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$535+ Cheap flights from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Shanghai, China

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PIT — SHA
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Cheap flight deals from Pittsburgh to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Pittsburgh (PIT) 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 March 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,101
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$538
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,679
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Cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pittsburgh to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 11/36:59 amPIT - PVG
1 stop20h 11mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/136:10 pmPVG - PIT
1 stop16h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,077
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 9/266:20 amPIT - PVG
2 stops23h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/311:30 pmPVG - PIT
2 stops21h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,090
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/205:51 pmPIT - PVG
2 stops33h 34mDelta
Sun 4/275:30 pmPVG - PIT
2 stops35h 14mDelta
Deal found 3/27$1,106
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 4/223:58 pmPIT - PVG
2 stops36h 22mQatar Airways
Mon 5/1212:35 amPVG - PIT
2 stops50h 57mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,290
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/2210:38 amPIT - PVG
3 stops35h 02mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/133:55 pmPVG - PIT
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,327
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/69:40 pmPIT - PVG
1 stop22h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 5/2711:00 amPVG - PIT
1 stop44h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,347
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/310:50 amPIT - PVG
2 stops25h 25mANA
Wed 11/122:30 amPVG - PIT
2 stops24h 29mANA
Deal found 3/27$1,400
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 11/37:00 amPIT - SHA
2 stops40h 25mANA
Thu 11/131:40 pmSHA - PIT
2 stops38h 44mANA
Deal found 3/27$1,699
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/138:30 pmPIT - SHA
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/123:25 pmSHA - PIT
2 stops30h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,733
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 5/154:20 pmPIT - PVG
3 stops33h 45mAir Canada
Thu 6/193:55 pmPVG - PIT
3 stops34h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$1,810
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2610:50 amPIT - PVG
2 stops32h 50mSWISS
Fri 10/3111:40 amPVG - PIT
3 stops70h 11mSWISS
Deal found 3/27$2,382
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/206:15 amPIT - PVG
2 stops45h 30mEthiopian Air
Sat 4/2612:20 amPVG - PIT
3 stops49h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/27$3,431

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Pittsburgh 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Pittsburgh to Shanghai that are best for you.

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PittsburghShanghai

PIT - PVG

PITPVG

Pittsburgh

Tue 4/22

6:39 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/13

5:00 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop17h 33m

$1,101

PittsburghShanghai

PIT - PVG

PITPVG

Pittsburgh

Sun 4/20

5:51 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops33h 34m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/27

5:30 pm-4:44 pm

2 stops35h 14m

$1,106

PittsburghShanghai

PIT - PVG

PITPVG

Pittsburgh

Tue 5/6

7:50 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops57h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/27

8:10 pm-4:53 pm

2 stops32h 43m

$1,274

PittsburghShanghai

PIT - PVG

PITPVG

Pittsburgh

Tue 4/22

3:58 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops36h 22m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/12

12:35 am-3:32 pm

2 stops50h 57m

$1,290

PittsburghShanghai

PIT - PVG

PITPVG

Pittsburgh

Tue 4/22

10:38 am-9:40 am

3 stops35h 02m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/13

3:55 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$1,327

PittsburghShanghai

PIT - PVG

PITPVG

Pittsburgh

Tue 5/6

9:40 pm-7:55 am

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/27

11:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop44h 40m

$1,347

PittsburghShanghai

PIT - SHA

PITSHA

Pittsburgh

Tue 5/13

8:30 pm-6:20 pm

3 stops33h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/12

3:25 pm-9:34 am

2 stops30h 09m

$1,733

PittsburghShanghai

PIT - PVG

PITPVG

Pittsburgh

Tue 5/13

2:10 pm-12:35 am

2 stops22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/11

1:35 am-1:14 pm

2 stops23h 39m

$1,775

PittsburghShanghai

PIT - PVG

PITPVG

Pittsburgh

Thu 5/15

4:20 pm-2:05 pm

3 stops33h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/19

3:55 pm-2:35 pm

3 stops34h 40m

$1,810

PittsburghShanghai

PIT - SHA

PITSHA

Pittsburgh

Sun 6/1

2:10 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops34h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/30

1:35 pm-2:04 pm

2 stops36h 29m

$2,405

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Best time to book a flight from Pittsburgh to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Pittsburgh to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Pittsburgh to Shanghai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to Shanghai (average of $1,187). Flying from Pittsburgh to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,807). 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 PIT to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Pittsburgh 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 March 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Pittsburgh to Shanghai at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 3% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Pittsburgh to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Pittsburgh to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Pittsburgh to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 March 28, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Pittsburgh to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, ANA and Delta. 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
1,440 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
829 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
837 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Shanghai?

    Located just 13.5 mi from the city center, Pittsburgh is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Shanghai from Pittsburgh. Booking flights from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Shanghai should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Shanghai from 5 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Pittsburgh to Shanghai is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,101 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $1,106 and $1,274 round-trip. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Pittsburgh to Shanghai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $538 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $539 and Japan Airlines from $618 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to Shanghai (average of $1,187). Flying from Pittsburgh to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,807). 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 5 airlines flying from Pittsburgh to Shanghai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Pittsburgh 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$558Average$2,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,105Average$1,627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$1,313Average$1,649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,409Average$1,492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,446Average$1,931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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