Cheap flights from Houston to Shanghai
Cheap return flights from Houston to Shanghai
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All prices shown are per person based on return flights only. Prices found in the last 48 hours.
Shanghai flight facts
What you need to know
What are the cheapest airlines?
- United Airlines
- China Eastern Airlines
- American Airlines
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Houston to Shanghai.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- Delta Airlines
- Alaska Airlines
- Air Canada
These airlines fly from Houston to Shanghai, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
16 hours 30 minutes
This is the shortest flight time from Houston to Shanghai.
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Alternative flights from Houston
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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Houston/Shanghai route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Shanghai and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.
How to get cheap flights from Houston to Shanghai
Tips and advice from our flight experts
You've searched for flights from Houston to Shanghai. We've found 25 flights and compared offers to give you the best deal. United Airlines is, on average, the cheapest for this route. Keep an eye on them! The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for the route Houston to Shanghai on 07/02/2026 at 10:15 for £44.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 15 airlines that operate the 12,000 km flight from Houston to Shanghai.
To find the best offers, book your flight at least 2-3 months in advance. Consider flying during the off-peak season. United Airlines is a popular choice for this route, and the average flight duration is around 16 hours 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Don't forget to check out our hotel booking options or our flight + hotel service to save time and money!
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