Cheap flights to Shanghai

Cheap flights from United States to Shanghai

from Los Angeles (LAX - SHA)

Jan 22 — Jan 28

1 stop

from $657

from New York (JFK - PVG)

Mar 12 — Mar 18

1 stop

from $901

from Dallas (DFW - PVG)

Mar 23 — Mar 30

2 stops

from $923

from Chicago (ORD - PVG)

Feb 28 — Mar 6

1 stop

from $1,000

from Atlanta (ATL - PVG)

Mar 12 — Mar 18

1 stop

from $1,000

from Miami (MIA - PVG)

Mar 5 — Mar 11

1 stop

from $1,000

Popular airlines with direct flights to Shanghai

China Eastern

Fly to Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
- Beijing
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  1 hr 50 min +
- Chengdu
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  2 hr 25 min +
- Xi'An
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  2 hr 10 min +
- Shenzhen
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  2 hr 5 min +
- Chongqing
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  2 hr 10 min +
Juneyao Airlines

Fly to Shanghai (SHA, PVG)
- Osaka
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  2 hr 15 min +
- Shenzhen
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  2 hr 10 min +
- Xi'An
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  2 hr 15 min +
- Guangzhou
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  2 hr 20 min +
- Chengdu
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  2 hr 40 min +
Shanghai Airlines

Fly to Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
- Changsha
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  1 hr 40 min +
- Zhengzhou
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  1 hr 40 min +
- Bangkok
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  4 hr 20 min +
- Shantou
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  1 hr 45 min +
- Guangzhou
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  2 hr 5 min +
Spring

Fly to Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
- Osaka
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  2 hr 25 min +
- Shenzhen
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  2 hr 10 min +
- Guangzhou
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  2 hr 15 min +
- Lanzhou
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  2 hr 55 min +
- Chengdu
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  2 hr 35 min +
Air China

Fly to Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
- Beijing
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  2 hr 10 min +
- Chengdu
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  2 hr 40 min +
- Chongqing
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  2 hr 20 min +
- Tianjin
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  2 hr 5 min +
- Tokyo
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  3 hr 10 min +
China Southern

Fly to Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
- Guangzhou
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  2 hr 20 min +
- Shenzhen
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  2 hr 20 min +
- Shenyang
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  2 hr 35 min +
- Dalian
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  2 hr +
- Changchun
  
  Direct flights every day
  
  2 hr 50 min +

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 28 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 12 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

When to fly to Shanghai

Off-season

Jan – Feb, Jul – Aug

Less popular and lower prices

Peak season

Sep – Dec

About Shanghai

Shanghai, on China’s central coast, is the country's biggest city and a global financial hub. Its heart is the Bund, a famed waterfront promenade lined with colonial-era buildings. Across the Huangpu River rises the Pudong district’s futuristic skyline, including 632m Shanghai Tower and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, with distinctive pink spheres. Sprawling Yu Garden has traditional pavilions, towers and ponds.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Shanghai

What counts as the best airline for your flights to Shanghai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly to Shanghai.

In terms of direct flights, China Eastern is the most popular, flying directly from 151 cities. China Eastern flies to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying to Shanghai are Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Spring, Air China, China Southern.

Juneyao Airlines flies directly from 75 cities. Juneyao Airlines flies to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) , Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Shanghai Airlines flies directly from 66 cities. Shanghai Airlines flies to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Spring flies directly from 63 cities. Spring flies to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Air China flies directly from 40 cities. Air China flies to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
China Southern flies directly from 30 cities. China Southern flies to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

China Eastern offers direct flights to Shanghai from 151 cities. The most frequent departures are: Beijing, Chengdu, Xi'An, Shenzhen and Chongqing.
Juneyao Airlines offers direct flights to Shanghai from 75 cities. The most frequent departures are: Osaka, Shenzhen, Xi'An, Guangzhou and Chengdu.
Shanghai Airlines offers direct flights to Shanghai from 66 cities. The most frequent departures are: Changsha, Zhengzhou, Bangkok, Shantou and Guangzhou.
Spring offers direct flights to Shanghai from 63 cities. The most frequent departures are: Osaka, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Lanzhou and Chengdu.
Air China offers direct flights to Shanghai from 40 cities. The most frequent departures are: Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Tianjin and Tokyo.
China Southern offers direct flights to Shanghai from 30 cities. The most frequent departures are: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shenyang, Dalian and Changchun.

Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).

Shanghai has 2 major airports: Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. The closest airport to the city center is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 8 mi away. However, Shanghai Pudong International Airport is more popular with travelers.

Different airlines may land in different airports, for example:

China Eastern flies to Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
Juneyao Airlines flies to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Shanghai Airlines flies to Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
Spring flies to Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
Air China flies to Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
China Southern flies to Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

If you are looking to book airline tickets from United States to Shanghai you have options. Some of the cheapest flights from popular cities include:

Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago, starting at $1,000 from Feb 28 to Mar 6
Turkish Airlines, United flight from Dallas, starting at $923 from Mar 23 to Mar 30
Turkish Airlines flight from Atlanta, starting at $1,000 from Mar 12 to Mar 18
Turkish Airlines flight from New York, starting at $901 from Mar 12 to Mar 18
XiamenAir flight from Los Angeles, starting at $657 from Jan 22 to Jan 28
Turkish Airlines flight from Miami, starting at $1,000 from Mar 5 to Mar 11

Of all the flights departing from popular cities in United States, the cheapest round-trip flight to Shanghai starts at $657 and departs from Los Angeles on Jan 22 to Jan 28.

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