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$424+ Cheap flights from Phoenix to Shanghai, China

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PHX — SHA
Dec 25 — Jan 11
Thu 12/25
Thu 1/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Phoenix to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Phoenix (PH1) 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 November 25, 2025.

Round-trip from

$804
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$424
(Expedia)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$841
From Phoenix to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Phoenix to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Phoenix to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 25, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:30 pmPHX - PVG
1 stop30h 30mAir Canada
Sun 12/75:35 pmPVG - PHX
2 stops37h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 11/24$819
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/268:50 pmPHX - PVG
2 stops52h 10mAir Canada
Wed 12/35:35 pmPVG - PHX
2 stops39h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 11/25$829
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/264:44 pmPHX - PVG
3 stops50h 01mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/39:10 pmPVG - PHX
2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$943
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/297:45 amPHX - PVG
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/15:30 pmPVG - PHX
2 stops37h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$970
This China Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 China Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/34:00 pmPHX - PVG
1 stop27h 50mChina Airlines
Sun 12/712:05 pmPVG - PHX
1 stop16h 30mChina Airlines
Deal found 11/23$1,063
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/268:05 amPHX - PVG
1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/38:55 pmPVG - PHX
1 stop19h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$1,126
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Wed 12/36:20 amPHX - PVG
2 stops21h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/71:30 pmPVG - PHX
2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/23$1,130
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/286:25 amPHX - PVG
1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/308:55 pmPVG - PHX
1 stop28h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$1,132
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:30 pmPHX - PVG
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/315:35 pmPVG - PHX
2 stops19h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$1,169
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Wed 11/268:05 amPHX - SHA
2 stops22h 35mAir China
Wed 12/38:30 pmSHA - PHX
2 stops43h 45mAir China
Deal found 11/25$1,187
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 11/296:29 pmPHX - SHA
2 stops26h 51mCathay Pacific
Mon 12/110:30 pmSHA - PHX
2 stops32h 14mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/25$1,535
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/11:10 pmPHX - SHA
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/313:50 pmSHA - PHX
3 stops35h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$1,647

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Phoenix 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 November 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Phoenix

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Shanghai

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Price

PhoenixShanghai

PHX - PVG

PHXPVG

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 1/15

6:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop30h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/20

5:35 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop15h 02m

$804

PhoenixShanghai

PHX - PVG

PHXPVG

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/3

6:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop30h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/7

5:35 pm-3:48 pm

2 stops37h 13m

$819

PhoenixShanghai

PHX - PVG

PHXPVG

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 1/12

6:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop30h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/26

7:10 am-5:37 pm

2 stops49h 27m

$856

PhoenixShanghai

PHX - SHA

PHXSHA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 1/15

11:35 am-9:55 am

2 stops31h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/20

10:30 pm-8:07 pm

2 stops36h 37m

$882

PhoenixShanghai

PHX - PVG

PHXPVG

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 1/27

6:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop30h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/12

5:35 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$966

PhoenixShanghai

PHX - SHA

PHXSHA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 1/12

7:05 am-12:20 pm

2 stops38h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/26

1:35 pm-9:49 pm

2 stops23h 14m

$968

PhoenixShanghai

PHX - PVG

PHXPVG

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 1/8

8:30 am-5:35 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/13

4:25 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops37h 30m

$1,005

PhoenixShanghai

PHX - SHA

PHXSHA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 1/27

7:05 am-12:20 pm

2 stops38h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/12

10:30 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops38h 34m

$1,018

PhoenixShanghai

PHX - PVG

PHXPVG

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/3

4:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop27h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/7

12:05 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$1,063

PhoenixShanghai

PHX - SHA

PHXSHA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 1/8

1:10 pm-12:40 pm

3 stops32h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/13

4:35 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops36h 00m

$1,100

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Best time to book a flight from Phoenix to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Phoenix to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Phoenix to Shanghai?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Shanghai (average of $563). Flying from Phoenix to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,332). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Phoenix 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 November 25, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Phoenix 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 evening could potentially save you up to 7% 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 November 25, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Phoenix to Shanghai, such as Delta, United Airlines, and China Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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
7,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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
9,046 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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 Phoenix to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Phoenix to Shanghai?

    There are many flights that can get you from Phoenix to Shanghai in 30h 30m. Fly via Air Canada, Air China, or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 6757 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Phoenix to Shanghai round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $845, was found to be the cheapest airline from Phoenix to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and China Eastern. United Airlines is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Phoenix to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Phoenix to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Phoenix to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Phoenix to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Phoenix to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Phoenix 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Phoenix to Shanghai?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Shanghai (average of $563). Flying from Phoenix to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,332). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Phoenix to Shanghai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Phoenix 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 November 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$845Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,013Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China EasternCheapest$1,092Average$1,870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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