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$711+ Cheap flights from San Antonio (SAT) to Shanghai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAT — SHA
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Antonio (SAT) 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 November 21, 2024.

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$711
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Cheapest flights from San Antonio to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Antonio to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/237:33 pmSAT - PVG
1 stop30h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/306:10 pmPVG - SAT
1 stop15h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,932
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/234:20 pmSAT - PVG
2 stops34h 35mDelta
Mon 12/305:30 pmPVG - SAT
1 stop19h 21mDelta
Deal found 11/20$2,010
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/238:30 amSAT - PVG
2 stops26h 45mANA
Sun 12/292:30 amPVG - SAT
2 stops22h 41mANA
Deal found 11/20$2,275
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/238:30 amSAT - SHA
2 stops37h 55mANA
Mon 12/301:40 pmSHA - SAT
2 stops35h 31mANA
Deal found 11/20$2,583
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/236:30 amSAT - PVG
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/292:30 amPVG - SAT
2 stops22h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$2,609

Find flights from San Antonio to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Antonio 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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SAT - PVG

SATPVG

San Antonio

Mon 12/23

7:33 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop30h 37m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/30

6:10 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop15h 34m

$1,932

San AntonioShanghai

SAT - PVG

SATPVG

San Antonio

Mon 12/23

4:20 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/30

5:30 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop19h 21m

$2,010

San AntonioShanghai

SAT - PVG

SATPVG

San Antonio

Mon 12/23

8:30 am-1:15 am

2 stops26h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/29

2:30 am-11:11 am

2 stops22h 41m

$2,275

San AntonioShanghai

SAT - SHA

SATSHA

San Antonio

Mon 12/23

8:30 am-12:25 pm

2 stops37h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/30

1:40 pm-11:11 am

2 stops35h 31m

$2,583

San AntonioShanghai

SAT - PVG

SATPVG

San Antonio

Mon 12/23

6:30 am-5:45 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/29

2:30 am-11:11 am

2 stops22h 41m

$2,609

San AntonioShanghai

SAT - PVG

SATPVG

San Antonio

Sun 3/16

7:10 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$711

San AntonioShanghai

SAT - PVG

SATPVG

San Antonio

Sun 3/16

6:21 am-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 49m

$717

San AntonioShanghai

SAT - SHA

SATSHA

San Antonio

Sun 3/16

6:50 am-12:25 pm

2 stops40h 35m

$862

San AntonioShanghai

SAT - SHA

SATSHA

San Antonio

Sun 3/16

6:15 am-10:35 am

3 stops39h 20m

$1,214

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Travel insights for flights from San Antonio to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Antonio to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from San Antonio to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 SAT to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from San Antonio 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 November 21, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Antonio to Shanghai at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 November 21, 2024.
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

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

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Shanghai?

    San Antonio (SAT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Antonio to Shanghai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Shanghai from San Antonio; 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 4 airlines have flights from the San Antonio airport to Shanghai. It is only a 7.6 mi journey to San Antonio (SAT) from San Antonio’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Antonio to Shanghai round-trip from $1,932. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $2,010, and ANA, from $2,275.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $711. American Airlines flights start at $717 while deals on ANA start at $862 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Antonio to Shanghai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from San Antonio to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 4 airlines flying from San Antonio to Shanghai

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Antonio 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China AirlinesCheapest$1,289Average$1,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,399Average$2,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$1,404Average$2,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$1,626Average$2,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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