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$522+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Shanghai, China

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MSY — SHA
Mar 29 — Apr 51
Sun 3/29
Sun 4/5
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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 February 27, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/227:37 pm
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops33h 13m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 4/308:35 am
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops26h 24m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/25$961
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 4/307:37 pm
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops35h 38m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 5/47:20 am
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops27h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/23$1,081
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/227:37 pm
MSY
-
SHA
2 stops27h 28m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 4/3010:30 pm
SHA
-
MSY
2 stops35h 28m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/25$1,081
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Tue 2/244:48 pm
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops39h 12m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 3/37:05 pm
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops36h 52m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/23$1,158
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:34 am
MSY
-
PVG
1 stop19h 46m
American Airlines
Thu 4/305:20 pm
PVG
-
MSY
1 stop17h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/25$1,301
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Tue 2/246:23 am
MSY
-
SHA
2 stops39h 57m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 3/34:35 pm
SHA
-
MSY
2 stops39h 22m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/23$1,425
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Tue 7/75:13 pm
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops38h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/121:10 pm
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops29h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$1,435
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/117:37 pm
MSY
-
SHA
2 stops36h 18m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 4/181:20 pm
SHA
-
MSY
2 stops45h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/25$1,456
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Tue 5/269:59 am
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops32h 56m
British Airways
Tue 7/2111:00 am
PVG
-
MSY
1 stop46h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 2/24$1,620
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 stops47h 01m
British Airways
Deal found 2/24$1,626
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 4/307:00 am
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops21h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 5/412:10 pm
PVG
-
MSY
1 stop19h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/23$1,628
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 5/266:43 pm
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops31h 37m
American Airlines
Tue 7/215:20 pm
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops30h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/24$1,638

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 February 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$961
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$522
(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 February 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/30

7:37 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops27h 28m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/4

7:20 am-10:00 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$1,081

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/22

7:37 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops27h 28m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/30

10:30 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops35h 28m

$1,081

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/22

6:34 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 46m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/30

5:20 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$1,301

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/11

7:37 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops36h 18m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/18

1:20 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops45h 40m

$1,456

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/26

9:59 am-7:55 am

2 stops32h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/21

11:00 am-8:00 pm

1 stop46h 00m

$1,620

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/30

9:50 pm-7:55 am

1 stop45h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/4

11:00 am-9:01 pm

2 stops47h 01m

$1,626

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 3/1

10:43 am-12:30 pm

2 stops35h 47m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/3

8:10 pm-9:38 am

3 stops27h 28m

$1,724

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 3/1

9:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/3

8:55 pm-8:34 am

2 stops25h 39m

$1,881

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/26

7:43 am-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 37m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/21

5:20 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop18h 39m

$1,893

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 3/1

10:43 am-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 37m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/3

4:10 pm-9:38 am

3 stops31h 28m

$2,058

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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 February 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Shanghai, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,357 reviews

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Susie,Jan 2026

CLT - TPA

This flight was delayed 3 or 4 times. We had boarded the plane, sat on plane for a good 30 minutes, then we had to board the aircraft, walk to a different gate, wait and then board another aircraft. We arrived in Tampa 4 hours later than the original booking. I feel there should have been some sort of compensation especially for the advantage members.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,357 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,357 reviews

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Susie,Jan 2026

CLT - TPA

This flight was delayed 3 or 4 times. We had boarded the plane, sat on plane for a good 30 minutes, then we had to board the aircraft, walk to a different gate, wait and then board another aircraft. We arrived in Tampa 4 hours later than the original booking. I feel there should have been some sort of compensation especially for the advantage members.

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.

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to Shanghai?

    For as low as $1,301, Cathay Pacific 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from New Orleans to Shanghai round-trip?

    According to our current data, 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 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 February 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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