Houston to Shanghai flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Houston to Shanghai is €503 (checked on 3 Nov 2026).
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €503, departing 9 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 3 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 3Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €1,157, departing 9 Nov 2026, back 21 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 3 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Air China, Alaska Airlines, ANA, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, Frontier Airlines, Jetstar, Juneyao Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Xiamen Air, ZIPAIR (14)
- Typical journey time
- 31h 02m
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- Route distance
- 12,194 km
- Typical journey time
- 31h 02m
- Seen on fares with a connection
- Frontier Airlines, ZIPAIR, United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, China Eastern, Philippine Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Jetstar, Korean Air (9)
- Alternative airports
- HOU, SHA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) → Houston, city gazetteer reference point (29.7628, -95.3831): ≈ 17 km.
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Houston, city gazetteer reference point (29.7628, -95.3831): ≈ 25 km.
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Houston to Shanghai: China Eastern, from €599 (checked 20 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| China Eastern | €599Jan 13, 2027 | 3 |
| United Airlines | €671Jan 12, 2027 | 9 |
| Turkish Airlines | €699Dec 10, 2026 | 12 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Houston to Shanghai?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €503, found on 3 Nov 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Shanghai?
In our observations January 2027 is the cheapest month so far, at €503.
Are there direct flights from Houston to Shanghai?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from Houston to Shanghai. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from Houston to Shanghai?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Air China, Alaska Airlines, ANA, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, Frontier Airlines, Jetstar, Juneyao Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Xiamen Air, ZIPAIR (14).
How long does the flight from Houston to Shanghai take?
Across the 66 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 34h 15m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Houston to Shanghai fares were non-stop?
None of the 69 fares we observed was non-stop; every one included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Houston to Shanghai?
Cheapest round trip: €1,157, departing 9 Nov 2026, back 21 Nov 2026 (checked 3 Nov 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Houston to Shanghai?
Cheapest airline from Houston to Shanghai: China Eastern, from €599 (checked 20 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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