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$583+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to St. Louis (STL)

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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — STL
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to St. Louis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to St. Louis (STL). 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 August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,197
(Lufthansa)

One-way from

$583
(Kiwi.com)
From Shanghai to Lambert-St Louis
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to St. Louis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to St. Louis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 1, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/111:35 pmPVG - STL
2 stops34h 57mLufthansa
Mon 2/165:18 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops50h 47mLufthansa
Deal found 7/31$1,197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/212:10 pmPVG - STL
1 stop17h 43mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/199:00 amSTL - PVG
1 stop19h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,244
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/313:45 pmPVG - STL
1 stop19h 10mDelta
Thu 2/196:45 amSTL - PVG
1 stop18h 35mDelta
Deal found 7/31$1,339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 9/15:00 pmPVG - STL
1 stop18h 59mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/197:09 amSTL - PVG
1 stop19h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,400
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Mon 9/110:30 pmSHA - STL
2 stops37h 44mCathay Pacific
Thu 2/195:49 pmSTL - SHA
2 stops28h 31mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/1$1,562
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3112:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops32h 43mQatar Airways
Thu 2/1912:58 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops35h 42mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/1$1,658
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2812:05 amPVG - STL
2 stops34h 27mEmirates
Wed 2/183:15 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops33h 50mEmirates
Deal found 7/31$2,229

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to St. Louis 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 August 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to St. Louis that are best for you.

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Shanghai

Fly to

St. Louis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSt. Louis

PVG - STL

PVGSTL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/1

11:35 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops34h 57m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/16

5:18 pm-10:05 am

2 stops50h 47m

$1,197

ShanghaiSt. Louis

PVG - STL

PVGSTL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/2

12:10 pm-4:53 pm

1 stop17h 43m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 2/19

9:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$1,244

ShanghaiSt. Louis

PVG - STL

PVGSTL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/31

3:45 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/16

6:45 am-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$1,339

ShanghaiSt. Louis

PVG - STL

PVGSTL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/1

5:00 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop18h 59m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 2/19

7:09 am-4:25 pm

1 stop19h 16m

$1,400

ShanghaiSt. Louis

SHA - STL

SHASTL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/1

10:30 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops37h 44m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 2/19

5:49 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops28h 31m

$1,562

ShanghaiSt. Louis

PVG - STL

PVGSTL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/31

12:35 am-8:18 pm

2 stops32h 43m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 2/19

12:58 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops35h 42m

$1,658

ShanghaiSt. Louis

PVG - STL

PVGSTL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/28

12:05 am-9:32 pm

2 stops34h 27m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/18

3:15 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$2,229

ShanghaiSt. Louis

PVG - STL

PVGSTL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/4

12:30 am-4:03 pm

3 stops52h 33m

$583

ShanghaiSt. Louis

PVG - STL

PVGSTL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/5

8:10 pm-10:08 pm

2 stops38h 58m

$635

ShanghaiSt. Louis

SHA - STL

SHASTL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/14

6:10 pm-1:32 pm

3 stops32h 22m

$1,194

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to St. Louis

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to STL?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to St. Louis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 1, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Shanghai to St. Louis in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing St. Louis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to St. Louis. 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 St. Louis. Reviews last updated August 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, Emirates, and Delta from Shanghai to St. Louis. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
949 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to St. Louis. 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 into for flights to St. Louis from Shanghai?

    Most people fly into Lambert-St Louis (STL) if they book a flight to St. Louis from Shanghai. On average, Lambert-St Louis has 0 inbound flights from Shanghai per day from 0 airlines. Lambert-St Louis is conveniently located just 12.7 mi from St. Louis’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to St. Louis round-trip?

    Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to St. Louis, with prices starting at $1,197. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $1,244 and $1,339, respectively.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Shanghai to St. Louis are Delta ($635), Lufthansa ($1,279), and Japan Airlines ($1,321).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to St. Louis that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to St. Louis?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to St. Louis?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to St. Louis 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 Shanghai to St. Louis?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to St. Louis (average of $311). Flying from Shanghai to St. Louis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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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