Cheap flights to Shanghai, China from $442

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 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
WAS — SHA
Apr 2 — Apr 91

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2024

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,228,805 searches and data was last updated on March 28, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,711

Round-trip from

$1,048

One-way from

$574
High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From New York to Shanghai
One-way flight from New York to Shanghai

Cheap flights to Shanghai, China in March & April 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Shanghai in March and April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,228,805 searches and data was last updated on March 28, 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Shanghai in March and April 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
Tue 4/1611:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Tue 5/73:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop21h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/28$806
Mon 4/811:25 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop32h 10mAir China
Mon 5/204:20 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop18h 50mAir China
Deal found 3/27$831
Mon 4/811:25 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop20h 30mAir China
Mon 5/201:55 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop21h 15mAir China
Deal found 3/27$831
Wed 4/1012:15 amLAX - PVG
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/179:45 amPVG - LAX
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$833
Sun 4/1411:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Tue 5/143:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop21h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/27$845
Fri 4/511:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Sun 4/143:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop21h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/27$846
Sun 4/1411:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Tue 5/141:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop23h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/27$849
Mon 4/811:25 pmLAX - PVG
2 stops28h 40mAir China
Mon 5/204:20 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop18h 50mAir China
Deal found 3/27$850
Sun 4/1412:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop21h 35mXiamenAir
Thu 5/29:00 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/26$850

Shanghai, China 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Shanghai in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,228,805 searches and data were last updated on March 28, 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Shanghai in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 4/1611:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Tue 5/73:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop21h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/28$806
Mon 4/811:25 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop32h 10mAir China
Mon 5/204:20 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop18h 50mAir China
Deal found 3/27$831
Mon 4/811:25 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop20h 30mAir China
Mon 5/201:55 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop21h 15mAir China
Deal found 3/27$831
Wed 4/1012:15 amLAX - PVG
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/179:45 amPVG - LAX
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$833
Tue 9/310:50 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop21h 05mAir China
Tue 10/157:20 amPVG - LAX
1 stop28h 10mAir China
Deal found 3/27$844
Tue 9/1010:50 pmLAX - SHA
2 stops32h 05mAir China
Tue 10/159:05 amSHA - LAX
2 stops26h 25mAir China
Deal found 3/27$844
Sun 4/1411:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Tue 5/143:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop21h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/27$845
Fri 4/511:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Sun 4/143:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop21h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/27$846
Sun 4/1411:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Tue 5/141:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop23h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/27$849

Flights to Shanghai, China departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Shanghai, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,228,805 searches and data was last updated on March 28, 2024.
Browse through available last-minute flights traveling to Shanghai. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Fri 4/511:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Sun 4/143:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop21h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/27$846
Sun 4/711:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Tue 5/143:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop21h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/27$858
Sun 4/711:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Sun 4/141:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop23h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/27$859
Fri 4/511:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Fri 4/191:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop23h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/28$864
Fri 4/511:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Tue 4/161:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop23h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/28$865
Fri 4/511:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Sat 4/207:20 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop40h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/28$866
Fri 4/511:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Mon 4/157:20 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop40h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/28$867
Sun 4/711:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Fri 5/39:55 amPVG - LAX
1 stop26h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/27$887
Sun 4/712:30 amJFK - PVG
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/103:10 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$949

One-way flights to Shanghai, China

Explore one-way flight options to Shanghai for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,228,805 searches and data was last updated on March 28, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights departing to Shanghai in the near future. If you're in need of a round-trip flight to Shanghai instead, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Wed 4/1012:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop19h 45mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/27$442
Sun 4/711:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/27$454
Tue 4/911:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/27$467
Sun 4/1411:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/27$468
Wed 4/1012:15 amLAX - PVG
2 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$470
Tue 4/237:00 amLAX - PVG
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$471
Sun 4/1412:15 amLAX - PVG
2 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$473
Mon 4/811:25 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop19h 50mAir China
Deal found 3/27$483
Sun 4/1411:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop27h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/27$485

Direct flights to Shanghai, China

Mon 4/110:55 amSFO - PVG
Nonstop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/305:25 pmPVG - SFO
Nonstop11h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,195
Sat 4/2010:55 amSFO - PVG
Nonstop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/85:25 pmPVG - SFO
Nonstop11h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,220
Thu 4/412:30 pmLAX - PVG
Nonstop13h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 5/21:05 pmPVG - LAX
Nonstop12h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/28$1,332
Thu 4/1112:00 pmSFO - PVG
Nonstop13h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 5/912:45 pmPVG - SFO
Nonstop11h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/27$1,335
Thu 4/412:30 pmLAX - PVG
Nonstop13h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 4/171:05 pmPVG - LAX
Nonstop12h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/27$1,338
Mon 5/610:55 amSFO - PVG
Nonstop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/95:25 pmPVG - SFO
Nonstop11h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,350
Thu 4/1112:30 pmLAX - PVG
Nonstop13h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 4/171:05 pmPVG - LAX
Nonstop12h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/27$1,356
Tue 4/1612:30 pmLAX - PVG
Nonstop13h 40mChina Eastern
Tue 5/71:05 pmPVG - LAX
Nonstop12h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/28$1,358
Thu 4/1812:30 pmLAX - PVG
Nonstop13h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 5/21:05 pmPVG - LAX
Nonstop12h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/28$1,367

Find flights to Shanghai within your budget

Locate flights to Shanghai that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,228,805 searches and data was last updated on March 28, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$763 - $1,010

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesShanghai Hongqiao Intl

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 4/10

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/16

1 stop37h 40m

$763

Los AngelesShanghai Pu Dong

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Mon 4/8

1 stop32h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/20

1 stop18h 50m

$831

Los AngelesShanghai Pu Dong

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Wed 4/10

2 stops33h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/17

2 stops24h 55m

$833

Los AngelesShanghai Pu Dong

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Sun 4/14

1 stop23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/14

1 stop21h 05m

$845

San FranciscoShanghai Pu Dong

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

Mon 9/16

2 stops28h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/21

1 stop37h 45m

$850

Los AngelesShanghai Pu Dong

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Wed 4/17

1 stop27h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/21

1 stop15h 55m

$928

Los AngelesShanghai Pu Dong

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Sun 9/1

1 stop23h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/3

1 stop19h 40m

$963

Los AngelesShanghai Pu Dong

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Mon 4/22

1 stop25h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/22

1 stop22h 25m

$1,009

Los AngelesShanghai Pu Dong

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Tue 4/9

1 stop20h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/22

1 stop15h 50m

$1,010

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 3/27

Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Shanghai is currently $468 while a round-trip flight costs $892. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Shanghai (average of $1,220). Flying to Shanghai in June will prove the most costly (average of $2,041). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,259

February

$1,220

March

$1,238

April

$1,414

May

$1,643

June

$2,041

July

$2,030

August

$1,694

September

$1,426

October

$1,566

November

$1,547

December

$1,752

Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SHA

Temperature

39.2 - 82.4 °F

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 53 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.
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Noon
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 March 28, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with XiamenAir, Japan Airlines and Air China to Shanghai have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very good
1,239 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.5
Very good
1,239 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,239 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.5
Very good
640 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,239 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.5
Very good
985 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,239 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.4
Very good
1,620 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,239 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,239 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

Once known as a city of decadence in the 1920s and 1930s, Shanghai has evolved to become one of China’s busiest financial and tourism ports. Often the inspiration of sinful novels and creative cocktails, Shanghai is more a figment of one’s imagination than a real city. But travelers booking flights to Shanghai will soon discover why Time magazine named it the “world’s most happening city.”

Stand in Shanghai’s city center and let the massive steel skyscrapers, alluring restaurants and bars, and electric lights captivate you. Only on your flight to Shanghai will you experience a bit of quiet and calm. Once you arrive in Shanghai, the city will entice you to engage in a little excitement and adventure, all along the backdrop of Asian influence.

Shanghai is full of surprises. A flight to Shanghai will be the first of many exciting adventures tourists will happen upon in the world’s largest city. Constantly evolving and ever-changing, Shanghai embraces excitement and exudes sophistication. Book a cheap flight to Shanghai and within minutes of landing, China’s richest city will leave you wanting more.

  • What does SHA mean?

    Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is SHA. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV).

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