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$343+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SHA
May 1 — May 81
Fri 5/1
Fri 5/8
1 adult, Economy
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This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2712:55 am
SEA
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PVG
1 stop29h 00m
Asiana Airlines
Mon 9/78:35 am
PVG
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SEA
1 stop21h 20m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/29$673
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 8/2512:55 am
SEA
-
PVG
1 stop19h 50m
Asiana Airlines
Fri 9/114:20 pm
PVG
-
SEA
1 stop13h 35m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/30$674
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2212:55 am
SEA
-
SHA
1 stop17h 50m
Asiana Airlines
Sun 11/16:15 pm
SHA
-
SEA
1 stop35h 40m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/29$675
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2012:50 pm
SEA
-
PVG
1 stop16h 20m
Korean Air
Tue 5/58:50 am
PVG
-
SEA
1 stop16h 50m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/30$681
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2712:55 am
SEA
-
SHA
1 stop17h 50m
Asiana Airlines
Fri 9/1110:55 am
SHA
-
SEA
1 stop19h 00m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/30$692
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 10/612:55 am
SEA
-
SHA
1 stop17h 50m
Asiana Airlines
Mon 11/26:15 pm
SHA
-
SEA
1 stop35h 40m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/27$693
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2712:55 am
SEA
-
PVG
1 stop18h 10m
Asiana Airlines
Fri 10/161:10 pm
PVG
-
SEA
1 stop16h 45m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/31$694
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2312:55 am
SEA
-
PVG
1 stop18h 10m
Asiana Airlines
Sun 9/2011:40 am
PVG
-
SEA
1 stop18h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/31$695
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2412:10 am
SEA
-
PVG
1 stop19h 45m
Asiana Airlines
Sun 12/64:25 pm
PVG
-
SEA
1 stop13h 30m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/29$696
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2812:30 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop30h 10m
Korean Air
Mon 5/118:50 am
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop15h 50m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/29$700
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2311:55 pm
LAX
-
SHA
1 stop29h 50m
XiamenAir
Mon 8/319:55 pm
SHA
-
LAX
1 stop37h 05m
XiamenAir
Deal found 3/29$700
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/284:30 pm
SEA
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PVG
1 stop17h 15m
ANA
Wed 5/138:25 am
PVG
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SEA
1 stop21h 00m
ANA
Deal found 3/30$701

Find flight deals from USA to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated April 1, 2026.

Round-trip from

$673
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$343
(eDestinos)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,045
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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Shanghai that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Wed 4/22

10:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop32h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/12

8:50 am-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$708

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 4/24

12:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/4

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$724

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/29

12:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/6

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$724

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 4/25

12:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/19

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$724

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Fri 9/4

11:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop19h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/22

1:10 pm-7:50 am

1 stop33h 40m

$736

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 4/26

12:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/3

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$824

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/28

12:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/2

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$824

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

11:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/25

10:55 am-3:50 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$836

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Thu 9/17

8:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/26

8:50 am-9:40 am

1 stop15h 50m

$866

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

12:40 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

8:50 am-3:21 pm

2 stops21h 31m

$903

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Shanghai

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from USA to Shanghai?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Shanghai (average of $435). Flying from USA to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $614). 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 US to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 1, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from USA to Shanghai in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 84% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from USA to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from USA to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their USA to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from the United States to Shanghai delayed?

About 30% of weekly flights between United States and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 296 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Shanghai flights?

Over the last year, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for theUnited States to Shanghai flights

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Delta and United Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on Cathay Pacific and Korean Air

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on China Eastern

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Joe Minihane

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Joe has been obsessed with travel and flying ever since he was a child. He's a freelance travel journalist and author, and his work has appeared in The Times, Guardian and CNN. As a Europe obsessive, he has stayed in Zurich on a swimming adventure around the city, used Geneva as a base for Alpine adventures and spent time in Copenhagen soaking up the world class culture and cuisine, all the while exploring the best hotels these cities have to offer.

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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 1, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines,Delta, andCathay Pacific from the United States to Shanghai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
507 reviews

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
507 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
507 reviews

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,366 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
507 reviews

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,239 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
507 reviews

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,535 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
507 reviews

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
507 reviews

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from USA to Shanghai?

    Airlines like Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and Cathay Pacific fly from USA to Shanghai in about 19h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6467 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to Shanghai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $286 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include ANA from $303 and Philippine Airlines from $322 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Shanghai?

    While some choose either Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or Newark - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the most popular route from USA to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from USA to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from USA to Shanghai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from USA to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 USA to Shanghai?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Shanghai (average of $435). Flying from USA to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $614). 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 10 airlines flying from USA to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$415Average$1,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$437Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$470Average$1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air ChinaCheapest$489Average$1,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EVA AirCheapest$525Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$537Average$923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$548Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Air CanadaCheapest$594Average$1,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$615Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
XiamenAirCheapest$639Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%

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