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$495+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Shanghai, China

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STL — SHA
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Shanghai

Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/106:55 amSTL - PVG
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1712:50 pmPVG - STL
2 stops25h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,420
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/105:30 pmSTL - SHA
2 stops31h 50mCathay Pacific
Wed 12/171:35 pmSHA - STL
2 stops24h 22mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/10$1,428
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/101:35 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops39h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/171:30 pmPVG - STL
1 stop22h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sat 12/134:45 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops36h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/171:30 pmPVG - STL
1 stop22h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,673
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sat 12/135:00 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops32h 50mDelta
Wed 12/176:00 pmPVG - STL
2 stops36h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/11$1,706
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/244:05 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops33h 55mAir Canada
Mon 1/125:35 pmPVG - STL
2 stops35h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 12/11$1,880
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/246:00 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops32h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/316:25 pmPVG - STL
2 stops35h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,945
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/242:45 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops38h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/111:30 pmPVG - STL
1 stop29h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,951
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/244:05 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops33h 55mAir Canada
Tue 1/135:35 pmPVG - STL
2 stops35h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 12/11$1,992
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Thu 12/259:36 amSTL - PVG
1 stop40h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/316:25 pmPVG - STL
1 stop30h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,995
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/135:30 pmSTL - SHA
2 stops37h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 12/171:35 pmSHA - STL
2 stops24h 22mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/11$2,229
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Sat 12/131:59 pmSTL - SHA
2 stops31h 46mJapan Airlines
Wed 12/171:10 pmSHA - STL
2 stops24h 47mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/9$2,431

Find flight deals from St. Louis to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) 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 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$950
(Expedia)

One-way from

$495
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,826
From Lambert-St Louis to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($113 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Shanghai that are best for you.

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St. Louis

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Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/10

7:04 am-12:20 pm

2 stops39h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/17

4:35 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops45h 13m

$1,018

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/9

10:03 am-12:20 pm

2 stops37h 17m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/24

4:35 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops38h 24m

$1,045

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/10

10:03 am-12:20 pm

2 stops37h 17m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/24

4:35 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops38h 24m

$1,045

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/10

10:03 am-12:20 pm

2 stops37h 17m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/23

10:30 pm-6:01 pm

2 stops32h 31m

$1,045

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 2/19

6:30 am-12:20 pm

2 stops39h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/26

10:30 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops39h 18m

$1,068

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/11

6:38 am-12:20 pm

2 stops40h 42m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/23

10:30 pm-6:01 pm

2 stops32h 31m

$1,085

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/22

6:30 am-3:35 pm

2 stops44h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/13

1:20 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops46h 09m

$1,093

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/13

11:14 am-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 51m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/13

1:20 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops46h 09m

$1,093

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/22

6:00 pm-11:05 am

2 stops28h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/14

9:35 am-10:29 pm

2 stops25h 54m

$1,094

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 3/14

6:50 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops37h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/23

10:30 pm-6:01 pm

2 stops32h 31m

$1,170

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Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai (average of $1,045). Flying from St. Louis to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,487). 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 STL to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis 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 December 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from St. Louis to Shanghai in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from St. Louis 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Shanghai?

    Most people fly from Lambert-St Louis (STL) if they book a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai. On average, Lambert-St Louis has 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 3 airlines. Lambert-St Louis is conveniently located just 12.7 mi from St. Louis’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from St. Louis to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from St. Louis to Shanghai can take about 19h 48m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,216. There are 7178 mi between St. Louis and Shanghai. 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 St. Louis to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from St. Louis to Shanghai round-trip from $1,050. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $1,069, and United Airlines, from $1,191. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to Shanghai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai (average of $1,045). Flying from St. Louis to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,487). 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 St. Louis to Shanghai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,050Average$1,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,069Average$1,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,191Average$1,786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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