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$655+ Cheap flights from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Shanghai, China

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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CID — SHA
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cedar Rapids to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cedar Rapids (CID) 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 April 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$968
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$655
(Kiwi.com)
From Cedar Rapids to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Cedar Rapids to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cedar Rapids to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 9/236:16 pmCID - PVG
2 stops34h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/288:25 pmPVG - CID
2 stops27h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$968
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 9/235:14 amCID - PVG
1 stop20h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/286:10 pmPVG - CID
1 stop17h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,061
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 9/227:00 amCID - PVG
2 stops19h 25mDelta
Thu 10/307:05 pmPVG - CID
2 stops29h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/17$1,260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 9/237:57 pmCID - SHA
2 stops26h 28mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/281:10 pmSHA - CID
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$17,970

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Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Tue 9/23

6:16 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops34h 29m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/28

8:25 pm-10:33 am

2 stops27h 08m

$968

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Tue 9/23

5:14 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 36m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/28

6:10 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$1,061

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Mon 9/22

7:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/18

7:05 pm-11:33 am

2 stops30h 28m

$1,260

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - SHA

CIDSHA

Cedar Rapids

Tue 9/23

7:57 pm-11:25 am

2 stops26h 28m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/28

1:10 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$17,970

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - PVG

CIDPVG

Cedar Rapids

Wed 5/21

9:36 pm-9:45 pm

3 stops59h 09m

$655

Cedar RapidsShanghai

CID - SHA

CIDSHA

Cedar Rapids

Wed 5/21

11:30 am-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$2,072

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Deals found on 4/17

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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 April 17, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
849 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cedar Rapids to Shanghai?

    Cedar Rapids (CID), located 9.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cedar Rapids to Shanghai. 0 airlines have flights from Cedar Rapids to Shanghai on a regular basis. Booking flights from Cedar Rapids to Shanghai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at $968. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $1,061 and $1,260, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cedar Rapids to Shanghai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cedar Rapids 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.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cedar Rapids to Shanghai (average of $1,185). Flying from Cedar Rapids to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). 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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