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$527+ Cheap flights from Kentucky to Shanghai, China

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Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Tue 3/4
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Cheap flight deals from Kentucky to Shanghai

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Round-trip from

$1,071
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$527
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from Kentucky to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kentucky to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 2/207:22 pmBNA - PVG
2 stops30h 48mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/206:10 pmPVG - BNA
1 stop18h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,061
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/37:45 pmCVG - PVG
2 stops33h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/71:30 pmPVG - CVG
2 stops36h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,092
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/37:00 amCVG - PVG
1 stop20h 55mDelta
Fri 3/75:30 pmPVG - CVG
1 stop18h 08mDelta
Deal found 2/20$1,101
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 3/25:51 pmLEX - PVG
2 stops32h 29mDelta
Tue 3/255:30 pmPVG - LEX
2 stops28h 12mDelta
Deal found 2/20$1,106
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 2/205:53 pmBNA - PVG
2 stops33h 02mDelta
Thu 3/207:05 pmPVG - BNA
2 stops27h 27mDelta
Deal found 2/20$1,106
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 12/17:25 pmCVG - PVG
2 stops31h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/126:10 pmPVG - CVG
1 stop16h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,138
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 8/317:56 amCVG - PVG
2 stops42h 04mJapan Airlines
Sun 9/2110:00 amPVG - CVG
2 stops22h 58mJapan Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,156
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/298:44 amCVG - SHA
2 stops38h 41mJapan Airlines
Tue 9/2312:50 pmSHA - CVG
2 stops38h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,168
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 4/85:45 amTYS - PVG
2 stops23h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/158:10 pmPVG - TYS
2 stops25h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,198
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/13:44 pmCVG - PVG
2 stops36h 36mQatar Airways
Thu 9/1112:35 amPVG - CVG
2 stops32h 23mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,223
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/196:35 pmBNA - SHA
2 stops38h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/261:30 pmSHA - BNA
2 stops28h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,243
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 4/77:50 amTYS - PVG
1 stop17h 55mDelta
Tue 4/153:45 pmPVG - TYS
1 stop17h 45mDelta
Deal found 2/19$1,255

Find flights from Kentucky to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kentucky 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 February 20, 2025.

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Shanghai

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Price

NashvilleShanghai

BNA - PVG

BNAPVG

Nashville Intl

Fri 3/14

5:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/18

5:00 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop19h 51m

$1,071

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - PVG

CVGPVG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 3/3

7:45 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/7

1:30 pm-1:12 pm

2 stops36h 42m

$1,092

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - PVG

CVGPVG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 3/3

7:00 am-4:55 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/5

5:30 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop18h 08m

$1,101

LexingtonShanghai

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 3/2

5:51 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops32h 29m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/24

5:30 pm-12:23 pm

2 stops30h 53m

$1,106

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 4/8

5:45 am-5:25 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/15

8:10 pm-10:05 am

2 stops25h 55m

$1,198

NashvilleShanghai

BNA - SHA

BNASHA

Nashville Intl

Wed 3/19

6:35 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops38h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/26

1:30 pm-5:21 am

2 stops28h 51m

$1,243

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 4/7

7:50 am-1:45 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/15

3:45 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$1,255

LexingtonShanghai

LEX - PVG

LEXPVG

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 3/4

3:35 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/24

11:45 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops34h 29m

$1,290

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - PVG

CVGPVG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 3/16

5:30 am-4:10 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/30

5:00 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop16h 54m

$1,345

NashvilleShanghai

BNA - SHA

BNASHA

Nashville Intl

Wed 3/19

11:54 am-12:25 pm

3 stops35h 31m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/26

3:15 pm-1:49 pm

3 stops35h 34m

$1,436

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Travel insights for flights from Kentucky to Shanghai

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

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Kentucky to Shanghai as you normally would.

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 February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Kentucky to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

China Airlines
8.2
Very good
727 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kentucky 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 to fly from Kentucky to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $559. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Japan Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Kentucky to Shanghai for a low price.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Kentucky to Shanghai consider Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Shanghai Pu Dong or Nashville Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Kentucky to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,833). 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 Kentucky to Shanghai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Kentucky 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,093Average$1,760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,253Average$1,669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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