$1,519+ Cheap flights from San Antonio (SAT) 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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAT — SHA
May 5 — May 121
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from | $1,519 (Mytrip) |
|---|---|
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $1,303 |
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Cheapest flights from San Antonio to ShanghaiExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Antonio to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Antonio to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 6/1212:59 pmSAT - SHA
2 stops34h 51mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1912:10 pmSHA - SAT
3 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,519
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:15 amSAT - PVG
2 stops36h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 6/511:00 amPVG - SAT
2 stops43h 38mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29![British Airways logo]()
$1,530
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/297:05 amSAT - SHA
2 stops39h 20mJapan Airlines
Thu 6/512:50 pmSHA - SAT
2 stops22h 08mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Japan Airlines logo]()
$1,756
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:00 amSAT - PVG
1 stop22h 15mChina Eastern
Thu 6/51:10 pmPVG - SAT
1 stop23h 32mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/29![China Eastern logo]()
$1,787
This EVA Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 EVA Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/97:28 pmSAT - PVG
2 stops33h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/288:05 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,798
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/95:00 amSAT - PVG
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/285:00 pmPVG - SAT
1 stop16h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28![American Airlines logo]()
$2,305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 6/912:45 pmSAT - PVG
2 stops37h 40mDelta
Mon 7/286:20 pmPVG - SAT
1 stop33h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/28![Delta logo]()
$2,306
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 6/92:50 pmSAT - SHA
2 stops32h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 7/2810:30 pmSHA - SAT
2 stops36h 32mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/28![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$2,769
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/65:35 amSAT - SHA
3 stops27h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/101:30 pmSHA - SAT
3 stops23h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$4,756
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 10/91:42 pmSAT - PVG
2 stops35h 23mAir Canada
Sat 10/183:55 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops19h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28![Air Canada logo]()
$6,332
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 10/97:45 amSAT - PVG
1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/188:10 pmPVG - SAT
2 stops25h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$6,346
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/97:15 amSAT - PVG
2 stops28h 20mANA
Fri 10/171:35 amPVG - SAT
2 stops34h 20mANA
Deal found 4/28![ANA logo]()
$7,488
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Depart
Return
Price
San AntonioShanghai
SAT - SHA
SATSHA
San Antonio
Thu 6/12
12:59 pm-12:50 pm
2 stops34h 51m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Thu 6/19
12:10 pm-5:00 am
3 stops29h 50m
$1,519
San AntonioShanghai
SAT - PVG
SATPVG
San Antonio
Thu 5/29
6:15 am-7:55 am
2 stops36h 40m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Thu 6/5
11:00 am-5:38 pm
2 stops43h 38m
$1,530
San AntonioShanghai
SAT - SHA
SATSHA
San Antonio
Thu 5/29
7:05 am-11:25 am
2 stops39h 20m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Thu 6/5
12:50 pm-9:58 pm
2 stops22h 08m
$1,756
San AntonioShanghai
SAT - PVG
SATPVG
San Antonio
Thu 5/29
6:00 am-5:15 pm
1 stop22h 15m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Thu 6/5
1:10 pm-11:42 pm
1 stop23h 32m
$1,787
San AntonioShanghai
SAT - PVG
SATPVG
San Antonio
Mon 6/9
7:28 pm-6:25 pm
2 stops33h 57m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 7/28
8:05 pm-5:40 am
2 stops22h 35m
$1,798
San AntonioShanghai
SAT - PVG
SATPVG
San Antonio
Mon 6/9
5:00 am-2:50 pm
1 stop20h 50m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 7/28
5:00 pm-8:36 pm
1 stop16h 36m
$2,305
San AntonioShanghai
SAT - PVG
SATPVG
San Antonio
Mon 6/9
12:45 pm-3:25 pm
2 stops37h 40m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 7/28
6:20 pm-2:30 pm
1 stop33h 10m
$2,306
San AntonioShanghai
SAT - SHA
SATSHA
San Antonio
Mon 6/9
2:50 pm-12:05 pm
2 stops32h 15m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mon 7/28
10:30 pm-10:02 pm
2 stops36h 32m
$2,769
San AntonioShanghai
SAT - SHA
SATSHA
San Antonio
Fri 6/6
5:35 am-9:50 pm
3 stops27h 15m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Tue 6/10
1:30 pm-11:56 pm
3 stops23h 26m
$4,756
San AntonioShanghai
SAT - PVG
SATPVG
San Antonio
Thu 10/9
1:42 pm-2:05 pm
2 stops35h 23m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sat 10/18
3:55 pm-10:08 pm
2 stops19h 13m
$6,332
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Best time to book a flight from San Antonio to Shanghai
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Antonio to Shanghai
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Antonio to Shanghai?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Shanghai (average of $1,167). Flying from San Antonio to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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 SAT to PVG?
Find hourly flight availability from San Antonio 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 April 30, 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from San Antonio to Shanghai at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
Rainfall in Shanghai by month
Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.
Temperature in Shanghai by month
Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).
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 April 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, ANA and Delta from San Antonio to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.7
Comfort
8.2
Boarding
8.4
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
8.3
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentmark,Nov 2024
YVR - NRT
Food
7.7
Comfort
8.2
Boarding
8.4
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
8.3
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentmark,Nov 2024
YVR - NRT
Food
7.7
Comfort
8.2
Boarding
8.4
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
8.3
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentmark,Nov 2024
YVR - NRT
Food
7.7
Comfort
8.2
Boarding
8.4
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
8.3
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentmark,Nov 2024
YVR - NRT
Food
7.7
Comfort
8.2
Boarding
8.4
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
8.3
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentmark,Nov 2024
YVR - NRT
Food
7.7
Comfort
8.2
Boarding
8.4
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
8.3
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentmark,Nov 2024
YVR - NRT
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Top 2 airlines flying from San Antonio to Shanghai
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Antonio 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 April 30, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$1,107 | Average$2,224 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$1,123 | Average$1,581 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |