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

Our cheapest airline available from Kansas City to Shanghai is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,254 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Lufthansa, starting at $1,339 and $1,489 round-trip. Qatar Airways is currently priced 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kansas City to Shanghai?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kansas City to Shanghai?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or Lufthansa when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Kansas City to Shanghai.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Shanghai?

Sunday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Kansas City to Shanghai. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Shanghai.

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. 3 airlines have flights to Shanghai from Kansas City on a regular basis.

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.

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Sat 12/217:00 amMCI - PVG

2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/235:00 pmPVG - MCI

2 stops44h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$3,174

Wed 12/183:02 pmMCI - PVG

2 stops37h 33mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/68:25 pmPVG - MCI

2 stops29h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$4,178

Wed 12/186:10 amMCI - PVG

1 stop20h 45mDelta

Mon 1/67:05 pmPVG - MCI

1 stop19h 04mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$4,255

Wed 12/1812:45 pmMCI - PVG

2 stops31h 20mLufthansa

Sun 1/512:10 amPVG - MCI

2 stops35h 46mLufthansa

Deal found 12/17

$5,300

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Mon 4/284:13 pmMCI - PVG

2 stops35h 17mQatar Airways

Sun 5/1112:35 amPVG - MCI

2 stops32h 34mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/18

$1,254

Sat 2/16:15 amMCI - PVG

1 stop19h 05mDelta

Sat 2/87:05 pmPVG - MCI

1 stop19h 04mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$1,339

Sat 2/152:56 pmMCI - PVG

2 stops40h 09mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/154:25 pmPVG - MCI

2 stops44h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,373

Mon 4/286:45 pmMCI - PVG

2 stops32h 00mLufthansa

Mon 5/1211:35 pmPVG - MCI

2 stops31h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 12/17

$1,489

Sun 1/127:00 amMCI - PVG

2 stops37h 10mCathay Pacific

Thu 1/307:00 pmPVG - MCI

2 stops35h 43mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/17

$1,573

Sun 1/129:55 amMCI - PVG

2 stops25h 20mANA

Wed 1/292:30 amPVG - MCI

2 stops25h 59mANA

Deal found 12/18

$1,577

Mon 4/287:37 amMCI - PVG

1 stop18h 13mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/125:00 pmPVG - MCI

1 stop18h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,660

Sat 2/156:00 pmMCI - SHA

2 stops51h 45mJapan Airlines

Sat 3/151:10 pmSHA - MCI

2 stops35h 31mJapan Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$2,174

Sat 2/153:23 pmMCI - PVG

2 stops37h 22mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/151:30 pmPVG - MCI

1 stop38h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$2,184

Sun 1/1210:09 amMCI - SHA

2 stops39h 11mCathay Pacific

Thu 1/3010:30 pmSHA - MCI

2 stops32h 13mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/17

$1,608

Fri 1/313:26 pmMCI - PVG

2 stops33h 39mEmirates

Fri 2/76:15 amPVG - MCI

2 stops51h 34mEmirates

Deal found 12/17

$4,628

Tue 4/810:05 amMCI - SHA

2 stops37h 10mANA

Mon 5/121:35 pmSHA - MCI

2 stops37h 57mANA

Deal found 12/18

$6,222

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Wed 12/1812:45 pmMCI - PVG

2 stops31h 20mLufthansa

Sun 1/512:10 amPVG - MCI

2 stops35h 46mLufthansa

Deal found 12/17

$5,300

Wed 1/82:27 pmMCI - PVG

2 stops34h 43mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/911:40 amPVG - MCI

2 stops25h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,434

Wed 1/85:13 amMCI - PVG

1 stop20h 57mAmerican Airlines

Wed 4/95:00 pmPVG - MCI

1 stop18h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,740

Sun 1/127:00 amMCI - PVG

2 stops37h 10mCathay Pacific

Thu 1/307:00 pmPVG - MCI

2 stops35h 43mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/17

$1,573

Sun 1/129:55 amMCI - PVG

2 stops25h 20mANA

Wed 1/292:30 amPVG - MCI

2 stops25h 59mANA

Deal found 12/17

$1,577

Sun 1/1210:09 amMCI - SHA

2 stops39h 11mCathay Pacific

Thu 1/3010:30 pmSHA - MCI

2 stops32h 13mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/17

$1,608

Sun 1/125:45 pmMCI - PVG

1 stop31h 35mDelta

Thu 1/307:05 pmPVG - MCI

1 stop19h 04mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$1,745

Fri 1/313:54 pmMCI - PVG

1 stop36h 51mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/78:25 pmPVG - MCI

2 stops28h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$2,902

Fri 1/313:26 pmMCI - PVG

2 stops33h 39mEmirates

Fri 2/76:15 amPVG - MCI

2 stops51h 34mEmirates

Deal found 12/17

$4,628

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Wed 12/2510:46 pmMCI - PVG

3 stops45h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$894

Wed 12/2510:46 pmMCI - SHA

3 stops53h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$998

Mon 12/234:05 pmMCI - PVG

2 stops34h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/18

$1,007

Tue 12/247:00 amMCI - PVG

1 stop21h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,261

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Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Mon 4/28

4:13 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops35h 17m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/11

12:35 am-8:09 pm

2 stops32h 34m

$1,254

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Sat 2/1

6:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/8

7:05 pm-12:09 am

1 stop19h 04m

$1,339

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Sat 2/15

2:56 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops40h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/15

4:25 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops44h 34m

$1,373

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Mon 4/28

6:45 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/12

11:35 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$1,489

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Sun 1/12

7:00 am-10:10 am

2 stops37h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/30

7:00 pm-4:43 pm

2 stops35h 43m

$1,573

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Sun 1/12

9:55 am-1:15 am

2 stops25h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/29

2:30 am-2:29 pm

2 stops25h 59m

$1,577

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - SHA

MCISHA

Kansas City

Sun 1/12

10:09 am-3:20 pm

2 stops39h 11m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 1/30

10:30 pm-4:43 pm

2 stops32h 13m

$1,608

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Mon 4/28

7:37 am-2:50 pm

1 stop18h 13m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/12

5:00 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop18h 13m

$1,660

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - SHA

MCISHA

Kansas City

Sat 2/15

6:00 pm-11:45 am

2 stops51h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 3/15

1:10 pm-11:41 am

2 stops35h 31m

$2,174

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Sat 2/15

3:23 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops37h 22m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/15

1:30 pm-2:42 pm

1 stop38h 12m

$2,184

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Travel insights for flights from Kansas City to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Kansas City to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai (average of $1,193). Flying from Kansas City to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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?

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

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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific 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.

ANA

8.4

Very good

839 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA

8.4

Very good

839 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

839 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,443 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

839 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,412 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

839 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,604 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

839 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

841 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

839 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

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. 3 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 Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,254 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Lufthansa, starting at $1,339 and $1,489 round-trip. Qatar Airways is currently priced 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai (average of $1,193). Flying from Kansas City to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 Kansas City to Shanghai

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,446	Average$1,779	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$1,489	Average$1,596	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Delta	Cheapest$1,564	Average$1,719	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from Kansas City to Shanghai

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

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Temperature in Shanghai by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific 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.

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