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$1,221+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Shanghai

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MSY — SHA
Nov 4 — Nov 111
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) 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 October 30, 2024.

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July

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November

Average price

$2,072

Round-trip from

$1,221
(Mytrip)
High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in October 2024
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Shanghai

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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/226:10 amMSY - PVG
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1311:50 amPVG - MSY
3 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,221
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/197:05 amMSY - PVG
2 stops22h 35mJapan Airlines
Tue 12/106:35 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops31h 54mJapan Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/287:05 amMSY - PVG
1 stop19h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/96:10 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops29h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,348
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1911:17 amMSY - PVG
2 stops31h 53mBritish Airways
Mon 12/910:55 amPVG - MSY
2 stops48h 56mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/29$1,384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/236:17 pmMSY - PVG
2 stops31h 03mDelta
Sat 12/147:05 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops29h 21mDelta
Deal found 10/28$1,435
This hutchgo.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure hutchgo.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/287:05 amMSY - SHA
2 stops38h 40mJapan Airlines
Mon 12/91:10 pmSHA - MSY
2 stops40h 08mJapan Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,464
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1910:40 amMSY - PVG
2 stops24h 35mANA
Sun 12/82:30 amPVG - MSY
2 stops33h 58mANA
Deal found 10/29$1,623
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/223:40 pmMSY - SHA
3 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/137:05 pmSHA - MSY
3 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,663
This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure ScholarTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1910:40 amMSY - SHA
2 stops35h 45mANA
Mon 12/91:40 pmSHA - MSY
2 stops37h 34mANA
Deal found 10/29$1,681
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/231:11 pmMSY - SHA
2 stops60h 09mCathay Pacific
Sat 12/141:35 pmSHA - MSY
2 stops60h 54mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/28$1,902
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/193:30 pmMSY - PVG
3 stops33h 05mSingapore Airlines
Tue 12/101:50 pmPVG - MSY
3 stops42h 09mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,935
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/226:20 amMSY - SHA
2 stops46h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/131:30 pmSHA - MSY
2 stops41h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$2,071

Find flights from New Orleans to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2024.

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New Orleans Louis ArmstrongShanghai Pu Dong

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/22

2 stops32h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/13

3 stops46h 55m

$1,221

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongShanghai Pu Dong

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/19

2 stops22h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/10

2 stops31h 54m

$1,327

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongShanghai Pu Dong

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/11

2 stops37h 36m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/18

2 stops36h 04m

$1,334

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongShanghai Pu Dong

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/28

1 stop19h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/9

2 stops29h 59m

$1,348

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongShanghai Pu Dong

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/19

2 stops31h 53m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/9

2 stops48h 56m

$1,384

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongShanghai Hongqiao Intl

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/11

2 stops40h 41m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/18

2 stops43h 14m

$1,430

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongShanghai Pu Dong

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/23

2 stops31h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/14

2 stops29h 21m

$1,435

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongShanghai Hongqiao Intl

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/28

2 stops38h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/9

2 stops40h 08m

$1,464

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongShanghai Pu Dong

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/11

2 stops25h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/17

2 stops33h 00m

$1,558

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongShanghai Pu Dong

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/11

3 stops39h 32m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/18

3 stops38h 46m

$1,600

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongShanghai Hongqiao Intl

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/22

2 stops46h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 12/13

2 stops41h 16m

$2,071

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongShanghai Pu Dong

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/28

2 stops29h 41m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/8

2 stops36h 14m

$2,693

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 10/29

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans to Shanghai

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New Orleans to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

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).

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 October 30, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Orleans to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines and ANA. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good
832 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

8.4
Very good
832 reviews
8.4
Very good
832 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

8.3
Very good
1,450 reviews
8.4
Very good
832 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

8.1
Very good
1,339 reviews
8.4
Very good
832 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

8.0
Very good
8,836 reviews
8.4
Very good
832 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

7.7
Good
877 reviews
8.4
Very good
832 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Shanghai?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from New Orleans to Shanghai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Shanghai from Louis Armstrong; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the New Orleans airport to Shanghai. It is only a 11.4 mi journey to Louis Armstrong (MSY) from New Orleans’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from New Orleans to Shanghai for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from New Orleans to Shanghai for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,221, but on average you can expect to pay $1,586.

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

    According to our current data, Japan Airlines ($1,327), Qatar Airways ($1,334), and American Airlines ($1,348) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Shanghai. Japan Airlines is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What does MSY to SHA mean?

    MSY stands for New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, while SHA stands for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. 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), Suzhou Airport (SZV), Nantong Airport (NTG).

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Shanghai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Shanghai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Shanghai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Shanghai?

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

    The New Orleans to Shanghai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/29.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Shanghai?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Shanghai (average of $1,198). Flying from New Orleans to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,816). 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.

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American AirlinesCheapest$1,567Average$2,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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