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Cheapest airlines flights from Kansas City to Shanghai

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Kansas City to Shanghai, including Delta Air Lines, American Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kansas City to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search cheap flights from Kansas City to Shanghai in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$907, and round-trip tickets start at US$1,577.

      • MCI 07:32
        20h 43m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        Kansas City - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 9 | China Eastern Airlines
        PVG 13:10
        23h 31m
        1 stop
        MCI 23:41
        Shanghai - Kansas City | Tue, Jul 14 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$1,577 US$2,251
        30% off
        30% off
        US$2,251 US$1,577
      • MCI 07:32
        20h 43m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        Kansas City - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 8 | China Eastern Airlines
        PVG 13:10
        38h 40m
        1 stop
        MCI 14:50
        Shanghai - Kansas City | Tue, Jul 14 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$1,577 US$2,251
        30% off
        30% off
        US$2,251 US$1,577
      • MCI 15:55
        36h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        Kansas City - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 7 | China Eastern Airlines
        PVG 13:10
        38h 40m
        1 stop
        MCI 14:50
        Shanghai - Kansas City | Tue, Jul 14 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$1,577 US$2,251
        30% off
        30% off
        US$2,251 US$1,577
      • MCI 07:32
        20h 43m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        Kansas City - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 14 | China Eastern Airlines
        PVG 13:10
        23h 31m
        1 stop
        MCI 23:41
        Shanghai - Kansas City | Thu, Jul 16 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$1,577
        30% off
        US$2,251 US$1,577
      • MCI 07:32
        20h 43m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        Kansas City - Shanghai | Mon, Jul 13 | China Eastern Airlines
        PVG 13:10
        23h 31m
        1 stop
        MCI 23:41
        Shanghai - Kansas City | Thu, Jul 16 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$1,577
        30% off
        US$2,251 US$1,577
      • MCI 15:55
        36h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        Kansas City - Shanghai | Mon, Jul 6 | China Eastern Airlines
        PVG 13:10
        38h 40m
        1 stop
        MCI 14:50
        Shanghai - Kansas City | Sun, Jul 12 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$1,601
        28% off
        US$2,251 US$1,601
      • MCI 15:55
        36h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        Kansas City - Shanghai | Fri, Jul 10 | China Eastern Airlines
        PVG 13:10
        38h 40m
        1 stop
        MCI 14:50
        Shanghai - Kansas City | Tue, Jul 14 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$1,630
        28% off
        US$2,251 US$1,630
      • MCI 07:32
        20h 43m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        Kansas City - Shanghai | Sun, Jul 12 | China Eastern Airlines
        PVG 13:10
        23h 31m
        1 stop
        MCI 23:41
        Shanghai - Kansas City | Tue, Jul 14 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$1,757
        22% off
        US$2,251 US$1,757
      • MCI 07:32
        20h 43m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        Kansas City - Shanghai | Sat, Jul 11 | China Eastern Airlines
        PVG 13:10
        38h 40m
        1 stop
        MCI 14:50
        Shanghai - Kansas City | Thu, Jul 16 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$1,766
        22% off
        US$2,251 US$1,766
      • MCI 07:15
        23h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 19:50
        Kansas City - Shanghai | Thu, Aug 6 | Delta Air Lines
        PVG 17:30
        18h 32m
        1 stop
        MCI 23:02
        Shanghai - Kansas City | Thu, Aug 13 | Delta Air Lines
        US$1,778
        21% off
        US$2,251 US$1,778
      • MKC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:00
        Kansas City - Shanghai | Sat, Jun 20 | Normal Airline
        SHA 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        MKC 16:00
        Shanghai - Kansas City | Mon, Jun 22 | Normal Airline
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      • MCI 05:31
        20h 49m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:20
        Kansas City - Shanghai | Mon, Jul 13 | American Airlines
        US$907 US$1,178
        23% off
        23% off
        US$1,178 US$907
      • MCI 16:26
        36h 19m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:45
        Kansas City - Shanghai | Mon, Jul 13 | United Airlines
        US$907 US$1,178
        23% off
        23% off
        US$1,178 US$907
      • MCI 05:31
        20h 49m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:20
        Kansas City - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 29 | American Airlines
        US$908 US$1,178
        23% off
        23% off
        US$1,178 US$908
      • MCI 05:31
        20h 49m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:20
        Kansas City - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 22 | American Airlines
        US$910
        23% off
        US$1,178 US$910
      • MCI 05:31
        20h 49m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:20
        Kansas City - Shanghai | Fri, Jul 10 | American Airlines
        US$910
        23% off
        US$1,178 US$910
      • MCI 06:25
        20h
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Kansas City - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 29 | Delta Air Lines
        US$923
        22% off
        US$1,178 US$923
      • MCI 05:30
        20h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:20
        Kansas City - Shanghai | Mon, Jul 20 | American Airlines
        US$925
        21% off
        US$1,178 US$925
      • MCI 07:00
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 19:50
        Kansas City - Shanghai | Mon, Jul 13 | Delta Air Lines
        US$925
        21% off
        US$1,178 US$925
      • MCI 07:00
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 19:50
        Kansas City - Shanghai | Sun, Jul 12 | Delta Air Lines
        US$927
        21% off
        US$1,178 US$927
      • MCI 19:52
        30h 28m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:20
        Kansas City - Shanghai | Sun, Jul 19 | American Airlines
        US$930
        21% off
        US$1,178 US$930
      • MKC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:00
        Kansas City - Shanghai | Sat, Jun 20 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kansas City to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Kansas City to Shanghai Flight Details

The distance between Kansas City and Shanghai is about 11,368.04 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in December. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$907
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$1,577
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance11,368.04 km
Popular airlineDelta Air Lines
Flight statistics for the Kansas City–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kansas City to Shanghai (MKC-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$907 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MCI to PVG on Mon, Jul 13), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$1,577 departing on Thu, Jul 9 and returning on Tue, Jul 14.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Kansas City to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Hawaiian Airlines 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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, Jul 13, with one-way flights priced at just US$907.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · 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 December.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Shanghai on June 22, 2026 with Delta Air Lines, with prices starting at US$1,828.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Kansas City International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (MCI-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 Kansas City 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Kansas City to Shanghai

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Kansas City to Shanghai?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, American Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Kansas City to Shanghai, with fares starting at US$843.

US$637
US$843
US$1,050
US$1,256
US$1,462
American Airlines
US$843
American Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
US$943
China Eastern Airlines
United Airlines
US$1,251
United Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$1,462
Delta Air Lines

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