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$547+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Shanghai, China

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MSY — SHA
Apr 30 — May 71
Wed 4/30
Wed 5/7
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Shanghai

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 April 25, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,101
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$547
(FlightHub)
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Shanghai
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 April 25, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 9/67:35 amMSY - PVG
1 stop18h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/106:10 pmPVG - MSY
1 stop18h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,101
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/65:15 pmMSY - PVG
2 stops31h 50mAir Canada
Wed 12/105:50 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops37h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 4/25$1,158
This China Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 China Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/25:48 pmMSY - PVG
2 stops35h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/17:50 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops23h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,187
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2911:38 amMSY - PVG
2 stops34h 27mCathay Pacific
Mon 5/197:20 amPVG - MSY
2 stops29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/25$1,203
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 4/296:26 amMSY - PVG
2 stops42h 34mJapan Airlines
Mon 5/194:05 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops36h 03mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,212
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/297:35 pmMSY - SHA
2 stops27h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 5/1910:30 pmSHA - MSY
2 stops37h 58mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/24$1,237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 4/265:41 pmMSY - PVG
2 stops31h 04mDelta
Mon 5/193:45 pmPVG - MSY
2 stops30h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/24$1,325
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/29:55 pmMSY - PVG
1 stop45h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 5/2111:00 amPVG - MSY
1 stop46h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/24$1,412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Thu 5/18:45 amMSY - PVG
1 stop20h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/2212:10 pmPVG - MSY
1 stop18h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,447
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 5/231:35 pmMSY - SHA
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/301:40 pmSHA - MSY
3 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,639
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Wed 4/309:20 amMSY - PVG
2 stops22h 20mANA
Thu 5/228:25 amPVG - MSY
2 stops26h 45mANA
Deal found 4/24$1,766
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/293:35 pmMSY - PVG
2 stops41h 45mEmirates
Fri 5/167:15 amPVG - MSY
2 stops49h 54mEmirates
Deal found 4/24$1,858

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Shanghai that are best for you.

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New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/6

7:35 am-2:50 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/10

6:10 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop18h 06m

$1,101

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/6

5:15 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops31h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/10

5:50 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops37h 15m

$1,158

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/2

5:48 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops35h 47m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

7:50 pm-5:32 am

2 stops23h 42m

$1,187

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/6

9:50 pm-7:55 am

1 stop45h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

10:55 am-5:55 pm

1 stop45h 00m

$1,251

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/16

5:45 am-11:05 am

2 stops40h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/27

8:35 am-9:40 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$1,350

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/9

2:16 pm-5:45 pm

3 stops38h 29m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/2

8:25 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops36h 29m

$1,416

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/23

1:35 pm-10:20 am

2 stops31h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/30

1:40 pm-5:50 am

3 stops29h 10m

$1,639

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - SHA

MSYSHA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/16

5:45 am-8:55 pm

2 stops50h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 8/27

1:20 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops45h 20m

$1,671

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/16

2:16 pm-12:35 am

2 stops21h 19m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/26

1:35 am-1:10 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$1,794

New OrleansShanghai

MSY - PVG

MSYPVG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/9

9:45 am-1:25 pm

3 stops38h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

12:10 am-4:47 pm

2 stops30h 37m

$2,451

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Shanghai

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 April 25, 2025.

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 April 25, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Orleans to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, ANA and Singapore Airlines. 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
1,456 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,456 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,456 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,456 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,456 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
851 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,456 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,562 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,456 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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, American Airlines ($1,101), Air Canada ($1,158), and British Airways ($1,251) 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Shanghai (average of $1,185). Flying from New Orleans 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 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 April 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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