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Flights from New Orleans to Shanghai

Search cheap flights from New Orleans to Shanghai in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$708, and round-trip tickets start at US$1,370.

      • MSY 08:08
        20h 7m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        New Orleans - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 1 | Delta Air Lines
        PVG 13:10
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        MSY 21:25
        Shanghai - New Orleans | Tue, Sep 8 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$1,370 US$2,662
        49% off
        49% off
        US$2,662 US$1,370
      • MSY 08:08
        20h 7m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        New Orleans - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 4 | Delta Air Lines
        PVG 13:10
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        MSY 21:25
        Shanghai - New Orleans | Thu, Sep 10 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$1,396 US$2,662
        48% off
        48% off
        US$2,662 US$1,396
      • MSY 08:08
        20h 7m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        New Orleans - Shanghai | Thu, Aug 27 | Delta Air Lines
        PVG 13:10
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        MSY 21:40
        Shanghai - New Orleans | Mon, Aug 31 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$1,428 US$2,662
        46% off
        46% off
        US$2,662 US$1,428
      • MSY 08:03
        20h 12m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        New Orleans - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 16 | Delta Air Lines
        PVG 13:10
        23h 36m
        1 stop
        MSY 23:46
        Shanghai - New Orleans | Thu, Jul 23 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$1,480
        44% off
        US$2,662 US$1,480
      • MSY 08:13
        20h 12m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:25
        New Orleans - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 4 | United Airlines
        PVG 12:10
        17h 12m
        1 stop
        MSY 16:22
        Shanghai - New Orleans | Sat, Sep 12 | United Airlines
        US$1,496
        44% off
        US$2,662 US$1,496
      • MSY 14:51
        37h 24m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        New Orleans - Shanghai | Sat, Aug 22 | Delta Air Lines
        PVG 13:10
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        MSY 21:40
        Shanghai - New Orleans | Sat, Aug 29 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$1,531
        42% off
        US$2,662 US$1,531
      • MSY 08:08
        20h 7m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        New Orleans - Shanghai | Thu, Aug 20 | Delta Air Lines
        PVG 13:10
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        MSY 21:40
        Shanghai - New Orleans | Thu, Aug 27 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$1,728
        35% off
        US$2,662 US$1,728
      • MSY 08:08
        20h 7m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        New Orleans - Shanghai | Tue, Aug 25 | Delta Air Lines
        PVG 13:10
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        MSY 21:40
        Shanghai - New Orleans | Wed, Sep 2 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$1,801
        32% off
        US$2,662 US$1,801
      • MSY 17:20
        34h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        New Orleans - Shanghai | Mon, Jul 27 | Delta Air Lines
        PVG 13:10
        23h 36m
        1 stop
        MSY 23:46
        Shanghai - New Orleans | Sun, Aug 2 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$1,914
        28% off
        US$2,662 US$1,914
      • MSY 21:50
        45h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 07:55
        New Orleans - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 4 | British Airways
        PVG 11:00
        46h
        1 stop
        MSY 20:00
        Shanghai - New Orleans | Sat, Sep 12 | British Airways
        US$1,916
        28% off
        US$2,662 US$1,916
      • MSY 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:00
        New Orleans - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 16 | Normal Airline
        SHA 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        MSY 16:00
        Shanghai - New Orleans | Sat, Jul 18 | Normal Airline
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      • MSY 08:03
        19h 2m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:05
        New Orleans - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 22 | Delta Air Lines
        US$708 US$1,031
        31% off
        31% off
        US$1,031 US$708
      • MSY 08:03
        20h 12m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        New Orleans - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 28 | Delta Air Lines
        US$726 US$1,031
        30% off
        30% off
        US$1,031 US$726
      • MSY 12:29
        37h 51m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:20
        New Orleans - Shanghai | Sun, Aug 9 | American Airlines
        US$729 US$1,031
        28% off
        28% off
        US$1,031 US$729
      • MSY 17:05
        33h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        New Orleans - Shanghai | Sun, Jul 19 | Delta Air Lines
        US$736
        28% off
        US$1,031 US$736
      • MSY 11:19
        39h 6m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        New Orleans - Shanghai | Mon, Jul 20 | Delta Air Lines
        US$736
        28% off
        US$1,031 US$736
      • MSY 08:03
        20h 12m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        New Orleans - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 16 | Delta Air Lines
        US$739
        28% off
        US$1,031 US$739
      • MSY 08:03
        20h 12m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        New Orleans - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 29 | Delta Air Lines
        US$741
        28% off
        US$1,031 US$741
      • MSY 08:03
        20h 12m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        New Orleans - Shanghai | Sun, Aug 2 | Delta Air Lines
        US$742
        28% off
        US$1,031 US$742
      • MSY 08:08
        20h 7m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        New Orleans - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 3 | Delta Air Lines
        US$742
        28% off
        US$1,031 US$742
      • MSY 08:03
        20h 12m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        New Orleans - Shanghai | Sun, Jul 26 | Delta Air Lines
        US$742
        28% off
        US$1,031 US$742
      • MSY 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:00
        New Orleans - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 16 | Normal Airline
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Cheapest airlines flights from New Orleans to Shanghai

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

New Orleans to Shanghai Flight Details

The distance between New Orleans and Shanghai is about 12,457.68 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$708
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$1,370
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance12,457.68 km
Popular airlineDelta Air Lines
Flight statistics for the New Orleans–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 New Orleans to Shanghai (MSY-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Delta Air Lines offers one-way fares as low as US$708 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MSY to PVG on Wed, Jul 22), while Delta Air Lines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$1,370 departing on Tue, Sep 1 and returning on Tue, Sep 8.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from New Orleans to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Delta Air Lines 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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 Wed, Jul 22, with one-way flights priced at just US$708.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Delta Air Lines.
    · 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.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Shanghai on July 22, 2026 with Delta Air Lines, with prices starting at US$708.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (MSY-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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Shanghai

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from New Orleans to Shanghai?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Cathay Pacific provides the lowest-priced direct flights from New Orleans to Shanghai, with fares starting at US$1,151.

US$1,011
US$1,151
US$1,292
US$1,432
US$1,572
Cathay Pacific
US$1,151
Cathay Pacific
American Airlines
US$1,170
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$1,572
Delta Air Lines

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