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$561+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Shanghai, China

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MCI — SHA
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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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 January 17, 2025.

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$1,054
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$561
(Mytrip)

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$1,620
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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 January 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Tue 3/1811:52 amMCI - SHA
3 stops35h 48mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/275:30 pmSHA - MCI
3 stops33h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,054
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Thu 2/136:15 amMCI - PVG
1 stop19h 05mDelta
Fri 3/287:05 pmPVG - MCI
1 stop16h 55mDelta
Deal found 1/16$1,101
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Mon 3/178:49 pmMCI - PVG
1 stop31h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/234:30 pmPVG - MCI
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,153
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 4/154:11 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops35h 19mQatar Airways
Mon 5/1212:35 amPVG - MCI
2 stops32h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/16$1,236
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sun 3/28:00 amMCI - PVG
2 stops44h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/91:30 pmPVG - MCI
2 stops43h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,428
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 3/1812:15 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops28h 45mLufthansa
Wed 3/2612:10 amPVG - MCI
2 stops54h 17mLufthansa
Deal found 1/16$1,504
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sat 3/295:18 amMCI - PVG
1 stop20h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/55:00 pmPVG - MCI
1 stop17h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,741
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Wed 5/282:43 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops28h 12mBritish Airways
Wed 6/2511:00 amPVG - MCI
2 stops49h 34mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/14$1,750
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Tue 5/274:57 pmMCI - PVG
2 stops32h 08mAir Canada
Wed 6/253:55 pmPVG - MCI
2 stops29h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 1/14$1,782
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Mon 1/2711:31 amMCI - PVG
2 stops23h 44mANA
Mon 2/32:30 amPVG - MCI
2 stops25h 59mANA
Deal found 1/16$1,841
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Mon 9/18:00 amMCI - SHA
2 stops39h 15mANA
Mon 9/151:35 pmSHA - MCI
2 stops37h 38mANA
Deal found 1/15$1,871
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sat 3/16:00 pmMCI - SHA
2 stops51h 45mJapan Airlines
Sat 3/81:10 pmSHA - MCI
2 stops35h 31mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,929

Find flights from Kansas City to Shanghai within your budget

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 January 17, 2025.

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Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - SHA

MCISHA

Kansas City

Tue 3/18

11:52 am-12:40 pm

3 stops35h 48m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/27

5:30 pm-1:47 pm

3 stops33h 17m

$1,054

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Thu 2/13

6:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/28

7:05 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$1,101

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Mon 3/17

8:49 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop31h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/23

4:30 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops38h 20m

$1,153

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Tue 4/15

4:11 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops35h 19m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/12

12:35 am-8:09 pm

2 stops32h 34m

$1,236

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Sun 3/2

8:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops44h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/9

1:30 pm-6:57 pm

2 stops43h 27m

$1,428

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Tue 3/18

12:15 pm-6:00 am

2 stops28h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/26

12:10 am-5:27 pm

2 stops54h 17m

$1,504

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - SHA

MCISHA

Kansas City

Tue 2/18

5:35 am-12:20 pm

2 stops40h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/6

10:30 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$1,590

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Sat 3/29

5:18 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 32m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/5

5:00 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop17h 51m

$1,741

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Wed 5/28

2:43 pm-7:55 am

2 stops28h 12m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/25

11:00 am-11:34 pm

2 stops49h 34m

$1,750

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI - PVG

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Tue 5/27

4:57 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops32h 08m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/25

3:55 pm-8:53 am

2 stops29h 58m

$1,782

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Kansas City to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,843). 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 January 17, 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 January 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA and Japan Airlines 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
847 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

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
847 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
847 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

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
1,448 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
847 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

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
8,511 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
847 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

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
823 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
847 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

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?

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
847 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

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

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. 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,101 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and United Airlines, starting at $1,236 and $1,428 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 34% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Kansas City to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,843). 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

Discover the top 3 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 January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,253Average$1,771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,446Average$1,779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$1,489Average$1,596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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