Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Shanghai from $1,399

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 10/16. 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.
STL — SHA
Jun 4 — Jun 111

The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Shanghai are usually found in February or April, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) 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 30, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,204

Round-trip from

$1,258
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Lambert-St Louis to Shanghai

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Shanghai?

Tuesday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from St. Louis to Shanghai. 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.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Shanghai?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in October. For low rates, July can be a great choice for travel to Shanghai. Flights to Shanghai from St. Louis in July are about $1,829 on average during July, but can be found for as low as $1,396.

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

It’s optimal to fly from St. Louis to Shanghai in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Cathay Pacific flights from St. Louis to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Cathay Pacific for the route between St. Louis 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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Cathay Pacific flights we've detected traveling from St. Louis to Shanghai. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Tue 10/151:06 pmSTL - SHA
2 stops33h 59mCathay Pacific
Fri 11/14:35 pmSHA - STL
2 stops40h 32mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/29$1,974
Wed 10/166:26 pmSTL - SHA
2 stops52h 39mCathay Pacific
Thu 10/311:35 pmSHA - STL
2 stops46h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/29$1,982
Fri 8/169:44 amSTL - SHA
2 stops37h 21mCathay Pacific
Sat 9/71:20 pmSHA - STL
2 stops43h 28mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/29$1,990

Cheap Japan Airlines flights from St. Louis to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Japan Airlines for the route between St. Louis 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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Japan Airlines flights from St. Louis to Shanghai. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Wed 8/219:44 amSTL - SHA
2 stops36h 41mJapan Airlines
Tue 8/2712:50 pmSHA - STL
2 stops46h 52mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/29$2,087
Sat 7/68:01 amSTL - SHA
2 stops38h 24mJapan Airlines
Fri 7/2612:50 pmSHA - STL
2 stops23h 17mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/29$2,366
Tue 6/47:45 amSTL - SHA
2 stops38h 40mJapan Airlines
Fri 6/2112:50 pmSHA - STL
2 stops23h 08mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/30$3,064

Cheap St. Louis to Shanghai flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from St. Louis 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 2,784,634 searches. Prices were last updated on May 30, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from St. Louis to Shanghai in May and June 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 6/35:08 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops34h 22mQatar Airways
Tue 6/1812:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops34h 27mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,570
Tue 6/45:08 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops34h 22mQatar Airways
Thu 6/2012:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops34h 27mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,601
Mon 6/35:08 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops34h 22mQatar Airways
Thu 6/2012:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops34h 27mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,607
Sun 6/91:42 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops37h 48mQatar Airways
Mon 6/1712:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops34h 27mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,620
Tue 6/45:08 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops34h 22mQatar Airways
Mon 6/1712:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops34h 27mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,654
Sun 6/91:42 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops37h 48mQatar Airways
Wed 6/1912:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops34h 27mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,657
Tue 6/45:08 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops34h 22mQatar Airways
Wed 6/1912:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops34h 27mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,691
Sat 6/82:56 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops27h 59mBritish Airways
Tue 6/1811:00 amPVG - STL
2 stops43h 18mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,715
Tue 6/45:08 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops34h 22mQatar Airways
Sat 6/2212:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops34h 27mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,738

St. Louis to Shanghai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between St. Louis and Shanghai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from St. Louis to Shanghai in May and June 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 10/162:25 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/318:10 pmPVG - STL
2 stops30h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,399
Wed 8/214:22 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops35h 08mQatar Airways
Mon 8/2612:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops32h 12mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,412
Fri 8/234:22 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops35h 08mQatar Airways
Sun 9/1512:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops34h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,432
Sat 9/217:30 amSTL - PVG
2 stops44h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 10/1212:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops32h 32mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,471
Mon 10/141:06 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops38h 24mQatar Airways
Sun 11/311:45 pmPVG - STL
2 stops34h 22mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,495
Sat 10/194:18 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops35h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/2811:45 pmPVG - STL
2 stops33h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,520
Mon 10/141:06 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops38h 24mQatar Airways
Sat 11/211:45 pmPVG - STL
2 stops34h 22mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,531
Fri 8/164:22 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops35h 08mQatar Airways
Fri 9/612:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops34h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,534
Wed 10/164:18 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops35h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2911:45 pmPVG - STL
2 stops33h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,558

St. Louis to Shanghai flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from St. Louis 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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from St. Louis to Shanghai. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Tue 6/45:08 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops34h 22mQatar Airways
Thu 6/2012:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops34h 27mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,601
Sun 6/91:42 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops37h 48mQatar Airways
Mon 6/1712:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops34h 27mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,620
Tue 6/45:08 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops34h 22mQatar Airways
Mon 6/1712:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops34h 27mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,654
Sun 6/91:42 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops37h 48mQatar Airways
Wed 6/1912:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops34h 27mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,657
Tue 6/45:08 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops34h 22mQatar Airways
Wed 6/1912:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops34h 27mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,691
Sat 6/82:56 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops27h 59mBritish Airways
Tue 6/1811:00 amPVG - STL
2 stops43h 18mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,715
Tue 6/45:08 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops34h 22mQatar Airways
Sat 6/2212:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops34h 27mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,738
Wed 6/52:56 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops36h 34mQatar Airways
Tue 6/1812:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops34h 27mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,770
Sun 6/91:42 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops37h 48mQatar Airways
Sat 6/2212:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops34h 27mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,783

Find flights from St. Louis to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis 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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.

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$1,399 - $2,087

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Lambert-St LouisShanghai Pu Dong

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/16

2 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/31

2 stops30h 17m

$1,399

Lambert-St LouisShanghai Pu Dong

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/21

2 stops35h 08m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/26

2 stops32h 12m

$1,412

Lambert-St LouisShanghai Pu Dong

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/16

2 stops22h 37m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/30

2 stops31h 51m

$1,562

Lambert-St LouisShanghai Pu Dong

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/19

1 stop18h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/1

1 stop16h 46m

$1,627

Lambert-St LouisShanghai Pu Dong

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/21

2 stops33h 58m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/20

2 stops33h 56m

$1,628

Lambert-St LouisShanghai Pu Dong

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/16

1 stop28h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/30

2 stops51h 45m

$1,703

Lambert-St LouisShanghai Pu Dong

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 7/9

2 stops29h 48m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/23

2 stops40h 26m

$1,915

Lambert-St LouisShanghai Hongqiao Intl

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/15

2 stops33h 59m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 11/1

2 stops40h 32m

$1,974

Lambert-St LouisShanghai Hongqiao Intl

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/21

2 stops36h 41m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/27

2 stops46h 52m

$2,087

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Deals found on 5/29

How far ahead should I book a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on May 24, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 22 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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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 30, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from St. Louis to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about Cathay Pacific, 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.
8.5
Very good
915 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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
915 reviews
8.5
Very good
915 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,467 reviews
8.5
Very good
915 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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
10,457 reviews
8.5
Very good
915 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,055 reviews
8.5
Very good
915 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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
4,339 reviews
8.5
Very good
915 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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 St. Louis to Shanghai?

    Most people fly from Lambert-St Louis (STL) if they book a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai. On average, Lambert-St Louis has 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 4 airlines. Lambert-St Louis is conveniently located just 12.7 mi from St. Louis’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from St. Louis to Shanghai for under $1,400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from St. Louis to Shanghai for under $1,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,399, but on average you can expect to pay $1,550.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from St. Louis to Shanghai for under $1,700?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from St. Louis to Shanghai within the next 7 days for less than $1,700.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from St. Louis to Shanghai round-trip from $1,412. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are ANA, from $1,562, and Delta, from $1,627. These flights start at 27% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does STL to SHA mean?

    STL and SHA are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. STL to SHA refers to a flight route from Lambert-St Louis Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Suzhou Airport (SZV), Nantong Airport (NTG) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

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  • Can I find deals on flights from St. Louis to Shanghai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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    Many airlines flying from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Shanghai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Shanghai flight deals updated?

    The St. Louis to Shanghai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/29.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from St. Louis to Shanghai?

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai (average of $1,220). Flying from St. Louis 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.

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ANACheapest$1,453Average$1,842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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