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How to get from Shanghai to Houston

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Las Vegas: about 17h 20m including the connection. Other options: via Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. Two tickets from $615.

Flights from Shanghai to Houston

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Best fares from Shanghai to Houston

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Cheapest one-way $588 23 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $601 17 November, Tue Cheapest weekend departure $700 Fri, 25 December 2026 Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $588

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Las Vegas
17h 20m
two tickets, via Seattle
$615
connection options
5
straight-line distance
7,577 mi (12,194 km)
fastest
Via Las Vegas
United States
17h 20m
with the connection
Shanghai to Las Vegas flight 11h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to Houston flight 2h 55m
two ticketsfrom $621
Via Dallas
United States
17h 46m
with the connection
Shanghai to Dallas flight 13h 30m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Houston: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Houston flight 1h 16m
two ticketsfrom $959
Via Los Angeles
United States
18h
with the connection
Shanghai to Los Angeles flight 11h 45m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Houston: Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
Los Angeles to Houston flight 3h 15m
two ticketsfrom $630
Via San Francisco
United States
18h 13m
with the connection
Shanghai to San Francisco flight 11h 23m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: San Francisco International. Departure to Houston: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Houston flight 3h 50m
two ticketsfrom $858
Via Seattle
United States
18h 25m
with the connection
Shanghai to Seattle flight 11h 2m
Connection of about 3h
Seattle to Houston flight 4h 23m
two ticketsfrom $615

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Houston?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Las Vegas.
What is the fastest way to fly from Shanghai to Houston?
Via Las Vegas: 11h 25m to the connection, 2h 55m after it, about 17h 20m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Shanghai to Houston with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Seattle from $615. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Shanghai and Houston?
Las Vegas (17h 20m total), Dallas (17h 46m total), Los Angeles (18h total), San Francisco (18h 13m total) and Seattle (18h 25m total).
How far is Houston from Shanghai?
7,577 mi (12,194 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.