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$478+ Cheap flights from Phoenix to Shanghai, China

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PHX — SHA
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Mon 1/26
Mon 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Phoenix to Shanghai

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 December 27, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:30 pmPHX - PVG
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/71:10 pmPVG - PHX
2 stops19h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$1,370
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:30 pmPHX - SHA
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/72:00 pmSHA - PHX
2 stops42h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$1,505
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Mon 12/295:00 amPHX - PVG
1 stop20h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/316:25 pmPVG - PHX
1 stop17h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$1,792
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/306:13 amPHX - PVG
1 stop21h 42mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/11:30 pmPVG - PHX
2 stops24h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,797
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Mon 12/296:45 amPHX - PVG
2 stops21h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/311:30 pmPVG - PHX
1 stop23h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$1,839
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:00 amPHX - PVG
2 stops21h 30mJapan Airlines
Wed 12/316:25 pmPVG - PHX
2 stops28h 09mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/25$1,988
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/303:58 pmPHX - PVG
2 stops29h 07mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/18:10 pmPVG - PHX
2 stops32h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$2,018
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:15 amPHX - PVG
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Wed 1/76:00 pmPVG - PHX
1 stop20h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/25$2,165
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:24 amPHX - SHA
2 stops36h 21mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/14:10 pmSHA - PHX
2 stops36h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$2,742
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/292:25 pmPHX - SHA
2 stops28h 30mAir China
Wed 12/318:30 pmSHA - PHX
2 stops43h 44mAir China
Deal found 12/25$3,010
This Arangrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Arangrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:00 amPHX - PVG
1 stop20h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 12/311:10 pmPVG - PHX
1 stop18h 36mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/25$16,201

Find 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 December 27, 2025.

Round-trip from

$794
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$478
(Ovago)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,397
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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 December 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix to Shanghai that are best for you.

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PhoenixShanghai

PHX - PVG

PHXPVG

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 1/12

4:36 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops32h 24m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/19

5:35 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop15h 02m

$794

PhoenixShanghai

PHX - PVG

PHXPVG

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 3/28

5:30 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop29h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/12

3:55 pm-4:38 pm

1 stop15h 43m

$809

PhoenixShanghai

PHX - PVG

PHXPVG

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 1/15

5:34 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops31h 26m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/20

5:35 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop15h 02m

$810

PhoenixShanghai

PHX - PVG

PHXPVG

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 1/25

7:27 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops29h 33m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/16

5:35 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$816

PhoenixShanghai

PHX - PVG

PHXPVG

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 3/5

6:30 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops35h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/13

1:10 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops18h 15m

$824

PhoenixShanghai

PHX - SHA

PHXSHA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 1/12

6:30 pm-9:55 am

2 stops48h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/28

3:30 pm-5:37 pm

2 stops41h 07m

$829

PhoenixShanghai

PHX - PVG

PHXPVG

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 1/12

6:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop30h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/28

1:45 pm-5:37 pm

2 stops42h 52m

$831

PhoenixShanghai

PHX - SHA

PHXSHA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 3/4

6:13 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops27h 07m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/11

1:35 pm-9:09 pm

2 stops22h 34m

$957

PhoenixShanghai

PHX - SHA

PHXSHA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 2/19

8:15 am-12:20 pm

2 stops37h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/24

4:35 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops38h 05m

$964

PhoenixShanghai

PHX - PVG

PHXPVG

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 2/12

6:30 am-11:55 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/21

7:10 am-5:53 pm

2 stops25h 43m

$965

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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 August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,272). 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.

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 27, 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
8,022 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
8,022 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,022 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
9,116 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,022 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
183 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,022 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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 27h 07m. Fly via Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, or Air China to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 6773 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?

    Delta, at $563, was found to be the cheapest airline from Phoenix to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Eastern and United Airlines. Delta is currently priced 61% 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,272). 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 December 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$620Average$1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$845Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$1,024Average$1,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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