Cheapest flight ticket found	$860
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	12 hrs, 14 mins
Places to go	668
Most popular airline	Air China
Average flights per week	244

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Shanghai to United States flight deals

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to United States? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,071. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return flight tickets right here.

Honolulu.$860 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Honolulu International.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Honolulu International on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $860, select.

San Francisco.$915 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Apr, returning Sat, 24 Apr.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $915, select.

Los Angeles.$978 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with China Southern and Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $978, select.

Seattle.$1,069 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Sat, 26 Sep.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,069, select.

New York.$1,149 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from New York LaGuardia on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,149, select.

Las Vegas.$1,149 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Harry Reid International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Harry Reid International on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,149, select.

Bozeman.$1,188 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Bozeman Yellowstone International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Bozeman Yellowstone International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,188, select.

Portland.$1,217 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Portland.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Portland on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,217, select.

Salt Lake City.$1,219 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Salt Lake City.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Salt Lake City on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,219, select.

San Jose.$1,219 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Thu, 11 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,219, select.

Atlanta.$1,224 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,224, select.

Boston.$1,231 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Boston Logan International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Boston Logan International on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,231, select.

Chicago.$1,245 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,245, select.

Santa Ana.$1,248 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Asiana Airlines and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,248, select.

Boise.$1,256 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Boise.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Boise on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,256, select.

San Diego.$1,284 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Cathay Pacific and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,284, select.

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Flights from Shanghai to United States FAQs

What is the cheapest flight to United States from Shanghai?

The cheapest flight from Shanghai to United States costs $860.

Explore the different prices of flights from Shanghai to United States and find the best option for you.

When is it the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to United States?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to United States is November. See if any of these flights in November suit you.

What is the cheapest Shanghai to United States flight route?

We've taken a look at the year ahead using our flights calendar. The cheapest flight route from Shanghai to United States is Shanghai to Honolulu International. You can buy a ticket to fly this route from $860.

Take a look at Shanghai to Honolulu International flights.

What is the cheapest airline that flies to United States from Shanghai?

Looking at the year ahead, the cheapest airline flying to United States from Shanghai is Korean Air.

Explore Korean Air flight ticket options today.

If this airline doesn't suit you, the second cheapest airline is Delta.

Cheapest flights to United States from Shanghai

How to find cheap flights from Shanghai to United States

$860 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight from Shanghai to United States.
You'll be travelling from Shanghai into Honolulu International in Honolulu with that fare.
$497 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket.
Willing to go wherever the best deals are? Enter 'United States' in the 'To' field to discover the lowest fares for different cities.
With roughly 75 international airports, United States gives you plenty of arrival options.
To compare more prices, choose 'Add nearby airports' to include all airports close to where you're departing from and heading to.
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Best time to fly from Shanghai to United States

If you're looking to save, November is typically the cheapest month to catch a flight from Shanghai to United States.
In general, flying midweek is a practical way to keep costs down. Tuesdays and Wednesdays often mean better value.
June, July and August mark the peak travel season in United States, with July the most popular of the three. Go then for a lively atmosphere and plenty to do.
February, March and November are the quietest months. March sees the lowest demand from travellers and is a good choice if you want to keep things more relaxed.

Flights from Shanghai to United States: what to expect

When flying from Shanghai, you can depart from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA).
Around five airports throughout United States can be reached on a nonstop flight from Shanghai.
Roughly 50 direct flights connect Shanghai with cities around United States every week.
These are the leading airlines that fly this route:
The most popular routes from Shanghai to United States include Los Angeles, San Francisco and Detroit.
Seattle is the quickest destination to reach at around 10 hours 50 minutes, while New York has the longest flight time at roughly 14 hours 55 minutes.
Across all routes, the average journey comes in at around 12 hours 15 minutes.

Popular places to visit in United States

New York

A popular destination for Shanghai to United States flights, New York lands at the top of any well-planned travel itinerary. From Central Park and Statue of Liberty to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the must-sees stack up quickly.
You can fly into New York through New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York Newark Airport (EWR) or New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Looking for a place to rest your head? Check out the lineup of hotels in New York.

Chicago

Get to know this Illinois city's highlights including Millennium Park, The Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
You can reach the city through Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD).
Browse hotels in Chicago and lock in a stay that fits your travel plans.

Dallas

Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art are popular attractions to tick off while you're in this part of Texas.
Most arrivals go through Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). You can also fly into Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL).
From short stays to longer trips, hotels in Dallas offer something for all budgets and styles.

Visiting United States for the first time? Here's what you need to know

Entry rules can often change, so check whether you'll need a visa or other documentation before you travel. Your airline, travel agent or the local embassy or consulate will have the latest details.
The local currency is the United States dollar (USD). You can handle payments with credit and debit cards just about everywhere.
United States has a population of about 340 million. The capital city is Washington, D.C..
Standard time zones across this destination vary, from UTC-10 to UTC-5.
The weather can influence everything from sightseeing to packing, so travel when the forecast suits your plans. July is United States's warmest month.
Conditions are often coolest around December.
Rain is more frequent in February, while September is generally drier.
Looking to time your Shanghai to United States flight with a big occasion? Headline events to build your trip around include Fourth of July celebrations, New Orleans Mardi Gras and the Coachella music festival.

Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental

A cheap flight from Shanghai to United States gets you there. The next move is booking your stay. Discover the best prices and exclusive rates for hotels in United States. For the freedom to get around at your own pace, also check out the range of car rental options in United States.

United States hotels and car hire

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