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$1,258+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Shanghai, China

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SHA
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
Fri 1/3
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) 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 December 22, 2024.

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$1,258
(Delta)
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Shanghai
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 22, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sat 12/215:53 pmMSY - PVG
2 stops33h 02mDelta
Sat 12/285:30 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops29h 23mDelta
Deal found 12/20$2,150
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sat 12/217:14 pmMSY - PVG
3 stops57h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/288:25 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops26h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$2,584
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/216:10 pmMSY - PVG
2 stops54h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/272:30 amPVG - MSY
2 stops34h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$2,999
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2110:39 amMSY - SHA
2 stops35h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/281:10 pmSHA - MSY
2 stops18h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$3,537

Find flights from New Orleans to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans 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 December 22, 2024.

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New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/29

5:25 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/8

3:45 pm-8:56 am

2 stops30h 11m

$1,258

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/20

6:00 am-12:20 am

2 stops28h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/26

2:20 am-11:33 pm

2 stops35h 13m

$1,389

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/29

5:45 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/8

5:00 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop18h 08m

$1,484

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/29

2:11 pm-12:35 am

2 stops21h 24m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/7

1:35 am-4:24 pm

2 stops27h 49m

$1,550

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/29

2:11 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops33h 04m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/8

1:35 pm-4:24 pm

2 stops39h 49m

$1,560

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/24

1:38 pm-7:55 am

2 stops29h 17m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/12

11:00 am-8:56 pm

2 stops46h 56m

$1,686

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/18

9:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops45h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/24

4:35 pm-11:12 pm

2 stops44h 37m

$1,886

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/23

9:00 am-10:10 am

2 stops35h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/3

8:40 am-11:12 pm

2 stops28h 32m

$6,293

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/23

5:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/3

1:30 pm-5:27 pm

1 stop17h 57m

$6,390

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/18

8:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops38h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/24

1:30 pm-8:48 am

3 stops33h 18m

$7,623

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Deals found on 12/21

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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans to Shanghai

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

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans 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 December 22, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New Orleans to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 3% on airfare.

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 December 22, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Orleans to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about ANA and Cathay Pacific. 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
844 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

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
844 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

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
8,594 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

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
835 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

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?

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

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?

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Shanghai?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from New Orleans to Shanghai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Shanghai from Louis Armstrong; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the New Orleans airport to Shanghai. It is only a 11.4 mi journey to Louis Armstrong (MSY) from New Orleans’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Shanghai round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($1,258), American Airlines ($1,484), and ANA ($1,550) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Shanghai.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Shanghai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from New Orleans to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,839). 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 airline flying from New Orleans to Shanghai

Discover the top airline that operate flights from New Orleans 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 December 22, 2024.
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,355Average$1,851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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