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Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Shanghai from $1,398

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Shanghai are usually found in February or April, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 29, 2024.

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July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,204

Round-trip from

$1,258
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From Lambert-St Louis to Shanghai
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Shanghai?

Tuesday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from St. Louis to Shanghai. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Shanghai.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Shanghai?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in October. For low rates, July can be a great choice for travel to Shanghai. Flights to Shanghai from St. Louis in July are about $1,829 on average during July, but can be found for as low as $1,396.

When is the cheapest time to fly from St. Louis to Shanghai (STL - SHA)?

It’s optimal to fly from St. Louis to Shanghai in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap ANA flights from St. Louis to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by ANA for the route between St. Louis and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 29, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest ANA flights we've detected traveling from St. Louis to Shanghai. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Wed 10/163:35 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops20h 00mANA
Wed 10/302:30 amPVG - STL
2 stops22h 45mANA
Deal found 5/28$1,539
Wed 10/163:35 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops20h 00mANA
Thu 10/312:30 amPVG - STL
2 stops22h 45mANA
Deal found 5/28$1,589
Fri 8/239:30 amSTL - SHA
2 stops37h 45mANA
Mon 9/161:35 pmSHA - STL
2 stops39h 47mANA
Deal found 5/28$1,632
Fri 8/238:05 amSTL - PVG
2 stops27h 30mANA
Thu 9/121:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops27h 47mANA
Deal found 5/28$1,682
Wed 10/163:35 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops20h 00mANA
Wed 11/132:30 amPVG - STL
2 stops23h 45mANA
Deal found 5/28$1,732
Fri 10/183:35 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops20h 00mANA
Wed 11/132:30 amPVG - STL
2 stops25h 50mANA
Deal found 5/28$1,782

Cheap Cathay Pacific flights from St. Louis to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Cathay Pacific for the route between St. Louis and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 29, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Cathay Pacific flights from St. Louis to Shanghai. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Sun 9/19:44 amSTL - SHA
2 stops37h 21mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/71:20 pmSHA - STL
2 stops43h 47mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/28$1,974
Wed 10/166:26 pmSTL - SHA
2 stops52h 39mCathay Pacific
Thu 10/311:35 pmSHA - STL
2 stops46h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/28$1,982
Fri 8/169:44 amSTL - SHA
2 stops37h 21mCathay Pacific
Sat 9/71:20 pmSHA - STL
2 stops43h 28mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/28$1,990
Wed 10/166:26 pmSTL - SHA
2 stops52h 39mCathay Pacific
Fri 11/14:35 pmSHA - STL
2 stops40h 32mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/28$2,011
Fri 8/239:44 amSTL - SHA
2 stops37h 21mCathay Pacific
Fri 9/134:50 pmSHA - STL
2 stops43h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/28$2,023

St. Louis to Shanghai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between St. Louis and Shanghai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 29, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from St. Louis to Shanghai in May and June 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 9/34:22 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops35h 08mQatar Airways
Mon 9/3012:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops34h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/28$1,398
Wed 10/162:25 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/318:10 pmPVG - STL
2 stops30h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,399
Wed 10/162:25 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/14:00 pmPVG - STL
2 stops34h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,440
Sun 9/14:22 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops35h 08mQatar Airways
Sun 10/612:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops34h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/28$1,445
Sun 9/17:31 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops33h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/78:05 pmPVG - STL
2 stops30h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,449
Sat 10/192:25 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/178:10 pmPVG - STL
2 stops31h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,455
Sat 9/211:31 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops37h 59mQatar Airways
Sat 10/1212:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops32h 32mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/28$1,471
Fri 8/164:22 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops35h 08mQatar Airways
Fri 9/612:35 amPVG - STL
2 stops32h 13mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/28$1,486
Thu 10/171:06 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops38h 24mQatar Airways
Sun 11/1711:45 pmPVG - STL
2 stops35h 46mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/28$1,495

Find flights from St. Louis to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 29, 2024.

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$1,398 - $1,974

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Lambert-St LouisShanghai Pu Dong

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/3

2 stops35h 08m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/30

2 stops34h 34m

$1,398

Lambert-St LouisShanghai Pu Dong

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/16

2 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/31

2 stops30h 17m

$1,399

Lambert-St LouisShanghai Pu Dong

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/16

2 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/1

2 stops34h 27m

$1,440

Lambert-St LouisShanghai Pu Dong

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 9/1

2 stops35h 08m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/6

2 stops34h 00m

$1,445

Lambert-St LouisShanghai Pu Dong

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/16

2 stops20h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/30

2 stops22h 45m

$1,539

Lambert-St LouisShanghai Pu Dong

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/19

1 stop18h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/15

1 stop17h 01m

$1,627

Lambert-St LouisShanghai Pu Dong

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/21

2 stops33h 58m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/20

2 stops33h 56m

$1,628

Lambert-St LouisShanghai Pu Dong

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/16

1 stop28h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/31

2 stops27h 45m

$1,686

Lambert-St LouisShanghai Hongqiao Intl

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 9/1

2 stops37h 21m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/7

2 stops43h 47m

$1,974

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Deals found on 5/28

When is the best time to book a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on May 24, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 22 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from St. Louis to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their St. Louis to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from St. Louis with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SHA

Temperature

39.2 - 82.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated May 29, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from St. Louis to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about ANA, Cathay Pacific and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.5
Very good
917 reviews
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Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

ANA
8.5
Very good
917 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
917 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,472 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
917 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
917 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Cathay Pacific
7.8
Good
1,056 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
917 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,341 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
917 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from St. Louis to Shanghai?

    Most people fly from Lambert-St Louis (STL) if they book a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai. On average, Lambert-St Louis has 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 4 airlines. Lambert-St Louis is conveniently located just 12.7 mi from St. Louis’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from St. Louis to Shanghai for under $1,400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from St. Louis to Shanghai for under $1,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just $1,398, but on average you can expect to pay $1,529.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from St. Louis to Shanghai round-trip from $1,398. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are ANA, from $1,539, and Delta, from $1,627. These flights start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does STL to SHA mean?

    STL and SHA are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. STL to SHA refers to a flight route from Lambert-St Louis Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Suzhou Airport (SZV), Nantong Airport (NTG) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Shanghai that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your St. Louis to Shanghai flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from St. Louis to Shanghai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter St. Louis to Shanghai flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on St. Louis to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from St. Louis to Shanghai.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Shanghai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from St. Louis to Shanghai offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from St. Louis to Shanghai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on St. Louis to Shanghai flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the St. Louis to Shanghai flight deals updated?

    The St. Louis to Shanghai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/28.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from St. Louis to Shanghai?

    Before booking your flight from St. Louis to Shanghai check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Delta or ANA.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Shanghai (average of $1,220). Flying from St. Louis to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,999). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from St. Louis to Shanghai

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 29, 2024.
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ANACheapest$1,453Average$1,842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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