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$470+ Cheap flights from Houston 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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SHA
abr. 5 — abr. 121
sáb. 4/5
sáb. 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Shanghai are usually found in January or September, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 marzo 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,220
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$470
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,291
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 31, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 4/59:30 amIAH - PVG
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 4/128:45 amPVG - IAH
2 stops43h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$1,218
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/2912:00 pmIAH - PVG
2 stops23h 35mANA
lun. 5/51:35 amPVG - IAH
1 stop20h 10mANA
Deal found 3/30$1,237
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
mar. 4/296:50 pmIAH - SHA
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/67:15 amSHA - IAH
3 stops46h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
jue. 4/39:58 amIAH - PVG
1 stop18h 47mUnited Airlines
jue. 4/178:10 pmPVG - IAH
1 stop16h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,251
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 3/301:00 amIAH - PVG
1 stop22h 05mEVA Air
jue. 4/101:10 pmPVG - IAH
1 stop22h 05mEVA Air
Deal found 3/30$1,264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
mié. 11/196:02 amHOU - PVG
1 stop20h 08mAmerican Airlines
jue. 11/276:10 pmPVG - HOU
1 stop15h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
mié. 4/25:30 pmIAH - PVG
2 stops32h 55mDelta
mié. 4/95:30 pmPVG - IAH
2 stops34h 47mDelta
Deal found 3/30$1,280
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
mar. 4/16:45 pmHOU - PVG
2 stops30h 00mDelta
jue. 4/103:45 pmPVG - HOU
2 stops30h 43mDelta
Deal found 3/30$1,280
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/189:00 pmIAH - PVG
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
mar. 6/310:25 pmPVG - IAH
1 stop27h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,338
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
lun. 12/227:56 pmIAH - PVG
2 stops33h 44mJapan Airlines
sáb. 1/241:25 pmPVG - IAH
2 stops19h 39mJapan Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,339
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
lun. 5/263:25 pmIAH - PVG
1 stop27h 30mBritish Airways
jue. 6/1911:00 amPVG - IAH
1 stop39h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,347
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
mar. 4/2911:35 amIAH - SHA
1 stop35h 40mANA
mar. 5/61:35 pmSHA - IAH
1 stop32h 10mANA
Deal found 3/30$1,351

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 marzo 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Shanghai that are best for you.

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HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

vie. 4/11

9:50 am-10:25 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 4/26

11:00 pm-8:15 am

2 stops46h 15m

$1,220

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 4/29

12:00 pm-12:35 am

2 stops23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 5/5

1:35 am-8:45 am

1 stop20h 10m

$1,237

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 4/29

6:50 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 5/6

7:15 am-4:53 pm

3 stops46h 38m

$1,249

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 5/5

7:30 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops30h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 6/12

3:45 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop19h 22m

$1,280

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 5/5

1:10 am-6:25 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 6/11

8:05 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop39h 15m

$1,294

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 4/16

6:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 4/19

5:00 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop18h 01m

$1,315

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

dom. 5/18

9:00 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 6/3

10:25 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$1,338

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 5/26

3:25 pm-7:55 am

1 stop27h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 6/19

11:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop39h 35m

$1,347

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 4/29

11:35 am-12:15 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 5/6

1:35 pm-8:45 am

1 stop32h 10m

$1,351

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 4/16

7:20 am-10:40 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb. 4/19

8:55 am-8:50 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$1,452

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Shanghai

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston 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 Houston to Shanghai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Shanghai (average of $1,187). Flying from Houston 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 HOU to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 marzo 31, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

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 marzo 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Houston to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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
1,051 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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
831 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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 Houston 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 Houston to Shanghai round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,237, ANA will fly you from Houston to Shanghai and back. In addition to ANA, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and EVA Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,280 and $1,294, respectively. These flights start at 11% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $575 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include EVA Air from $705 and ANA from $731 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston 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 Houston to Shanghai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Shanghai (average of $1,187). Flying from Houston 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 7 airlines flying from Houston to Shanghai

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 marzo 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$841Average$1,547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$952Average$1,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
ANACheapest$1,134Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,170Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
EVA AirCheapest$1,192Average$1,766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,208Average$1,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,321Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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