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Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Houston

You can pick from 6 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Houston including United Airlines, Qatar Airways, American Airlines, with Spring Airlines Japan serving cheapest ticket on this route.
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Search cheap flights from Shanghai to Houston in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at MOP 3,145, and round-trip tickets start at MOP 6,974.

      • PVG 02:20
        19h 5m
        1 stop
        IAH 07:25
        Shanghai - Houston | Thu, Jan 15 | Spring Airlines Japan
        IAH 09:25
        25h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 01:10
        Houston - Shanghai | Thu, Jan 22 | ZIPAIR
        MOP 6,974 MOP 10,533
        34% OFF
        34% OFF
        MOP 10,533 MOP 6,974
      • PVG 02:20
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        IAH 07:05
        Shanghai - Houston | Thu, Dec 25 | Spring Airlines Japan
        IAH 09:25
        25h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 01:10
        Houston - Shanghai | Thu, Jan 1 | ZIPAIR
        MOP 7,115 MOP 10,533
        32% OFF
        32% OFF
        MOP 10,533 MOP 7,115
      • PVG 02:20
        18h 55m
        1 stop
        IAH 07:15
        Shanghai - Houston | Sun, Dec 28 | Spring Airlines Japan
        IAH 09:25
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 22:00
        Houston - Shanghai | Thu, Jan 1 | ZIPAIR
        MOP 7,306 MOP 10,533
        31% OFF
        31% OFF
        MOP 10,533 MOP 7,306
      • PVG 02:20
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        IAH 07:05
        Shanghai - Houston | Tue, Dec 23 | Spring Airlines Japan
        IAH 09:05
        22h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 22:00
        Houston - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 30 | ZIPAIR
        MOP 7,779
        26% OFF
        MOP 10,533 MOP 7,779
      • PVG 13:10
        24h 27m
        1 stop
        IAH 23:37
        Shanghai - Houston | Fri, Jan 30 | China Eastern Airlines
        IAH 06:20
        21h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:45
        Houston - Shanghai | Fri, Feb 6 | Delta Air Lines
        MOP 8,683
        18% OFF
        MOP 10,533 MOP 8,683
      • PVG 02:20
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        IAH 07:05
        Shanghai - Houston | Sat, Dec 20 | Jetstar Japan
        IAH 09:05
        26h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 01:10
        Houston - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 27 | ZIPAIR
        MOP 9,143
        13% OFF
        MOP 10,533 MOP 9,143
      • PVG 23:05
        34h 5m
        1 stop
        IAH 19:10
        Shanghai - Houston | Thu, Jan 22 | Turkish Airlines
        IAH 21:05
        45h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 08:30
        Houston - Shanghai | Wed, Jan 28 | Turkish Airlines
        MOP 9,314
        12% OFF
        MOP 10,533 MOP 9,314
      • PVG 10:10
        47h
        1 stop
        IAH 19:10
        Shanghai - Houston | Mon, Feb 2 | Turkish Airlines
        IAH 21:05
        30h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:10
        Houston - Shanghai | Fri, Feb 6 | Turkish Airlines
        MOP 9,351
        11% OFF
        MOP 10,533 MOP 9,351
      • PVG 02:20
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        IAH 07:05
        Shanghai - Houston | Sat, Dec 20 | Spring Airlines Japan
        IAH 09:05
        22h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 22:00
        Houston - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 27 | ZIPAIR
        MOP 9,374
        11% OFF
        MOP 10,533 MOP 9,374
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        HOU Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Houston | Fri, Dec 12 | Normal Airline
        HOU 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 16:00
        Houston - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 14 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Houston are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Shanghai to Houston Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Houston is about 12,227.04 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight priceMOP 3,145
Cheapest return ticket priceMOP 6,974
Cheapest monthDecember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance12,227.04 km
Popular airlineUnited Airlines

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Shanghai to Houston?

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Houston: Dec 14 to Dec 21 — one-way prices start at MOP 3,145.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines Japan offers one-way fares as low as MOP 3,145 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to IAH on Thu, Dec 18), while Spring Airlines Japan offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from MOP 6,974 departing on Thu, Jan 15 and returning on Thu, Jan 22.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Houston with the following airlines, including: Spring Airlines Japan All Nippon Airways 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 Shanghai to Houston 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 Shanghai to Houston, 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, Dec 18, with one-way flights priced at just MOP 3,145.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Spring Airlines Japan.
    · 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 Houston travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Houston is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Houston on December 23, 2025 with Jetstar Japan, with prices starting at MOP 3,124.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Houston, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (PVG-IAH) is by far the most common option on this route: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
  • The time difference between Houston and Shanghai 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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