Shanghai

$463+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Shanghai, China

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — SHA
Mar 6 — Mar 131
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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 February 4, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/112:05 pm
STL
-
PVG
2 stops43h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 4/89:35 am
PVG
-
STL
2 stops26h 24m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/3$896
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/410:37 am
STL
-
PVG
2 stops36h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/117:10 am
PVG
-
STL
2 stops29h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$911
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/3112:05 pm
STL
-
PVG
2 stops45h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 4/89:35 am
PVG
-
STL
2 stops26h 24m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/3$927
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/306:50 pm
STL
-
PVG
2 stops27h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 5/127:20 am
PVG
-
STL
2 stops25h 14m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/3$963
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/316:38 am
STL
-
SHA
2 stops40h 27m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 4/910:30 pm
SHA
-
STL
2 stops34h 04m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/3$976
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/316:38 am
STL
-
PVG
2 stops48h 37m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 4/92:30 pm
PVG
-
STL
2 stops42h 04m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/3$976
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Sat 4/410:33 am
STL
-
PVG
2 stops37h 42m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 4/87:20 am
PVG
-
STL
2 stops28h 39m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/3$980
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/3112:05 pm
STL
-
SHA
2 stops35h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 4/510:30 pm
SHA
-
STL
2 stops32h 23m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/3$1,001
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/296:50 pm
STL
-
SHA
2 stops28h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 4/910:30 pm
SHA
-
STL
2 stops37h 29m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/3$1,026
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/36:50 pm
STL
-
PVG
2 stops28h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 4/92:30 pm
PVG
-
STL
2 stops42h 04m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/3$1,026
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/306:38 am
STL
-
PVG
2 stops28h 17m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 4/107:20 am
PVG
-
STL
2 stops25h 14m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/3$1,030
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/286:11 pm
STL
-
PVG
2 stops30h 04m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 6/272:30 pm
PVG
-
STL
2 stops44h 04m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/2$1,037

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 February 4, 2026.

Round-trip from

$896
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$463
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,086
From Lambert-St Louis to Shanghai
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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

Fly from

St. Louis

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/4

10:37 am-1:30 pm

2 stops36h 53m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/11

7:10 am-11:58 pm

2 stops29h 48m

$911

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/30

6:50 pm-11:05 am

2 stops27h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/12

7:20 am-7:34 pm

2 stops25h 14m

$963

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/31

6:38 am-12:05 pm

2 stops40h 27m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/9

10:30 pm-7:34 pm

2 stops34h 04m

$976

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/4

10:33 am-5:50 pm

2 stops42h 17m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/8

7:20 am-10:59 pm

2 stops28h 39m

$980

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/28

6:11 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops30h 04m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/27

2:30 pm-9:34 pm

2 stops44h 04m

$1,037

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/2

12:05 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/9

10:30 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops37h 29m

$1,051

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/30

6:50 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/5

10:30 pm-5:53 pm

2 stops32h 23m

$1,076

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/28

12:19 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 46m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/27

1:20 pm-9:34 pm

2 stops45h 14m

$1,210

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/11

6:38 am-1:30 pm

2 stops41h 52m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/27

8:30 am-11:58 pm

2 stops28h 28m

$1,233

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/28

4:05 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/27

6:10 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop31h 11m

$1,277

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai (average of $887). Flying from St. Louis to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,597). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Shanghai?

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 February 4, 2026.
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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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

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  • 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 27h 15m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $963. 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 $1,062, and United Airlines, from $1,259. These flights start at 28% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai (average of $887). Flying from St. Louis to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,597). 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 February 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,050Average$1,611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,062Average$1,552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,259Average$1,785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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