Cheap flights to Shanghai, China from $571

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CLT — SHA
May 3 — May 101

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 2,991,349 searches and data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,827

Round-trip from

$970

One-way from

$571
High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in April 2024
From New York to Shanghai
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Cheap flights to Shanghai, China in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Shanghai in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,991,349 searches and data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Shanghai in April and May 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
Mon 5/277:15 pmSWF - PVG
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/311:05 pmPVG - SWF
3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$970
Mon 5/277:15 pmSWF - PVG
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/311:05 pmPVG - SWF
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$983
Mon 5/277:15 pmSWF - SHA
3 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/36:50 pmSHA - SWF
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,040
Mon 5/1312:30 amJFK - PVG
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/2711:05 pmPVG - JFK
3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,123
Sat 5/1110:05 pmJFK - PVG
3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/2211:05 pmPVG - JFK
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,156
Wed 5/18:25 pmEWR - PVG
3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1511:05 pmPVG - EWR
3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,160
Mon 5/1312:30 amJFK - PVG
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/2911:05 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,169
Tue 5/712:30 amJFK - PVG
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1911:05 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops52h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,172
Mon 4/2912:30 amJFK - PVG
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/122:15 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,174

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 2,991,349 searches and data were last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Mon 5/277:15 pmSWF - PVG
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/311:05 pmPVG - SWF
3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$970
Mon 5/277:15 pmSWF - PVG
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/311:05 pmPVG - SWF
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$983
Tue 9/171:40 amJFK - PVG
1 stop24h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 12/310:50 amPVG - JFK
1 stop25h 25mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,035
Mon 5/277:15 pmSWF - SHA
3 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/36:50 pmSHA - SWF
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,040
Sat 6/17:15 pmSWF - PVG
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1511:05 pmPVG - SWF
3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,040
Tue 9/171:40 amJFK - PVG
1 stop24h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 11/114:55 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop43h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,041
Tue 9/101:40 amJFK - PVG
1 stop24h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 11/254:55 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop43h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,072
Tue 9/171:20 amJFK - PVG
1 stop21h 30mChina Airlines
Thu 11/2812:05 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop20h 15mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,074
Tue 9/171:25 amJFK - PVG
1 stop22h 40mEVA Air
Sun 10/208:05 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop38h 00mEVA Air
Deal found 4/26$1,094

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 2,991,349 searches and data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
Browse through available last-minute flights traveling to Shanghai. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Tue 5/712:30 amJFK - PVG
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1911:05 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops52h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,172
Tue 5/712:30 amJFK - PVG
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/286:55 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,191
Tue 5/712:30 amJFK - PVG
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/125:00 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,200
Mon 5/612:30 amJFK - PVG
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/286:55 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,222
Wed 5/812:30 amJFK - PVG
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/510:15 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,230
Mon 5/612:30 amJFK - PVG
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/122:15 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,231
Tue 5/712:30 amJFK - PVG
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/286:55 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,236
Tue 5/712:30 amJFK - PVG
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/103:10 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,238
Tue 5/712:00 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop40h 50mEgypt Air
Tue 6/41:10 amPVG - JFK
1 stop43h 50mEgypt Air
Deal found 4/27$1,240

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 2,991,349 searches and data was last updated on April 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.
Tue 5/712:30 pmJFK - PVG
2 stops48h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$571
Thu 5/912:30 pmJFK - PVG
2 stops48h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$580
Sun 8/1112:30 pmJFK - PVG
3 stops52h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$583
Tue 9/101:40 amJFK - PVG
1 stop24h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/27$585
Sun 9/1512:30 amJFK - PVG
2 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$587
Mon 9/236:20 pmJFK - SHA
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$599
Mon 9/231:50 pmJFK - PVG
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$607
Tue 8/612:30 pmJFK - PVG
2 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$620
Sun 6/912:30 amJFK - PVG
2 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$621

Direct flights to Shanghai, China

Mon 9/94:25 pmJFK - PVG
Nonstop15h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 9/1711:30 amPVG - JFK
Nonstop14h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/27$2,316
Wed 9/44:25 pmJFK - PVG
Nonstop15h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 11/2611:30 amPVG - JFK
Nonstop14h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/27$2,361
Wed 9/184:25 pmJFK - PVG
Nonstop15h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 10/2011:30 amPVG - JFK
Nonstop14h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/26$2,367
Wed 5/84:25 pmJFK - PVG
Nonstop15h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 5/2811:30 amPVG - JFK
Nonstop14h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/26$2,395
Wed 10/24:25 pmJFK - PVG
Nonstop15h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 10/2011:30 amPVG - JFK
Nonstop14h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/27$2,411
Wed 5/84:25 pmJFK - PVG
Nonstop15h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 5/2611:30 amPVG - JFK
Nonstop14h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/26$2,430
Wed 8/144:25 pmJFK - PVG
Nonstop15h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 11/1211:30 amPVG - JFK
Nonstop14h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/27$2,434
Wed 5/84:25 pmJFK - PVG
Nonstop15h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 5/2811:30 amPVG - JFK
Nonstop14h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/27$2,460
Mon 9/24:25 pmJFK - PVG
Nonstop15h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 9/2411:30 amPVG - JFK
Nonstop14h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/27$2,471

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 $595 while a round-trip flight costs $1,380. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Shanghai (average of $1,220). Flying to Shanghai in July will prove the most costly (average of $2,045). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,260

February

$1,220

March

$1,239

April

$1,317

May

$1,581

June

$1,914

July

$2,045

August

$1,704

September

$1,421

October

$1,580

November

$1,555

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 April 21, 2024.
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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 April 28, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with XiamenAir, ANA 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
1,188 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The air crew was wonderful when they were around. Unfortunately you are abandoned most of the flight. You find yourself thirsty often during a long flight. It was a free for all if you wanted anything. Get up and go get yourself. You would accumulate trash without anybody coming by to take it from you. The entertainment systems are aging but that’s due to the age of the aircraft. Call me spoiled but once you fly on Singapore Airlines everybody else doesn’t meet the standard.

8.5
Very good
1,188 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,188 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The air crew was wonderful when they were around. Unfortunately you are abandoned most of the flight. You find yourself thirsty often during a long flight. It was a free for all if you wanted anything. Get up and go get yourself. You would accumulate trash without anybody coming by to take it from you. The entertainment systems are aging but that’s due to the age of the aircraft. Call me spoiled but once you fly on Singapore Airlines everybody else doesn’t meet the standard.

8.5
Very good
946 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,188 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The air crew was wonderful when they were around. Unfortunately you are abandoned most of the flight. You find yourself thirsty often during a long flight. It was a free for all if you wanted anything. Get up and go get yourself. You would accumulate trash without anybody coming by to take it from you. The entertainment systems are aging but that’s due to the age of the aircraft. Call me spoiled but once you fly on Singapore Airlines everybody else doesn’t meet the standard.

8.4
Very good
1,555 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,188 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The air crew was wonderful when they were around. Unfortunately you are abandoned most of the flight. You find yourself thirsty often during a long flight. It was a free for all if you wanted anything. Get up and go get yourself. You would accumulate trash without anybody coming by to take it from you. The entertainment systems are aging but that’s due to the age of the aircraft. Call me spoiled but once you fly on Singapore Airlines everybody else doesn’t meet the standard.

8.3
Very good
1,485 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,188 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The air crew was wonderful when they were around. Unfortunately you are abandoned most of the flight. You find yourself thirsty often during a long flight. It was a free for all if you wanted anything. Get up and go get yourself. You would accumulate trash without anybody coming by to take it from you. The entertainment systems are aging but that’s due to the age of the aircraft. Call me spoiled but once you fly on Singapore Airlines everybody else doesn’t meet the standard.

8.3
Very good
960 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,188 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The air crew was wonderful when they were around. Unfortunately you are abandoned most of the flight. You find yourself thirsty often during a long flight. It was a free for all if you wanted anything. Get up and go get yourself. You would accumulate trash without anybody coming by to take it from you. The entertainment systems are aging but that’s due to the age of the aircraft. Call me spoiled but once you fly on Singapore Airlines everybody else doesn’t meet the standard.

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  • 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).

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air China is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while round-trip flights cost around null.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Shanghai?

    A round-trip flight to Shanghai will typically cost around $280, however they can be found for as little as $102.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Seattle offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport).

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