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Find flight deals from Houston to Shanghai for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $465 or round trip flights from $1,056.

      • IAH 10:45 AM
        25h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:50 AM
        Houston - Shanghai | Sat, Aug 29 | ZIPAIR
        PVG 2:15 AM
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        IAH 9:45 AM
        Shanghai - Houston | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Japan
        $1,056 $1,612
        34% off
        34% off
        $1,612 $1,056
      • IAH 10:45 AM
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:35 PM
        Houston - Shanghai | Wed, Aug 26 | ZIPAIR
        PVG 2:35 PM
        32h 10m
        1 stop
        IAH 9:45 AM
        Shanghai - Houston | Tue, Sep 1 | Air China
        $1,103 $1,612
        32% off
        32% off
        $1,612 $1,103
      • IAH 7:00 AM
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 3:20 PM
        Houston - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 2 | American Airlines
        PVG 2:15 AM
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        IAH 9:45 AM
        Shanghai - Houston | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Japan
        $1,139 $1,612
        28% off
        28% off
        $1,612 $1,139
      • IAH 6:00 AM
        20h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 3:20 PM
        Houston - Shanghai | Thu, Sep 3 | American Airlines
        PVG 2:15 AM
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        IAH 9:45 AM
        Shanghai - Houston | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Japan
        $1,139
        28% off
        $1,612 $1,139
      • IAH 7:00 AM
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 3:20 PM
        Houston - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 1 | American Airlines
        PVG 2:15 AM
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        IAH 9:45 AM
        Shanghai - Houston | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Japan
        $1,139
        28% off
        $1,612 $1,139
      • IAH 7:00 AM
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 3:20 PM
        Houston - Shanghai | Sun, Aug 30 | American Airlines
        PVG 5:20 PM
        19h 36m
        1 stop
        HOU 11:56 PM
        Shanghai - Houston | Sun, Sep 6 | American Airlines
        $1,160
        28% off
        $1,612 $1,160
      • IAH 5:00 AM
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 3:20 PM
        Houston - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 31 | American Airlines
        PVG 5:20 PM
        18h
        1 stop
        IAH 10:20 PM
        Shanghai - Houston | Mon, Sep 7 | American Airlines
        $1,160
        28% off
        $1,612 $1,160
      • IAH 5:02 AM
        21h 18m
        1 stop
        PVG 3:20 PM
        Houston - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 15 | American Airlines
        PVG 5:20 PM
        18h 4m
        1 stop
        IAH 10:24 PM
        Shanghai - Houston | Mon, Jul 20 | American Airlines
        $1,160
        28% off
        $1,612 $1,160
      • IAH 6:02 AM
        20h 18m
        1 stop
        PVG 3:20 PM
        Houston - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 16 | American Airlines
        PVG 5:20 PM
        19h 38m
        1 stop
        IAH 11:58 PM
        Shanghai - Houston | Sun, Jul 19 | American Airlines
        $1,160
        28% off
        $1,612 $1,160
      • IAH 5:02 AM
        21h 18m
        1 stop
        PVG 3:20 PM
        Houston - Shanghai | Fri, Jul 17 | American Airlines
        PVG 5:20 PM
        18h 4m
        1 stop
        IAH 10:24 PM
        Shanghai - Houston | Sun, Jul 19 | American Airlines
        $1,160
        28% off
        $1,612 $1,160
      • HOU 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 2:00 PM
        Houston - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 16 | Normal Airline
        SHA 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        HOU 4:00 PM
        Shanghai - Houston | Sat, Jul 18 | Normal Airline
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      • IAH 11:45 AM
        28h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 5:00 AM
        Houston - Shanghai | Mon, Sep 7 | ZIPAIR
        $465 $838
        45% off
        45% off
        $838 $465
      • IAH 11:45 AM
        21h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:30 PM
        Houston - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 2 | ZIPAIR
        $502 $838
        40% off
        40% off
        $838 $502
      • IAH 10:45 AM
        25h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:50 AM
        Houston - Shanghai | Sat, Aug 29 | ZIPAIR
        $546 $838
        35% off
        35% off
        $838 $546
      • IAH 10:45 AM
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:30 PM
        Houston - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 31 | ZIPAIR
        $564
        33% off
        $838 $564
      • IAH 5:00 AM
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 3:20 PM
        Houston - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 1 | American Airlines
        $567
        32% off
        $838 $567
      • IAH 10:45 AM
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:30 PM
        Houston - Shanghai | Wed, Aug 26 | ZIPAIR
        $571
        32% off
        $838 $571
      • IAH 10:45 AM
        25h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:50 AM
        Houston - Shanghai | Sat, Aug 22 | ZIPAIR
        $573
        32% off
        $838 $573
      • IAH 10:45 AM
        29h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 5:00 AM
        Houston - Shanghai | Wed, Aug 19 | ZIPAIR
        $575
        31% off
        $838 $575
      • IAH 10:45 AM
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:30 PM
        Houston - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 24 | ZIPAIR
        $595
        28% off
        $838 $595
      • IAH 10:45 AM
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:30 PM
        Houston - Shanghai | Fri, Aug 21 | ZIPAIR
        $603
        28% off
        $838 $603
      • HOU 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 2:00 PM
        Houston - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 16 | Normal Airline
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Find cheap airlines flights from Houston to Shanghai

You can choose from 7 airlines that fly from Houston to Shanghai, including EVA Air, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines. ZIPAIR has lowest fares on this route.
EVA Air logo EVA Air
Delta Air Lines logo Delta Air Lines
American Airlines logo American Airlines
Jetstar Japan logo Jetstar Japan
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
United Airlines logo United Airlines
All Nippon Airways logo All Nippon Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Houston to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Houston to Shanghai

The distance between Houston and Shanghai is approximately 12,227.04 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price$465
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$1,056
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance12,227.04 km
Popular airlineEVA Air
Flight statistics for the Houston–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Houston to Shanghai

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Houston to Shanghai?

The average price of one-way flights from Houston to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Houston to Shanghai is March, with an average price of $790; while the month with the highest flight price is usually June, with an average price of up to $1,346.

$1,346
$1,068
$790
$512
    Cheapest
  • $1,091
    Jul
  • $1,035
    Aug
  • $1,300
    Sep
  • $913
    Oct
  • $985
    Nov
  • $1,331
    Dec
  • $802
    Jan
  • $1,012
    Feb
  • $790
    Mar
  • $833
    Apr
  • $1,220
    May
  • $1,346
    Jun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Shanghai (HOU-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, ZIPAIR offers one-way fares as low as $465 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IAH to PVG on Mon, Sep 7), while ZIPAIR offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,056 departing on Sat, Aug 29 and returning on Sat, Sep 5.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Houston to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Japan Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Houston to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Houston to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Sep 7, with one-way flights priced at just $465.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is ZIPAIR.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Houston to Shanghai is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Houston to Shanghai on July 29, 2026 with American Airlines, with prices starting at $639.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (IAH-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Houston is 14h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.