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$448+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Houston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — HOU
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Sun 4/6
Sun 4/13
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Houston (HO1). 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 April 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$984
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$448
(Mytrip)
From Shanghai to Houston
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/162:55 pmPVG - IAH
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/1910:15 amIAH - PVG
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$984
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 4/812:10 pmPVG - IAH
2 stops33h 06mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/105:20 amIAH - PVG
2 stops23h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,065
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 4/85:00 pmPVG - IAH
1 stop18h 41mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/106:00 amIAH - PVG
1 stop19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,148
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 4/85:00 pmPVG - HOU
1 stop19h 56mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/106:00 amHOU - PVG
1 stop19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,148
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/19:30 amPVG - IAH
2 stops47h 15mAustrian Airlines
Mon 9/88:15 pmIAH - PVG
2 stops68h 45mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,150
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/151:35 amPVG - IAH
1 stop20h 10mANA
Mon 5/197:20 amIAH - PVG
2 stops24h 20mANA
Deal found 3/31$1,154
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/110:55 amPVG - IAH
1 stop39h 40mLufthansa
Mon 9/84:45 pmIAH - PVG
1 stop34h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 3/31$1,234
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/811:00 amPVG - IAH
1 stop39h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 4/103:25 pmIAH - PVG
1 stop27h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,299
This EVA Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 EVA Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/18:05 pmPVG - IAH
1 stop39h 20mEVA Air
Sun 9/71:10 amIAH - PVG
1 stop28h 15mEVA Air
Deal found 3/31$1,309
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 4/810:15 amSHA - IAH
3 stops42h 03mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/2010:15 amIAH - SHA
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,364
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/11:35 pmSHA - IAH
1 stop32h 10mANA
Mon 9/87:20 amIAH - SHA
2 stops39h 55mANA
Deal found 3/31$1,382
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/811:00 amPVG - HOU
2 stops45h 41mBritish Airways
Thu 4/102:10 pmHOU - PVG
2 stops28h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,421

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Houston 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Houston that are best for you.

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ShanghaiHouston

PVG - IAH

PVGIAH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/16

2:55 pm-8:15 am

1 stop30h 20m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/19

10:15 am-10:25 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$984

ShanghaiHouston

PVG - IAH

PVGIAH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/1

9:30 am-7:45 pm

2 stops47h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/8

8:15 pm-6:00 am

2 stops68h 45m

$1,150

ShanghaiHouston

PVG - IAH

PVGIAH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/15

1:35 am-8:45 am

1 stop20h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/19

7:20 am-8:40 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$1,154

ShanghaiHouston

PVG - IAH

PVGIAH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/1

10:55 am-1:35 pm

1 stop39h 40m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/8

4:45 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$1,234

ShanghaiHouston

PVG - IAH

PVGIAH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/1

8:05 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop39h 20m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 9/7

1:10 am-6:25 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$1,309

ShanghaiHouston

SHA - IAH

SHAIAH

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/1

1:35 pm-8:45 am

1 stop32h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/8

7:20 am-12:15 pm

2 stops39h 55m

$1,382

ShanghaiHouston

PVG - IAH

PVGIAH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/30

11:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop39h 40m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/11

3:25 pm-7:55 am

1 stop27h 30m

$1,405

ShanghaiHouston

PVG - IAH

PVGIAH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/12

8:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 49m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/20

5:10 am-5:25 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$1,422

ShanghaiHouston

SHA - IAH

SHAIAH

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/14

5:30 pm-10:44 am

2 stops30h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 6/18

10:15 am-10:35 am

2 stops35h 20m

$1,506

ShanghaiHouston

PVG - HOU

PVGHOU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/14

9:05 am-6:01 pm

2 stops21h 56m

Houston Hobby

Wed 6/18

8:56 am-7:45 pm

2 stops21h 49m

$1,554

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from Shanghai with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to Houston

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Shanghai to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PVG to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 1, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Shanghai to Houston in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Houston?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai to Houston flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Houston by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated April 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai to Houston, such as EVA Air, Japan Airlines and ANA. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

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
1,170 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

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
1,440 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

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
830 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,286 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Austrian Airlines, at $1,150, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai to Houston.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include ANA and Lufthansa.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to Houston one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $547. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Philippine Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Shanghai to Houston for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Shanghai to Houston?

    The most popular flight routes from Shanghai to Houston are Shanghai Pu Dong - Houston Hobby, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Houston George Bush Intcntl and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Houston Hobby.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Houston that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Houston?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Houston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Shanghai to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Shanghai to Houston

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai to Houston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,009Average$1,647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$1,157Average$1,679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
LufthansaCheapest$1,384Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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