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Cheap flights from Lexington (LEX) to Shanghai from $914

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Cheap flight deals from Lexington to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lexington (LEX) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 April 28, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,258

One-way from

$950
From Lexington Blue Grass to Shanghai
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Lexington to Shanghai?

Flights from Lexington to Shanghai are found to be more expensive on Friday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Shanghai.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Lexington to Shanghai (LEX - SHA)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Lexington to Shanghai at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Japan Airlines flights from Lexington to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Japan Airlines for the route between Lexington and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Japan Airlines flights traveling from Lexington to Shanghai. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Tue 5/145:51 amLEX - SHA
2 stops41h 34mJapan Airlines
Fri 5/3112:50 pmSHA - LEX
2 stops39h 17mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/28$2,344
Sat 8/36:05 amLEX - PVG
2 stops43h 55mJapan Airlines
Sat 9/71:15 pmPVG - LEX
3 stops36h 17mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/28$2,598
Mon 5/275:51 amLEX - PVG
2 stops25h 54mJapan Airlines
Mon 6/171:15 pmPVG - LEX
3 stops36h 09mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/27$3,543
Mon 5/275:51 amLEX - SHA
2 stops41h 34mJapan Airlines
Mon 6/1712:50 pmSHA - LEX
2 stops36h 34mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/27$3,680

Cheap British Airways flights from Lexington to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between Lexington and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced British Airways flights we've found at this time heading from Lexington to Shanghai. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Mon 5/275:50 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops50h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 6/1711:00 amPVG - LEX
2 stops47h 03mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,623
Tue 5/145:50 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops50h 05mBritish Airways
Fri 5/3111:00 amPVG - LEX
2 stops47h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,673
Sat 8/310:48 amLEX - PVG
2 stops33h 07mBritish Airways
Sat 9/711:00 amPVG - LEX
2 stops64h 33mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,922

Cheap Lexington to Shanghai flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Lexington to Shanghai specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Prices were last updated on April 28, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Lexington to Shanghai in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 5/275:50 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops50h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 6/1711:00 amPVG - LEX
2 stops47h 03mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,623
Mon 5/275:50 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops50h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 6/1711:00 amPVG - LEX
2 stops65h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,628
Mon 5/275:06 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops35h 24mQatar Airways
Sun 6/1612:35 amPVG - LEX
2 stops33h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,655
Tue 5/145:50 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops50h 05mBritish Airways
Fri 5/3111:00 amPVG - LEX
2 stops47h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,673
Mon 5/275:06 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops35h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/1612:35 amPVG - LEX
2 stops33h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,682
Tue 5/145:06 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops35h 24mQatar Airways
Thu 5/3012:35 amPVG - LEX
2 stops34h 18mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,726
Mon 5/275:51 amLEX - PVG
1 stop20h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/175:00 pmPVG - LEX
1 stop18h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,960
Mon 5/275:51 amLEX - PVG
1 stop20h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/175:00 pmPVG - LEX
2 stops29h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,963
Wed 5/295:06 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops35h 24mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/512:35 amPVG - LEX
2 stops32h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$2,077

Lexington to Shanghai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Lexington and Shanghai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Lexington to Shanghai in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 5/275:50 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops50h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 6/1711:00 amPVG - LEX
2 stops47h 03mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,623
Thu 11/146:10 amLEX - PVG
1 stop20h 10mDelta
Mon 11/185:30 pmPVG - LEX
1 stop18h 12mDelta
Deal found 4/26$1,627
Mon 5/275:50 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops50h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 6/1711:00 amPVG - LEX
2 stops65h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,628
Thu 10/316:10 amLEX - PVG
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Mon 11/47:20 pmPVG - LEX
2 stops28h 07mDelta
Deal found 4/27$1,631
Thu 10/316:10 amLEX - PVG
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Mon 11/45:30 pmPVG - LEX
1 stop29h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/27$1,633
Sat 8/35:15 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops35h 15mQatar Airways
Fri 9/612:35 amPVG - LEX
2 stops32h 18mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,642
Mon 5/275:06 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops35h 24mQatar Airways
Sun 6/1612:35 amPVG - LEX
2 stops33h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,655
Tue 5/145:50 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops50h 05mBritish Airways
Fri 5/3111:00 amPVG - LEX
2 stops47h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,673
Mon 5/275:06 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops35h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/1612:35 amPVG - LEX
2 stops33h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,682

One-way flights to Shanghai from Lexington

Search for one-way flight options from Lexington to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Lexington to Shanghai can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from Lexington, there is a search form available above.
Tue 5/285:06 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops35h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$914
Sun 8/46:15 amLEX - PVG
1 stop19h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/27$950
Tue 5/285:06 pmLEX - PVG
3 stops43h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,006
Thu 5/302:11 pmLEX - PVG
3 stops47h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,013
Tue 5/285:51 amLEX - PVG
1 stop20h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,285
Sun 8/47:15 amLEX - SHA
2 stops41h 00mANA
Deal found 4/27$1,294
Sun 8/48:26 pmLEX - PVG
3 stops37h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,660

Find flights from Lexington to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Lexington 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 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.

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$1,623 - $2,344

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Lexington Blue GrassShanghai Pu Dong

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 5/27

2 stops50h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/17

2 stops47h 03m

$1,623

Lexington Blue GrassShanghai Pu Dong

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 8/3

2 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/6

2 stops32h 18m

$1,642

Lexington Blue GrassShanghai Pu Dong

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 5/14

2 stops50h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/31

2 stops47h 53m

$1,673

Lexington Blue GrassShanghai Pu Dong

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 5/27

2 stops35h 24m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/16

2 stops33h 28m

$1,682

Lexington Blue GrassShanghai Pu Dong

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 5/14

2 stops35h 24m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/30

2 stops34h 18m

$1,726

Lexington Blue GrassShanghai Pu Dong

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 5/14

1 stop20h 59m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/31

1 stop18h 53m

$1,960

Lexington Blue GrassShanghai Pu Dong

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 8/3

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/7

2 stops30h 44m

$2,104

Lexington Blue GrassShanghai Hongqiao Intl

LEX - SHA

LEXSHA

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 8/3

2 stops41h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/7

2 stops43h 31m

$2,257

Lexington Blue GrassShanghai Hongqiao Intl

LEX - SHA

LEXSHA

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 5/14

2 stops41h 34m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/31

2 stops39h 17m

$2,344

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Deals found on 4/27

When is the cheapest time to fly from Lexington to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Lexington to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.
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Noon
Afternoon
Evening
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Lexington to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

Plan your trip from Lexington to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Lexington to Shanghai is currently $1,160 while a round-trip flight costs $1,890. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Shanghai (average of $1,220). Flying from Lexington to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,045). 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.

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

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 Japan Airlines, British Airways and Qatar Airways from Lexington to Shanghai have to say. 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.
ANA
8.5
Very good
946 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

ANA
8.5
Very good
946 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
946 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,485 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
946 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,932 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
946 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,456 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
946 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,844 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
946 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lexington to Shanghai. 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 from for flights from Lexington to Shanghai?

    Located just 5.6 mi from the city center, Lexington Blue Grass is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Shanghai from Lexington. Booking flights from Blue Grass (LEX) to Shanghai should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Shanghai from 2 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Lexington to Shanghai for under $1,700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Lexington to Shanghai for under $1,700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just $1,623, but on average you can expect to pay $2,110.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lexington to Shanghai round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,623, British Airways will fly you from Lexington to Shanghai and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,642 and $1,960, respectively.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $950 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $1,285 and ANA from $1,294 one-way.

  • What does LEX to SHA mean?

    Great question - LEX to SHA just means Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! 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 deals for flights from Lexington to Shanghai that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Lexington to Shanghai flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Lexington to Shanghai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Lexington to Shanghai flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lexington 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lexington to Shanghai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Lexington to Shanghai offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Lexington to Shanghai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Lexington to Shanghai flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Lexington to Shanghai flight deals updated?

    The Lexington to Shanghai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/28.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Lexington to Shanghai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lexington 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 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,525Average$1,871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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