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$970+ Cheap flights from Rochester (ROC) to Shanghai, China

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROC — SHA
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rochester (ROC) 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 October 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,070
(Cathay Pacific)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,391
From Greater Rochester Intl to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($123 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Rochester to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rochester to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/46:00 amROC - PVG
2 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/12:30 pmPVG - ROC
2 stops42h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$970
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/46:30 pmROC - SHA
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/11:20 pmSHA - ROC
2 stops43h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,195
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Tue 11/46:30 amROC - PVG
1 stop19h 50mDelta
Wed 4/110:15 amPVG - ROC
1 stop24h 42mDelta
Deal found 10/29$1,610
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 10/297:40 pmROC - PVG
2 stops35h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/51:30 pmPVG - ROC
2 stops33h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$2,412

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rochester to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Rochester

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Shanghai

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Return

Price

RochesterShanghai

ROC - PVG

ROCPVG

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 2/20

11:45 am-5:45 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/27

7:10 am-9:42 pm

2 stops27h 32m

$1,070

RochesterShanghai

ROC - SHA

ROCSHA

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 2/20

7:41 am-12:20 pm

2 stops39h 39m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 2/27

1:35 pm-11:45 am

2 stops35h 10m

$1,227

RochesterShanghai

ROC - PVG

ROCPVG

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 2/20

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/27

5:30 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop18h 27m

$1,260

RochesterShanghai

ROC - PVG

ROCPVG

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 2/20

1:35 pm-1:15 am

2 stops22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/26

2:35 am-1:43 pm

2 stops24h 08m

$1,463

RochesterShanghai

ROC - PVG

ROCPVG

Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 2/26

5:15 pm-9:25 am

2 stops27h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/2

10:15 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops37h 42m

$1,506

RochesterShanghai

ROC - PVG

ROCPVG

Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/2

5:30 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop18h 27m

$1,612

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Deals found on 10/30

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

Find hourly flight availability from Rochester 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 October 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Rochester to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 28% 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 October 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rochester to Shanghai, such as Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rochester 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 Rochester to Shanghai?

    For a flight from Rochester to Shanghai, you will be flying from Greater Rochester Intl. Greater Rochester Intl (ROC) is just 3.8 mi from the center of the city. Greater Rochester Intl is the only Rochester airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. 1 airline has flights to Shanghai from Greater Rochester Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Rochester to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from Rochester to Shanghai can take about 20h 20m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,260. Rochester and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 7154 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rochester to Shanghai round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,091, Delta will fly you from Rochester to Shanghai and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Rochester to Shanghai for 32% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rochester 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 Rochester to Shanghai

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rochester 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,091Average$1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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