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$120+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China

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SHA — LAX
Apr 13 — Apr 201
Sun 4/13
Sun 4/20
1 adult, Economy
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What to know about flights from Shanghai

Discover essential information about flights departing from Shanghai, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Shanghai airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated April 8, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$60

Cheapest round-trip flight

$173

Cheapest airline

Spring Airlines

Most popular destination

Beijing Capital (PEK)
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai is currently to Shenzhen.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai is currently to Hong Kong Intl.
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On average, Spring Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai (avg. price of $193).
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Beijing Capital (PEK) is currently the most popular flight destination from Shanghai (average round-trip price of $655).
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on April 8, 2025.

Thu 5/810:30 pmSHA - HND
1 stop22h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 5/1510:05 amHND - SHA
1 stop11h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/8$239
Thu 5/158:50 amSHA - HND
1 stop9h 55mChina Southern
Sun 5/1810:45 amHND - SHA
1 stop25h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 4/7$275
Sun 6/228:20 amSHA - HND
1 stop16h 10mHainan Airlines
Fri 6/273:00 amHND - SHA
1 stop15h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 4/8$277
Tue 5/1311:30 amSHA - HND
1 stop7h 30mAir China
Wed 5/212:00 pmHND - SHA
1 stop7h 55mAir China
Deal found 4/7$297
Tue 9/98:20 amSHA - HND
Nonstop3h 10mShanghai Airlines
Mon 9/151:30 pmHND - SHA
Nonstop3h 05mShanghai Airlines
Deal found 4/8$299
Thu 5/229:30 amSHA - HND
Nonstop3h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 5/261:30 pmHND - SHA
Nonstop3h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/8$328
Sat 5/39:30 amSHA - HND
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/102:30 pmHND - SHA
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$370
Sun 6/221:35 pmSHA - HND
Nonstop3h 10mANA
Sat 6/2810:05 amHND - SHA
Nonstop3h 10mANA
Deal found 4/8$385
Sat 4/1911:20 amSHA - HND
1 stop11h 45mTianjin Airlines
Mon 4/211:30 amHND - SHA
1 stop9h 45mTianjin Airlines
Deal found 4/7$387
Wed 4/2312:50 pmSHA - HND
Nonstop3h 00mJapan Airlines
Sat 4/269:20 amHND - SHA
Nonstop3h 05mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/7$438
Sat 5/37:40 pmSHA - HND
1 stop14h 55mEVA Air
Sat 5/1710:50 amHND - SHA
1 stop6h 40mEVA Air
Deal found 4/7$443
Tue 9/166:10 pmSHA - HND
1 stop22h 40mAsiana Airlines
Tue 9/239:00 amHND - SHA
1 stop9h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/7$447

Find flights from Shanghai within your budget

Find flights departing from Shanghai that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on April 8, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Price

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/4

11:15 am-1:30 am

1 stop13h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 5/9

3:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop8h 55m

$231

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/8

10:30 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 5/15

10:05 am-8:55 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$239

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/15

8:50 am-7:45 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 5/18

10:45 am-11:20 am

1 stop25h 35m

$275

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/4

12:10 pm-1:30 am

1 stop12h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 5/10

10:45 am-10:20 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$290

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/11

10:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 6/10

4:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$297

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/9

8:20 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 9/15

1:30 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$299

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/22

9:30 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 5/26

1:30 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$328

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/22

1:35 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 6/28

10:05 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$385

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/19

11:20 am-12:05 am

1 stop11h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 4/21

1:30 am-10:15 am

1 stop9h 45m

$386

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/23

12:50 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 4/26

9:20 am-11:25 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$438

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai

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When is the best time to book a flight from Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Shanghai, you should look to book at least 86 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.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai (average of $438). Flying from Shanghai in August will prove the most costly (average of $1,123). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Shanghai would be wise to consider leaving during Sunday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday at noon when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai?

For flights departing from Shanghai check dates and pricing for the following: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern, United Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Los Angeles.

China Eastern

China Eastern

From $87

Spring Airlines

Spring Airlines

From $67

Air China

Air China

From $176

Delta

Delta

From $563

Airline reviews for flights from Shanghai

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from Shanghai. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your Shanghai travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on April 8, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,173 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,173 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,173 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,056 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,173 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,439 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,173 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
ANA
8.3
Very good
834 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,173 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
438 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,173 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Shanghai. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated April 8, 2025.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Shanghai?

    Shanghai Pu Dong airport offers the cheapest routes to New York, from $228; whereas Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to New York, from $239. It's best to make sure you are flexible on dates to find the cheapest possible flight options for your journey.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai?

    June is currently the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai. At this moment in time August is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Shanghai?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Shanghai to embark to:
    Fly from Shanghai to Tokyo from $228 round trip
    Fly from Shanghai to Langkawi from $309 round trip
    Fly from Shanghai to Novosibirsk from $437 round trip
    Fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles from $602 round trip
    Fly from Shanghai to San Francisco from $606 round trip

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