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$1,101+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Shanghai, China

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MCI — SHA
Apr 30 — May 71
Wed 4/30
Wed 5/7
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) 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 25, 2025.

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$1,602
(Gurufare)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,101
From Kansas City to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 25, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Fri 10/247:26 amMCI - PVG
1 stop18h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/116:10 pmPVG - MCI
1 stop18h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,101
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/295:42 amMCI - PVG
2 stops43h 18mJapan Airlines
Sun 5/184:05 pmPVG - MCI
2 stops39h 02mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,264
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/242:55 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops38h 30mEVA Air
Tue 11/118:10 pmPVG - MCI
2 stops31h 32mEVA Air
Deal found 4/25$1,319
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/13:22 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops44h 53mANA
Thu 11/132:30 amPVG - MCI
2 stops21h 55mANA
Deal found 4/25$1,341
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Fri 10/247:26 amMCI - PVG
1 stop18h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/118:50 amPVG - MCI
2 stops23h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,408
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/306:40 amMCI - PVG
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Sun 5/183:45 pmPVG - MCI
1 stop18h 12mDelta
Deal found 4/25$1,501
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/84:59 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops25h 56mBritish Airways
Thu 7/1711:00 amPVG - MCI
2 stops42h 19mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/25$1,602
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/16:00 amMCI - PVG
2 stops23h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/141:30 pmPVG - MCI
1 stop24h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,636
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/297:18 amMCI - SHA
2 stops39h 07mJapan Airlines
Sun 5/1812:50 pmSHA - MCI
2 stops40h 55mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,777
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/86:14 amMCI - PVG
2 stops45h 06mQatar Airways
Wed 7/1612:35 amPVG - MCI
2 stops33h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/25$2,117
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/297:00 amMCI - PVG
2 stops46h 35mChina Airlines
Sun 5/187:50 pmPVG - MCI
2 stops40h 48mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,203
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/103:21 pmMCI - SHA
2 stops31h 54mANA
Mon 8/111:35 pmSHA - MCI
2 stops45h 08mANA
Deal found 4/25$2,512

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City 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 April 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Tue 7/8

4:59 pm-7:55 am

2 stops25h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/17

11:00 am-4:19 pm

2 stops42h 19m

$1,602

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Wed 8/6

7:37 am-7:45 pm

2 stops23h 08m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/16

11:50 pm-7:46 pm

2 stops32h 56m

$1,684

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Sat 8/2

7:56 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops33h 29m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/9

8:05 pm-2:39 pm

2 stops31h 34m

$1,706

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Tue 7/8

6:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/17

12:10 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop18h 14m

$1,786

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Mon 7/7

7:49 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop30h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/4

5:00 pm-8:56 am

1 stop28h 56m

$1,796

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Mon 7/7

7:20 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/4

4:05 pm-8:36 pm

2 stops41h 31m

$1,967

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Sat 8/2

7:55 am-3:25 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/9

6:20 pm-11:23 am

2 stops30h 03m

$1,986

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Tue 7/8

6:14 am-4:20 pm

2 stops45h 06m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/16

12:35 am-8:36 pm

2 stops33h 01m

$2,117

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - SHA

MCISHA

Kansas City

Tue 6/10

3:21 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops31h 54m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/11

1:35 pm-9:43 pm

2 stops45h 08m

$2,512

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Tue 6/10

5:45 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/5

1:55 am-9:31 pm

2 stops32h 36m

$2,528

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Kansas City with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Shanghai

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai (average of $1,185). Flying from Kansas City 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City 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 April 25, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Kansas City to Shanghai in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, Japan Airlines and ANA from Kansas City to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,180 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

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

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

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
1,456 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,180 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

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
852 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,180 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

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
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,211 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,180 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

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
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,180 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

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 Kansas City to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kansas City to Shanghai?

    For a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai, you will be flying from Kansas City. Kansas City (MCI) is just 17.4 mi from the center of the city. Kansas City is the only Kansas City airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. 2 airlines have flights to Shanghai from Kansas City on a regular basis.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Kansas City to Shanghai is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,602 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are EVA Air and United Airlines, starting at $1,706 and $1,786 round-trip.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Shanghai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Shanghai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai (average of $1,185). Flying from Kansas City 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Kansas City to Shanghai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City 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 April 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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