716
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Shanghai
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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 1/13

7:21 am-4:25 pm

1 stop19h 04m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/23

6:25 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop18h 34m

$1,150

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/13

9:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/23

1:30 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop20h 31m

$1,150

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/13

11:46 am-11:45 am

2 stops33h 59m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/23

1:10 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops37h 26m

$1,561

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/14

9:05 am-4:00 pm

2 stops40h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/20

5:35 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops42h 06m

$1,652

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/14

6:04 am-1:40 am

2 stops53h 36m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/20

1:10 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop19h 56m

$1,745

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/21

7:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops40h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/10

1:35 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops39h 30m

$1,784

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/21

7:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops40h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/5

1:35 pm-3:14 pm

2 stops38h 39m

$1,977

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/14

6:04 am-10:55 pm

2 stops26h 51m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 12/20

9:30 pm-7:06 pm

2 stops35h 36m

$1,997

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/6

11:46 am-11:45 am

2 stops33h 59m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/10

1:10 pm-12:41 pm

2 stops37h 31m

$2,249

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/21

12:15 pm-12:05 pm

3 stops34h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/5

1:20 pm-10:54 am

2 stops34h 34m

$2,310

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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 December 2, 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 in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

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 December 2, 2025.
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
8,010 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

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
8,010 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

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
9,065 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

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
11,041 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

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 $1,150, American Airlines can have you in Shanghai from New Orleans in 19h 04m. 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. United Airlines is priced at 64% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 December 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$538Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,259Average$2,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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