How long is the flight from New Orleans to Shanghai?

For as low as $1,145, American Airlines can have you in Shanghai from New Orleans in 19h 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Orleans to Shanghai?

When booking a flight from New Orleans to Shanghai, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Shanghai
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sam. 12/208:11 pmMSY - PVG

1 stop31h 34mMultiple Airlines

lun. 12/2211:35 pmPVG - MSY

2 stops35h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$3,009

sam. 12/207:00 amMSY - PVG

2 stops41h 40mQatar Airways

lun. 12/2211:35 pmPVG - MSY

2 stops44h 03mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/16

$3,297

sam. 12/207:47 pmMSY - SHA

2 stops26h 33mCathay Pacific

lun. 12/2210:30 pmSHA - MSY

2 stops36h 13mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/16

$7,037

mar. 12/162:29 pmMSY - PVG

2 stops36h 21mMultiple Airlines

lun. 12/221:35 pmPVG - MSY

2 stops46h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$21,937

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lun. 2/165:40 amMSY - PVG

1 stop20h 45mAmerican Airlines

jeu. 2/266:25 pmPVG - MSY

1 stop18h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,141

lun. 2/169:00 amMSY - PVG

1 stop19h 45mUnited Airlines

jeu. 2/261:30 pmPVG - MSY

2 stops22h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,145

lun. 2/167:38 pmMSY - SHA

2 stops26h 42mMultiple Airlines

jeu. 2/2610:30 pmSHA - MSY

2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,597

jeu. 4/307:23 pmMSY - PVG

2 stops33h 02mUnited Airlines

lun. 5/412:10 pmPVG - MSY

2 stops33h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,196

jeu. 3/127:00 amMSY - PVG

2 stops22h 45mUnited Airlines

lun. 3/161:30 pmPVG - MSY

2 stops33h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,196

lun. 2/1610:35 amMSY - SHA

2 stops35h 50mANA

jeu. 2/191:40 pmSHA - MSY

2 stops37h 27mANA

Deal found 12/16

$29,916

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sam. 12/208:11 pmMSY - PVG

1 stop31h 34mMultiple Airlines

lun. 12/2211:35 pmPVG - MSY

2 stops35h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$3,009

sam. 12/207:00 amMSY - PVG

2 stops41h 40mQatar Airways

lun. 12/2211:35 pmPVG - MSY

2 stops44h 03mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/16

$3,297

sam. 12/207:47 pmMSY - SHA

2 stops26h 33mCathay Pacific

lun. 12/2210:30 pmSHA - MSY

2 stops36h 13mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/16

$7,037

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mer. 5/63:15 pmMSY - PVG

3 stops56h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$2,195

mer. 5/63:30 pmMSY - SHA

3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$3,157

lun. 5/112:40 pmMSY - PVG

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$3,174

mar. 5/123:30 pmMSY - PVG

3 stops54h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$3,249

mar. 5/127:00 amMSY - SHA

3 stops46h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$3,338

lun. 5/115:36 pmMSY - SHA

3 stops59h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$3,442

mer. 5/68:01 pmMSY - SHA

2 stops30h 34mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/17

$3,535

mer. 5/65:39 amMSY - PVG

1 stop20h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$3,802

lun. 5/116:56 pmMSY - PVG

1 stop33h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$3,862

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New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 2/16

5:40 am-4:25 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jeu. 2/26

6:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$1,141

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 2/16

9:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jeu. 2/26

1:30 pm-9:49 pm

2 stops22h 19m

$1,145

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jeu. 4/30

7:23 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops33h 02m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 5/4

12:10 pm-8:33 am

2 stops33h 23m

$1,196

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jeu. 3/12

7:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 3/16

1:30 pm-9:40 am

2 stops33h 10m

$1,196

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 2/16

7:38 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops26h 42m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jeu. 2/26

10:30 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops36h 50m

$1,597

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 2/16

10:35 am-12:25 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jeu. 2/19

1:40 pm-1:07 pm

2 stops37h 27m

$29,916

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mer. 5/6

3:15 pm-1:00 pm

3 stops56h 45m

$2,195

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mer. 5/6

3:30 pm-6:00 pm

3 stops37h 30m

$3,157

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 5/11

2:40 pm-10:50 am

2 stops31h 10m

$3,174

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 5/12

6:15 pm-10:50 am

2 stops27h 35m

$3,174

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to SHA?

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Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

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

8,005 reviews

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

8,005 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Related info for your journey

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 $1,145, American Airlines can have you in Shanghai from New Orleans in 19h 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$538	Average$1,161	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,101	Average$1,276	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$1,259	Average$2,214	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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