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Cheapest airlines flights from Boston to Shanghai

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Boston to Shanghai, including Cathay Pacific, American Airlines, Etihad Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Boston to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search cheap flights from Boston to Shanghai in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$547, and round-trip tickets start at US$1,176.

      • BOS 06:00
        22h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:25
        Boston - Shanghai | Sun, Jul 19 | Air Canada
        PVG 18:10
        27h 43m
        1 stop
        BOS 09:53
        Shanghai - Boston | Tue, Jul 21 | Air Canada
        US$1,176 US$1,619
        27% off
        27% off
        US$1,619 US$1,176
      • BOS 05:30
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Boston - Shanghai | Mon, Jul 20 | Delta Air Lines
        PVG 09:55
        26h 4m
        1 stop
        BOS 23:59
        Shanghai - Boston | Fri, Jul 24 | Delta Air Lines
        US$1,179 US$1,619
        27% off
        27% off
        US$1,619 US$1,179
      • BOS 11:29
        20h 21m
        1 stop
        PVG 19:50
        Boston - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 21 | Delta Air Lines
        PVG 09:55
        26h 4m
        1 stop
        BOS 23:59
        Shanghai - Boston | Fri, Jul 24 | Delta Air Lines
        US$1,179 US$1,619
        27% off
        27% off
        US$1,619 US$1,179
      • BOS 07:53
        23h 57m
        1 stop
        PVG 19:50
        Boston - Shanghai | Sat, Jul 18 | Delta Air Lines
        PVG 09:55
        26h 4m
        1 stop
        BOS 23:59
        Shanghai - Boston | Wed, Jul 22 | Delta Air Lines
        US$1,179
        27% off
        US$1,619 US$1,179
      • BOS 06:00
        22h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:25
        Boston - Shanghai | Fri, Jul 17 | Air Canada
        PVG 18:10
        27h 43m
        1 stop
        BOS 09:53
        Shanghai - Boston | Tue, Jul 21 | Air Canada
        US$1,194
        26% off
        US$1,619 US$1,194
      • BOS 17:15
        34h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Boston - Shanghai | Sun, Jul 19 | Delta Air Lines
        PVG 09:55
        26h 4m
        1 stop
        BOS 23:59
        Shanghai - Boston | Fri, Jul 24 | Delta Air Lines
        US$1,197
        26% off
        US$1,619 US$1,197
      • BOS 19:15
        33h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:25
        Boston - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 21 | Air Canada
        PVG 18:10
        27h 43m
        1 stop
        BOS 09:53
        Shanghai - Boston | Tue, Jul 28 | Air Canada
        US$1,202
        26% off
        US$1,619 US$1,202
      • BOS 06:00
        22h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:25
        Boston - Shanghai | Fri, Jul 24 | Air Canada
        PVG 18:10
        27h 43m
        1 stop
        BOS 09:53
        Shanghai - Boston | Mon, Jul 27 | Air Canada
        US$1,204
        26% off
        US$1,619 US$1,204
      • BOS 11:29
        20h 21m
        1 stop
        PVG 19:50
        Boston - Shanghai | Fri, Jul 17 | Delta Air Lines
        PVG 09:55
        26h 4m
        1 stop
        BOS 23:59
        Shanghai - Boston | Wed, Jul 22 | Delta Air Lines
        US$1,214
        25% off
        US$1,619 US$1,214
      • BOS 06:00
        22h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:25
        Boston - Shanghai | Sun, Jul 26 | Air Canada
        PVG 18:10
        27h 43m
        1 stop
        BOS 09:53
        Shanghai - Boston | Tue, Jul 28 | Air Canada
        US$1,230
        24% off
        US$1,619 US$1,230
      • BOS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:00
        Boston - Shanghai | Wed, Jun 17 | Normal Airline
        SHA 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        BOS 16:00
        Shanghai - Boston | Fri, Jun 19 | Normal Airline
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      • BOS 16:25
        32h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:55
        Boston - Shanghai | Thu, Aug 6 | Etihad Airways
        US$547 US$877
        38% off
        38% off
        US$877 US$547
      • BOS 16:25
        32h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:55
        Boston - Shanghai | Wed, Aug 12 | Etihad Airways
        US$549 US$877
        37% off
        37% off
        US$877 US$549
      • BOS 12:55
        19h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 20:10
        Boston - Shanghai | Tue, Aug 11 | Korean Air
        US$582 US$877
        34% off
        34% off
        US$877 US$582
      • BOS 12:55
        19h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 20:10
        Boston - Shanghai | Wed, Aug 12 | Korean Air
        US$583
        34% off
        US$877 US$583
      • BOS 12:55
        40h 10m
        1 stop
        SHA 17:05
        Boston - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 3 | Korean Air
        US$603
        31% off
        US$877 US$603
      • BOS 12:55
        35h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:25
        Boston - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 10 | Korean Air
        US$628
        28% off
        US$877 US$628
      • BOS 18:40
        27h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 09:50
        Boston - Shanghai | Wed, Aug 12 | Hainan Airlines
        US$639
        27% off
        US$877 US$639
      • BOS 12:55
        35h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:25
        Boston - Shanghai | Thu, Aug 13 | Korean Air
        US$656
        25% off
        US$877 US$656
      • BOS 12:55
        35h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:25
        Boston - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 21 | Korean Air
        US$665
        24% off
        US$877 US$665
      • BOS 12:55
        32h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 09:40
        Boston - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 29 | Korean Air
        US$666
        24% off
        US$877 US$666
      • BOS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:00
        Boston - Shanghai | Wed, Jun 17 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Boston to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Boston to Shanghai Flight Details

The distance between Boston and Shanghai is about 11,748.63 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$547
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$1,176
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance11,748.63 km
Popular airlineCathay Pacific
Flight statistics for the Boston–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Boston to Shanghai

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

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Boston to Shanghai, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Boston to Shanghai is November, with an average price of US$649; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to US$1,168.

US$1,168
US$909
US$649
US$390
    Cheapest
  • US$980
    Jun
  • US$836
    Jul
  • US$741
    Aug
  • US$690
    Sep
  • US$671
    Oct
  • US$649
    Nov
  • US$1,168
    Dec
  • US$840
    Jan
  • US$829
    Feb
  • US$779
    Mar
  • US$677
    Apr
  • US$963
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Boston to Shanghai (BOS-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Etihad Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$547 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BOS to PVG on Thu, Aug 6), while Air Canada offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$1,176 departing on Sun, Jul 19 and returning on Tue, Jul 21.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Boston to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Cathay Pacific 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 Boston 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 Boston 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 Thu, Aug 6, with one-way flights priced at just US$547.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Etihad Airways.
    · 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 January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Boston to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Boston to Shanghai on June 29, 2026 with Qatar Airways, with prices starting at US$1,174.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Boston Logan International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (BOS-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 Boston is 13h.
  • 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Boston to Shanghai

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Boston to Shanghai?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Boston to Shanghai on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Hainan Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Boston to Shanghai, with fares starting at US$671.

US$447
US$671
US$895
US$1,119
US$1,343
Hainan Airlines
US$671
Hainan Airlines
American Airlines
US$793
American Airlines
Korean Air
US$826
Korean Air
United Airlines
US$907
United Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$1,138
Delta Air Lines
Cathay Pacific
US$1,343
Cathay Pacific

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