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$454+ 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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — HOU
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Houston

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 24, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,051
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$454
(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 24, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/42:15 amPVG - IAH
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/910:15 amIAH - PVG
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,051
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/811:35 pmPVG - IAH
1 stop29h 50mLufthansa
Tue 7/16:20 pmIAH - PVG
1 stop29h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 4/22$1,168
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Wed 5/211:35 amPVG - IAH
1 stop20h 10mANA
Thu 5/297:31 amIAH - PVG
2 stops24h 09mANA
Deal found 4/21$1,185
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 6/129:30 amPVG - IAH
2 stops48h 51mAustrian Airlines
Mon 6/308:15 pmIAH - PVG
2 stops44h 45mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,190
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1011:30 amSHA - IAH
2 stops26h 15mAir China
Tue 7/17:20 amIAH - SHA
2 stops40h 20mAir China
Deal found 4/22$1,274
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1010:10 amPVG - IAH
2 stops47h 01mSWISS
Mon 6/3012:00 pmIAH - PVG
3 stops30h 40mSWISS
Deal found 4/22$1,298
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sun 6/811:00 amPVG - IAH
1 stop45h 15mBritish Airways
Sun 6/2911:45 amIAH - PVG
2 stops31h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,351
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/101:35 pmSHA - IAH
1 stop32h 10mANA
Mon 6/3011:35 amIAH - SHA
1 stop35h 40mANA
Deal found 4/22$1,456
This EVA Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Tue 9/28:05 pmPVG - IAH
1 stop39h 20mEVA Air
Wed 3/2512:40 amIAH - PVG
1 stop24h 55mEVA Air
Deal found 4/22$1,558
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Mon 9/112:35 amPVG - IAH
1 stop28h 15mQatar Airways
Thu 3/266:50 pmIAH - PVG
1 stop30h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,569
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/289:05 amPVG - HOU
2 stops21h 56mJapan Airlines
Wed 5/288:16 pmHOU - PVG
2 stops34h 29mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,603
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Mon 5/55:30 pmSHA - IAH
2 stops25h 44mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/96:15 pmIAH - SHA
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,722

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Houston that are best for you.

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Price

ShanghaiHouston

PVG - IAH

PVGIAH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/4

2:15 am-8:15 am

1 stop19h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/9

10:15 am-11:10 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$1,051

ShanghaiHouston

PVG - IAH

PVGIAH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/8

11:35 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 7/1

6:20 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$1,168

ShanghaiHouston

PVG - IAH

PVGIAH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/21

1:35 am-8:45 am

1 stop20h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/29

7:31 am-8:40 pm

2 stops24h 09m

$1,185

ShanghaiHouston

PVG - IAH

PVGIAH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/12

9:30 am-9:21 pm

2 stops48h 51m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/30

8:15 pm-6:00 am

2 stops44h 45m

$1,190

ShanghaiHouston

SHA - IAH

SHAIAH

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/10

11:30 am-12:45 am

2 stops26h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 7/1

7:20 am-12:40 pm

2 stops40h 20m

$1,274

ShanghaiHouston

PVG - IAH

PVGIAH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/10

10:10 am-8:11 pm

2 stops47h 01m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/30

12:00 pm-7:40 am

3 stops30h 40m

$1,298

ShanghaiHouston

PVG - IAH

PVGIAH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/8

11:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop45h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/29

11:45 am-7:55 am

2 stops31h 10m

$1,351

ShanghaiHouston

SHA - IAH

SHAIAH

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/10

1:35 pm-8:45 am

1 stop32h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/30

11:35 am-12:15 pm

1 stop35h 40m

$1,456

ShanghaiHouston

PVG - IAH

PVGIAH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/2

8:05 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop39h 20m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/25

12:40 am-2:35 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$1,558

ShanghaiHouston

PVG - IAH

PVGIAH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/1

12:35 am-3:50 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/26

6:50 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$1,569

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/21

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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 24, 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 24, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai to Houston, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. 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
1,180 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,180 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,180 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,062 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,180 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,453 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,180 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
ANA
8.3
Very good
853 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,180 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
443 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,180 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend

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?

    Lufthansa, at $1,168, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai to Houston.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include ANA and Austrian Airlines.

  • 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 $543. 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 Hongqiao Intl - Houston George Bush Intcntl, Shanghai Pu Dong - Houston Hobby 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 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,009Average$1,647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$1,157Average$1,689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
LufthansaCheapest$1,307Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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