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$539+ Cheap flights from Kentucky to Shanghai, China

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Apr 27 — May 41
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Round-trip from

$1,047
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$539
(FlightHub)
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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 April 22, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Tue 9/167:15 amBNA - PVG
1 stop18h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/145:00 pmPVG - BNA
1 stop18h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,047
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 9/166:45 amBNA - PVG
1 stop22h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/1412:10 pmPVG - BNA
2 stops33h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,052
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 4/307:25 amBNA - PVG
1 stop19h 00mDelta
Fri 5/233:45 pmPVG - BNA
1 stop18h 22mDelta
Deal found 4/22$1,101
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Tue 9/26:55 amCVG - PVG
1 stop20h 30mDelta
Fri 9/263:45 pmPVG - CVG
1 stop18h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/21$1,101
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 9/47:50 amCVG - PVG
2 stops23h 55mJapan Airlines
Wed 9/2410:00 amPVG - CVG
2 stops22h 08mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,158
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/279:30 amCVG - PVG
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/201:35 amPVG - CVG
2 stops30h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,235
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Tue 9/1612:36 pmBNA - PVG
2 stops22h 59mANA
Mon 10/131:35 amPVG - BNA
2 stops24h 00mANA
Deal found 4/21$1,274
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 9/49:00 amCVG - PVG
2 stops27h 35mANA
Mon 9/221:35 amPVG - CVG
2 stops23h 34mANA
Deal found 4/21$1,284
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Fri 8/227:00 amTYS - PVG
2 stops29h 35mANA
Fri 8/298:25 amPVG - TYS
2 stops41h 00mANA
Deal found 4/21$1,348
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/278:00 amCVG - SHA
2 stops39h 25mJapan Airlines
Sun 9/2112:50 pmSHA - CVG
2 stops43h 18mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,360
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/99:50 pmCVG - PVG
1 stop22h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 7/1011:00 amPVG - CVG
1 stop45h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/20$1,371
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Fri 6/66:05 pmBNA - SHA
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/132:50 pmSHA - BNA
3 stops28h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,393

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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 April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kentucky to Shanghai that are best for you.

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NashvilleShanghai

BNA - PVG

BNAPVG

Nashville Intl

Tue 9/16

7:15 am-2:50 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/14

5:00 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop18h 36m

$1,047

NashvilleShanghai

BNA - PVG

BNAPVG

Nashville Intl

Tue 9/16

6:45 am-5:45 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/14

12:10 pm-8:57 am

2 stops33h 47m

$1,052

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - PVG

CVGPVG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 9/2

6:55 am-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/26

3:45 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop18h 48m

$1,101

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - PVG

CVGPVG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 9/4

7:50 am-7:45 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/24

10:00 am-8:08 pm

2 stops22h 08m

$1,158

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - PVG

CVGPVG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 8/27

9:30 am-8:55 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/20

1:35 am-8:12 pm

2 stops30h 37m

$1,235

NashvilleShanghai

BNA - PVG

BNAPVG

Nashville Intl

Tue 9/16

12:36 pm-12:35 am

2 stops22h 59m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/13

1:35 am-12:35 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,274

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - PVG

CVGPVG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 9/4

9:00 am-12:35 am

2 stops27h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/22

1:35 am-1:09 pm

2 stops23h 34m

$1,284

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 8/22

7:00 am-12:35 am

2 stops29h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/29

8:25 am-1:25 pm

2 stops41h 00m

$1,348

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - SHA

CVGSHA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 8/27

8:00 am-11:25 am

2 stops39h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/21

12:50 pm-8:08 pm

2 stops43h 18m

$1,360

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - PVG

CVGPVG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 6/9

9:50 pm-7:55 am

1 stop22h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/10

11:00 am-8:05 pm

1 stop45h 05m

$1,371

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

Find hourly flight availability from Kentucky 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 22, 2025.

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 April 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, ANA and Delta 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,450 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,450 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,450 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
ANA
8.3
Very good
848 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,450 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,450 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
850 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,450 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,582 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,450 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!

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 Japan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $539. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Shanghai (average of $1,185). Flying from Kentucky 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 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 April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,093Average$2,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,105Average$1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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