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Cheapest flights from USA to Shanghai

Mon 10/1211:20 pm -
1 stop21h 25m
Sat 10/311:30 am -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 8/20$702
Wed 9/3011:20 pm -
1 stop21h 25m
Sun 10/2511:35 am -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 8/21$703
Thu 9/1711:20 pm -
1 stop19h 25m
Sun 12/206:15 pm -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 8/20$705
Mon 10/1911:20 pm -
1 stop24h 40m
Sun 10/2511:35 am -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 8/20$708
Tue 10/2711:50 pm -
1 stop26h 25m
Mon 11/166:15 pm -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 8/19$712
Thu 9/2411:20 pm -
1 stop19h 45m
Thu 10/811:40 am -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 8/17$712
Mon 10/1211:20 pm -
1 stop19h 25m
Wed 12/26:15 pm -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 8/19$713
Wed 11/1111:50 pm -
1 stop18h 15m
Wed 11/181:10 pm -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 8/16$713
Tue 9/2211:20 pm -
1 stop30h 35m
Mon 10/261:30 am -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 8/17$714
Tue 10/1311:20 pm -
1 stop24h 40m
Sun 11/2211:35 am -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 8/20$715
Mon 9/711:20 pm -
1 stop19h 45m
Wed 9/1611:40 am -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 8/18$718
Sat 10/3111:50 pm -
1 stop19h 15m
Wed 11/181:10 pm -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 8/18$719

Find flight deals from USA to Shanghai

Round-trip from

$702
(oojo)

One-way from

$395
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,244
From USA to Shanghai
One-way flight from USA to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($168 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026

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San FranciscoShanghai

SFO San Francisco - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Tue 10/27

11:50 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/17

6:15 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$734

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO San Francisco - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Tue 9/29

11:20 pm-9:45 am

1 stop19h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/21

6:15 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$735

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO San Francisco - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SFOPVG

San Francisco

Tue 10/27

11:50 pm-11:55 am

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/19

1:30 am-2:00 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$765

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO San Francisco - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Wed 9/30

11:20 pm-9:45 am

1 stop19h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/23

10:55 am-3:30 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$785

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO San Francisco - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Fri 9/4

11:20 pm-9:45 am

1 stop19h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/28

6:15 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$785

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO San Francisco - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SFOPVG

San Francisco

Thu 1/7

11:50 pm-10:05 am

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/29

11:35 am-2:00 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$836

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX Los Angeles - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 11/25

10:55 am-12:20 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/30

1:35 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$857

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX Los Angeles - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 11/11

10:55 am-12:20 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/18

1:35 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$857

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX Los Angeles - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Thu 11/26

10:55 am-12:20 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/30

1:35 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$857

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX Los Angeles - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Thu 11/26

10:55 am-12:20 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/1

4:35 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$857

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Shanghai (average of $1,025). Flying from USA to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,541). 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?

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 48% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

About 34% of weekly flights between United States and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 344 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday 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 15% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from USA to Shanghai?

The best time to book flights from USA to Shanghai is 26 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

The best insider tips for theUnited States to Shanghai flights

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Harriet Baskas

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John Walton

Expert on China Eastern

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Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from USA to Shanghai?

    Airlines like Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Delta fly from USA to Shanghai in about 12h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5705 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 $173 on Philippine Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $299 and ANA from $304 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Shanghai (average of $1,025). Flying from USA to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,541). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$198Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$349Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
China EasternCheapest$415Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$494Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$538Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air ChinaCheapest$574Average$1,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air CanadaCheapest$643Average$1,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
XiamenAirCheapest$645Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
ANACheapest$646Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
China SouthernCheapest$671Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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