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$1,088+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) 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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — SHA
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Shanghai are usually found in February or March, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) 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 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,101
(American Airlines)

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July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,255
From Lambert-St Louis to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 9/17:29 amSTL - PVG
1 stop18h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/135:00 pmPVG - STL
1 stop18h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,088
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 9/265:30 amSTL - PVG
2 stops22h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/1212:10 pmPVG - STL
1 stop17h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,091
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/15:00 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops33h 25mDelta
Tue 4/83:45 pmPVG - STL
1 stop18h 51mDelta
Deal found 3/31$1,106
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/287:23 amSTL - PVG
2 stops43h 57mQatar Airways
Sun 10/1212:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops35h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,164
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/273:40 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops19h 55mANA
Wed 5/71:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops23h 44mANA
Deal found 3/30$1,233
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Wed 9/247:00 amSTL - PVG
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/185:00 pmPVG - STL
1 stop18h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$1,301
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sun 9/286:15 amSTL - SHA
2 stops41h 00mANA
Mon 10/131:35 pmSHA - STL
2 stops40h 00mANA
Deal found 3/30$1,422
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/135:29 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops33h 21mLufthansa
Wed 5/2111:50 pmPVG - STL
2 stops35h 58mLufthansa
Deal found 3/30$1,499
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/295:27 pmSTL - SHA
2 stops38h 28mCathay Pacific
Tue 5/64:50 pmSHA - STL
2 stops38h 43mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/30$1,529
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sat 9/276:00 pmSTL - SHA
2 stops34h 00mAsiana Airlines
Sun 10/126:10 pmSHA - STL
2 stops43h 17mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 3/30$2,457

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Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis 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 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Shanghai that are best for you.

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St. Louis

Fly to

Shanghai

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Return

Price

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/3

7:02 am-2:50 pm

1 stop18h 48m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/7

5:00 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop18h 28m

$1,101

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/27

7:15 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops31h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/8

3:45 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop18h 04m

$1,183

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/3

6:30 am-5:45 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/23

8:10 pm-10:18 am

2 stops27h 08m

$1,231

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/27

3:40 pm-12:35 am

2 stops19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/7

1:35 am-12:19 pm

2 stops23h 44m

$1,233

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/27

5:45 am-7:45 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/8

3:10 pm-12:36 pm

3 stops34h 26m

$1,386

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/13

5:29 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops33h 21m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/21

11:50 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops35h 58m

$1,499

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/29

5:27 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops38h 28m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/6

4:50 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops38h 43m

$1,529

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/3

12:55 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops38h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/22

12:35 am-11:51 pm

2 stops36h 16m

$1,575

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/27

6:00 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops34h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/12

6:10 pm-12:27 am

2 stops43h 17m

$2,457

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/30

Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Shanghai

How far ahead should I book a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 36 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai (average of $1,187). Flying from St. Louis 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 STL to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis 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 31, 2025.

When flying from St. Louis to Shanghai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 31, 2025.
ANA
8.3
Very good
831 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
ANA
8.3
Very good
831 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
831 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
440 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
831 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
831 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
841 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
831 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,541 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
831 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Shanghai?

    Most people fly from Lambert-St Louis (STL) if they book a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai. On average, Lambert-St Louis has 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 5 airlines. Lambert-St Louis is conveniently located just 12.7 mi from St. Louis’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from St. Louis to Shanghai round-trip from $1,101. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $1,183, and United Airlines, from $1,231. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to Shanghai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Shanghai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai (average of $1,187). Flying from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Shanghai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis 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 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,156Average$1,755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,171Average$1,709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,257Average$2,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,259Average$1,786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$1,272Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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