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$526+ Cheap flights from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Shanghai, China

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PIT — SHA
oct. 16 — oct. 231
jue. 10/16
jue. 10/23
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Cheap flight deals from Pittsburgh to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Pittsburgh (PIT) 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 septiembre 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,031
(Air China)

One-way from

$526
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

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March

Average price

$1,198
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Cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pittsburgh to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 16, 2025.

This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/42:50 pmPIT - PVG
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
jue. 11/204:30 pmPVG - PIT
2 stops37h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,031
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/205:55 pmPIT - SHA
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
lun. 11/35:30 pmSHA - PIT
2 stops36h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,099
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/206:00 amPIT - PVG
2 stops46h 45mTurkish Airlines
lun. 11/310:10 amPVG - PIT
2 stops50h 48mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,161
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/155:17 pmPIT - PVG
3 stops32h 58mMultiple Airlines
mié. 10/222:15 amPVG - PIT
2 stops32h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,187
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/205:17 pmPIT - PVG
3 stops33h 13mMultiple Airlines
lun. 11/35:35 pmPVG - PIT
2 stops35h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,208
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/135:17 pmPIT - PVG
3 stops33h 13mMultiple Airlines
mié. 10/292:20 amPVG - PIT
3 stops32h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,228
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/145:17 pmPIT - PVG
3 stops33h 13mMultiple Airlines
lun. 11/102:20 amPVG - PIT
3 stops33h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,246
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/113:44 pmPIT - SHA
2 stops31h 01mJapan Airlines
mié. 12/241:10 pmSHA - PIT
2 stops36h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,381
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/123:44 pmPIT - SHA
2 stops31h 01mJapan Airlines
mar. 12/231:10 pmSHA - PIT
2 stops36h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,512
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/53:44 pmPIT - SHA
2 stops31h 01mJapan Airlines
sáb. 1/171:10 pmSHA - PIT
2 stops41h 56mJapan Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,648
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/155:55 pmPIT - SHA
2 stops30h 10mCathay Pacific
jue. 10/2310:30 pmSHA - PIT
2 stops34h 58mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/15$1,757
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/136:42 amPIT - SHA
2 stops41h 23mCathay Pacific
jue. 10/301:35 pmSHA - PIT
2 stops36h 33mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/15$2,131

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Pittsburgh 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 septiembre 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Pittsburgh to Shanghai that are best for you.

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PittsburghShanghai

PIT - SHA

PITSHA

Pittsburgh

vie. 10/31

8:10 pm-9:55 am

2 stops25h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 11/7

5:30 pm-4:38 pm

2 stops36h 08m

$1,126

PittsburghShanghai

PIT - PVG

PITPVG

Pittsburgh

sáb. 1/31

7:00 am-8:15 am

2 stops60h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 4/1

10:25 pm-3:24 pm

2 stops28h 59m

$1,196

PittsburghShanghai

PIT - PVG

PITPVG

Pittsburgh

mié. 10/15

5:17 pm-2:15 pm

3 stops32h 58m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 10/23

9:05 am-10:28 pm

2 stops25h 23m

$1,205

PittsburghShanghai

PIT - PVG

PITPVG

Pittsburgh

lun. 10/20

5:17 pm-2:30 pm

3 stops33h 13m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 11/3

5:35 pm-4:09 pm

2 stops35h 34m

$1,208

PittsburghShanghai

PIT - PVG

PITPVG

Pittsburgh

lun. 10/13

5:17 pm-2:30 pm

3 stops33h 13m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 10/29

2:20 am-11:16 pm

3 stops32h 56m

$1,228

PittsburghShanghai

PIT - SHA

PITSHA

Pittsburgh

lun. 10/20

5:17 pm-10:00 am

3 stops28h 43m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 11/3

7:05 pm-5:14 pm

3 stops35h 09m

$1,307

PittsburghShanghai

PIT - PVG

PITPVG

Pittsburgh

mar. 11/4

6:35 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 11/13

5:30 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$1,320

PittsburghShanghai

PIT - PVG

PITPVG

Pittsburgh

mar. 11/4

6:35 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 11/20

5:30 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$1,320

PittsburghShanghai

PIT - PVG

PITPVG

Pittsburgh

mar. 11/4

6:35 am-4:25 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 11/13

6:25 pm-9:28 am

2 stops28h 03m

$1,324

PittsburghShanghai

PIT - PVG

PITPVG

Pittsburgh

mar. 10/14

8:08 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops33h 17m

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 11/7

8:55 pm-9:28 am

2 stops25h 33m

$1,324

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to Shanghai (average of $1,076). Flying from Pittsburgh to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 PIT to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Pittsburgh 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 septiembre 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Pittsburgh to Shanghai at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 3% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Pittsburgh to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Pittsburgh to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Pittsburgh to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 septiembre 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Delta, and United Airlines from Pittsburgh to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
963 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me
ANA
8.4
Very good
963 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
963 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
963 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
963 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
963 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,363 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
963 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Pittsburgh to Shanghai?

    Located just 13.5 mi from the city center, Pittsburgh is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Shanghai from Pittsburgh. Booking flights from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Shanghai should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Shanghai from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Pittsburgh to Shanghai?

    Departing from Pittsburgh to Shanghai will take you 40h 08m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7289 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Pittsburgh to Shanghai is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $558 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $1,077 and $1,105 round-trip. These flights start at 63% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to Shanghai (average of $1,076). Flying from Pittsburgh to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 5 airlines flying from Pittsburgh to Shanghai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Pittsburgh 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 septiembre 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$558Average$1,679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,077Average$1,820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,105Average$1,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$1,313Average$1,649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,369Average$1,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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