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$472+ Cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) 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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai are usually found in November or April, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) 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 março 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$935
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$484
(Delta)

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November

Average price

$1,549
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Cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on março 28, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
ter 4/1510:25 pmDFW - PVG
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
dom 5/112:55 pmPVG - DFW
2 stops51h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$935
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
qui 4/107:00 amDFW - PVG
1 stop19h 25mDelta
ter 4/225:30 pmPVG - DFW
1 stop19h 07mDelta
Deal found 3/27$993
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 4/2910:55 pmDFW - PVG
1 stop28h 30mCathay Pacific
ter 5/278:35 amPVG - DFW
1 stop22h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/26$1,005
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
qui 5/18:22 pmDFW - SHA
2 stops29h 23mMultiple Airlines
dom 5/184:10 pmSHA - DFW
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,018
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
ter 11/1810:05 amDFW - PVG
Nonstop16h 05mAmerican Airlines
qui 12/116:10 pmPVG - DFW
Nonstop12h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,059
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 11/2010:55 pmDFW - SHA
1 stop23h 25mCathay Pacific
seg 12/11:35 pmSHA - DFW
1 stop41h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/26$1,091
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
dom 11/237:34 pmDFW - PVG
1 stop33h 11mUnited Airlines
ter 12/21:30 pmPVG - DFW
1 stop17h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,112
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
seg 5/128:55 pmDFW - PVG
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
sex 5/2310:25 pmPVG - DFW
1 stop33h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,179
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
ter 4/2912:20 pmDFW - SHA
1 stop34h 05mJapan Airlines
ter 5/2712:50 pmSHA - DFW
1 stop32h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,213
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 5/56:32 pmDFW - SHA
3 stops30h 48mChina Southern
seg 5/124:50 pmSHA - DFW
2 stops25h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 3/27$1,357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
sáb 4/267:51 pmDFW - SHA
2 stops36h 59mUnited Airlines
sáb 5/31:30 pmSHA - DFW
2 stops22h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,443
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb 4/2611:55 amDFW - SHA
1 stop40h 10mKorean Air
sáb 5/36:25 pmSHA - DFW
1 stop26h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 3/26$1,534

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated março 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Dallas/Fort Worth

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Shanghai

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DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

ter 4/15

10:25 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom 5/11

2:55 pm-5:40 am

2 stops51h 45m

$935

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

qui 4/10

7:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ter 4/22

5:30 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop19h 07m

$993

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

ter 4/29

10:55 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ter 5/27

8:35 am-5:55 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$1,005

DallasShanghai

DFW - SHA

DFWSHA

Dallas/Fort Worth

qui 5/1

8:22 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops29h 23m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom 5/18

4:10 pm-5:40 am

2 stops26h 30m

$1,018

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

seg 5/12

8:55 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sex 5/23

10:25 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$1,179

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

qua 5/7

7:15 am-5:45 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

qua 5/21

12:10 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$1,191

DallasShanghai

DFW - SHA

DFWSHA

Dallas/Fort Worth

ter 4/29

12:20 pm-11:25 am

1 stop34h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ter 5/27

12:50 pm-8:30 am

1 stop32h 40m

$1,213

DallasShanghai

DFW - SHA

DFWSHA

Dallas/Fort Worth

qui 5/1

10:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

seg 5/5

10:30 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$1,240

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

qui 4/24

10:10 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop15h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

qui 5/8

5:00 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop13h 10m

$1,256

DallasShanghai

DFW - PVG

DFWPVG

Dallas/Fort Worth

sex 4/25

7:20 am-5:15 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

seg 5/5

1:10 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop23h 24m

$1,275

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Best time to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 53 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,187). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,807). 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 DFW to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated março 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 março 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dallas to Shanghai, such as Korean Air, 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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
ANA
8.3
Very good
829 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
722 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
440 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai. 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai round-trip?

    Delta, at $995, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Cathay Pacific and Turkish Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai one-way?

    $484 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $607 and $642, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai?

    While on average a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai is generally $6,211, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $602. When looking at the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), you can expect to pay $986 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,187). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,807). 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 10 airlines flying from Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai. 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 março 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$342Average$1,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$966Average$1,581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$987Average$1,562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,102Average$1,824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,118Average$2,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Korean AirCheapest$1,124Average$1,817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China EasternCheapest$1,163Average$1,453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China AirlinesCheapest$1,273Average$1,918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FinnairCheapest$1,297Average$1,538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China SouthernCheapest$1,352Average$1,579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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