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$545+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Shanghai, China

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MSY — SHA
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
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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 December 23, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/237:00 amMSY - PVG
2 stops21h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/258:55 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops25h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,992
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:00 amMSY - PVG
2 stops28h 15mANA
Fri 1/28:25 amPVG - MSY
2 stops40h 37mANA
Deal found 12/21$2,376
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:11 pmMSY - PVG
1 stop31h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/66:10 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$2,454
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:20 amMSY - PVG
1 stop21h 25mChina Eastern
Thu 12/252:05 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops21h 47mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/21$2,461
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/268:11 pmMSY - PVG
1 stop31h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/510:05 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops59h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$2,471
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:11 pmMSY - PVG
1 stop31h 49mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/2511:35 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops35h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$2,476
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:11 pmMSY - PVG
1 stop31h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/66:10 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$2,513
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:11 pmMSY - PVG
1 stop31h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/510:05 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops59h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$2,550
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:11 pmMSY - PVG
1 stop31h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/510:05 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops59h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$2,609
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2312:05 pmMSY - SHA
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/255:30 pmSHA - MSY
3 stops29h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$2,618
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Wed 12/243:04 pmMSY - SHA
2 stops31h 16mCathay Pacific
Sun 1/410:30 pmSHA - MSY
2 stops36h 13mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/21$7,026
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Tue 12/236:16 amMSY - SHA
2 stops40h 04mCathay Pacific
Thu 12/2510:30 pmSHA - MSY
2 stops36h 13mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/21$7,044

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 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,049
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$545
(Kiwi.com)
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 December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Price

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/23

5:40 am-4:25 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/28

6:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$1,049

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/17

5:35 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops35h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/21

1:30 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop20h 31m

$1,197

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/1

5:35 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/5

8:55 pm-8:56 am

2 stops26h 01m

$1,212

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/5

3:44 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops30h 36m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/12

10:30 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$1,415

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/23

12:48 pm-6:45 pm

3 stops39h 57m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/28

1:30 pm-9:39 am

2 stops34h 09m

$1,660

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/2

10:35 am-12:25 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/5

1:40 pm-10:59 am

2 stops35h 19m

$1,722

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/17

11:04 am-9:10 am

2 stops56h 06m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/21

10:55 am-5:55 pm

1 stop45h 00m

$1,768

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/23

4:06 pm-5:45 pm

3 stops35h 39m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/28

4:25 pm-9:38 am

3 stops31h 13m

$1,814

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/23

2:55 pm-10:55 am

2 stops30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/28

8:55 am-10:20 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$2,396

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/20

11:18 am-11:45 am

3 stops35h 27m

$545

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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 23, 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 23, 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
8,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
8,014 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
9,105 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
11,054 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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 $1,049, American Airlines can have you in Shanghai from New Orleans in 20h 45m. 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 December 23, 2025.
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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