Shanghai

$486+ 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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SHA
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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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 March 17, 2026.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Tue 8/187:10 am
MSY
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PVG
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/87:10 am
PVG
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MSY
2 stops36h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$902
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Tue 4/217:00 am
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/1312:20 pm
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$1,042
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/237:37 pm
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops27h 28m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 5/141:20 pm
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops44h 41m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/12$1,083
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/2311:39 am
MSY
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SHA
2 stops35h 26m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 5/1410:30 pm
SHA
-
MSY
2 stops36h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/12$1,083
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/187:35 am
MSY
-
PVG
1 stop20h 40m
China Eastern
Tue 12/81:10 pm
PVG
-
MSY
1 stop18h 29m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/16$1,140
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/217:08 am
MSY
-
PVG
1 stop21h 07m
China Eastern
Wed 5/131:10 pm
PVG
-
MSY
1 stop23h 49m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/15$1,150
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 9/238:05 pm
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops28h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 10/62:30 pm
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops44h 42m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/16$1,151
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/87:00 am
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops38h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/228:35 am
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops34h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14$1,161
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/258:05 pm
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops28h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 10/87:20 am
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops27h 52m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/16$1,163
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Tue 8/187:10 am
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/107:10 am
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops36h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$1,178
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/17:00 am
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops38h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/1511:40 am
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops31h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$1,184
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Fri 9/258:05 pm
MSY
-
PVG
2 stops28h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 10/112:30 pm
PVG
-
MSY
2 stops44h 42m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/16$1,201

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 March 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

$902
(Cathay Pacific)

One-way from

$486
(Cathay Pacific)
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Shanghai
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Shanghai

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/23

11:39 am-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 26m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/14

10:30 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops36h 30m

$1,083

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/21

7:15 am-8:55 pm

2 stops48h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/13

1:20 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops45h 40m

$1,361

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/18

11:45 am-4:45 pm

3 stops40h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/8

11:05 pm-10:21 pm

2 stops37h 16m

$1,400

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/18

6:06 am-11:20 am

2 stops40h 14m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/8

1:10 pm-11:57 am

2 stops36h 47m

$1,405

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/18

6:06 am-11:20 am

2 stops40h 14m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/10

1:10 pm-12:58 pm

2 stops37h 48m

$1,474

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/30

9:50 pm-7:55 am

1 stop45h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/19

11:00 am-8:00 pm

1 stop46h 00m

$1,533

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/1

5:20 pm-7:55 am

2 stops25h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/30

11:00 am-8:00 pm

1 stop46h 00m

$1,619

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/26

9:59 am-7:55 am

2 stops32h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/4

11:00 am-8:00 pm

1 stop46h 00m

$1,619

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/1

3:43 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops33h 22m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/30

3:55 pm-10:52 am

2 stops31h 57m

$1,627

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/17

6:00 am-7:55 am

2 stops60h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/5

11:00 am-8:00 pm

1 stop46h 00m

$1,632

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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 March 17, 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.

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

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 $1,083, Cathay Pacific can have you in Shanghai from New Orleans in 35h 26m. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from New Orleans to Shanghai round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($1,107), 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 March 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,107Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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