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$562+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Shanghai, China

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STL — SHA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,110
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$562
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,786
From Lambert-St Louis to Shanghai
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($104 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find 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 June 12, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/309:56 amSTL - PVG
2 stops39h 04mJapan Airlines
Wed 10/154:05 pmPVG - STL
2 stops33h 43mJapan Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,110
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 8/241:30 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops35h 35mAir Canada
Wed 11/125:50 pmPVG - STL
2 stops37h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$1,133
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 9/17:01 amSTL - PVG
1 stop18h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/135:00 pmPVG - STL
1 stop18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,151
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 9/15:49 pmSTL - PVG
1 stop34h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/138:10 pmPVG - STL
2 stops29h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,165
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 8/241:30 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/112:30 amPVG - STL
2 stops50h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,171
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 10/136:33 amSTL - PVG
2 stops39h 17mChina Airlines
Tue 11/1812:05 pmPVG - STL
2 stops41h 00mChina Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,188
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Mon 10/138:25 amSTL - PVG
2 stops23h 15mANA
Mon 11/172:30 amPVG - STL
2 stops27h 20mANA
Deal found 6/11$1,289
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/306:15 amSTL - SHA
2 stops41h 00mANA
Tue 10/141:35 pmSHA - STL
2 stops37h 52mANA
Deal found 6/11$1,323
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 10/83:57 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops37h 28mEVA Air
Sun 11/28:10 pmPVG - STL
2 stops32h 55mEVA Air
Deal found 6/11$1,336
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3011:39 amSTL - PVG
2 stops28h 31mLufthansa
Tue 10/1411:50 pmPVG - STL
1 stop26h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11$1,472
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 9/303:59 pmSTL - SHA
2 stops31h 06mCathay Pacific
Wed 10/151:20 pmSHA - STL
2 stops46h 14mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/11$1,476
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Tue 12/94:39 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops26h 31mBritish Airways
Fri 1/1610:55 amPVG - STL
2 stops48h 54mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,559

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

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St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/24

1:30 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops35h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/12

5:50 pm-5:14 pm

2 stops37h 24m

$1,133

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/1

7:01 am-2:50 pm

1 stop18h 49m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/13

5:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$1,151

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/1

5:49 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop34h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/13

8:10 pm-12:43 pm

2 stops29h 33m

$1,165

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/24

1:30 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops35h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/11

2:30 am-3:26 pm

2 stops50h 56m

$1,171

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/1

6:30 pm-10:50 am

2 stops27h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/13

12:05 pm-2:39 pm

2 stops39h 34m

$1,211

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/30

6:15 am-12:15 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/14

1:35 pm-2:27 pm

2 stops37h 52m

$1,323

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 9/7

8:20 am-8:40 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/25

1:35 am-2:27 pm

2 stops25h 52m

$1,339

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/30

3:59 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops31h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/15

1:20 pm-10:34 pm

2 stops46h 14m

$1,476

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/2

7:32 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops33h 53m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/16

8:05 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops40h 54m

$1,480

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 7/14

6:00 am-7:55 am

2 stops36h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/24

11:00 am-8:24 pm

2 stops46h 24m

$1,559

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from St. Louis with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 $1,125). Flying from St. Louis to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 June 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from St. Louis to Shanghai at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from St. Louis to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about EVA Air, Japan Airlines and China Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
8.3
Very good

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
8.0
Very good

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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 4 airlines. Lambert-St Louis is conveniently located just 12.7 mi from St. Louis’s city center.

  • 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 $1,110. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from $1,133, and American Airlines, from $1,151. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Japan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $614. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from St. Louis to Shanghai for a low price.

  • 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 $1,125). Flying from St. Louis to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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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Alternative routes for St. Louis to Shanghai

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Top 4 airlines flying from St. Louis to Shanghai

Discover the top 4 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,151Average$1,682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,169Average$1,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,196Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$1,272Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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