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$542+ 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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — SHA
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
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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 April 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,113
(Priceline)

One-way from

$542
(Gotogate)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,295
From Lambert-St Louis to Shanghai
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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 April 30, 2025.

This American Airlines 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 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 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,101
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 9/16:45 amSTL - PVG
1 stop18h 00mDelta
Sat 9/133:45 pmPVG - STL
2 stops29h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/28$1,106
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/76:52 amSTL - PVG
2 stops39h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/143:55 pmPVG - STL
2 stops36h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,113
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.
Wed 5/76:00 amSTL - PVG
2 stops29h 35mANA
Mon 6/21:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops28h 24mANA
Deal found 4/29$1,232
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.
Wed 5/76:52 amSTL - PVG
2 stops39h 53mJapan Airlines
Tue 6/34:05 pmPVG - STL
2 stops34h 02mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,236
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/296:15 amSTL - PVG
2 stops22h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/1412:10 pmPVG - STL
1 stop23h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,291
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2912:00 pmSTL - SHA
2 stops35h 05mCathay Pacific
Tue 5/64:50 pmSHA - STL
2 stops38h 43mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$1,308
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/297:04 amSTL - SHA
2 stops39h 21mJapan Airlines
Wed 5/1412:50 pmSHA - STL
2 stops23h 14mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,332
This StudentUniverse 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/56:14 amSTL - PVG
2 stops28h 41mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/1812:20 pmPVG - STL
2 stops23h 43mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$1,356
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.
Thu 10/92:55 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops38h 30mEVA Air
Sun 11/21:15 pmPVG - STL
2 stops38h 37mEVA Air
Deal found 4/28$1,377
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/277:30 amSTL - PVG
2 stops41h 35mAir Canada
Tue 6/33:55 pmPVG - STL
2 stops33h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$1,400
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.
Wed 5/76:00 amSTL - SHA
2 stops41h 15mANA
Tue 6/31:35 pmSHA - STL
2 stops40h 18mANA
Deal found 4/29$1,414

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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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Shanghai

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Price

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/7

6:52 am-11:45 am

2 stops39h 53m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/14

3:55 pm-3:47 pm

2 stops36h 52m

$1,113

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/2

7:04 am-2:50 pm

1 stop18h 46m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/4

5:00 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop18h 28m

$1,186

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-12:35 am

2 stops29h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/2

1:35 am-4:59 pm

2 stops28h 24m

$1,232

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/7

6:52 am-11:45 am

2 stops39h 53m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/3

4:05 pm-1:07 pm

2 stops34h 02m

$1,236

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/11

6:52 am-11:55 pm

2 stops28h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/19

9:35 am-10:45 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$1,362

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/27

7:30 am-2:05 pm

2 stops41h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/3

3:55 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops33h 41m

$1,400

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/3

8:48 am-5:45 pm

2 stops43h 57m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/23

12:10 pm-10:12 am

2 stops35h 02m

$1,412

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/5

5:27 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops29h 38m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/18

10:30 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops37h 44m

$1,418

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/29

7:00 am-11:25 am

2 stops39h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/13

1:35 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops37h 44m

$1,435

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/3

6:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/23

3:45 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop18h 04m

$1,465

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai (average of $1,167). Flying from St. Louis 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 STL to PVG?

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 April 30, 2025.

When flying from St. Louis to Shanghai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus 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 April 30, 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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
732 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
ANA
8.3
Very good
855 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
442 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

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 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 $1,186. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are ANA, from $1,232, and Japan Airlines, from $1,236. These flights start at 28% 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 $542. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Turkish Airlines, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai (average of $1,167). Flying from St. Louis 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.

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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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,151Average$1,717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,208Average$1,663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,259Average$1,786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$1,272Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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