Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Shanghai from $1,580

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/19. 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.
MCI — SHA
May 21 — May 281

Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) 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 May 16, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,192

Round-trip from

$1,258
High demand for flights, 37% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 25% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Kansas City to Shanghai

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Shanghai?

Thursday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 48%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Shanghai (MCI - SHA)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Kansas City to Shanghai in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Japan Airlines flights from Kansas City to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Japan Airlines for the route between Kansas City 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Japan Airlines flights we've found from Kansas City to Shanghai. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Sat 6/157:21 amMCI - SHA
2 stops39h 04mJapan Airlines
Sat 6/2212:50 pmSHA - MCI
2 stops39h 42mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/16$2,794
Wed 5/227:13 amMCI - SHA
2 stops39h 12mJapan Airlines
Mon 6/1012:50 pmSHA - MCI
2 stops39h 42mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/16$3,136
Sat 6/157:21 amMCI - SHA
2 stops39h 04mJapan Airlines
Tue 8/1312:50 pmSHA - MCI
2 stops40h 31mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/15$3,770
Wed 5/227:13 amMCI - SHA
2 stops39h 12mJapan Airlines
Tue 8/1312:50 pmSHA - MCI
2 stops40h 31mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/15$4,029

Cheap ANA flights from Kansas City to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by ANA for the route between Kansas City 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest ANA flights traveling from Kansas City to Shanghai. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Thu 5/2311:38 amMCI - PVG
2 stops59h 02mANA
Wed 5/291:35 amPVG - MCI
2 stops33h 20mANA
Deal found 5/16$3,454
Mon 6/1011:38 amMCI - SHA
2 stops35h 37mANA
Thu 7/41:35 pmSHA - MCI
2 stops40h 56mANA
Deal found 5/16$3,560
Wed 8/213:25 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops20h 10mANA
Tue 9/31:35 amPVG - MCI
2 stops25h 45mANA
Deal found 5/15$6,115

Cheap Kansas City to Shanghai flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Kansas City to Shanghai specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Kansas City to Shanghai in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sun 5/196:45 amMCI - PVG
1 stop19h 30mDelta
Fri 6/145:30 pmPVG - MCI
1 stop18h 51mDelta
Deal found 5/16$1,580
Sat 5/186:06 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops31h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/135:00 pmPVG - MCI
2 stops31h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,583
Sat 5/185:45 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops32h 30mDelta
Wed 6/125:30 pmPVG - MCI
1 stop18h 51mDelta
Deal found 5/16$1,584
Thu 5/166:06 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops31h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/105:00 pmPVG - MCI
2 stops31h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,743
Thu 5/166:06 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops31h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/165:00 pmPVG - MCI
1 stop19h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,744
Sat 5/187:26 amMCI - PVG
2 stops42h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/165:00 pmPVG - MCI
2 stops35h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,758
Sat 5/187:26 amMCI - PVG
2 stops42h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/105:00 pmPVG - MCI
1 stop17h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,760
Sat 6/155:14 amMCI - PVG
2 stops44h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/225:00 pmPVG - MCI
1 stop19h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,764
Wed 5/227:26 amMCI - PVG
2 stops44h 04mQatar Airways
Sun 6/912:35 amPVG - MCI
2 stops34h 23mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,790

Kansas City to Shanghai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Kansas City and Shanghai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Kansas City to Shanghai in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sun 5/196:45 amMCI - PVG
1 stop19h 30mDelta
Fri 6/75:30 pmPVG - MCI
1 stop18h 51mDelta
Deal found 5/16$1,580
Sat 5/186:06 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops31h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/135:00 pmPVG - MCI
2 stops31h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,583
Sat 5/185:45 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops32h 30mDelta
Tue 6/115:30 pmPVG - MCI
1 stop18h 51mDelta
Deal found 5/16$1,584
Wed 12/186:37 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops31h 58mLufthansa
Mon 1/612:00 pmPVG - MCI
2 stops67h 21mLufthansa
Deal found 5/15$1,653
Thu 5/166:06 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops31h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/105:00 pmPVG - MCI
2 stops31h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,743
Thu 5/166:06 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops31h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/165:00 pmPVG - MCI
1 stop19h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,744
Sat 5/187:26 amMCI - PVG
2 stops42h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/165:00 pmPVG - MCI
2 stops35h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,758
Sat 5/187:26 amMCI - PVG
2 stops42h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/105:00 pmPVG - MCI
1 stop17h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,760
Sat 6/155:14 amMCI - PVG
2 stops44h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/225:00 pmPVG - MCI
1 stop19h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,764

Kansas City to Shanghai flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Kansas City to Shanghai for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Kansas City to Shanghai. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Tue 5/215:45 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops32h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/95:00 pmPVG - MCI
2 stops31h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,583
Tue 5/215:45 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops32h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/95:00 pmPVG - MCI
1 stop17h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,584
Wed 5/227:26 amMCI - PVG
2 stops44h 04mQatar Airways
Sun 6/912:35 amPVG - MCI
2 stops34h 23mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,790
Tue 5/212:33 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops36h 57mQatar Airways
Sun 6/912:35 amPVG - MCI
2 stops33h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,850
Tue 5/212:33 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops36h 57mQatar Airways
Thu 6/1312:35 amPVG - MCI
2 stops33h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,886
Thu 5/235:45 amMCI - PVG
1 stop20h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/115:00 pmPVG - MCI
1 stop17h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,926
Wed 5/227:59 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops29h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/105:00 pmPVG - MCI
2 stops31h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,929
Tue 5/212:33 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops36h 57mQatar Airways
Sun 6/912:35 amPVG - MCI
2 stops33h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,967
Tue 5/212:33 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops36h 57mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/1412:35 amPVG - MCI
2 stops33h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,992

Find flights from Kansas City to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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$1,760 - $3,560

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Kansas CityShanghai Pu Dong

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Sat 6/15

2 stops32h 17m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/22

2 stops42h 57m

$1,760

Kansas CityShanghai Pu Dong

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Sat 6/15

2 stops44h 36m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/22

1 stop19h 33m

$1,764

Kansas CityShanghai Pu Dong

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Sat 10/19

2 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/22

2 stops32h 49m

$1,819

Kansas CityShanghai Pu Dong

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Sun 6/16

2 stops49h 22m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/15

2 stops46h 50m

$1,898

Kansas CityShanghai Pu Dong

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Sun 6/16

2 stops35h 28m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/14

3 stops44h 33m

$1,994

Kansas CityShanghai Pu Dong

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Mon 6/10

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/4

2 stops47h 38m

$2,270

Kansas CityShanghai Pu Dong

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Mon 6/10

2 stops30h 46m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/4

1 stop18h 47m

$2,331

Kansas CityShanghai Hongqiao Intl

MCI - SHA

MCISHA

Kansas City

Sat 6/15

2 stops39h 04m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/22

2 stops39h 42m

$2,794

Kansas CityShanghai Hongqiao Intl

MCI - SHA

MCISHA

Kansas City

Mon 6/10

2 stops35h 37m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 7/4

2 stops40h 56m

$3,560

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/16

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday 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 Kansas City to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Kansas City to Shanghai is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $2,243. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai (average of $1,220). Flying from Kansas City to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,999). 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

$1,259

February

$1,220

March

$1,245

April

$1,298

May

$1,538

June

$1,893

July

$1,999

August

$1,691

September

$1,420

October

$1,570

November

$1,554

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 May 16, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, ANA and Cathay Pacific from Kansas City to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very good
921 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.5
Very good
921 reviews
8.5
Very good
921 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.3
Very good
1,472 reviews
8.5
Very good
921 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
8.5
Very good
921 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

7.8
Good
1,084 reviews
8.5
Very good
921 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

7.7
Good
4,387 reviews
8.5
Very good
921 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kansas City to Shanghai?

    For a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai, you will be flying from Kansas City. Kansas City (MCI) is just 17.4 mi from the center of the city. Kansas City is the only Kansas City airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. 2 airlines have flights to Shanghai from Kansas City on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from Kansas City to Shanghai for under $1,800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Kansas City to Shanghai for under $1,800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $1,760, but on average you can expect to pay $2,006.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Kansas City to Shanghai for under $1,600?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Kansas City to Shanghai within the next 7 days for less than $1,600.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Kansas City to Shanghai is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,760 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and British Airways, starting at $1,819 and $1,898 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 16% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does MCI to SHA mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Kansas City Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a MCI to SHA flight. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kansas City to Shanghai that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Shanghai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Shanghai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Shanghai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Shanghai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Shanghai flight deals updated?

    The Kansas City to Shanghai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/16.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Kansas City to Shanghai

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DeltaCheapest$1,518Average$1,912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,567Average$2,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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